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Pregnancy and Childbirth 

 

Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by Pam England CNM MA and Rob Horowitz PhD

Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by Pam England CNM MA and Rob Horowitz PhD

Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by Pam England CNM MA and Rob Horowitz PhD

Our Birthing from Within Keepsake Journal by Pam England

Episiotomy and the Second Stage of Labor by Sheila Kitzinger

From Conception to Completion: The Journey from Pregnancy to Childbirth (Guided Mediation) by Jennifer R. Bloome CD Set

Gentle Birth Choices by Barbara Harper

Healthy Beginnings: Your Handbook for Pregnancy and Birth by The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Homebirth In The Hospital by Stacy Marie Kerr

Husband-Coached Childbirth: The Bradley Method Of Natural Childbirth by Robert A. Bradley M.D.

Hypnobirthing: The breakthrough natural approach to safer, easier, more comfortable birthing - The Mongan Method, 3rd Edition by Marie Mongan

I’m Pregnant! A Week-By-Week Guide by Lesley Regan

Misconceptions: Truth, Lies, and the Unexpected on the Journey to Motherhood by Naomi Wolf

Misconceptions: Truth, Lies, and the Unexpected on the Journey to Motherhood by Naomi Wolf

Misconceptions: Truth, Lies, and the Unexpected on the Journey to Motherhood by Naomi Wolf

Mothering The Mother: How a Doula Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth by Marshall Klaus, John Kennell and Phyllis Klaus.

Natural Childbirth The Bradley Way by Susan Rosegg-Mccutcheon

Pregnancy Childbirth and the Newborn: The Complete Guide by Penny Simkin and Janet Whalley (1991 Edition)

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn, Revised and Updated: The Complete Guide by Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley and Ann Keppler

Pregnancy & Childbirth Secrets by Gail J. Dahl

Pregnancy & Childbirth Tips by Gail J. Dahl

Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts: The Smart Woman's A-Z Pocket Companion for a Safe and Sound Pregnancy by Dr. Elisabeth Aron

Pregnancy For Canadians For Dummies by Joanne Stone, Keith Eddleman, Mary Duenwald, and Janice Pearson

Pregnancy the Natural Way by Zita West

Relaxation, Rhythm, Ritual: The 3Rs of Childbirth DVD

Relaxation, Rhythm, Ritual: The 3Rs of Childbirth DVD

The Birth Book: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth by William Sears and Martha Sears

The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions by Penny Simkin (Third Edition 2008)

The Birth Partner: Everything You Need to Know to Help a Woman Through Childbirth by Penny Simkin (First Edition 1989)

The Birth Partner: Everything You Need to Know to Help a Woman Through Childbirth by Penny Simkin (Second Edition 2001)

The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth (Revised) by Sheila Kitzinger

The Doula Advantage: Your Complete Guide to Having an Empowered and Positive Birth with the Help of a Professional Childbirth Assistant by Rachel Gurevich

The Doula Advantage: Your Complete Guide to Having an Empowered and Positive Birth with the Help of a Professional Childbirth Assistant by Rachel Gurevich

The Doula Book: How a Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier by Marshall Klaus, John Kennell and Phyllis Klaus

The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy by Vicki Iovine

The Midwifery Option: A Canadian Guide to the Birth Experience by Miranda Hawkins and Sarah Knox

The Mother of All Pregnancy Books: An All-Canadian Guide to Conception, Birth & Everything in Between by Ann Douglas

The New Experience of Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger

The Pregnancy Book: A Month-by-Month Guide by William Sears and Martha Sears

The Simple Guide to Having a Baby: A Step-by-Step Illustrated Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth by Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley and Ann Keppler

The Unofficial Guide to Having a Baby by Ann Douglas and John R. Sussman 

What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenber and Sandee Hathaway 

Year of Birth: A Month-By-Month Companion to Pregnancy, Birth, and the First Three Months of Infancy by Robbie Snow and John Midler

Your Pregnancy Week by Week by Glade B. Curtis and Judith Schuler

 

 

 Breastfeeding  

 

Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers by Nancy Mohrbacher and Kathleen Kendall-Tackett

Dr. Jack Newman's Visual Guide to Breastfeeding, with Edith Kernerman and Jack Newman DVD

