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.