[Deb]

My Favorite Books!

I am often asked for reading suggestion for new and expectant moms. So here are my two "MUST HAVES".

For the expectant mom, I can not say enough good things about Ina May's Guide to Child Birth, by Ina May Gaskin. I have personally spent time at The Farm in Tennessee and have witnessed the wisdom and intelligence of The Farm Midwives philosophy of birthing.

This book also has many positive, inspiring birth stories along with easy to understand information on the process of birth and medical interventions.

For the new mom, I have been reading and enjoying Mama Knows Breast by Andi Silverman.
(Granted, she is one of my former students, but all bias aside, I absolutely love the laid back approach she uses to discuss breastfeeding)

Andi offers very down to earth tips and advice for new moms that choose to breastfeed. She is very honest and gives the pros and cons to breastfeeding and can discuss with humor some of the challenges that arises, like breastfeeding in public and sore nipples.

I feel confident that these two books will make a nice addition to your library.

Happy reading!