What book(s) do you like the most for pregnancy?

[HeatherG]

I was wondering which book or books were the most liked here for pregnancy and breastfeeding.

[Erin Pavlina]

I like the following:

The Pregnancy Sourcebook (can't remember author)
Parenting Guide to Pregnancy (Spencer)
The Pregnancy Book (sears)
Gentle Birth (can't remember author)

And I like the breastfeeding book put out by La Leche League, though the name escapes me. Anyone?

[vegma]

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding:)

[VSilva]

HypnoBirthing: A Celebration of Life and
A Holistic Guide to Embracing Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood - both terrific and reasonably priced on amazon :)

[Sylver]

Hi! I have really only used What To Expect When You're Expecting. This is the only book I have thoroughly read. It is well known, and not vegan oriented, but there is mention of the best foods to eat as a vegetarian, and as a vegan. This is nice to see as it is geared to everyone. I like it for general information about what will be happening at the stages of pregnancy, and for a quick reference. I wouldn't mind checking out some other books, but I don't feel the need to especially since this is my second pregnancy!
Take care!!

[Erin Pavlina]

Ah yes, I wanted to add Active Birth by Janet Balasakas to the list. Great for positions to assume during labor that help bring the baby into position.

[Christa]

I liked The Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year.

It has some good herbal remedies for thrush, breast engorgement/infections, & things to induce labor. My water broke with my second daughter, but no contractions. My midwives wanted to induce via pitocin if I didn't go into labor on my own w/in 12 hrs or so. I had done that with the first & it was awful, so I tried some of the herbs that they recommended & contractions started almost immediately. My daughter was born 15 hrs or so later.

I also like the Nursing Mother's Companion.

I can't remember the authors for either book!

[tina]

I would like to add A Good Birth A Safe Birth, I believe by Diana Korte. Also Gentle Birth Choices, (author???) it also has a good video. The Bradley Method Books have some good info in them.
For those who have had a c-sec, Silent Knife (author???) is a great read!!!

[kykarraliv]

I like Of Heart and Hands, Birthing from Within, and Spiritual Midwifery.

[frenchie]

We took Bradley Birthing classes, so we read through the work book, which was very helpful. We also loved Husband Coached Childbirth, and The Breastfeeding Book by Dr. Sears.