Book Recommendations-from birth doulas
We have clients ask all the time for book recommendations. They want to know what we are reading and where we get our information, so we have compiled a list! We have included a variety of books including pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and parenting. This blog post will probably be an ever-changing list as we find more great books to recommend.
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Childbirth Books
Birth Without Fear: The Judgment-Free Guide to Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum
By: January Harshe
This is a great read that discusses ways to make your birth the best experience possible. Including choosing a provider, knowing your rights, and some of the myths that are still believed about birth.
January has also been interviewed and shared her own birth stories on The Birth Hour podcast.
Babies are not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!
By: Rebecca Dekker, Phd, RN.
Rebecca Dekker is the founder of Evidence Based Birth. She publishes information on pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period that is all evidence based. This book is a true resource for those who want to learn more about institutionalized birth and how to navigate this journey.
Postpartum Books
This Isn’t What I Expected : Overcoming Postpartum Depression
By: Karen Kleiman and Valerie Davis Raskin
We read this book as part of our DONA certification. I later listened to it on audio book when I was struggling with postpartum depression. It has some great information that helped me to understand why I was feeling certain things.
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
By: La Leche League International
I listened to this book in audio format. If you are planning to breastfeed, are currently breastfeeding, or are supporting someone who is breastfeeding, this is a great read. It can also be used as a reference book.
Parenting Books
Oh Crap! Potty Training
By: Jamie Glowacki
Potty training can seem like a daunting task, but this book can help. Both Lindsey and I used the methods in this book with our kids. The author is really funny, and makes potty training almost fun.
Other Books
Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works
By: Evelyn Tribole
A book about eating may seem like a strange one to include in this list, but I just had to include it. This book is helpful for healing a difficult relationship with food, and setting your children up to follow their bodies intuitive eating signals.
