I highly recommend The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin for both you and your partner (if they are willing). Very straight forward and informative.
I attended a book signing event just yesterday for Sacred Pregnancy by Anni Daulter and I wish I had it earlier in my pregnancy. It is a great replacement for weekly pregnancy books like What to Expect and it gives lot great journaling prompts to help you explore your feelings about the pregnancy and address things you might not have otherwise.
Home Birthing-Breastfeeding-Cloth Diapering-Baby Wearing-CoSleeping-Delayed/Selective Vaccination Mama to Charlie (5yrs) and Madeline (21mos)
I read Ina May's Guide to Childbirth and am now reading her Guide to Breastfeeding. I also bought the DVD "The business of being born" and reccomend that.
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I highly recommend The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin for both you and your partner (if they are willing). Very straight forward and informative.
I attended a book signing event just yesterday for Sacred Pregnancy by Anni Daulter and I wish I had it earlier in my pregnancy. It is a great replacement for weekly pregnancy books like What to Expect and it gives lot great journaling prompts to help you explore your feelings about the pregnancy and address things you might not have otherwise.
Home Birthing-Breastfeeding-Cloth Diapering-Baby Wearing-CoSleeping-Delayed/Selective Vaccination Mama to Charlie (5yrs) and Madeline (21mos)
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