How Weaning Happens by Diane Bengson 

Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding by Ina May Gaskin

The Breastfeeding Book: Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Your Child from Birth Through Weaning by Martha Sears and William Sears

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International 

The Working Woman's Guide to Breastfeeding by Nancy Dana

Nursing Your Baby by Karen Pryor

 

 

 

 Caesarean Section and Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)  

 

What if I Have A C-Section by Rita Rubin

The VBAC Companion: The Expectant Mother's Guide to Vaginal Birth After Cesarean by Diana Korte

 

 Postpartum Depression

 

Mother To Mother Postpartum Depression Support Book by Sandra Poulin 

Placenta: The Gift of Life by Cornelia Enning

 

 Infant Care

 

Diaper free: The gentle wisdom of natural infant hygiene by Ingrid Bauer

Gentle Baby Care: How to Nurture Your Baby the Safe. Natural Way by Julia Goodwin

 

 Parenting 

 

A Baby's Guide to Calgary: Making the Most of Your Parental Leave by Paula McGarrigle and Elena Rhodes

Baby Games: The Joyful Guide to Child's Play from Birth to Three Years by Elaine Martin

Baby Signing For Dummies by Jennifer Watson

Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Revised Edition: Birth to Age 5 by American Academy of Pediatrics

Child's Play: Rediscovering the Joy of Play in Our Families and Communities by Silken Laumann

Complete Baby And Child Care by Miriam Stoppard

Day Care Decision by Dreskin

Discipline Without Distress: 135 Tools for Raising Caring, Responsible Children Without Time-Out, Spanking, Punishment, or Bribery by Judy Arnall

Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate by Gary Chapman

Growing Miracles: The First Six Years With Your Child by Calgary Health Region

How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by A M Faber

Kids Are Worth It!: Giving Your Child the Gift of Inner Discipline by Barbara Coloroso

Mom Management: Managing Mom Before Everybody Else by Tracy Lyn Moland

More Secrets of Happy Children: How To Put Your Love Into Action and Raise Strong Confident and Loving Children by Steve Biddulph

Nighttime Parenting by William Sears

Of Cradles and Careers a Guide to Reshaping Your Job to Include a Baby in Your Life by Kaye Lowman

P.E.T. Parent Effectiveness Training: The Tested New Way by Thomas Gordon

Playful Learning: An Alternate Approach to Preschool by Anne Engelhardt and Cheryl Sullivan

Raising Baby Green: The Earth-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby Care by Alan Greene, Jeanette Pavini and Theresa Foy DiGeronimo

Secrets of the Baby Whisperer by Tracy Hogg

Secrets of the Baby Whisperer: How to Calm, Connect, and Communicate with Your Baby by Tracy Hogg and Melinda Blau

Sign with Your Baby: Complete Learning Kit: How to Communicate with Infants Before They Can Speak by Joseph Garcia  Includes DVD

Sleepless in America: Practical Strategies To Help Your Family Get The Sleep It Deserves  by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka

Surviving Your Preschooler ... A Mother’s Manual by Patricia Kuffner

The Attachment Parenting Book: A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Baby by William Sears and Martha Sears 

The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two by Willam Sears, Martha Sears, Robert Sears and James Sears

The Discipline Book: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Better-Behaved Child from Birth to Age Ten by William Sears and Martha Sears

The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer by Harvey Karp M.D.

The Homework Myth: Why Our Kids Get Too Much of a Bad Thing by Alfie Kohn

The Mask of Motherhood by Susan Maushart

The Mother of All Baby Books: An All-Canadian Guide to Your Baby's First Year by Ann Douglas

The Natural Child: Parenting from the Heart by Jan Hunt

The No-Cry Potty Training Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Child Say Good-Bye to Nappies by Elizabeth Pantley

The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night by Elizabeth Pantley

The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers: Gentle Ways to Stop Bedtime Battles and Improve Your Child’s Sleep by Elizabeth Pantley

The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers: Gentle Ways to Stop Bedtime Battles and Improve Your Child’s Sleep by Elizabeth Pantley

The Wonder Weeks by Hetty Vanderijt and Frans Plooij

The Year After Childbirth: Surviving and Enjoying the First Year of Motherhood by Sheila Kitzinger

