Book Recommendations

I had some great conversations with my sister in law and her friend this weekend. As we were talking, it occurred to me that it would be nice to have an online list of the books that I frequently recommend to friends. Most of the time I can only remember half of the title or only the authors names. So, here is a list of books that I would love for every woman to read.

Pregnancy and Childbirth:

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, by Ina May Gaskin.
Discover the proven wisdom that has guided thousands of women through childbirth with more confidence, less pain, and little or no medical intervention.
http://www.inamay.com/?page_id=38

The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth, by Henri Goer.
Clear, concise information based on the latest medical studies. Goer will help you compare and contrast your various options and show you how to avoid unnecessary procedures, drugs, restrictions, and tests.
http://www.hencigoer.com/betterbirth/

Gentle Birth Choices: A Guide to Making Informed Decisions about Birthing Centers, Birth Attendants, Water Birth, Home Birth, and Hospital Birth, by Barbara Harper, RN.

Breastfeeding:

The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers: , by Dr. Jack Newman, M.D., and Teresa Pitman.
The Most Comprehensive Problem-Solving Guide to Breastfeeding from the Foremost Expert in North America.

The Nursing Mother's Companion, by Kathleen Huggins, R.N., M.S.
You'll find guidance on every issue related to nursing, plus easy reference "survival guides" to help you quickly identify and resolve problems at different stages.