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.
- Pickup your book at Lucina Birth Centre (9505 163 Street Nw).
- Return your book by the agreed return date.
ADOPTION
The Ultimate Insiders Guide to Adoption (by Elizabeth Swire Falker)
BIRTH SUPPORT
The Birth Partner (by Penny Simkin)
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
AHS Guide: Pregnancy & Birth
Ancient Map for Modern Birth (Birthing from Within 2nd Book)
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.)
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 Hospital Birth: The Best of Both Worlds (by Cynthia Gabriel)
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)
Spiritual Midwifery (by Ina May Gaskin)
The Book of Pregnancy – Quotes, Wives Tales, Poems, Traditions
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)
FATHERS/PARTNERS
Your Pregnancy for the Father-To-Be (by Curtis & Schuler)
MINDFULNESS
The Four Agreements (by Don Miguel Ruiz)
Thich Nhat Hanh – The Miracle of Mindfulness (by Mobi Ho)
PARENTING
AHS Book: The Early Years
Baby Wise Book Two – Parenting your 5-12 month old (by Ezzo & Bucknam)
Busy Toddler Happy Mom (by Gayle & Kristen Jervis)
Oh Crap! Potty Training (by Jamie Glowacki)
Positive Discipline (by Jane Nelson)
Positive Discipline Parenting Tools (by Nelson & Ainge)
POSTPARTUM
Healing After Birth (by Jennifer Summerfeldt)
The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal (by Renee Peterson Trudeau)
Transformed By Postpartum Depression – Women’s Stories of Trauma & Growth (by Walker Karraa)
PREGNANCY
Eating For Pregnancy – 2nd Edition (by Jones & Husdon)
Expecting Better (by Emily Oster)
Real Food for Gestational Diabetes (by Lily Nichols)
The Book of Pregnancy**
What to Expect When You’re Expecting – 4th Edition (by Murkoff & Mazel)
Your Pregnancy Week By Week (by Curtis & Schuler)
SLEEP
Goodnight, Sleep Tight Workbook (by Kim West)The No-Cry Sleep Solution (by Elizabeth Pantley)
Sweet Sleep (by La Leche Leage International)
It’s Never Too Late to Sleep Train (by Craig Canapari)