The Birth Book

“Your most pressing, and often unspoken, questions about birth, finally answered by a doctor who listens.”—Jen Hamilton, BSN, RN, CEN, RNC-OB, author of Birth Vibes “The Birth Book pulls back the curtain on labor and delivery. With humor, warmth, and the expertise of a practicing OB-GYN, Dr. Jennifer Lincoln tackles the questions every parent-to-be has but doesn’t always know how to ask. Covering topics like choosing a provider, navigating interventions, sorting through advice on social media, and even the realities of U.S. healthcare, this book has it all. It is clear-eyed, compassionate, and backed by real evidence. It will help you navigate pregnancy informed, prepared, and ready to advocate for the birth you deserve.”—Jen Gunter, MD, author of The Menopause Manifesto “The Birth Book covers everything you really need to know about labor and delivery—including all the details you might need on your big day. Read it to ensure you feel more satisfied with your experience.”—Ari Brown, MD, author of Baby 411“Written by an experienced and actively practicing physician, this book distinguishes the facts from mere recommendations and misinformation. This transparency ensures you have an evidence-based resource at your fingertips for a better, safer, more informed birth.”—Stella Dantas, MD, FACOG, past president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists“The Birth Book is exactly what every expectant parent deserves—honest, compassionate, and grounded in real medical wisdom. Dr. Jennifer Lincoln answers the questions we all ask with warmth and clarity. It’s like having a trusted OB-GYN and friend by your side.”—Neel Shah, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Maven Clinic, and lecturer, Harvard Medical School

Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, is a board-certified OB-GYN who practices clinically as an OB hospitalist, which is an obstetrician with expertise in handling obstetrical emergencies and making labor and delivery a safer place for all birthing patients. She is also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She is dedicated to developing evidence-based health content that is easy to understand and uses social media to educate millions of followers by meeting them where they are. Her voice is sought after in the reproductive health space, and she has been an invited guest in the White House and at the United Nations. She is married to a pediatrician, and together they have two boys and resides in Portland, Oregon.