Pregnancy Books
There are alot of books out there for pregnant women; fluffy books, clinical books, funny books, those that are dumbed down, and those that are filled with fear programming. I bought and read quite a few, and browsed many others. Listed below are the ones that I found the most helpful and those with the best balance between cold medical facts and a compassionate wellness perspective.
"The Twelve Month Pregnancy"
by Barry Herman & Susan Perry
A novel approach, but something that all prospective parents would be wise to become informed about... preconception planning. There are a surprising number of things you can do before you even conceive to assure yourself of a more positive and healthy conception, pregnancy and birth. Starting three months before conception, this book is full of practical and simple advice.
"The Pregnancy Book"
by William Sears & Martha Sears
The Sears' parenting series has become an invaluable part of my personal library, and their book on pregnancy is the definitive "what you need to know" pregnancy book. I found the information and the way it is presented in this volume to be vastly superior to the other Pregnancy 101 books out there. So many of the other general pregnancy books, especially the so-called "best sellers", are full of negative attitudes about the mechanics of pregnancy and birth. Many of the books focus so exclusively on "all the things that could go wrong" that I was turned off again and again until I found the Sears' offering.
"Pregnancy The Natural Way"
by Zita West
Another must have, this book catalogs a wealth of natural, do-it-yourself remedies for the "minor" discomforts of pregnancy. The information, presented in a friendly and concise manner, is arranged by trimester and includes chapters on preconception, labor and postpartum. I found things in this book about prenatal nutrition, exercise, herbalism, aromatherapy, flower essences, homeopathy, reiki, massage, and much more that I could have hunted for in a dozen other books, all in one easy package.
"Eating Expectantly"
by Bridget Swinney
Not just a book of recipes, this guide give nutrition advice tailored to each stage of pregnancy.
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