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Hypnosis, hypnobirthing, pregnancy and natural childbirth
Meditations for Pregnancy: 36 Weekly Practices for Bonding With Your Unborn BabyMeditations for Pregnancy: 36 Weekly Practices for Bonding With Your Unborn Baby by Michelle Leclaire O'Neill
Buy new: £4.52 / Used from: £6.08
Highly recommended for every expectant mum. Do as much or as little as you want - but start early it begins at week one!
Hypnobirthing: The Mongan Method: A Natural Approach to a Safe, Easier, More Comfortable Birthing with CD (Audio) (B) (B)Hypnobirthing: The Mongan Method: A Natural Approach to a Safe, Easier, More Comfortable Birthing with CD (Audio) (B) (B) by Marie Mongan
Buy used from: £7.22
I use this book as I think that there are some lovely techniques. I prefer a more tailored approach that can adapt to different women. But there is no denying this works and has a huge following.
Birth and Beyond: The Definitive Guide to Your Pregnancy, Your Birth, Your Family - From Minus 9 to Plus 9 MonthsBirth and Beyond: The Definitive Guide to Your Pregnancy, Your Birth, Your Family - From Minus 9 to Plus 9 Months by Yehudi Gordon
Buy new: £16.25 / Used from: £9.75
This is such a great book - if I had to go back and buy one that had everything about pregnancy and motherhood I would only buy this one. A star buy you'll wonder how you lived without it!
Hypnobirthing the Original MethodHypnobirthing the Original Method by R. N. Michelle LeClaire O'Neill Ph. D.
Buy new: £6.97 / Used from: £15.53
A lovely book which teaches you how to use hypnosis and other techniques for a healthy pregnancy. Creative and inspiring if a little happy clappy.
Calm Birth: Childbirth Method for the 21st CenturyCalm Birth: Childbirth Method for the 21st Century by Robert Bruce Newman
Buy new: £7.25 / Used from: £6.52
A holistic approach to a great birth using breathing, yoga, mediation and affirmations. Lovely scripts that you can record and play to yourself or read on a regular basis. Good for involving dad.
Hypnosis for a Joyful Pregnancy and Pain-Free Labor and DeliveryHypnosis for a Joyful Pregnancy and Pain-Free Labor and Delivery by Winifred Conkling
Buy new: £6.08 / Used from: £0.33
I like this as it show you how to use techniques and to do your own scripts. You will need time and dedication - also partner support to make this work.
Childbirth Without Fear: The Principles and Practice of Natural ChildbirthChildbirth Without Fear: The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth by Grantly Dick-Read
Buy new: £4.37 / Used from: £4.73
THIS is the birthing book that birthed all the hypnosis for childbirth techniques. Essential reading if you have any interest in pain free labour and the history of childbirth.
What to Expect When You're Expecting (What to Expect)What to Expect When You're Expecting (What to Expect) by Arlene Eisenberg
Buy new: £8.99 / Used from: £0.95
A very popular book but remember each pregnancy is different so try not to let yourself be guided by a book. Let you guide yourself!
The Truth About Babies: From A-ZThe Truth About Babies: From A-Z by Ian Sansom
Buy new: £2.29 / Used from: £0.01
A great book. My husband loved this. Buy it after the baby is born or as a gift.
The Haynes Baby Manual: Conception to Two YearsThe Haynes Baby Manual: Conception to Two Years by Ian Banks
Buy used from: £4.98
Buy this for dad you may hate it but he will love it. Very tongue in cheek with descriptions of different coloured poo.
The Complete Secrets of Happy Children: A Guide for ParentsThe Complete Secrets of Happy Children: A Guide for Parents by Steve Biddulph
Buy new: £8.44 / Used from: £6.80
All Steve Biddulph's books are great, no nonsense and funny too. I wish I'd known about these when I had my two.
Raising Babies: Why Your Love is BestRaising Babies: Why Your Love is Best by Steve Biddulph
Buy new: £3.47 / Used from: £2.50
As above, but might raise a few eyebrows if you are a working mum with your child in nursery. Read this if you are toying with the idea of going back to work, but aren't sure.
Raising Boys: Why Boys are Different - And How to Help Them Become Happy and Well-balanced Men: Why Boys Are Different - And How to Help Them Become Happy and Well-balanced MenRaising Boys: Why Boys are Different - And How to Help Them Become Happy and Well-balanced Men: Why Boys Are Different - And How to Help Them Become Happy and Well-balanced Men by Steve Biddulph
Buy new: £4.94 / Used from: £3.11
With two boys this one is a bible. What can I say I'm a fan of Steve Biddulph.
The New Experience of ChildbirthThe New Experience of Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger
Buy new: £7.14 / Used from: £3.15
Sheila is an inspiration. She empowers women to give birth the way they want. Her pragmatic no nonsense approach to natural birth is fab. Also check out her website.
Birthing from within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth PreparationBirthing from within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by Pam England
Buy new: £7.70 / Used from: £6.45
Pam England is another inspiring writer with the ability to write about childbirth in terms that you understand. Read this book!
Spiritual MidwiferySpiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
Buy new: £7.87 / Used from: £7.40
This is a wonderful book which shows how women can give birth beautifully and with dignity. A must if you are interested in natural childbirth.
Birth Reborn: What Childbirth Should BeBirth Reborn: What Childbirth Should Be by Michel Odent
Buy new: £6.56 / Used from: £7.94
Odent is a God in natural childbirthing circles. He has a truly remarkable approach to childbirth and has both insight and foresight into pregnancy and birth.