Lending Library
Welcome to the library, mama!
The Lending Library and my collection of books is exclusively for my doula families to use. You may borrow any of these books and other resources throughout your pregnancy, and into postpartum. These books are here for YOU if you wish to further educate yourself on pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and parenting.
There is a ton of information and choices here.. so if you are unsure what to read or what information you might need, reach out and I will find a recommendation or the perfect book for you.
If there is a book you would love to read but is not here in my library, let me know and I will look into adding it to my library. I add books on the regular so keep your eyes out.
If you have any books you would like to donate to the library, I would happily take them off your hands and have them available to other families! A few of these have been generously donated by other mums and I am beyond grateful. Thank you Stephanie, Ashleigh and Tegan!
Hot tip! Are you struggling to make time for reading? I know this all too well..
Do something you really enjoy while you read, such as have a relaxing bath or while soaking up the afternoon sun on the beach.
Make it into a relaxing ritual and try and do it several times a week.
Have a browse through the books and feel free to choose 1, 2 or 3 books! Fill in the form below and I will drop them off to you if they are available!
I hope you will find just the right book for you xx
Most Popular Books
Reclaiming Childbirth as a rite of passage by Rachel Reed
Weaving ancient wisdom with modern knowledge
Ten Moons by Jane Hardwicke Collings
Valuable preparation for Natural Birth
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah J. Buckley
A doctors guide to Natural Childbirth
Birth With Confidence by Rhea Dempsey
Savvy choices for normal birth
Pregnancy & Birth Books
Beyond The Birth Plan by Rhea Dempsey
Getting real about pain and power.
Birth Without Fear by January Harshe
An inclusive, non-judgmental, and empowering guide to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum life that puts mothers first.
Birthing from Within by Pam England
Here is a holistic approach to childbirth that examines this profound rite-of-passage not as a medical event but as an act of self-discovery.
Childbirth Without Fear by Grantly Dick-Read
He unpicks the root causes of women's fears and anxiety about pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding with overwhelming heart and empathy.
The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
The Birth Partner is an accessible resource for spouses, partners, and others who accompany an expectant mother through labour and birth, and an essential guide for doulas, midwives, and educators.
The Positive Birth Book by Milli Hill
Work out what kind of birth you really want, and learn how to maximise your chances of getting it, in this refreshing, warm and witty guide to pregnancy, birth and the early weeks.
The Birth Map by Catherine Bell
THE BIRTH MAP takes you through the Informed Birth Preparation process, helping you to understand and determine the decision points in birth and prepare for life with a baby.
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
What you need to know to have the best birth experience for you. This book gives expectant mothers comprehensive information on everything from the all-important mind-body connection to how to give birth without technological intervention.
In your own time by Dr Sara Wickham
How western medicine controls the start of labour and why this needs to stop
Why Induction Matters by Rachel Reed
This book is for women who are trying to make decisions about induction; or who have already decided to have an induction.
Your Baby, Your Birth by Hollie de Cruz
Your Baby, Your Birth is a truly modern hypnobirthing book for ALL births.
Birth Skills by Juju Sundin
Every pregnant woman's essential, step-by-step guide to taking charge of their labour and birth by Australia's leading expert in advanced labour pain management with her best-known client, Sarah Murdoch.
Postpartum Books
The First Forty Days
The Postnatal Depletion Cure
Nurturing New Families
The Post-Baby Conversation
Breastfeeding Books
The womanly Art Of Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding… naturally
Breastfeeding Book
Beautiful Babies
Baby Loss / Infertility / Birth Trauma books
The Baby Loss Guide by Zoe Clark-Coates
Mackenzie’s Mission by Rachael Casella
Ask Me His Name by Elle Wright
We Need To Talk About Grief by Annie Broadbent
More than a healthy Baby by Dr Erin Bowe
How To Heal A Bad Birth
Pink For A Girl by Isla McGuckin
Parenting Books
The Conscious Parent
The Baby Book
Baby-led Parenting
The Gentle Discipline book
The No-Cry Sleep Solution
The first six weeks
Toddler Tactics
Other books
Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
This classic book on home birth, with updated information on the safety of natural childbirth, new birthing stories, and the most recent statistics on births managed by The Farm Midwives.
Essential Oils for pregnancy, birth and babies
Essential Oils for Pregnancy, Birth & Babies is a reference guide written to educate, inspire and empower pregnant women or anyone assisting them, including midwives and doulas.
The Birth Wars by Mary-Rose MacColl
Women are told they have pregnancy and birth care choices, but their only real choice is which side to take in the birth wars. Each day, battles are waged in hospitals and clinics around Australia-- between those who view birth as medical and those who view birth as natural.
Birth Right by Susan Ross
It is not a 'how to have a baby' book but a manual to help parents deal with doctors, health funds, hospitals and family members so that pregnancy and birth are the best they can be.
The Roar Behind The Silence
For many years there has been growing concern about the culture of fear that is penetrating maternity services throughout the world, and that the fear felt by maternity care workers is directly and indirectly being transferred to the women and families they serve.
How to Grow a Baby by Clemmie Hooper
Everything you wanted to know but were too embarrassed to ask – a guide to pregnancy and birth straight from the midwife’s mouth.
