I highly recommend anything and everything by Aviva Jill Romm. She is a midwife, herbalist, and easy-to-read author whose works are both useful to experienced herbalists and accessible to families.
Welcome to the (obviously archived) Growing Season blog, where I discuss(ed) reproductive health, queer/ trans issues, and other topics near to my heart. --J Moon, BS Midwifery, LMT-retired