labor & delivery

The Birth Book : Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth - William, M.D. Sears, Martha, R.N. Sears - Paperback (*highly recommended)

Mothering the Mother : How a Doula Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth by Marshall H. Klaus, John H. Kennell, Phyllis H. Klaus

A Good Birth, a Safe Birth - Diana Korte, Roberta Scaer - Paperback

Childbirth (101 Essential Tips) - Elizabeth Fenwick - Paperback

The Birth Partner: Everything You Need to Know to Help a Woman Through Childbirth - Penny Simkin - Paperback. Read an excerpt from an interview with author / childbirth educator / doula Penny Simkin, founder of DONA (Doulas of North America).

Choosing a Nurse-Midwife : Your Guide to Safe, Sensitive Care During Pregnancy and the Birth of Your Child - Catherine M. Poole, Elizabetha. Parr - Paperback

Parents' Book of Pregnancy and Birth - Parents Magazine, Leah Kalmitz Yarrow - Paperback

Positive Pregnancy Fitness: A Guide to a More Comfortable Pregnancy and Easier Birth Through Exercise and Relaxation - Sylvia Klein Olkin - Paperback. Recommended by Pregnancy Today's Fitness Expert Sandra Greiner.

Preparation for Birth: The Complete Guide to the Lamaze Method - Beverly Savage, Diane Simkin - Paperback

The Birth Partner : Everything You Need to Know to Help a Woman Through Childbirth - Penny Simkin - Paperback

Easing Labor Pain : The Complete Guide to a More Comfortable and Rewarding Birth, Revised Edition - Adrienne B. Lieberman, Dan Rosenberg (Editor), Penny Simkin - Paperback - also available in hardcover

The Homeopathic Childbirth Manual: A Practical Guide for Labor, Birth, and the Immediate Postpartum Period - L.M., C.Hom. Betty Idarius - Paperback

Human Labor and Birth - Harry Oxorn - Paperback

Pregnancy Myths : An Obstetrician Demystifies Pregnancy from Conception to Birth - Michael, Md. Benson, Michael D. Benson - Paperback

Your Childbirth Class : A Comprehensive, Parent-Centered Guide to Birth Options (National Childbirth Trust Guide) - Mary Nolan - Paperback

High Risk and Critical Care Intrapartum Nursing - Lisa K. Mandeville (Editor), Nan H. Troiano (Editor), Association of women - Paperback

Pain in Childbearing and Its Control - Rosemary Mander - Paperback

Labor of Love : Mothers Share the Joy of Childbirth - Judith Zimmer - Paperback

postpartum

The New Mother's Body Book by Jacqueline Shannon. What really to expect when you get home from the hospital and during those first days and weeks. Explores isues such as the first transition, getting to know 'the new you,' sleep deprivation, sex after birth, having another baby, postpartum depression, maternity leave and getting the most out of your new life. Highly recommended. - NP

After the Baby's Birth : A Woman's Way to Wellness : A Complete Guide for Postpartum Women - Robin Lim - Paperback

Composing Myself : A Journey Through Postpartum Depression - Fiona Shaw - Hardcover

Depression After Childbirth : How to Recognize, Treat, and Prevent Postnatal Depression - Katharina Dalton, Wendy Holton (Contributor) - Paperback

The Girlfriends' Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood : Wise and Witty Advice - Vicki Iovine - Paperback - also available on audio cassette

Handbook of Pediatric and Postpartum Home Care Procedures - Robyn Rice - Hardcover

The Homeopathic Childbirth Manual: A Practical Guide for Labor, Birth, and the Immediate Postpartum Period - L.M., C.Hom. Betty Idarius - Paperback

A Mother's Tears : Understanding the Mood Swings That Follow Childbirth - Arlene M. Huysman - Hardcover

Nurse-Midwifery Handbook : A Practical Guide to Prenatal and Postpartum Care - Linda, Cnm Wheeler - Library Binding

Overcoming Postpartum Depression & Anxiety - Linda Sebastian - Paperback

Post-Natal Depression : Psychology, Science and the Transition to Motherhood (Women and Psychology) - Paula Nicolson - Hardcover

Postpartum Survival Guide - Ann Dunnewold, Diane G. Sanford - Paperback

Shouldn't I Be Happy? : Emotional Problems of Pregnant and Postpartum Women - Shaila, M.D. Misri - Hardcover

special interest

Birth As an American Rite of Passage by Robbie E. Davis-Floyd

Having Twins : A Parent's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Early Childhood - Elizabeth Noble - Paperback

Multiple Blessings : From Pregnancy Through Childhood, a Guide for Parents of Twins, Triplets, or More - Betty Rothbart - Paperback

Choosing a Nurse-Midwife: Your Guide to Safe, Sensitive Care During Pregnancy and the Birth of Your Child - Catherine M. Poole, Elizabetha Parr - Paperback

Gentle Birth Choices: A Comprehensive Book and Video Guide to Making Informed Decisions About Birthing Centers, Etc. - Barbara Harper - Calendar

Brought to Bed: Childbearing in America, 1750-1950 - Judith Walzer Leavitt - Paperback

Catching Babies: The Professionalization of Childbirth, 1870-1920 - Charlotte G. Borst - Hardcover

Preparing for Birth With Yoga: Exercises for Pregnancy and Childbirth - Janet Balaskas - Paperback

Preparation for Birth: The Complete Guide to the Lamaze Method - Beverly Savage, Diane Simkin - Paperback

Natural Pregnancy : A Practical Holistic Guide to Wellbeing from Conception to Birth - Janet Balaskas - Hardcover

Natural Pregnancy : A Practical, Holistic Guide to Wellbeing from Conception to Birth - Janet Balaskas - Paperback

Body Centered Hypnosis for Pregnancy, Bonding and Childbirth - Gayle Peterson - Audio Cassette

classics

A Child Is Born - Lennart Nilsson - Hardcover. A unique and unusual book of stunning photographs. This book allows you a peek inside the womb to see the embryo and fetus at varying stages of development. Highly recommended. -NP

A Child Is Born - Lennart Nilsson - Paperback. A unique and unusual book of stunning photographs. This book allows you a peek inside the womb to see the embryo and fetus at varying stages of development. Highly recommended. -NP

The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth - Sheila Kitzinger
An appropriate title, as this book covers the spectrum of pregnancy-related questions and concerns. Features several full-color photo spreads of women delivering their babies in various positions.

The Birth Book: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth - William Sears, M.D., Martha Sears, R.N. - Paperback

What to Expect When You're Expecting - Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi E. Murkoff, Sandee E. Hathaway