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The Birth Partner The Birth Partner (Paperback)
by (shelved 113 times as doula)
avg rating 4.32 — 8,846 ratings — published 1989
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Ina May's Guide to Childbirth Ina May's Guide to Childbirth (Paperback)
by (shelved 94 times as doula)
avg rating 4.35 — 35,910 ratings — published 2003
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The Doula Book: How A Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have A Shorter, Easier, And Healthier Birth The Doula Book: How A Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have A Shorter, Easier, And Healthier Birth (Paperback)
by (shelved 88 times as doula)
avg rating 4.06 — 1,327 ratings — published 2002
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Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide (medically updated) Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide (medically updated)
by (shelved 56 times as doula)
avg rating 4.20 — 3,374 ratings — published 1984
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The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (Paperback)
by (shelved 42 times as doula)
avg rating 4.18 — 10,426 ratings — published 1958
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Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers (Paperback)
by (shelved 40 times as doula)
avg rating 4.20 — 2,070 ratings — published 2005
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The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother (Hardcover)
by (shelved 37 times as doula)
avg rating 4.10 — 5,268 ratings — published 2016
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Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation (Paperback)
by (shelved 36 times as doula)
avg rating 4.01 — 6,489 ratings — published 1998
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Spiritual Midwifery Spiritual Midwifery (Paperback)
by (shelved 36 times as doula)
avg rating 4.38 — 6,822 ratings — published 1975
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Natural Hospital Birth: The Best of Both Worlds Natural Hospital Birth: The Best of Both Worlds (Paperback)
by (shelved 32 times as doula)
avg rating 4.35 — 3,344 ratings — published 2018
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Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding: From the Nation's Leading Midwife Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding: From the Nation's Leading Midwife (Paperback)
by (shelved 28 times as doula)
avg rating 4.29 — 4,454 ratings — published 2009
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The Labor Progress Handbook: Early Interventions to Prevent and Treat Dystocia The Labor Progress Handbook: Early Interventions to Prevent and Treat Dystocia (Paperback)
by (shelved 26 times as doula)
avg rating 4.58 — 379 ratings — published 2000
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The Doula Business Guide: Creating a Successful Motherbaby Business The Doula Business Guide: Creating a Successful Motherbaby Business (Paperback)
by (shelved 25 times as doula)
avg rating 4.06 — 94 ratings — published 2010
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Killing the Black Body: Race, Reproduction, and the Meaning of Liberty Killing the Black Body: Race, Reproduction, and the Meaning of Liberty (Paperback)
by (shelved 25 times as doula)
avg rating 4.45 — 5,424 ratings — published 1997
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The Radical Doula Guide: A Political Primer The Radical Doula Guide: A Political Primer (Paperback)
by (shelved 24 times as doula)
avg rating 4.48 — 77 ratings — published 2012
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The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth (Revised) The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth (Revised)
by (shelved 24 times as doula)
avg rating 4.07 — 1,140 ratings — published 1980
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Nurture: A Modern Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, Early Motherhood―and Trusting Yourself and Your Body Nurture: A Modern Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, Early Motherhood―and Trusting Yourself and Your Body (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as doula)
avg rating 4.30 — 4,057 ratings — published
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Birth Ambassadors: Doulas and the Re-Emergence of Woman-Supported Birth in America Birth Ambassadors: Doulas and the Re-Emergence of Woman-Supported Birth in America (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as doula)
avg rating 4.00 — 66 ratings — published 2014
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The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as doula)
avg rating 4.13 — 3,234 ratings — published 1999
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The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality (Paperback)
by (shelved 21 times as doula)
avg rating 3.45 — 4,118 ratings — published
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Nurturing the Family: The Guide for Postpartum Doulas Nurturing the Family: The Guide for Postpartum Doulas (Paperback)
by (shelved 21 times as doula)
avg rating 4.09 — 138 ratings — published 2002
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Pushed: The Painful Truth About Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care Pushed: The Painful Truth About Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care (Hardcover)
by (shelved 21 times as doula)
avg rating 4.24 — 2,929 ratings — published 2007
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The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two (Revised and Updated Edition) The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two (Revised and Updated Edition)
by (shelved 20 times as doula)
avg rating 4.17 — 7,519 ratings — published 2010
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Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health (Paperback)
