Preparing for Baby: The Book List

I am pretty sure that I've read more birth books than anything else this year.  Having had the un-ideal birth experience my first time around I decided early on to really educate myself to avoid the pitfalls I experienced.

My favorite was Ina' May's Guide to Childbirth, I have actually read it three times. Every single one of these gave me confidence in myself which is so important.

DVD:

The Business of Being Born is an excellent documentary to check out, you can watch it on Netflix streaming.  This was actually what I watched that really opened my eyes to so much, and started me on the journey of educating myself.  I highly recommend this to anyone who is having a baby, or is thinking about it.

Zen Mama has been my go to exercise DVD for both pregnancies. I really love Rainbeau Mars (the instructor) and I look forward to my mama alone time that I get to do this. I find it so relaxing it feels like a pampering treat. I love that I didn't have to leave my home to do this, and that it helps me take time out for myself. I did try to do this with JH present a few times but it always ended with me turning into a jungle gym :P

I would love to hear from you, what are your favorite pregnancy books & dvds?