belly books

Filed Under Pregnancy and Birthing, Tips & Tricks, Uncategorized | March 19, 2009

Blogs, websites, books, forums…the sources of information on pregnancy and birth multiply by the day.  It’s no wonder many pregnant women feel overwhelmed by the options.   With so much available, it is important to choose sources that will provide you with both quality information and support so we asked birth experts, Dancing Star Birth to recommend their faves:

In our Birthing From Within prenatal classes we often hear from clients about the books that they have found both helpful and inspiring.   Many women choose to focus on books that not only enhance their understanding of pregnancy and birth but also help to build confidence. Here are a few our clients rave about:

Birthing From Within by Pam England
A beautiful multi-sensory approach to childbirth preparation, England guides the reader with both practical tools and deeper exploration of birthing awareness.  You’ll find the support you need to enter the unknown of birth with confidence.  We base our classes on England’s book.

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
Written by an internationally respected midwife, this is a treasure trove of birthing wisdom.  You will enjoy both an extraordinary collection of birth stories and fascinating exploration of the physiology of labour and birth.

The Birth House by Ami McKay
The perfect novel for your final weeks of pregnancy, this is a riveting portrayal of the struggle between traditional midwifery care and modern medicine in rural Nova Scotia in the early 20th century.  You’ll fall in love with midwife Dora Rare, and gain a sense of connection to women through history as you learn about the birthing rituals of years past.

We hope these wonderful books offer you inspiration, knowledge, and a new perspective on birth, building both confidence and excitement.  For more of our favourite books on parenthood, check out the “On our Nightstand” list on our blog.

Dancing Star Birth offers Birthing From Within prenatal classes, Birthing Again workshops, and Birthing by Cesarean workshops in Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Victoria.  To learn more visit www.DancingStarBirth.ca or email info@dancingstarbirth.ca.