Finding the Right Information for Your Pregnancy Journey: A Curated Guide by our Denver Midwives and Doulas
When it comes to information during pregnancy, we've noticed that moms-to-be generally fall into two categories: those who want to know everything and those who prefer to keep it simple.
If you're in the first group, remember not to overwhelm yourself—there's a vast array of resources, and sometimes they can be contradictory. For those in the second group, a bit of information can go a long way in helping you make confident decisions about your birth experience. Regardless of your approach, we're here to support your wishes. Our goal as a Denver birth center is to provide you with the information you need to have the birth you want.
As professionals in the birth industry, we’ve curated a list of our favorite books, articles, and films to support you through every stage of your journey. Here are our Denver birth center’s staff's top recommendations:
Infertility/Trying to Conceive:
The Infertility Cure by Randine Lewis
Pregnancy:
Like a Mother by Angela Garbes
Expecting Better by Emily Oster
Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful by Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa
The Mama Natural by Genevive Howland
Nurture by Erica Chidi Cohen
Mindful Birthing by Nancy Bardacke CNM
Parenting:
The Whole Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel
No Drama Discipline by Daniel J. Siegel
Books by Janet Lansbury
Bringing Up Bebe by Paula Druckerman
Cribsheet by Emily Oster
Recovery:
The First Forty Days by Heng Ou
The Fourth Trimester by Kimberley Ann Johnson
Articles:
The New York Times Parenting section
Using Sports Psychology for Childbirth
Movies:
The Happiest Baby on the Block
Pregnancy, birth, and parenting can be overwhelming, but with the right information, you can feel empowered and confident every step of the way. We hope these recommendations help you navigate this beautiful, transformative time with more ease and joy. Happy reading and watching!
P.S - We're here to support you and your choices, always. If you are curious about what our Denver birth center has to offer, send us a message or book a tour!
