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Pregnancy Readings

I think I read my way to strength during my first pregnancy and I am doing the same thing this time around.  These are books I think will boost any pregnant woman’s spirit and help ease fears around child birth.

 *Spiritual Midwifery - Ina May Gaskin 
Birthing From Within - Pam England  
Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful - Gurmukh
*Herbal for the Childbearing Year - Susan Weed
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth - Ina May Gaskin

 
Post Natal Readings

Clearly I didn’t have as much time to read after Serene was born, but books were and are essential to my decision making processes about my baby’s health and they give me clues about where she might be headed next in terms of her development.

The Fragrant Pharmacy - Valerie Ann Worwood
What To Expect The First Year - Heidi Murkoff, Sandee Hathaway, and Arlene Eisnberg
Natural Healthcare at Home-Kathy Duerr

*Big up to my girl, Mirlande (who always puts me on the right path), for lending me these great books.

Links

http://www.beingmamadaily.blogspot.com/ Straight talk, support, and camaraderie abound at this refreshing open forum about the rollercoaster that is motherhood.
http://www.inamay.com Midwife extraordinaire Ina May Gaskin’s wisdom jumps from the pages of her manifesto, “Spiritual Midwifery.” Look here for more on her birthing center, her ideas, and upcoming talks.
http://www.birthingfromwithin.com Pamela England empowers, inspires and gets women and their partners ready for beautiful births.
http://www.literarymama.com Just in case someone thought the word "mama"and "literary" didn’t belong in the same sentence. This website features some of the most eloquent poetry, fiction, and essays on motherhood that I have read.
http://www.geboortehuis.be I can’t say it loud enough: I love my midwife, Connie! Wanna meet her?  Go here.

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