Any current or former student
is welcome to borrow books in the lending library.
The library works as follows:
There is no time limited to how long you can borrow a book.
When you borrow a book, I will contact you once a month and
ask you to acknowledge that you still have the book. I will
also contact you and let you know if someone else wants to
borrow the book; this does not mean you need to return it
unless you are done with it. You are responsible for returning
the book to me when you are done.
This is a growing list so check
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The Business of Being Born
Ricki Lake's documentary that looks
at birth practices in the US.
What
to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff,
etc.
The most well-known book for pregnant
women. This book does not encourage natural childbirth,
but there is still some good pregnancy information in it.
Your
Pregnancy Week by Week by Glade B. Curtis
Not good as far as being a consumer
and natural birth choices, but interesting to read each
week about the fetal developoment.
A
Guide to Effective Care in Pregnancy and Childbirth by
Murray Enkin
This updated guide summarizes the most
authoritative evidence available on the effects of care
practices carried out during pregnancy, childbirth, and
immediately after birth, in a clear and readily understandable
format.
The
Prenatal Yoga Deck
Illustrated cards that teach prenatal
yoga.
ACOG
Guide to Planning for Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond
by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
This was published in 1990 and although
some information in it is good, some is not. The section
on breastfeeding is rather pathetic. Some of it is humorous.
Natural Childbirth
the Bradley Way by Susan McCutcheon
A great book for anyone interested in
or planning a Bradley birth. A great supplement to class.
Husband-Coached
Childbirth by Robert A. Bradley
The book that started it all, a great
read for Bradley history and information on natural birth.
The
Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci
Goer
Great information on medical interventions
in childbirth and how to avoid them.
Creating
Your Birth Plan by Marsden Wagner
Reveals available options and possible
risks you need to know to make informed decisions about
the assistance you beleive you'll require for childbirth.
The
Bradley Method Assistant Coach's Manual By Susan
Bek
A good book to show any assistant coach
who might be present for your labor and delivery.
Mothering Magazine's
Having a Baby, Naturally: The Mothering Magazine Guide to
Pregnancy and Childbirth by Peggy O'Mara
Another great book on natural childbirth.
The Birth Book:
Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying
Birth
by William Sears and Martha Sears
Another good book for preparing for
a natural birth.
Emergency Childbirth:
A Manual by Gregory J White, MD
Have a terrible fear of your baby being
born in the car on the way to the hospital? Maybe you should
read this book.
Birth: The Surprising
History of How We Are Born by Tina Cassidy
A cultural history of childbirth.
New!
Pushed: The Painful Truth About Childbirth and Modern Maternity
Care
by Jennifer Block
A great read especially for those considering
having a hospital birth.
New!
Born in the USA: How a Broken Maternity System Must Be Fixed
to Put Women and Children First by Marsden Wagner
Also good to read for those planning
a hospital birth. I love you, Marsden!
The Womanly Art
of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International
Wonderful book to read before the birth
of your baby and a great reference to have on your shelf
after the birth
Milk, Money, and Madnes by M.D., Naomi Baumslag
Not a "how-to" book, but rather
a "why-to," this book is an analysis of the medical,
historical, social, economic, and political issues surrounding
breastfeeding.
Your Vegetarian Pregnancy by Dr. Holly Roberts
Discusses elements of a healthy vegetarian
diet during pregnancy and also information on basic pregnancy
issues and what to expect each month.
Metabolic Toxemia
of Late Pregnancy by Thomas H. Brewer
Sites study after study on how good
nutrition is an important part of pregnancy and can prevent
pre-eclampsia and toxemia.
Fertility, Cycles
& Nutrition by Marilyn Shannon
Good general nutrition information as
it applies to fertility.
The 3 a.m. Handbook: the Most Commonly
Asked Questions About Your Child's Health edited
by William Feldman, MD.
As the name implies, if your baby has
a cold at 3 a.m. what do you do? Look in this book.
