Recommended reading for birth preparation (21 books)

Books recommended by editor/author of "Birth Journeys - positive birth stories to encourage and inspire" to help you prepare for a positive birth

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1	Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin 4.36 avg rating — 33,216 ratings score: 494, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Your Pregnancy and Childbirth: Month to Month by American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 3.90 avg rating — 1,051 ratings score: 300, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 3,209 ratings score: 289, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger 4.07 avg rating — 1,134 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	HypnoBirthing: The Mongan Method by Marie F. Mongan 3.77 avg rating — 8,369 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by Pam England (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 6,262 ratings score: 192, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Active Birth : The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally by Janet Balaskas 4.17 avg rating — 1,966 ratings score: 190, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Parenting By Heart by Pinky McKay 4.24 avg rating — 79 ratings score: 190, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful: Experience the Natural Power of Pregnancy and Birth with Kundalini Yoga and Meditation by Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa 4.27 avg rating — 490 ratings score: 182, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	A Labour of Love: An Australian Guide to Natural Childbirth by Gabrielle Targett 4.14 avg rating — 22 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	A Doula's Journey by Hazel Tree 4.22 avg rating — 27 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: The Wisdom and Science of Gentle Choices in Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenting by Sarah J. Buckley 3.98 avg rating — 1,315 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	The Official Lamaze Guide: Giving Birth with Confidence by Judith Lothian 3.68 avg rating — 456 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Painless Childbirth: An Empowering Journey Through Pregnancy and Birth by Giuditta Tornetta (Goodreads Author) 3.53 avg rating — 101 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Men at Birth by David Vernon (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.39 avg rating — 18 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	25 Ways to Awaken Your Birth Power (Book & CD) by Danette Watson 4.36 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	100 Ways to Calm the Crying by Pinky McKay 4.09 avg rating — 45 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Birth Journeys - positive birth stories to encourage and inspire by Leonie MacDonald (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.45 avg rating — 20 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	The Birth Book: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth by William Sears 4.21 avg rating — 1,745 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Birth Space, Safe Place: Emotional Well-Being Through Pregnancy and Birth by Adela Stockton 3.14 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The Water Birth Book by Janet Balaskas 4.22 avg rating — 87 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars