Suggested Readings

Articles by Keith Roberts (click to download pdf)
“The Role of Expectation at Natural Births”
“Natural Birth: The Five Critical Factors”
"Keep Your Water"

The Birth Book by Sears and Sears

• Widely accepted as the best birth preparation resource available
  
• Meant to empower the expectant mother in making birth choice

The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer

• Contrasts what doctors believe with what evidence shows
• A must-read for anyone having a hospital birth who wants to be part of the decision making process regarding her own labor and delivery

The Birth Partner by Penny Simpkin
           "Gives information and options that help couples make intelligent, informed choices about their children's births."
           -- Polly Perez
Mothering the Mother by Klaus, Kennell, Klaus

• How a doula can help you have a shorter, easier, and healthier birth
• How to find and evaluate a doula

A Good Birth, A Safe Birth by Korte and Scaer

• Covers the pros and cons of today's childbirth options
• Helps the mother gain control of her birth experience

Immaculate Deception II by Suzanne Arms

• An intimate view of the true nature of birth and its profound impact on women and children
• A provocative book that contrasts common hospital practices with common-sense needs for natural birth

Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McCutcheon

• The book for preparing a couple for a totally natural, unmedicated birth according to the Bradley method
• Read this book and take a Bradley Childbirth Class if your goal is to have a natural birth (and hire a doula!)