Ina May Gaskin's Book Recommendations

Ina May Gaskin is a midwife and author renowned for her advocacy of natural childbirth. She is the founder of The Farm Midwifery Center in Tennessee and the author of Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, which has inspired generations of women to embrace natural birth practices. Gaskin’s work focuses on empowering women with knowledge and confidence during childbirth, advocating for a holistic and less medicalized approach to labor and delivery. Her influence in the field of midwifery has been profound, helping to reshape modern perspectives on childbirth.

Books in the Collection

Being Mortal

Atul Gawande

Walking

Erling Kagge

Tough Love

Susan Rice

Evicted

Matthew Desmond

The Great Influenza

John M. Barry

Your Happiness Was Hacked

Vivek Wadhwa, Alex Salkever

Unfinished Business

J.A. Jance

Brave, Not Perfect

Reshma Saujani

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