During my pregnancy it was important to me to have all of the information about how to maintain health and prepare for laboring and birth. So, I did what I always do–read, read, read!
Here is a list of the books that I found most useful during my pregnancy(the ones with the hyperlinks should take you directly to amazon to purchase):
The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger
The Whole Pregnancy Handbook by Joel M. Evans, MD, OB/GYN
Hypnobirthing, The Mongan Method by Marie F. Mongan, M.Ed., M.Hy
The Natural Pregnancy Book by Aviva Jill Romm (This one was my absolute fave)
Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
A few books that I read right towards the end of my pregnancy and still consult as needed:
Natural Health after Birth by Aviva Jill Romm
Ina May’s Guide to Breastfeeding by Ina May Gaskin
Naturally Healthy Babies and Children by Aviva Jill Romm, MD
Also, The Continuum Concept by Jean Liedloff gives perspective to a new/old approach to parenting: attachment parenting. This book changed the way I view providing emotionally to our babies through physical accessibility. Check it out.
The more information you have about healthy choices in your pregnancy, preventive wellness and natural remedies, the better off you will be! Take what knowledge you receive from anything you read and anyone you talk to (because Lord knows everyone is ready to give you advice) and follow your own heart. It is YOUR pregnancy, your body and your baby so don’t ‘hesistate to do what YOU believe!
Much love,
Trysta Major
Please contact me @ Trysta@IntegrativeHerbalism.com with any questions or feel free to leave your comment here!
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