The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth

This newest fourth edition of Sheila Kitzinger's classic has been extensively revised to reflect scientific advances and cultural trends.  Here, candidly and reasonably presented, is all the information expectant parents need to make their own decisions about everything - from which tests to allow to how to handle pain to where to give birth.  300 photos, drawings and diagrams.  Author: Sheila Kitzinger

The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth

Puts the power ofthe latest scientific findings on childbirth into the hands of women to help them discern the facts from the myths and make informed decisions about their maternity care.  Includes clear, comprehensive information on: cesareans, inducing labour, IVs, epidurals, home births, midwives and obstetricians, hospital births, birth centres and alternatives to high-tech birth.  Author: Henri Goer

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding

The La Leche League classic!  Now in it's 8th edition, we think it's the best so far.

From the intro: "We hope this edition will be like a La Leche League meeting: just enough science to light your path and smooth any rough spots in the road, but mostly practical tips and stories from mothers who have been there.  As you read it, we hope you'll think of yourself as being surrounded by all the pregnant women and mothers who are reading it at the same moment.  Authors: Diane Wiessinger, Diana West, Teresa Pitman