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An Eclectic Birth Prep Reading List for the Soulful & Grounded Woman

birth options books education maternity leave preparation Feb 03, 2022

On Maternity Leave

As I await baby's arrival, I wanted to share some of the books I've loved as I prepare for birth & postpartum:

  • “The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach us about Living Fully”- Frank Ostaseki (I know it might seem morbid to read a book about death when preparing for birth, but birth also involves a transformation/ rebirth for the mother & I found so many soothing parallels in this book)
  • Loving What Is” -Byron Katie
  • “A Ceremony Called Life” -Teya Sky
  • “Childbirth Wisdom” -Judith Goldsmith
  • “Go Diaper Free” -Andrea Olson
  • “The Fourth Trimester” -Kimberly Ann Johnson
  • “Real Food for Mother & Baby” -Nina Planck
  • “The First Forty Days” -Heng Ou
  • “Build Your Nest” -Kestrel Gates
  • “Glowing & Growing Workbook” -Katie Atkinson
  • “Back Labor No More” -Janie McKoy King

As a birth worker, I’ve had a jump start on learning about my birth options, so you won’t see many titles here about birth, but I have gobbled up the podcasts & meditation course from @freebirthsociety.

I’d love to hear which books you’ve loved!

Wishing you and your family balance & wellness.

Love,
Sparrow & The Sparrow's Nest Team

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Sparrow Harrington, CMT, CEIM, Owner | Director

Sparrow has worked at the intersection of birthwork and bodywork for over a decade. As a fertility and maternity massage specialist, and infant massage educator, she has seen the power that skilled, nurturing touch plays in the transformation of her clients into parents. She's the mother of two boys, and had a vaginal birth unassisted at home after having had a C-section with her first birth.