Resources
There's a lot of information out there these days (especially online!), so I've gathered some of it to help you find the resources you need. If there's a fantastic local resource or website, group, book or any useful information that you know about (but isn't listed here), please let me know and I will be happy to share it!
Fantastic Sites
Here are some that I enjoy. Please understand that I do not necessarily always agree with the content of these sites, and I always recommend that you consult your care provider before trying anything you might find!
Childbirth Connection
www.childbirthconnection.org
Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS)
www.motherfriendly.org
DONA International
888.788.DONA | www.dona.org
Dr. Sear’s The Vaccine Book
www.askdrsears.com/thevaccinebook
Evidence Based Birth (Evidence regarding different birth-related policies/interventions)
www.evidencebasedbirth.com
ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network)
www.ican-online.org
Giving Birth with Confidence
www.givingbirthwithconfidence.org
Kellymom Breastfeeding & Parenting
www.kellymom.com
La Leche League International
www.llli.org
Lamaze International
www.lamaze.org
Postpartum Support International
www.postpartum.net
Spinning Babies
Optimal Fetal Positioning – Great resource for breech babies!
www.spinningsbabies.com
Sunshine Diapers
Modern Cloth Diapering – Great resource to learn all about today’s options!
www.sunshinediapers.com
VBAC Facts
Fantastic collection and explanation of VBAC research
www.vbacfacts.com
Online Videos
These are some great videos that can be viewed online free of cost.
Birth
“Everyday Miracles”
A fast, fantastic video portraying the Lamaze Healthy Care Practices without being graphic
www.lamaze.org
Lamaze Video Library
A collection of short videos portraying the Healthy Birth Practices
www.lamaze.org
Cesarean Birth
St. Mary’s Hospital – OR Live – Cesarean Birth
**Warning! This is a very graphic, It’s an awesome tool for learning about exactly what happens, but do be aware that you will see EVERYTHING!**
http://www.orlive.com
Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal Yoga Center
Online Class Videos
www.prenatalyogacenter.com
Recommended Books & DVDs
During my first pregnancy I picked up the old standard “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” I have since found many more accurate books containing up to date information. These are a few of my favorites.
Pregnancy & Birth
Natural Hospital Birth: The Best of Both Worlds
By Cynthia Gabriel
**Highly recommend **
The Official Lamaze Guide: Giving Birth with Confidence
By Judith Lothian & Charlotte DeVries
** LOVE IT**
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn
By Penny Simkin
** Highly recommend **
The Birth Partner
By Penny Simkin
** Highly recommend **
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth
By Ina May Gaskin
The Healthy Pregnancy Book
By Dr. Sears
The Labor Progress Handbook
By Penny Simkin
Birthing from Within
By Pam England & Rob Horowitz
HypnoBirthing – The Mongan Method
By Marie F. Mongan
Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth
By Boston Women’s Health Book Collective
The Birth Book
By Dr. William and Martha Sears
Breastfeeding
Working and Breastfeeding Made Simple
By Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA
Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers
By Kathleen A. Kendall-Tackett & Nancy Mohrbacher
** LOVE IT**
Breastfeeding Solutions: Quick Tips for the Most Common Nursing Challenges
By Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA
** LOVE IT **
The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers
By Dr. Jack Newman & Teresa Pitman
Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers
By Kathleen A. Kendall-Tackett & Nancy Mohrbacher
** LOVE IT**
Parenting
The Portable Pediatrician
By Dr. William Sears.
** LOVE IT**
The Baby Book
By Dr. William Sears.
The Vaccine Book
By Dr. Bob Sears
Miscellaneous
From Conception to Birth
By Alexander Tsiaras
Placenta: The Gift of Life
By Cornelia Enning
In the Womb
By Peter Tallack
DVDs
Penny Simkin’s Comfort Measures for Childbirth
with Penny Simkin
** LOVE IT…Perfect for preparing for your birth!**
The Happiest baby on the Block
with Dr. Harvey Karp
** One of my favorites **
Orgasmic Birth
** Please don’t be put off by the title, the birth scenes are phenomenal! ** The Business of Being Born
with Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein.
** There is a push towards homebirth with this one**