Good Books for First Trimester?

[phillychiquita]

What have you read, what will you read, or what can you recommend to us first timers?

I have been looking through the Dr. Sears "Pregnancy" book.
I also have "Wise Woman for the Herbal years"
and a book by Penny Simkin - "Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond" I think its called.

My midwife (she is a friend and neighbor so she knows already) gave me a list of good authors, and her only request was that I don't bother with "what to expect when youre expecting" but I've already been told by too many people that its a fear-based book so I wasnt planning on reading it anyhow.

[PixelDust]

I'm reading The Natural Pregnancy Book, by Aviva Jill Romm. I'm not far into it, but so far, so good.

What's your impression of the books you're reading?

[Lizzo]

I was just about to suggest that! It is on of my favorite books. I think all of her books are fabulous.

[ekblad9]

Originally Posted by PixelDust

I'm reading The Natural Pregnancy Book, by Aviva Jill Romm. I'm not far into it, but so far, so good.

What's your impression of the books you're reading?

I LOVE Aviva Jill Romm! All of her books are fabulous!

[phillychiquita]

Book impressions

Thanks -- I am going to see if I can find that one.

The Dr. Sears "Pregnancy" book has a bit about first trimester stuff which is good and helpful to DH.

"Wise Woman for the Herbal years" is interesting - they recommend Red Rasberry Leaf Tea all pregnancy long as a helpful toner but most of it is really for advanced stages of pregnancy.

The book by Penny Simkin - "Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond" is good but more about the choices re: doctors, midwives, doulas, etc... So there isnt as much about 1st trimester stuff.

[Rainbow2911]

Not a naturally minded book (but sounds like you have that covered!) but I enjoyed the rough guide to pregnancy by Kaz Cooke. It is very funny and has a section for each week of the pregnancy which is great. I don't agree with all the info and opinions in the book but it is nice to have something to read about each stage, even early on.

[7kiddosmom]

I have always got a kick out of "Spiritual Midwifery" by Ina May Gaskins. I believe she has a (fairly) new book out that is suppose to be great.

[Gray's Mommy]

I am currently reading Pregnancy after a Loss & it is pretty good about putting some of my fears to rest. Also, anything by Ida Mae is going to be good. Also, Henci Goer's The Thinking Woman's Guide to a better Birth is excellent!