Lending Library
Our lending library is accessible to EVERYONE, regardless of birth location or care provider! Borrowing a book has no cost and we operate on an honour system.
How to sign-out a book:
- View the book selection.
- Email birthcentre@lucinamidwives.ca with your book request.
- Arrange a time to pickup your book at Lucina Birth Centre (9505 163 Street Nw).
- Return your book by the agreed return date.
BIRTH SUPPORT
Blessingways: A Guide to Mother-Centred Baby Showers (by Shari Maser)
The Birth Partner (4th Edition – by Penny Simkin)
The Birth Partner’s Handbook (Carl Jones)
The Doula Book
BREASTFEEDING/CHESTFEEDING
BESTfeeding
Breastfeeding Made Simple – 7 Natural Laws for Breastfeeding Mothers 2nd Edition (by Mohrbacher & Kendall-Tackett, Forward by Jack Newman)
Ina May’s Guide to Breastfeeding (by Ina May Gaskin)
So That’s What They’re For: Breastfeeding Basics – 2nd Edition (by Janet Tamaro)
The Breastfeeding Book – Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Your Child From Birth to Weaning (by Martha & William Sears)
The Nursing Mother’s Herbal (by Sheila Humphrey)
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding – 8th Edition (by La Leche Leage International)
CHILDBIRTH & PAIN-COPING
A Child is Born (by Lennart Nilsson)
Ancient Map for Modern Birth (by Pam England)
An Easier Childbirth: A Mother’s Guide to Birthing Normally (by Gayle Peterson)
Birth Chairs, Midwives, and Medicine (by Amanda Carson Banks)
Birthing From Within (by Pam England)
Birthing from Within: The Keepsake Journal
Birth Like A Mother (by Angela Garbes)
Birth Wise Book One – Understanding Birth by Design (by Ezzo et al.)
Birth Without Violence (byFrederick Leboyer)
Childbirth Without Fear (Grantly Dick-Read, Forward by Ina May Gaskin)
Giving Birth: A Journey Into the World of Mothers and Motherhood
Give Birth Like A Feminist – Your Body, Your Baby, Your Choices (by Milli Hill)
Heart and Hands (by Elizabeth Davis)
Hypnobirthing: The Mongan Method – 4th Edition (by Marie Mongan)
CD: Hypnobirthing (Hypnobirthing Stories)
CD: Hypnobirthing (1. Relaxation & 2. Birth Rehearsal Imagery)
CD: Hypnobirthing (Forms for Educators)
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth (by Ina May Gaskin)
Labyrinth of Birth (by Pam England)
Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way (by Susan McCutcheon)
Natural Hospital Birth: The Best of Both Worlds (by Cynthia Gabriel)
Optimal Foetal Positioning: Understanding & Teaching (by Sutton & Scott)
Pregnancy & Birth: The Best Evidence
Pregnancy & Childbirth Secrets (by Gail J Dahl)
Pregnancy, Childbirth & The Newborn (by Penny Simkin)
Prepared Childbirth – The Family Way (by Debby Amis & Jeanne Green)
Rediscover Birth (by Sheila Kitzinger)
Spiritual Midwifery (by Ina May Gaskin)
The Birth Book: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe & Satisfying Birth (Sears & Sears)
The Positive Birth Book – A new approach to pregnancy, birth, and the early weeks (by Milli Hill)
The Simple Guide to Having a Baby (by Whalley, Simkin, Kepler & Durham)
The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth (by Henci Goer)
The Water Birth Book (by Janet Balaskas)
What to Expect When You’re Expecting
When Survivors Give Birth (by Penny Simkin and Phyllis Klaus)
Your Joyous Birth Experience (by Alberta OBGYN Dr. Akindele)
DIET IN PREGNANCY
Eating For Pregnancy – 2nd Edition (by Jones & Husdon)
Real Food for Gestational Diabetes (by Lily Nichols)
PREGNANCY
Expecting Better (by Emily Oster)
What to Expect When You’re Expecting – 4th Edition (by Murkoff & Mazel)
Your Pregnancy Week By Week (by Curtis & Schuler)
Your Pregnancy for the Father-To-Be (by Curtis & Schuler)
PARENTING
Baby Wise Book Two – Parenting your 5-12 month old (by Ezzo & Bucknam)
Busy Toddler Happy Mom (by Gayle & Kristen Jervis)
Diary of a Baby (by Daniel N Stern)
Positive Discipline (by Jane Nelson)
Positive Discipline Parenting Tools (by Nelson & Ainge)
Return to Play (by Brandi Heather)
The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby From Birth to Age Two (by Sears & Sears)
POSTPARTUM
Healing After Birth (by Jennifer Summerfeldt)
Herbal Healing for Women (by Rosemary Gladstar)
Mothering the Mother-Women’s Feelings & Needs After Childbirth (by Sally Placksin)
Survivor Moms (by Mickey Sperlich and Julia S. Seng)
