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Ina May's Guide to Childbirth

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LOVE: 155 NEUTRAL: 31
REGRET: 8 WANT: 25

  • I highly recommend reading this before giving birth! Great book with so much helpful knowledge! May 28, 2024

  • Really great if you’re wanting to have a natural book and read lots of inspiring, natural birth stories along with great tips and education on birth. Jan 06, 2024

  • This book was absolutely amazing! Sometimes on the hippier end, Ina May is definitely a wonderful resource of beautiful birth. Oct 04, 2023

  • A little granola for my taste. I'm into self-hypnosis and other alternative maternity support, but this seemed a little anti-science and shamey. Jul 04, 2023

  • Interesting stories but biased. Most of the stories are of primarily low risk patients, but hospital patients are primarily high risk patients. I think this is a poor scare tactic. Apr 25, 2023

  • It has a lot of value able information for a first time mom Mar 13, 2023

  • A MUST READ! Feb 24, 2023

    • Di B.

    • Hattiesburg, Mississippi

    I read this book before having my VBAC. The book was very helpful. Feb 04, 2023

  • The best gift you can give yourself or any expecting mom! This book is gold & absolutely changed my birth. We had an accidental homebirth & this book helped make it a perfect & beautiful experience. Sep 12, 2022

  • This book has some really great information birth. It's a must read in my opinion. Jul 10, 2022

  • this book brings a lot of comfort as you prepare to go into labor. It teaches you simple steps to help make the labor process easier Oct 29, 2021

    • Emma M.

    • Santa Cruz , California

    So crucial for a home birth! Sep 05, 2021

  • I couldn't finish this. It begins with multiple personal stories that involve natural births. I'd rather learn what I need to know about childbirth first. Not sure if that part came later in the book. Apr 15, 2021

  • Read it with both pregnancies-helped me feel empowered to have the birth I wanted. Great book! Feb 17, 2021

  • I love Ina May. Loved this book. Hard to explain but it's very comforting. Oct 21, 2020

    • Alix L.

    • Cle Elum, Washington

    I got this on a recommendation and I am liking it so far. Oct 17, 2020

    • Mary S.

    • Erlanger, Kentucky

    Super helpful Sep 10, 2020

    • Sarra M.

    • United States of America

    If you want inspiration to have a successful mindset while in labor and delivering - THIS IS THE BOOK YOU NEED TO READ! The stories are touching and Ina May is caring. Jul 28, 2020

  • Awesome book! Got me through my first labor. Apr 14, 2020

    • Heidi D.

    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    This book set me up with some seriously unrealistic expectations about labor. Orgasm?? On one hand it eased my mind, but on the other hand it did not properly prepare me. At all. Feb 21, 2020

  • So often we hear horrific birth stories so it was nice to read lovely and positive birth stories to ease my fears a bit. Dec 09, 2019

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  • This book is essential to all women preparing for childbirth. It is a very well written guide and informative beyond what other books have to offer. Jul 19, 2022

  • A must have if you are preparing for a natural birth! Sep 27, 2021

  • I ended up gonig into preterm labor and delivering at 29 weeks, however, before my pregnancy I was absolutely terrified of labor and this book really helped to educate and to calm my fears. Feb 27, 2020

  • I enjoyed reading this book during my pregnancy. My doula gave it to me as one of the books she recommends and it was a very interesting book. Jan 07, 2020

  • LOVE. I read this before my first babe, and it really helped frame my mindset and outlook on natural birth. I was blessed to have both my girls naturally and in under 12 hours. Dec 14, 2019

  • This was a great read before giving birth. It helped put me at ease and gave me some insight into more natural childbirth. Aug 29, 2018

  • A very positive book about birth which includes a very thorough explanation of a variety of aspects of the process. Oct 26, 2017

  • This was helpful. Also helpful was the Hypnobirthing course and book. Oct 10, 2017

  • Used this as the textbook to a Childbirth class in college --- excellent read and has some amazing insight. Oct 06, 2017

  • This book displays an indepth look to a more natural child birthing experience. Apr 10, 2017

  • Inspiring and gentle way to prepare mentally for childbirth! The stories were helpful. Dec 01, 2016

  • I didn't read this book until I was expecting baby #3 and I wish I had read it sooner! I feel so much more confident in my body and its ability to give birth thanks to Ina May! Nov 18, 2016

    • Sarah O.

