Resources
Pregnancy and Birth:
Birthing Naturally
International Childbirth Education Association
Peaceful Parenting website (Drmomma.org)
Nurturing Hearts Birth Services -Stephanie's Blog: Vita Mutari
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
Birth Matters by Ina May Gaskin
Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
Active Birth the new approach to giving birth naturally (1992)
by Janet Balaskas
A Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
A Good Birth, A Safe Birth by Diana Korte
Natural Pregnancy by Aviva Jill Romm
Birthing Normally by Gayle Peterson
Adventures in Natural Childbirth, Tales from women on the joy, fears, pleasures and pains of giving birth naturally by Janet Schwegel and Pam England
Natural Hospital Birth: the best of both worlds by Cynthia Gabriel (only a must read for those planning a hospital birth of course)
Birthing from Within by Pam England and Rob Horowitz
VBAC and cesarean:
ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network) website
ICAN of Southeastern PA chapter, website
The VBAC Companion: The expectant mother's guide to vaginal birth after cesarean by Diana Korte (For those seeking a VBAC)
Silent Knife: Cesearan Prevention and VBAC by Nancy Wainer Cohen and Lois Estner
Immaculate Deception by Suzanne Arms and Immaculate Deception II
Postpartum and Parenting:
Mothering the Mother by Sally Plaskin (also good in pregnancy for preparation)
Positive Discipline by Jane Nelson
Naturally Healthy Babies and Children by Aviva Jill Romm
How to Raise a Healthy Child in spite of your Doctor by Dr. Robert Mendelsohn
Attachment Parenting: instinctive care for your baby and young child by Katie Granju
Attached at the Heart: 8 proven parenting principles for raising connected and compassionate children by Lisa Parker
Sleeping with your baby: a parent's guide to co-sleeping by James J McKenna
Becoming a Father: How to nurture and enjoy your family by William Sears
The Vital Touch: How intimate contact with your baby leads to happier healthier development by Sharon Heller
Natural Health after Birth: the complete guide to postpartum wellness by Aviva Jill Romm
Breastfeeding:
(La Leche League)
Dr Jack Newman's instructional videos and articles
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding La Leche League
Nursing your Baby by Karen Pryor- this is an older book, but very helpful.
The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers by Jack Newman, M.D. and Teresa Pitman
Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding by Ina May Gaskin
Vaccines:
Vaccinations: A thoughful Parents' Guide by Aviva Jill Romm
Vaccine Safety Manual for Concerned Families and Health Practitioners by Neil Miller
The Vaccine Book by Dr Sears
Circumcision:
NoCirc National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers
Postpartum and Postpartum Depression: