Books Recommendations
Expecting Better
By Emily Oster
A great summary of the evidence (or sometimes lack there of) for various advice given during pregnancy.
Juju Sundin's Birth Skills
By Juju Sundin and Sarah Murdoch
A step-by-step guide to taking charge of their labour, and pain management strategies.
Your Birth, Your Baby
By Hollie De Cruz
Lots of strategies for going into labour confident and with a general plan.
The Discontented Little Baby Book
By Pamela Douglas
An excellent book about the newborn phase through to the first year of your baby's life. Takes the approach of baby care being led by baby, and not routine driven, also known as responsive parenting.
Eat Sleep Play Love
By Dr Preeya Alexander
Dr Preeya is great. She was one of my educators when I was training to be a GP. This book is full of helpful information on so many of the things that come up in the first 2 years of life.
Why Starting Solids Matter
By Amy Brown
A great summary of the evidence (or sometimes lack there of) around when and how to introduce solids.
How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7
By Joanna Faber &
Julie King
A super useful guide for anyone who wants to improve their relationsihp, married or not.
The Seven Priciples for Making Marriage Work
By John Gottman
A super useful guide for anyone who wants to improve their relationsihp, married or not.
