Manitoba Association for Childbirth and Family Education

Recommended Reading

Clients often ask the instructor for titles of helpful books to read on pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding. Here is a list of a few of our favorites. If you are interested, they are available for purchase, from your local public library, or ask for them as a shower gift!!

Pregnancy & Birth

Birthing from Within by Pam England
The Birth Book and/or The Pregnancy Book by Dr. William Sears
The Mother of All Pregnancy Books by Ann Douglas
The Doula Book (Mothering the Mother) by Klaus, Kennell, & Klaus

Breastfeeding

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International
Bestfeeding by Chloe and Arms
The Nursing Mothers Companion
Dr Jack Newman's Book of Breastfeeding by Jack Newman

Postpartum

The Happiest Baby on the Block by Dr. Harvey Karp
The Baby Book by Dr. William Sears
After the Baby's Birth by Robin Lim

If you have any questions about this list, or are unable to find a book, please contact us at macfe@mymts.net. Thank you.