Thinking about natural childbirth — unmedicated, midwife-led? Time to read up! We've pulled together a library of the most popular natural childbirth books to inspire you and inform you. Read all about other women's experiences with natural childbirth, and get time-tested tips, methods, and approaches.
Spiritual Midwifery
Ina May Gaskin's classic filled with stories of midwife-managed natural childbirths has been updated with new stories from a younger generation of mothers. See also Ina May's Guide to Childbirth.
Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way
The Bradley method is a natural childbirth alternative to Lamaze. This illustrated guide includes advice on nutrition and exercise.
Childbirth Without Fear: The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth
The cover makes childbirth look almost fun! Haha. This book by Dr. Grantly Dick-Reade is all about expecting mothers overcoming their fear and anxiety over childbirth. Forward by Ina May Gaskin — in other words, the Godmother of Natural Childbirth gave it her blessing.
Birthing From Within
This guide takes a more emotional and spiritual approach to natural childbirth.
The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth
This book focuses on the science behind natural childbirth and helps expecting women to avoid unnecessary tests, drugs, and procedures.
HypnoBirthing: The Mongan Method
Curious about hypnobirthing? This guide explains it all.
Journey Into Motherhood: Inspirational Stories of Natural Birth
Forty-eight personal stories of natural childbirth offer both inspiration and education for women interested in an unmedicated birth.
Having a Baby, Naturally
The collected wisdom on natural childbirth from the venerated Mothering Magazine.
The Birth Partner
This book puts the focus on a pregnant woman's partner, with suggestions for support from late pregnancy, through labor, and with postpartum care.
The Birth Book
A classic from attachment parenting guru, Dr. Sears.
