Comments on: 5 Books to Read During Pregnancy (An Alternative to What to Expect When You are Expecting)

By: Lea

Lea — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:04:23 +0000

Oh – love the list, though I’d sub out Bradley (the idea of husband “coached” birth doesn’t work for most of my doula clients because being a “coach” implies to many folks that the papa knows and understands the game inside and out) for Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. Awesome post though – there are too many excellent books out there for What to Expect to still be so frustratingly popular…!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:48:57 +0000

I’ve only read the last one. I remember laughing at the graphic photos from the seventies. I know, it is childish. It did have some great info though!!

By: Susanne

Susanne — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:44:03 +0000

I read every books listed, except for the first book listed . I even took a Bradley Course (highly recommend)! If you want a natural child birth, read all of the books that Amelia recommended. I found that many of the books had repetitious information, but it does not hurt to hear it more than once. I felt very prepared going into the birth of my son. I also had hired a doula, which I think is way better than any information you can read. In the heat of the moment when the going gets tough and your in the peak of pain (transition) it is helpful to have someone to guide you through the process (other than your husband who is overwhelemed). I think the key to a natural child birth is educate yourself, find a health provider that will support your goal of natural child birth, and hire a doula.