Recommended Readings on Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Breastfeeding

Many of the books and DVDs are also available in our lending library, come and ask!

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Kitzinger, Sheila. The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth

Simkin, Whalley, Keppler, Durham & Bolding, Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn: the Complete Guide

Douglas, The Mother of All Pregnancy Books

Sears & Sears, The Birth Book: everything you need to know to have a safe and satisfying birth

Goer, The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth

Gaskin, Ina May's Guide to Childbirth

Harper, Gentle Birth Choices

Mongan, HypnoBirthing: The Mongan Method

Lothian & DeVries, The Official Lamaze Guide

Benefits of Labour Support

Klaus, Kennell & Klaus, The Doula Book

Gurevic, The Doula Advantage

Simkin, The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions

Breastfeeding

Mohrbacher, Kendall-Tackett, & Newman, Breastfeeding Made Simple

Mohrbacher, Nancy, Breastfeeding Solutions: Quick Tips for the Most Common Nursing Challenges

Newman & Pitman, Dr. Jack Newman’s Guide to Breastfeeding

Huggins & Lawrence, The Nursing Mother’s Companion

La Leche League, The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding

VBAC

Korte, Diane, The VBAC Companion

Vadeboncoeur, Helene, Birthing Normally After a Cesarean or Two