Pregnancy Books

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Active Birth by Janet Balaskas
This book was recommended to me by several childbirth educators, and those are recommendations I pay attention to!

Baby & Mom Pre-Natal Yoga led by Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa
Gurmukh is "Yogi to the Stars" and has put together a very gentle, very effective pregnancy yoga video. I highly recommend it as a supplement to your prenatal fitness routine!

The Birth Book by William & Martha Sears
What can I say about this book? It's by the Sears'! Definitely one to own.

A Child Is Born by Lennart Nilsson
Beautiful photographs of a growing baby! I found this book a helpful tool when trying to explain my second pregnancy to my first child.

The Complete Book of Pregnancy & Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger (past Book of the Month)
This book was my bedside bible during my first pregnancy!

The Complete Prenatal Water Workout Book by Helga Hughes
I haven't read this book, but I know from personal experience that exercising in the water during pregnancy is absolutely wonderful!

Delivering Fitness by Erinn Mikeska & Dr. Christine Quatro (past Book of the Month)
The authors include the following in this new must-read book for staying in shape throughout pregnancy:

You'll even find references to Fit For 2 in the Resource area of the book!

Essential Exercises for the Childbearing Year by Elizabeth Noble (past Book of the Month)
Elizabeth Noble is the guru of all prenatal fitness gurus! I had the opportunity to participate in a round-table discussion with her, and her approach to pregnant women and babies is so gentle and caring. This book contains some wonderful exercises and stress-busters for pregnant women.

Exercising Through Your Pregnancy by James Clapp, MD (past Book of the Month)
James Clapp is THE researcher on maternal fitness. This book is must have for those of you who want the latest information on what's safe to do, exercise-wise, throughout your pregnancy.

Expecting Fitness by Birgitta Gallo
Written by a highly-qualified personal trainer, this book will teach you how to modify your current exercise program to accomodate your pregnancy as well as give alternative exercises for women on bedrest or restricted activity.

Great Expectations: Your All-in-One Resource for Pregnancy & Childbirth by Sandy Jones & Marcie Jones with Peter Bernstein, MD, MPH and Claire Westdahl, CNM
Recommended by nurse-midwives, this book is your complete resource for pregnancy and birth. The authors take a no-nonsense gentle approach so that you understand the options available to you every step of the way.

I Can't Believe It's Yoga For Pregnancy and After by Lisa Trivell
This book offers some basic yoga poses appropriate for all stages of pregnancy and post-partum.

Maternal Fitness by Julie Tupler & Andrea Thompson
I haven't read this book, but I know that Julie Tupler runs a very popular prenatal fitness program in the New York area.

The Natural Pregnancy Book by Aviva Jill Romm
My relationship with Aviva is strictly an online one, but she is a wonderful childbirth educator and has incredible knowledge to impart.

Positive Pregnancy Fitness by Sylvia Klein Olkin
Sylvia is another prenatal fitness guru. She publishes a newsletter and holds certification workshops for prenatal fitness instructors.

The Pregnancy Book: A Month-By-Month Guide by William Sears, MD & Martha Sears, RN (past Book of the Month)
This is the latest book by pregnancy and parenting experts, William and Martha Sears. The Sears' approach is a gentle one which respects both the parents and the baby-to-be.

Pregnancy & Childbirth by Tracie Hotchner (past Book of the Month)
This book was another of my bedside bibles! I highly recommend it!

Pregnancy Fitness by the editors of Fitness Magazine (past Book of the Month)
Fitness Magazine has long been one of my favorite sources for staying in shape and eating a healthy diet. Now, the editors of this fabulous publication have written a book for pregnant women who want to know how to stay in shape, safely. While I haven't read this book, yet, I plan to add it to my library and encourage you to do the same!

The Pregnancy Journal by A. Christine Harris, PhD (past Book of the Month)
What a great way to learn day-by-day how your growing baby is developing and to journal your feelings about what's happening inside your body! And, what a wonderful keepsake to have for years to come!

Preparing For Birth With Yoga by Janet Balaskas (past Book of the Month)
Yoga is a wonderful form of activity during pregnancy. It keeps the muscles flexible and helps relieve some of the stresses your body feels when carrying a baby. Ms. Balaskas presents safe, effective yoga exercises to prepare the body to handle the changes of pregnancy and the challenge of the birth process.

The Unofficial Guide to Having A Babyby John R. Sussman and Ann Douglas (past Book of the Month)
Over 11,000 babies are delivered in the United States every day. Pregnancy, especially when going through it for the first time, can be overwhelming without the Unofficial Guide. The author is a fourth-time Mom who's been through it all, and she is able to give expectant mothers the lowdown on choosing among the prenatal care options available; the truth about bodily changes from the perspective of someone who has first-hand experience; and the proper guidance through the maze of procedures, treatments, therapies, and medicines needed to help the reader find out what will work best for her without the wasted time, energy, and money.

Your Practical Pregnancy Primer by Brette McWhorter Sember
This complete guide from pre-conception to early parenthood takes readers by the hand and guides them through, what can be overwhelming, issues before them.  Written in an appealing month-by-month format, Your Practical Pregnancy Planner is a book new parents will use through their pregnancy and beyond.

Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year by Susun W. Weed (past Book of the Month)
Susun Weed has an incredible amount of knowledge regarding herbal remedies during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. I put many of her suggestions to the test during my 3rd pregnancy, with great success I might add!