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Our educators are often working with pregnant and newly postpartum families as well as caring for their own families. They shared their favorite books to help you wade through the massive amounts of information of pregnancy, nutrition, birth, postpartum, and newborn care!
Pregnancy Guides: Use these to replace the “what to expect” type books and guide you through your pregnancy.
Why Did No One Tell Me This?: The Doulas' (Honest) Guide for Expectant Parents
Full of honest advice and inclusive options, Why Did No One Tell Me This? is the funny, personality-filled, illustrated guide to pregnancy, birth, and beyond that modern parents have been waiting for.
Nurture: A Modern Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, Early Motherhood--And Trusting Yourself and Your Body
A comprehensive and judgement-free pregnancy companion: Nurture is the only all-in-one pregnancy and birthing book for modern mothers-to-be and their partners who want a more integrative approach.
Nutrition: Start here if you're trying to figure out what to eat in pregnancy and postpartum.
The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother
Based on author Heng Ou’s own postpartum experience with zuo yuezi , a set period of “confinement” in which a woman remains at home focusing on healing and bonding with her baby, The First Forty Days revives the lost art of caring for the mother after birth.
Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition
Prenatal nutrition can be confusing. A lot of the advice you’ve been given about what to eat (or what not to eat) is well-meaning, but frankly, outdated or not evidenced-based. In Real Food for Pregnancy, you’ll get clear answers on what to eat and why, with research to back up every recommendation.
Mindset: Dive into your beliefs and philosophy on childbirth with these reads.
An inclusive, non-judgmental, and empowering guide to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum life that puts mothers first, offering straightforward guidance on all the options and issues that matter most to them (and their partners) when preparing for a baby.
Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage: Weaving ancient wisdom with modern knowledge
Rachel Reed weaves history, science and research with the experiences of women and care providers to create a holistic, evidence-based framework for understanding birth. Reclaiming childbirth as a rite of passage requires us to recognise that mothers own the power and expertise when it comes to birthing their babies. Whether you are a parent, care provider or educator, this book will transform how you think and feel about childbirth.
Birth Planning: This guide will walk you step by step through building your birth plan.
The First-Time Parent's Childbirth Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide for Building Your Birth Plan
The First-Time Parent’s Childbirth Handbook empowers you with answers for all your burning questions about giving birth and the days before and after, with space to build a custom birth plan that matches your values and comfort level.
Sleep Support: Use these for help and understanding of all things baby sleep.
Sweet Sleep: Nighttime and Naptime Strategies for the Breastfeeding Family
Sweet Sleep is the first and most complete book on nights and naps for breastfeeding families. It’s mother-wisdom, reassurance, and a how-to guide for making sane and safe decisions on how and where your family sleeps, backed by the latest research.
Holistic Sleep Coaching provides an evidence-based overview of how to optimize sleep without leaving babies and children to cry for health and child care professionals.
Parenting Books: a few of our favorite books about raising kids.
In Hunt, Gather, Parent, Doucleff sets out with her three-year-old daughter in tow to learn and practice parenting strategies from families in three of the world’s most venerable communities
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind
In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson demystify the meltdowns and aggravation, explaining the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures.
The latest research in neuroscience and parenting come together in this groundbreaking book, which brings to light new realizations about the power of nurture for our children's mental and physical health outcomes.
