I'm new to the wonderful Kind Life website/community & just saw the great news. woohoo! awesomeness.
You may already have been recommended this book by friends, family and/or Kind Lifers, but I simply must write - I highly, highly recommend Ina May Gaskin's 'Guide to Childbirth' (or ANYthing by Ina May!).
Absolutely brillaint & inspiring, I read it several times while pregnant, because I believe people need positive, inspiring examples of birth stories! This book provided much of the absolute confidence in myself, my body and my birthing choices (and helped me stay strong despite criticism from people). The stories & photos of various types of natural childbirth were beautiful, while the "info" part from Ina May herself was some of the best education about women's bodies and birthing I read (I also highly recommend any active birthing workshop, and prenatal yoga, which I believe I read you're into). These things are many of which allowed me the skills, knowledge and confidence to approach birth on my terms.
My now 14-month old son Felix was homebirthed, with 2 attending midwives plus my lovely hubby/birthing coach. I am blessed & fortunate for our birthing experience & wish you the best with what you hope for yours.
I am now a passionate birth rights activist & truly hope that one day there is a shift in the negative fear-laden culture surrounding birth.
cheers