Books You Will Love to Read

"Women today continue to require the knowledge that birth still works and that every woman has her unique way of bringing her baby into the world. One good way to acquire this precious knowledge is to hear or read the birth stories of quite a few women who have given birth. A generation ago when I wrote the first edition of Spiritual Midwifery, I tried to make it the book I wanted when I was pregnant for the first time. My needs were pretty simple. I wanted to know what birth looked like. I wanted to know what it felt like and what would help it proceed the best way it could. My aim in this edition is the same."

Ina May Gaskin, Spiritual Midwifery 4th Edition

Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Dr. Sarah J. Buckley

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Natural Childbirth by Jennifer L. West, LM,CPM

The Natural Healing Power of the Placenta: Feeling, Healing and Dealing with the Postpartum Experience by Jennifer L. West

Mother's Intention: How Belief Shapes Birth by Kim Wildner

Ina May's Guide to Natural Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin

Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding by Ina May Gaskin

Spiritual Midwifery 4th Edition by Ina May Gaskin

Journey Into Motherhood: Inspirational Stories of Natural Birth by Sherri Minelli

Hearts and Hands: A Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth by Elizabeth Davis

Having a Baby Naturally by Peggy O'Mara

"So, there you are, at the door, with your bag in your hand and a strong contraction. You remember the oxytocin and endorphins, which you also carry with you, and with your next relaxed breath, you breathe out fear and tension. You've packed your new nursing bra and you know that prolactin will come to your aid as well. As you take a last look around the house, you notice your cat. She's lying down as her kittens attach to her nipples, and as you catch her eye, she winks at you."

Dr. Sarah J. Buckley Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering