Recommended Reading

Recommended Reading

There are absolutely excellent books "out there" to learn just about everything you want to know about midwifery care, pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, infant care, etc...

There are ALSO absolutely HORRIBLE books!

Ill-conceived, poorly written, creating fear of labor pain,

fear of giving birth. Giving mere lip-service to breastfeeding.

Use Wisdom, Good Judgment & Caution when selecting books.

Be your own best advocate! Think. Learn. ASK!

If the book you are reading states that

home and water birth are NOT safe...

Think again !!

Search all the great references about home birth and water birth on our site.
Read the studies and the evidence-based literature before submitting to the opinions
and editorials of those who endorse or practice the
Medical Model of Care rather than the Midwifery Model of Care.

Read the latest research and evidence-based booklet:

"What Every Pregnant Woman Needs to Know About Cesarean Section"

HBMS Book endorsements: Enjoy these GREAT, informative books!

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Mother Food
for Breastfeeding Mothers
by Hilary Jacobson

Ina May's Guide
to Childbirth
by Ina May Gaskin, CPM

Your Best Birth
by Ricki Lake and
Abby Epstein

Active Birth
the NEW Approach to Giving Birth Naturally
by Janet Balaskas

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WaterBirth
A Midwife's Perspective
by
Susanna Napierala

The Birth Partner
A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads...
by Penny Simkin

The Womanly Art
of Breastfeeding
by Le Leche League

What Your Pediatrician Doesn't Know Can
Hurt Your Child
by Susan Markel, MD

The following three slideshows depict books which are among our

FAVORITE & BEST BOOKS LIST...

Many of them are in our office lending library.
We suggest that you read the book before you decide to purchase it!

GREAT sources for easily purchasing affordable books are at:

www.alibris.com & www.thriftbooks.com

Read some of our favorite books right here!

Just "CLICK" on the cover of the book you wish to read! These are limited previews...

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