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books / reading list (childbirth and babies)

virginiaunicorn11virginiaunicorn11 member
edited March 2015 in June 2015 Moms
I am turning away from pregnancy books now and focusing on books about delivery and baby care. I see a lot of online lists, etc. but am wondering what you ladies are reading to prepare for birth and baby.

I read Ina May Gaskin's book on natural childbirth and just bought a used copy of Dr. Sears' book. Also plan to read a book on hypnobirth. Considering "The Happiest Baby on the Block" but the lists I've seen it on aren't totally my style, so maybe not. I think that may be enough for me, but am curious about your approach.

STM+ any wisdom to share? Any must-reads or total wastes of time? FTMs, what's your reading and prep strategy?
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  • MommaswizzMommaswizz member
    Happiest baby on the block was recommended to me by a VP at my job whos kids appear to be brilliant little angels lol. they told me to get the DVD to save myself time. Figured it's worth a shot if my kid turns out like his hahaha
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  • KaLikeAWindKaLikeAWind member
    I downloaded a book that @Katerina&Baby recommended on breastfeeding yesterday - Breastfeeding Made Simple, 7 Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers - and I'm only 1 chapter in, but I have found it interesting. I'm one of those people who like to know the science-y, how things work parts - it was with great relish I devoured info on relaxin and foot swelling, or how mommy brain is an indication of our brains being rewired to prepare for baby. So the 1st chapter on hardwiring and babies instinctively knowing to move themselves toward the breast was fascinating to me. I have a feeling I'm going to dig this book, cause it nicely balances my 'how things work' curiosity with my attitude of 'our bodies were made to do this' (carry a child, give birth, nurse)
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  • PhoenixFrancesPhoenixFrances member
    I just purchased the happiest baby on the block and the breast feeding mom's companion..I haven't got them yet so I cannot give a full thumbs up but they sound like really good reads!
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  • janat1717janat1717 member
    Birthing From Within, Active Birth, The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth, Dr. Sears The Baby Book
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  • laurendutchlaurendutch member
    Healthy Child Healthy Habits (I think that's what it's called) was recommended to me by a friend.

    I try not to read too many parenting books...it's best to find your style that works with your child's personality. That's just me.

    I do want to find a good breastfeeding book.
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  • seeseaseesea member
    Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
    This has some great birth stories but some sections are a little preachy. It's ideal if you're aiming for an all natural, unmedicated birth.

    The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding 
    I referred to this book so many times during the first year. There's some good nursing stories as well as other things like what to expect during labor and baby growth stages.

    The Breastfeeding Mother's Guide to Making More Milk 
    This helped when I was having supply issues

    The Happiest Baby on the Block 
    This is an easy read and the dvd might be worth checking out. I must say, we tried a couple of the "5 S's" and it worked like a charm.

    Be Prepared: a Practical Handbook for New Dads 
    DH liked this one
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  • lovethatcolosunlovethatcolosun member
    I think the Happiest Baby on the Block was a good read. I used a few of the 5 "S's" during the first six months and it helped a lot. There's good insight into newborns and interesting perspectives on why babies do what they do. Colic being one of them. I also loved The Girlfriends Guide to Surviving the First year of Motherhood by Vicki Iovine. It was a lighter read that was funny and informative.

    To prepare for the birth I read Hypnobirthing the Morgan Method, which had some good pointers and tips, though I pretty much followed the Hypnobabies at home study course book and CD to prepare for his arrival.
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  • seeseaseesea member
    @lovethatcolosun I did Hypnobabies too! I'm listening to some of the CDs again to try to help with this pregnancy.
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  • lovethatcolosunlovethatcolosun member
    CillyMama said:

    @lovethatcolosun I did Hypnobabies too! I'm listening to some of the CDs again to try to help with this pregnancy.

    I need to revisit my CD's too. I know I've probably forgotten so much! It's been almost three years, so i know I should get on it to prepare my brain for the process.
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  • MeganElizabeth321MeganElizabeth321 member
    Right now, I'm reading the Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. I enjoyed the book Bringing Up Bebe by Pamela Druckerman, and my husband is reading it now too. I'd love to see if some of the book's tactics work (particularly where sleeping through the night is concerned).

    Also purchased but haven't read yet:
    Happiest Baby on the Block, What to Expect: the First Year (which we'll probably just use as a reference tool as needs arise), and No Cry Sleep Solution.

    I'm excited to try the new suggestions listed here as well!
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