our top ten recommended books for pregnant women
(click on any of the book covers to link to further reviews and prices)
The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth - Henci Goer Lots of information about birth choices - and the medical knowledge which underpins current realities. |
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Birthing From Within - Pam England An amazing resource for women and midwives. Drawing from her work as a midwife and in facilitating pregnant women's groups, Pam offers a whole range of new ideas, approaches and perspectives on the ways in which women and their families can prepare for birth, with a focus on spirituality as well as more practical tools. |
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Women's Sexual Passages - Elizabeth Davis The subtitle of this book - finding pleasure and intimacy at every stage of life - probably tells you all you need to know! A lovely book which celebrates and teaches women about sexuality without sounding like a biology lesson. |
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Immaculate Deception - Suzanne Arms A groundbreaking book which explains 'how birth really is' - and what you can do to avoid the pitfalls. |
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Home Birth in the UK - National Birthday Trust If you're even thinking about this option - or wondering what all the fuss is about - this is a great resource to look at. |
Home Birth in the United Kingdom (no pic) |
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The Social Baby - Lynne Murray / Liz Andrews One of Lorna's favourites - lots of information about how babies interact, and how you can help them in their new world - and illustrated with great pictures! |
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Mamatoto - a celebration of birth Another lovely book which looks at birth traditions around the world. motherly love and the creation of a new life from a wider perspective. |
Sorry - not available to buy online as far as we know - try The Body Shop! |
Anything by AIMS! AIMS have a whole series of booklets and leaflets available on a range of topics; ultrasound, the birth of the placenta, making decisions and vitamin K. All recommended! Click on the link to visit the publications page on the AIMS web site. |
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OK, so we don't have ten yet! But we're very open to suggestions!! |
Elsevier's Catalogue of Midwifery Books