    • Sioux Falls, South Dakota

    This book made such a difference in how I prepared for my second child. I learned to take control of the birth and it was so much easier! Aug 23, 2016

  • essential reading for expectant moms!! Aug 23, 2016

  • Nice to have some positive accounts of birth Apr 22, 2016

  • A must read if you desire a natural birth & don't know much about it. Mar 02, 2016

  • Very empowering. I even remembered a couple useful tips in the middle of active labor. Jan 19, 2016

  • loved reading the birth stories at the beginning! Sep 08, 2015

  • Excellent book for those interested in natural birth with no interventions. Very inspiring. Dec 08, 2014

  • I enjoyed this book for what it's worth. It is very empowering for an expecting mother. Oct 27, 2014

  • The most amazing birth book! Turned my fears of birth into excitement! Oct 01, 2014

    • Terra O.

    • Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Great info on the birthing process. Lots of different scenarios and first hand accounts. Aug 22, 2014

  • Inspiring. Aug 21, 2014

    • Laura S.

    • United States of America

    Helped my husband and I prepare for labor, and feel ready and excited for the process Jul 23, 2014

    • Ashlee L.

    • Washington, District of Columbia

    This book gave me so much confidence about childbirth, the more I read the more excited I was about the process! Feb 12, 2014

  • The most helpful of all the books I read preparing for a natural childbirth! Feb 05, 2014

  • Although I had a hospital birth, this book was really insightful and gave me a lot of confidence. It made me feel a lot better about giving birth and I wasn't as scared. Feb 05, 2014

  • Very interesting, but I'd recommend reading it after birth rather than before so you don't get caught up in the whole trying to have a natural birth thing. Jan 13, 2014

  • Love the empowering natural birth stories in the first half of this book. Ina May reminds women that birth is a natural, normal, healthy and safe - not something to be feared! Oct 07, 2013

More Parents' Reviews

  • I highly recommend reading this before giving birth! Great book with so much helpful knowledge! May 28, 2024

  • Really great if you’re wanting to have a natural book and read lots of inspiring, natural birth stories along with great tips and education on birth. Jan 06, 2024

  • This book was absolutely amazing! Sometimes on the hippier end, Ina May is definitely a wonderful resource of beautiful birth. Oct 04, 2023

  • A little granola for my taste. I'm into self-hypnosis and other alternative maternity support, but this seemed a little anti-science and shamey. Jul 04, 2023

  • Interesting stories but biased. Most of the stories are of primarily low risk patients, but hospital patients are primarily high risk patients. I think this is a poor scare tactic. Apr 25, 2023

  • It has a lot of value able information for a first time mom Mar 13, 2023

  • A MUST READ! Feb 24, 2023

    • Di B.

    • Hattiesburg, Mississippi

    I read this book before having my VBAC. The book was very helpful. Feb 04, 2023

  • The best gift you can give yourself or any expecting mom! This book is gold & absolutely changed my birth. We had an accidental homebirth & this book helped make it a perfect & beautiful experience. Sep 12, 2022

  • This book has some really great information birth. It's a must read in my opinion. Jul 10, 2022

  • this book brings a lot of comfort as you prepare to go into labor. It teaches you simple steps to help make the labor process easier Oct 29, 2021

    • Emma M.

    • Santa Cruz , California

    So crucial for a home birth! Sep 05, 2021

  • I couldn't finish this. It begins with multiple personal stories that involve natural births. I'd rather learn what I need to know about childbirth first. Not sure if that part came later in the book. Apr 15, 2021

  • Read it with both pregnancies-helped me feel empowered to have the birth I wanted. Great book! Feb 17, 2021

  • I love Ina May. Loved this book. Hard to explain but it's very comforting. Oct 21, 2020

    • Alix L.

    • Cle Elum, Washington

    I got this on a recommendation and I am liking it so far. Oct 17, 2020

    • Mary S.

    • Erlanger, Kentucky

    Super helpful Sep 10, 2020

    • Sarra M.

    • United States of America

    If you want inspiration to have a successful mindset while in labor and delivering - THIS IS THE BOOK YOU NEED TO READ! The stories are touching and Ina May is caring. Jul 28, 2020

  • Awesome book! Got me through my first labor. Apr 14, 2020

    • Heidi D.

    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    This book set me up with some seriously unrealistic expectations about labor. Orgasm?? On one hand it eased my mind, but on the other hand it did not properly prepare me. At all. Feb 21, 2020

  • So often we hear horrific birth stories so it was nice to read lovely and positive birth stories to ease my fears a bit. Dec 09, 2019

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