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When you first get pregnant, odds are good that you have no idea what to expect.

Thankfully there are tons of information sources to fill your head with knowledge before you have your baby.

Unfortunately, not all those sources are very “natural”. Now I’m not necessarily saying all non-crunchy resources are bad but often times they can either scare a new natural mama or they don’t give the natural side of pregnancy at all.

This is why I wanted to share this list of books for pregnancy and childbirth. This list isn’t extensive and I’m sure that none of the books are 100% perfect.

They are however some of the most recommended books in the natural/crunchy world and are a good place to begin if you want to read up on natural pregnancy and childbirth.

You’ll also want to read my post on tips for having a natural childbirth.

Natural Pregnancy Reading List - some of the most recommended books in the natural world! A good place to begin if you want to read up on natural pregnancy and childbirth. #naturalpregnancy #naturalchildbirth #books #readinglist

Natural Pregnancy Reading List

A Holistic Guide to Embracing Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood – Karen Salt

The Birth Book – Dr. Sears

The Birth Partner – Penny Simpkin

Hypnobabies – This is a labor method but the book that comes with the home-study guide is a full pregnancy/childbirth book

HypnoBirthing – The Mongan Method

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth – Ina May Gaskin

Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way -SusanMcCutcheon-Rosegg, Erick Ingraham, Robin Yoko Burningham, and Robert A. Bradley

The Natural Pregnancy Book:Herbs, Nutrition and other Holistic Choices – Aviva Jill Romm

The Pregnancy Book – William and Martha Sears

Pregnancy, Childbirth, andthe Newborn. Revised and Updated – Penny Simkin

Pushed – Jennifer Block

The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth – Henci Goer