What to Expect
the First Year by Heidi Murkoff, Sandee Hathaway,
and Arlene Eisenberg
by the creators of the best-selling
What to Expect When You're Expecting
Caring for Your
Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5 by American
Academy of Pediatrics
Big thick book with lots of information.
What Your Doctor
May Not Tell You About Children's Vaccines
by Stephanie Cave
Contains information from the FDA, CDC
and WHO as well as independent researchers.
Vaccines: Are They Really Safe &
Effective? by Neil Z. Miller
A down-to-earth guide that will tell
you which vaccines may be risky and what to consider to
help safely vaccinate (or not) your children..
The No-Cry Sleep Solutionby Elizabeth Pantley
Gentle ways to help your baby sleep
through the night.
Sweet Dreams
by Dr. Paul Fleiss
Recommended by The American Academy
of Husband-Coached Childbirth® and written by a pediatrician,
this book helps parents to establish healthy sleep habits
in their child.
The Family Bed
by Tine Thevenin
Good information on co-sleeping; common
concerns, tips for bonding, getting a good night sleep and
maintaining good marital relations.
Healthy Sleep
Habits, Happy Child by Marc Weissbluth
Great book on the importance of sleep
and establishing good sleep habits in infants/toddlers.
Playful Parenting
by Lawrence J. Cohen
I LOVE this book on nurturing close
connections, solving behavior problems and encouraging confidence
through play.
Raising Your Spirited
Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense,
Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, Energetic by
Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
The name says it all.
New!
Don't have time to read? Also available
on CD so you can listen to in the car (if your kids are
quiet.)
How to Talk So
Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
Establish good communications with your
child.
Natural Family Living: The Mothering
Magazine Guide to Parenting by Peggy O'Mara
Everything from pregnancy and breastfeeding,
vaccines and night-time parenting, to discipline, adolescence
and schooling.
Mommy Guilt: Learn To Worry Less,
Focus On What Matters Most, And Raise Happier Kids
by Julie Bort, Aviva Pflock, and Devra Renner
Get rid of that guilt and focus on what's
really important.
When You're Expecting
Twins, Triplets, or Quads: Proven Guidelines for a Healthy
Multiple Pregnancy by Dr. Barbara Luke and Tamara
Eberlein
A GREAT book for anyone with a multiple
pregnancy, especially the information on nutrition.
Mothering Multiples:
Breastfeeding & Caring for Twins or More
by Karen Kerkhoff Gromada
Published by La Leche League International,
a great book for a nursing mother of multiples.
Twins!: Pregnancy,
Birth and the First Year of Life by Connie Agnew,
etc.
The voyage from pregnancy through a
lifetime of parenting twins. I haven’t read this one
yet; the twins keep me too busy.
Everything You
Need to Know to Have a Healthy Twin Pregnancy by
Gila Leiter
Okay, I never read this one either.
Mothering Twins:
From Hearing the News to Beyond the Terrible Twos
by Linda Albi, Deborah Johnson, Debra Catlin, and Donna
Florien Deurloo
Another twins book I haven’t read
yet.
Double Duty: The
Parents' Guide to Raising Twins, from Pregnancy Through
the School Years by Christina Baglivi Tinglof
Yet another twins book I haven’t
read yet.
Taking Charge
of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth
Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health
by Toni Weschler
A wonderful book on natural birth control
and conceiving.
Fertility, Cycles
& Nutrition by Marilyn Shannon
Good general nutrition information as
it applies to fertility.
40,001 Best Baby Names
by Diane Stafford
There’s got to be one in there
you can both agree on, right?
Chicken Soup for the Expectant
Mother's Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen,
etc.
"Stories to inspire and warm the
heart"
Sign Language for Babies
from the publishers of Parenting Magazine
50 cards on easy words to learn.
Sign with Your Baby: How to
Communicate With Infants Before They Can Speak
by Joseph Garcia
Great book if you want to do sign language
with your baby.
How to Win Friends & Influence
People by Dale Carnegie
A great book on positive communications
that has stood the test of time. Good for improving communication
with your partner and with your birth team.
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