Maternity Services
We are drowning in information but starved for knowledge.
~John Naisbitt
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide by Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley, Ann Keppler
The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger
Having Twins and More: A Parent’s Guide to Multiple Pregnancy, Birth and Early Childhood by Elizabeth Noble, Leo Sorger and Louis G. Keith
The Doula Book: How a Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier and Healthier Baby by Marshall H. Klaus, John H. Kennell and Phyllis H. Klaus
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer and Rhonda Wheeler
The Birth Partner: A complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions by Penny Simkin
Special Delivery by Rahima Baldwin
Childbirth without Fear: The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth by Grantly Dick-Read
VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)
The VBAC Companion: The Expectant Mother’s Guide to Vaginal Birth After Cesarean by Diana Korte
Don’t Cut Me Again! True Stories About Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) by Angela J. Hoy
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: The Smart Woman’s Guide to VBAC by Kaufmann
Birth After Cesarean: The Medical Facts by Bruce L. Flamm
Breastfeeding
The Nursing Mother’s Companion by Kathleen Huggins
The Breastfeeding Book: Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Your Child From Birth Through Weaning by Martha Sears and Williams Sears
The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers by Jack Newman, M.D. and Teresa Pitman
So That’s What They’re For! by Janet Tamaro
Hirkani’s Daughters: Women Who Scale Modern Mountains to Combine Breastfeeding and Working by Jennifer Hicks
Postpartum Depression
This Isn’t What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression by Karen Kleiman and Valerie Raskin
The Postpartum Husband: Practical Solutions for living with Postpartum Depression by Karn Kleiman An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers After Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death by Christine O'Keefe Lafser When a Baby Dies: The Experience of Late Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Neonatal Death by Nancy Kohner Ended Beginnings: Healing Childbearing Losses by Claudia Panuthos and Catherine Romeo Unsung Lullabies: Understanding and Coping with Infertility by Janet Jaffe, David Diamond and Martha Diamond Infertility Survival Handbook by Elizabeth Swire-Falker
Loss and Infertility
Fatherhood
Fatherhood: An Anthology of New Writing by Peter Howarth
The Pregnant Guy by Simon Morse
Father for Life: A Journey of Joy, Challenge, and Change by Armin A. Brott
Parenting
The Attachment Parenting Book: A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Baby by Williams Sears and Martha Sears
The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two by Williams Sears, Martha Sears, Robert Sears and James Sears
