ONLINE RESOURCES:
- The Evidence for Doulas – by Rebecca Dekker at Evidence Based Birth
- What’s In a Fee? – by Jodi Green of Jodi the Doula
- Comfort in Labor – article by Penny Simkin, PT, CD(DONA)
- Best Cesarean Possible – article by Penny Simkin, PT, CD(DONA)
- Science & Sensibility – Lamaze research blog about pregnancy, birth and beyond
- VBAC Education – FAQ’s from International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN).
SUGGESTED READINGS:
Pregnancy & Birth
- Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
- Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
- Birth Matters: A Midwife’s Manifesta by Ina May Gaskin
- The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions by Penny Simkin
- The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
- Birthing From Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by Pam England
- The Natural Pregnancy Book by Aviva Jill Romm
Newborn Care
- The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp
- The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two by William Sears, MD, and Martha Sears, RN
Breastfeeding
- Ina May’s Guide to Breastfeeding by Ina May Gaskin
- The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Diane Wiessinger