Lucina's Reading List

A Listmania! list by Rean Cross "Lucina Birth Services" (Toronto, ON)
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The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth
1.  The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
The list author says:
  "The single most important book you can read."
CDN$ 12.64   Used & New from: CDN$ 4.92
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth: Updated With New Material
2.  Ina May's Guide to Childbirth: Updated With New Material by Ina May Gaskin
The list author says:
  "A great combination of stories and information."
CDN$ 14.44   Used & New from: CDN$ 10.14
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-To-Be
3.  The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-To-Be by Armin A. Brott
The list author says:
  "Recommended by one!"
CDN$ 10.60   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (99 customer reviews)

Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation
4.  Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by Pam England CNM MA
The list author says:
  "Designed to help women reclaim and celebrate the spiritual, emotional, and psychological aspects of birth as a rite of passage."
CDN$ 18.77   Used & New from: CDN$ 1.84
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)

Spiritual Midwifery
5.  Spiritual Midwifery by Ina M. Gaskin
The list author says:
  "The original manual of natural childbirth from the 1970s.  Funky, hand-made hippy stuff? Yes. Inspirational? Absolutely!"
CDN$ 17.29   Used & New from: CDN$ 13.14
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth (Revised)
6.  The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth (Revised) by Sheila Kitzinger
The list author says:
  "Kitzinger's approach is woman-centred and holistic, seeing pregnancy and childbirth as social, cultural and sexual events, not just medical ones."
CDN$ 15.64   Used & New from: CDN$ 5.58
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and Other Labor Companions
7.  The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and Other Labor Companions by Penny Simkin
The list author says:
  "If your partner only reads one book, this should be it.  A classic."
CDN$ 15.12   Used & New from: CDN$ 12.70
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn, Revised and Updated: The Complete Guide
8.  Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn, Revised and Updated: The Complete Guide by Penny Simkin
The list author says:
  "Simkin is a physical therapist, childbirth educator, doula, and co-founder of DONA (Doulas of North America)."
Used & New from: CDN$ 0.27
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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The New Essential Guide to Lesbian Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth
9.  The New Essential Guide to Lesbian Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth by Stephanie Brill
The list author says:
  "By the founders of Maia Midwifery in the US.  Balanced, comprehensive, open-minded - and not just for lesbians."
Used & New from: CDN$ 81.49

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Dr. Jack Newman's Guide To Breastfeeding
10.  Dr. Jack Newman's Guide To Breastfeeding by Jack Newman
The list author says:
  "Toronto's own, Jack Newman is one of the world's foremost authorities on breastfeeding."
CDN$ 17.55
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Bestfeeding: How to Breastfeed Your Baby
11.  Bestfeeding: How to Breastfeed Your Baby by Suzanne Arms
The list author says:
  "A classic."
CDN$ 16.60   Used & New from: CDN$ 3.62
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two
12.  The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two by William Sears
The list author says:
  "Here's that "instruction book" we're all looking for...but it also encourages you to get to know your own baby and trust your ability to parent."
CDN$ 17.32   Used & New from: CDN$ 3.00
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (509 customer reviews)

The Mother's Guide to Sex: Enjoying Your Sexuality Through All Stages of Motherhood
13.  The Mother's Guide to Sex: Enjoying Your Sexuality Through All Stages of Motherhood by Anne Semans
The list author says:
  "Because yes, mothers DO have sex!"
Used & New from: CDN$ 0.52
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Orgasmic Birth
14.  Orgasmic Birth DVD ~ 11 Mothers
The list author says:
  "A must see if you're hesitating over the choice of home or hospital birth."
Used & New from: CDN$ 29.95
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Natural Hospital Birth: The Best of Both Worlds
15.  Natural Hospital Birth: The Best of Both Worlds by Cynthia Gabriel
The list author says:
  "New!  This book addresses that middle ground that is so hard to acheive.  By a doula who used to live and work in Toronto."
CDN$ 13.83   Used & New from: CDN$ 8.45

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Rean Cross "Lucina Birth Services" (Toronto, ON)
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Last updated: 26/07/11
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