Touchpoints: Your Child’s Emotional and Behavioural Development by T. Berry Brazelton

Touchpoints: Your Child’s Emotional and Behavioural Development by T. Berry Brazelton

What Do You Really Want for Your Children? by Wayne W. Dyer

What to Expect the First Year by Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenber and Sandee Hathaway 

Who's in Charge Anyway?: How Parents Can Teach Children to Do The Right Thing by Kathy Lynn

Your Amazing Newborn by Marshall Klaus and Phyllis Klaus


 Fathering

 

Between Father and Child by Ronald Levant 

Fathering Right From The Start: Straight Talk About Pregnancy, Birth, And Beyond by Jack Heinowitz

So You're Going To Be a Dad by Peter Downey

The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-To-Be by Armin A. Brott and Jennifer Ash

 

 Pregnancy and Parenting Humour

 

101 Things to Do With a Baby by Jan Ormerod

A Baby's Little Instruction Book by David Brawn

A Bun in the Oven: The Real Guide to Pregnancy by Kaz Cooke

Babies and Other Hazards of Sex: How to Make a Tiny Person in Only 9 Months by Dave Barry

Babyhood by Paul Reiser

Baby Laughs by Jenny Mccarthy

Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth About Pregnancy and Childbirth by Jenny McCarthy

Chicken Soup for the New Mom’s Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Patty Aubery

Couplehood by Paul Reiser

Fatherhood by Bill Cosby

 

 Baby Shower/Blessingways

 

Mother Rising by Yana Cortlund, Barb Lucke and Donna Miller Watelet 

 

 Children’s Books

 

Becoming by Eleanora Faison and Ercin Faison

Happy Birth Day! by Robie H Harris 

 

 Grandparenting

 

Becoming a Grandmother: A Life Transition by Sheila Kitzinger

 

 Pre/Post Natal Exercise

 

Does this Pregnancy Make Me Look Fat?: The Essential Guide to Loving Your Body During Pregnancy and After Baby by Claire Mysko and Magali Amadeï

Essential Exercises for the Childbearing Year: A Guide to Health and Comfort Before and After Your Baby Is Born by Elizabeth Noble

Positive Pregnancy Fitness  by Sylvia Olkin


First Foods

Whole Foods for Babies and Toddlers by Margaret Kenda

 Natural Family Living

 

Aromatherapy During Your Pregnancy by Frances R. Clifford

Goldbecks Guide to Good Food by Nikki Goldbeck

Household Hints: Environmental and Energy Money and Time Saving Household by Leader Post Carrier Foundation Inc.

Natural Babycare: Pure and Soothing Recipes and Techniques for Mothers and Babies by Colleen K. Dodt

Natural Family Living: The Mothering Magazine Guide to Parenting by Peggy O’Mara

Raising Baby Green: The Earth-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby Care by Alan Greene

Safe and Healthy: A Parent's Guide to Children's Illnesses and Accidents by William Sears

Taking Charge Of Your Fertility: 10th Anniversary Edition by Toni Weschler

Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year by Susun Weed

  

Preterm Infants

 

The Premature Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Premature Baby from Birth to Age One by William Sears, Robert Sears, James Sears and Martha Sears

Twins, Triplets and Oh My

 

Having Twins And More: A Parent's Guide to Multiple Pregnancy, Birth, and Early Childhood by Elizabeth Noble

When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads: A Complete Resource by Barbara Luke

 

 Infant Loss

 

Empty Arms: Emotional Support for Those Who Have Suffered a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Tubal Pregnancy by Pam Vredevelt

 History of Birth and Breastfeeding

 

Rediscovering Birth by Sheila Kitzinger

 

  Doulaing


Nurturing the Family by Jacqueline Kelleher

 

 

 Reference

The Breastfeeding Answer Book by Nancy Mohrbacher, Julie Stock and Edward Newton

The Breastfeeding Answer Book: Pocket Guide by Nancy Mohrbacher

Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing by Eleanor D. Thompson

Navigating Canada’s Health Care by Michael Decter and Francesca Grosso

The Anatomy Coloring Book by Wynn Kapit and Lawrence M. Elson

Biology: The Struggle for Balance by Brent Kilback

 

 

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