The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal (by Renee Peterson Trudeau)
Transformed By Postpartum Depression – Women’s Stories of Trauma & Growth (by Walker Karraa)
SLEEP & TOILET TRAINING
Goodnight, Sleep Tight Workbook
It’s Never Too Late to Sleep Train (by Craig Canapari)
Oh Crap! Potty Training (by Jamie Glowacki)
Sweet Sleep
The No-Cry Sleep Solution (by Ekizabeth Pantly)
The Sleep Easy Solution (Jennifer Waldburger)
BIRTH SUPPORT
Blessingways: A Guide to Mother-Centred Baby Showers (by Shari Maser)
The Birth Partner (4th Edition – by Penny Simkin)
The Birth Partner’s Handbook (Carl Jones)
The Doula Book
BREASTFEEDING/CHESTFEEDING
BESTfeeding
Breastfeeding Made Simple – 7 Natural Laws for Breastfeeding Mothers 2nd Edition (by Mohrbacher & Kendall-Tackett, Forward by Jack Newman)
Ina May’s Guide to Breastfeeding (by Ina May Gaskin)
So That’s What They’re For: Breastfeeding Basics – 2nd Edition (by Janet Tamaro)
The Breastfeeding Book – Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Your Child From Birth to Weaning (by Martha & William Sears)
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding – 8th Edition (by La Leche Leage International)
CHILDBIRTH & PAIN-COPING
Ancient Map for Modern Birth (by Pam England)
An Easier Childbirth: A Mother’s Guide to Birthing Normally (by Gayle Peterson)
Birthing From Within (by Pam England)
Birthing from Within: The Keepsake Journal
Birth Like A Mother (by Angela Garbes)
Birth Wise Book One – Understanding Birth by Design (by Ezzo et al.)
Birth Without Violence (byFrederick Leboyer)
Childbirth Without Fear (Grantly Dick-Read, Forward by Ina May Gaskin)
Giving Birth: A Journey Into the World of Mothers and Motherhood
Give Birth Like A Feminist – Your Body, Your Baby, Your Choices (by Milli Hill)
Hypnobirthing: The Mongan Method – 4th Edition (by Marie Mongan)
CD: Hypnobirthing (Hypnobirthing Stories)
CD: Hypnobirthing (1. Relaxation & 2. Birth Rehearsal Imagery)
CD: Hypnobirthing (Forms for Educators)
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth (by Ina May Gaskin)
Labyrinth of Birth (by Pam England)
Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way (by Susan McCutcheon)
Natural Hospital Birth: The Best of Both Worlds (by Cynthia Gabriel)
Optimal Foetal Positioning: Understanding & Teaching (by Sutton & Scott)
Pregnancy & Birth: The Best Evidence
Pregnancy & Childbirth Secrets (by Gail J Dahl)
Pregnancy, Childbirth & The Newborn (by Penny Simkin)
Prepared Childbirth – The Family Way (by Debby Amis & Jeanne Green)
Rediscover Birth (by Sheila Kitzinger)
Spiritual Midwifery (by Ina May Gaskin)
The Birth Book: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe & Satisfying Birth (Sears & Sears)
The Positive Birth Book – A new approach to pregnancy, birth, and the early weeks (by Milli Hill)
The Simple Guide to Having a Baby (by Whalley, Simkin, Kepler & Durham)
The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth (by Henci Goer)
The Water Birth Book (by Janet Balaskas)
Your Joyous Birth Experience (by Alberta OBGYN Dr. Akindele)
DIET IN PREGNANCY
Eating For Pregnancy – 2nd Edition (by Jones & Husdon)
Real Food for Gestational Diabetes (by Lily Nichols)
PREGNANCY
Expecting Better (by Emily Oster)
What to Expect When You’re Expecting – 4th Edition (by Murkoff & Mazel)
Your Pregnancy Week By Week (by Curtis & Schuler)
Your Pregnancy for the Father-To-Be (by Curtis & Schuler)
PARENTING
Baby Wise Book Two – Parenting your 5-12 month old (by Ezzo & Bucknam)
Busy Toddler Happy Mom (by Gayle & Kristen Jervis)
Positive Discipline (by Jane Nelson)
Positive Discipline Parenting Tools (by Nelson & Ainge)
The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby From Birth to Age Two (by Sears & Sears)
POSTPARTUM
Healing After Birth (by Jennifer Summerfeldt)
Mothering the Mother-Women’s Feelings & Needs After Childbirth (by Sally Placksin)
The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal (by Renee Peterson Trudeau)
Transformed By Postpartum Depression – Women’s Stories of Trauma & Growth (by Walker Karraa)
SLEEP & TOILET TRAINING
Goodnight, Sleep Tight Workbook
It’s Never Too Late to Sleep Train (by Craig Canapari)
Oh Crap! Potty Training (by Jamie Glowacki)
Sweet Sleep
The No-Cry Sleep Solution (by Ekizabeth Pantly)
The Sleep Easy Solution (Jennifer Waldburger)