Natural Birth

Suggested books/advice to prepare for a natural birth?

Hi all,

Anyone have suggestions on books to help get you ready for a natural birth? Classes? What techniques/advice was helpful to the success of your natural birth? Any tips/tricks?

Thanks!

Re: Suggested books/advice to prepare for a natural birth?

  • Ina May books I have been reading one of them. 
  • I am doing Hypnobirthing the Monegan Method.  The book is an easy read and is wonderful.  Hypnobirthign takes a lot of commitment and practice so it is not for everyone.  I have read that a lot of people like HypnoBabies which is another method of hypnobirthing.  Good luck!
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  • Ina May's Guide to Childbirth and Natural Hospital Births. 
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  • My reading list right now: 

    Joyous Childbirth Changes the World by Dr. Tadashi Yoshimura
    Birthing From Within by Pam England/Rob Horowitz
    The Natural Pregnancy Book 3rd Ed. by Aviva Jill Romm
    Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
    Lilypie Maternity tickers
  • I highly suggest Bradley Classes! It was one of the fondest parts of my first pregnancy and it lead to such an awesome birth experience! 

    With th that said, i recommend Natural childbirth the Bradley way, husband coached childbirth and ina may gaskins guide to midwifery  
  • see8esee8e member
    If you're a Christian, Christ-Centered Childbirth by Townsend is wonderful! It's available on Amazon. 
  • The only book that really spoke to me was "Mindful Birthing" by Nancy Bardacke.  It didn't say anything about how my birth "should" feel, and I really liked that.  I did like "Natural Hospital Birth" as well.
    Jana Lynn
     Happily married since 5/24/2015  Momma of a baby Viking since 4/16, expecting #2 in 5/18
  • "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" and "Birthing from Within" were my favorites.
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