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Happy Hearts Reading Recommendations

Pregnancy and Birth:

  • Pregnancy, Childbirth and The Newborn by Simkin, Whalley and Keppler.  (A wonderful all-around book for expectant moms and dads with helpful ideas for labor, what to expect from the baby and a basic guide to breastfeeding.)
  • The Thinking Woman’s Guide To A Better Birth by Henci Goer.  (Research based information about the full range of options for childbirth and the risks and benefits of each.)
  • Birthing From Within by Pam England and Rob Horowitz.  (Focuses on the art of birthing and the meaning of childbirth.  Includes helpful suggestions for fathers and birth companions.)
  • The Pregnancy Book by Dr. William and Martha Sears.  (What to expect month by month from conception through birth.)
  • The Birth Book by Dr. William and Martha Sears.  (Filled with wonderful information needed to plan a safe and joyful birthing experience.)

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Breastfeeding:

  • The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International.  (Written especially for mothers.  Includes many women’s stories about their breastfeeding experiences.)
  • The Nursing Mother’s Companion by Kathleen Huggins.  (Complete guide to understanding the importance of breastfeeding.  Great reference book.)
  • The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers by Jack Newman, M.D. and Teresa Pitman.  (A comprehensive problem-solution guide to breastfeeding.)

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Fathers:

  • The Joy of Fatherhood by Marcus Jacob Goldman, MD.  (A dad-to-dad book.  Real life experiences and thoughts from dads are shared throughout this book.)
  • So You’re Going To Be A Dad by Peter Downey.  (A book about the trials and joys of parenting, written for dads with little or no knowledge or experience with parenting.)

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Baby Care:

  • The Happiest Baby on the Block by Dr. Harvey Karp.  (The 5 S’s – Works Like Magic!  A must have!  I recommend also viewing the DVD.)
  • Touchpoints by Dr. T. Berry Brazelton.  (Highlights the predictable challenges “touchpoints” occurring in infancy and childhood.)
  • The Baby Book by Dr. William and Martha Sears.  (Gentle and reassuring - the best baby book on the market!  Based on the parenting style called "attachment parenting" developed by Sears.  Another must have!)

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Postpartum:

  • The Year After Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger.  (This book begins where most leave off; gives support and reassurance for mom during the first year following birth.)

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