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Birth and Baby Prep Reads that are actually invaluable aids
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items Ever feel like some baby book recommendations are full of fluff or anxiety inducing? These are the ones that have actually changed my motherhood journey for the better. The ones that I keep on my shelf and continue to reference for each new stage and...
Excellent perspective on birth details and planning from conception to PP and even infant loss from a Catholic doula and mother of 9
Made for This
HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend for husbands in particular who want to know how to support their wife during birth.
Husband-Coached Childbirth (Fifth Edition)
Very handy to have on hand for constant reference. Walks you from pre conception to toddler years.
The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care
Throw “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” in the trash and get this one instead. None of the gear-mongering, all of the practical info!
The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth
Excellent info from a leading and up-to-date voice in the dietician world. This one focuses a lot on fertility but still has extremely pertinent info and recipes. (See “Real Food for Pregnancy” for more by her!)
Real Food for Fertility: Prepare for Pregnancy
This is Lily Nichol’s work specifically focusing on pregnancy. Loads of info on the right vitamins, minerals, and amounts needed plus recipes. Where out of date info in doctor’s offices is failing you, she picks up the thread with resounding results....
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Super handy side by side of pros and cons and options for different protocols and interventions during labor and delivery
The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth
She’s pretty nitty-gritty in a good way. First book I read on childbirth, and it will always be in my collection.
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
These two by ina May are phenomenal. I personally don’t recommend her other books as they are a little too oddly spiritualistic/hippie in their approach to religion for a Catholic.
Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding
Recommend this as a handy reference over anything newer from La Leche since LL has gone downhill with their non biological agenda approach
Breastfeeding Made Simple
Such a good postpartum and prepping resource!
The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother
Invaluable resource for nipping ailments, minor injuries, and supporting life events at home!
Homeopathy for Pregnancy, Birth, and Your Baby's First Year
Simplest straight-forward book on baby signing I’ve picked up yet.
Baby Signs: How to Talk with Your Baby Before Your Baby Can Talk, Third Edition
Ever wondered how to be up-to-date and knowledgeable on the inserts, doctor recs, and data? Just the Inserts has pulled everything from .gov and gives you a walk-through on how to navigate the data and inserts. She also has courses online.
Just The Inserts
Super helpful summaries. There’s also a volume 2.
Miller's Review of Critical Vaccine Studies
Another helpful book for weighing which ones and schedules.
The Vaccine Book
Sometimes the doctors and nurses just don’t know either. (Did you know many of them only have 1 or 2 classes on the subject during all their schooling?) This book is here to help.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about (Tm): Children's Vaccinations