Recommended
Reads
Babies Are Not Pizzas: They’re Born Not Delivered!
by Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN
Cindy’s Thoughts:
“I love this book, but be prepared to want to change maternal healthcare forever when you read it! The story of how Evidence Based Birth came to be and why we are failing families in America needs to be heard!”
The Great Sex Rescue
by Sheila Wray Gregiore
Cindy’s Thoughts:
“This may be the first time I have read a Christian book with a truly unbiased view of Sex. Whether this is an area you feel you are struggling with or you would just like to learn, the lessons here are invaluable and will cause you to really reexamine your own feeling about sex within a Christian marriage. Gone are the days of only pleasing your husband, this book stresses that God intended sex to be pleasurable for both spouses.”
This Isn’t What I Expected
by Karen Kleinman & Valerie Davis Raskin
Beth’s Thoughts:
” ‘This Isn’t What I Expected’ is powerful knowledge and preventative maintenance for staying on top of and deciphering postpartum symptoms that need to be addressed.”
Adventures in Tandem Nursing: Breastfeeding during Pregnancy and Beyond
by Dr. Hilary Flower
Jaime’s Thoughts:
“This is the most comprehensive resource available on the subject of tandem nursing. Dr. Flower answers all your questions, even the ones you never thought to ask. She provides research backed information alongside the personal stories of those who have gone through it..”
Work. Pump. Repeat.
by Jessica Shortall
Jaime’s Thoughts:
“‘Work. Pump. Repeat.’ provides a practical and actionable guide to implementing a pumping routine when mom reenters the workforce, including how to work around challenging work schedules and environments.”
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth
by Ina May Gaskin
Bekha’s Thoughts:
“I love this book because it has positive birth stories that can help make a momma feel comfortable advocating for a natural birth if she desires!”
Good Moms have Scary Thoughts
by Karen Kleiman and Molly McIntyre
Kristen’s Thoughts:
“This book normalizes postpartum mental disorders with cartoons that are incredibly easy to identify with.”
Dear Mama, You Matter
by Amanda Hardy, PhD, LMHC
Kristen’s Thoughts:
“Beautifully demonstrates the growth of a new mother in her early postpartum with a focus on self-love that spoke clearly to my soul”