Here are some books and a video that I have really enjoyed reading and feel are very helpful, most can be rented from your local library.
Pregnancy
- Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn; the Complete Guide by Simkin, Whalley & Keppler
- The Natural Pregnancy Book by Aviva Jill Romm
- Husband-Coached Childbirth by Robert Bradley
- The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and all Other Labor Companions by Simkin
Nursing
- The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International
- The Nursing Mother’s Companion by Huggins & Lawrence
- Tandem Nursing by Hillary Flower
Sleeping/Soothing
- The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through The Night by Elizabeth Pantley
- Video – The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp, M.D.
Online Resources for pregnancy, birth, postpartum
- Kelly Mom – KellyMom.com Breastfeeding and Parenting
- Evidence Based Birth – Home – Evidence Based Birth®
- Articles – PubMed (nih.gov)
