The past 30 weeks I’ve had my nose buried in books — and hopefully influencing a future bookworm! đź“š These are my favorite pregnancy and birth books that I was able to find free at my library! I’ve linked to Amazon so you can order your own copy to dog-ear, make notes, and reference again and again on your pregnancy journey.
Birth: The Surprising History of How We Are Born by Tina Cassidy
A history of birth across cultures and decades.
Expecting Better and Cribsheet by Emily Oster
If you’re into the numbers, data and research-backed writing, these two books by Emily Oster are for you. Expecting Better is all about pregnancy and birth, and Cribsheet is all about parenting. Don’t be intimidated by the description; Oster is an excellent writer that tells a story well without skimping on the facts.
Birth Without Fear by January Harshe
If you’re looking for encouragement and the reassurance that your body is made for this, this book will empower you and your partner to make the decisions that reflect the birth experience you want.
Pushed by Jennifer Block
If you think that birth may be an overmedicated event in the US, you’re not alone! Author Jennifer Block witnesses and records birth stories from multiple situations (and guess what, most didn’t go according to plan!).
