I didn't read much that did a lot for me except The Pink Kit. I wasn't scared of birth though and I found a lot seemed to go on about dealing with fear etc. etc. The Pink Kit was very practical and has so many great tips- my H and I really got a lot out of our study sessions as we would go through a chapter.
I was lent a copy of Up the Duff and the weekly info on what baby was doing was interesting but her vision of birth and pregnancy is terrible and I hated it for that.
The birth articles on here are excellent- some of the best reading I did.
"the yummy mummy survival guide" (excellent - I found it empowering, that pregnancy is a condition, not an illness)
"what to expect when expecting" (great week-to-week stuff) and that was it for me.
Ooooh and also "pregnancy basics" which is a womans' weekly mini-book we bought @ Spotlight.
I found the information I needed either here or by asking my doctor.
However I found the best book given to me after the birth was "your childs' illnesses" which is like a bible to me.
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