I have a {small} obsession with collecting birth and postpartum related books. It combines my two loves–reading and birth/babies! I know that no amount of reading really prepares you for what your labor may feel like but going into birth in an informed and educated way is essential.
If you are first time birther, you may want to check out some these highlights from my copious stack:
Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
Mindful Birthing by Nancy Bardacke, CNM
Birthing from Within by Pam England, CNM and Rob Horowitz
The Gentle Birth Method by Dr. Gowri Motha
Natural Hospital Birth by Cynthia Gabriel
See which book(s) spark your interest and dive in!
Which books have you read and loved? Please share any that moved you, educated you, and inspired you in the comments below.