 | The American Academy of Pediatrics New Mother's Guide to Breastfeeding by American Academy of Pediatrics
Buy new: $11.86 / Used from: $0.01 I received this book from my son's Pediarician. It was helpful to make it through the beginning and is something everyone should have before making the breastfeeding/formula decision
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 | HypnoBirthing: The Mongan Method: A natural approach to a safe, easier, more comfortable birthing (3rd Edition) by Marie F. Mongan
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $7.75 Awesome book! Although I only made it to an 8 using this I am taking classes and WILL have a Hypnobirth next time. This method saved me from the extremely painful contractions that started at 32w6d and continued through bedrest and up until my son was born at 39w1d. After learning the tecniques the pain was magically gone and so was the fear!
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 | The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Seventh Revised Edition (La Leche League International Book) by La Leche League International
Buy new: $12.24 / Used from: $9.05 Excellent book. Answers even the toughest breastfeeding questions. After starting this book I attended a local meeting and loved the support even though my ideas differ slightly about long-term breastfeeding.
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 | Miracle Blanket Beige
Buy new: $29.95 This blanket is a must--pick any color but make sure you have one to wash and one to wear! My son hated his arms down at first so we folded the flaps under him but eventually he started letting us bind them. You can swaddle TIGHT with this!
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 | The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer by Harvey Karp
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $4.20 I don't agre with everything in this and I discovered most of the things on myown but I love how he describes babywearing as a good thing and gives several methods to treat colic--they work! My son's colic was because of garlic in my diet though--we've proven that multiple times contrary to what he believes
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 | Top 100 Baby Purees: 100 Quick and Easy Meals for a Healthy and Happy Baby by Annabel Karmel
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $8.50 I got this book but DO NOT believe the ages! Babies ARE NOT supposed to have eggs before 1 year and she says 6-7 months. There are awesome recipes I will use though!
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 | So Easy Baby Food Kit: Make It Natural, Make It Fresh. by Joan Ahlers
Buy new: $30.36 / Used from: $27.10 Awesome kit
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 | What to Expect When You're Expecting: 4th Edition by Heidi Murkoff
Buy new: $8.97 / Used from: $4.50 I have the 3rd but this answers ALL questions you may have about pregnancy!
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 | What to Expect the First Year, Second Ed by Heidi Murkoff
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $1.48 Answers all questions including the scary "Why does my brand new baby stop breathing for what seems like an eternity?"
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 | Your Pregnancy & Birth: Information You Can Trust from the Leading Experts in Women's Health Care by American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Buy used from: $1.00 Answers the questins What to Expect doesn't!
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 | The Babytalk Insider's Guide to Your Baby's First Year by Babytalk Magazine
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $7.99 Awesome book! Answers a lot of questions and makes you feel less stressed. Only downside is you have to read cover to cover preferably before baby comes it's not divided into months like What to Expect.
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 | Prenatal Bellydance
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $7.74 Excellent workout! I believe it contributes to an easier birth!
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 | Prenatal Yoga With Shiva Rea
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $11.30 Excellent workout!
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 | The Mother of All Pregnancy Organizers (Mother of All) by Ann Douglas
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $4.54 Great to keep track of everything each week!
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 | MILK BANDS - Breastfeeding Reminder Bracelet
Buy new: $3.75 Great reminder! I've lost pegs from the one with pegs, just got one with the pieces that move on the band.
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