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Ina May's Guide to Childbirth

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REGRET: 8 WANT: 24

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LOVE: 154 NEUTRAL: 31
REGRET: 8 WANT: 24
  • 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

  • I found the breathing techniques and the state-of-mind of labor discussed in this book to be helpful when prepping for what I hoped would be a natural hospital birth. Nov 20, 2019

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  • 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

  • I found the breathing techniques and the state-of-mind of labor discussed in this book to be helpful when prepping for what I hoped would be a natural hospital birth. Nov 20, 2019

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