Any recommended pregnancy reads? I read expecting better which is mentioned on here a lot which was great for navigating Do’s and Dont’s. But any recommendations for a more holistic guide? I hear what to expect is a bit antiquated.

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Expecting better! It’s easier to read because it’s not all mothery/ more research based facts.

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Pretty sure OP already read that based on their second sentence 😆

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Ina May birth books

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This! Ina May's Guide to Childbirth is great. She has another one, I think geared more toward midwives, bur not sure.

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