Need some suggestions

[caricandothis]

Hi all, I'm new around here, just reg'd this am. But I'm hoping that some of you would be willing to give me some suggestions.

I am looking for some books to read about natural childbirthing techniques. I learned a lot when I was pg for my first (11 yrs ago) and have since had 2 other births that didn't even compare to that one. I felt so prepared and in control with my first bc I had been so well educated. I wasn't so with the other two and do not want to repeat that again.

Can anyone recommend some reading material for me? Either online or otherwise? I've been reading all your wonderful birth stories and feel so empowered already, I cannot wait for this birth and just know that it's going to be so much better this time around.

TIA to all of you!

[amygoforth]

The Birth Book is a GREAT starter.
The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin (great birth stories in the first half, but the second half has excellent information from this amazing midwife)

Also good are
Gentle Birth Choices by Barbara Harper, and of course A Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer.

[Belle]

Originally Posted by amygoforth

The Birth Book is a GREAT starter.
The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin (great birth stories in the first half, but the second half has excellent information from this amazing midwife)

Also good are
Gentle Birth Choices by Barbara Harper, and of course A Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer.

I own all of those books. I would also recommend Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McClucheon.