by (shelved 20 times as doula)
avg rating 4.55 — 13,632 ratings — published 1995
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Birth Matters:  A Midwife's Manifesta Birth Matters: A Midwife's Manifesta (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as doula)
avg rating 4.34 — 2,072 ratings — published
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Active Birth : The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally Active Birth : The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as doula)
avg rating 4.17 — 2,044 ratings — published
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The Hidden Feelings of Motherhood: Coping with Stress, Depression, and Burnout The Hidden Feelings of Motherhood: Coping with Stress, Depression, and Burnout (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as doula)
avg rating 3.93 — 69 ratings — published 2001
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Optimal Care in Childbirth (UK printing) Optimal Care in Childbirth (UK printing)
by (shelved 18 times as doula)
avg rating 4.43 — 77 ratings — published 2012
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Revolutionary Mothering: Love on the Front Lines Revolutionary Mothering: Love on the Front Lines (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as doula)
avg rating 4.55 — 595 ratings — published 2016
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The Doulas: Radical Care for Pregnant People The Doulas: Radical Care for Pregnant People (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as doula)
avg rating 4.55 — 179 ratings — published 2016
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The Nursing Mother's Companion The Nursing Mother's Companion (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as doula)
avg rating 4.10 — 3,248 ratings — published 1985
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This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as doula)
avg rating 4.12 — 467 ratings — published 1994
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Baby Catcher: Chronicles of a Modern Midwife Baby Catcher: Chronicles of a Modern Midwife (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as doula)
avg rating 4.36 — 6,996 ratings — published 2002
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Gentle Birth Choices Gentle Birth Choices (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as doula)
avg rating 4.15 — 902 ratings — published 1991
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Why Did No One Tell Me This?: The Doulas' (Honest) Guide for Expectant Parents Why Did No One Tell Me This?: The Doulas' (Honest) Guide for Expectant Parents
by (shelved 15 times as doula)
avg rating 4.16 — 1,400 ratings — published
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Birthing Justice: Black Women, Pregnancy, and Childbirth Birthing Justice: Black Women, Pregnancy, and Childbirth (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as doula)
avg rating 4.68 — 90 ratings — published 2015
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Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom is Wrong - and What You Really Need to Know Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom is Wrong - and What You Really Need to Know (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as doula)
avg rating 4.27 — 60,675 ratings — published 2013
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Dr. Jack Newman's Guide to Breastfeeding Dr. Jack Newman's Guide to Breastfeeding (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as doula)
avg rating 4.20 — 425 ratings — published 2000
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Childbirth without Fear: The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth Childbirth without Fear: The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as doula)
avg rating 3.91 — 1,658 ratings — published 1959
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The Doula Guide to Birth: Secrets Every Pregnant Woman Should Know The Doula Guide to Birth: Secrets Every Pregnant Woman Should Know (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as doula)
avg rating 3.92 — 224 ratings — published 2009
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Mindful Birthing: Training the Mind, Body, and Heart for Childbirth and Beyond Mindful Birthing: Training the Mind, Body, and Heart for Childbirth and Beyond (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as doula)
avg rating 4.13 — 2,626 ratings — published 2012
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Your Amazing Newborn Your Amazing Newborn (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as doula)
avg rating 4.19 — 308 ratings — published 1985
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An Easier Childbirth: A Mothers Guide for Birthing Normally An Easier Childbirth: A Mothers Guide for Birthing Normally (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as doula)
avg rating 3.98 — 40 ratings — published 1993
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Witches, Midwives and Nurses: A History of Women Healers Witches, Midwives and Nurses: A History of Women Healers (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as doula)
avg rating 4.02 — 7,575 ratings — published 1972
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Birth Work as Care Work: Stories from Activist Birth Communities (KAIROS) Birth Work as Care Work: Stories from Activist Birth Communities (KAIROS)
by (shelved 13 times as doula)
avg rating 4.31 — 173 ratings — published
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Heart and Hands: A Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth Heart and Hands: A Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as doula)
avg rating 4.40 — 1,095 ratings — published 1981
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“Healing in isolation, alone, for some of us is great because we work through things alone, but you need kin to hold space for you.”
― Malebo Sephodi