It
has become increasingly difficult to find good resources, information and books
that are empowering rather than fear based. I have gathered this collection of
empowering reading over the years and I add to it regularly as I find more and
better resources.
Online
Resources Whole
Birth Resources: http://www.wholebirthresources.com Whole
Health Family Practice and Birth Center, Columbia Missouri http://www.wholehealthcolumbia.com Gayle
Peterson, PhD: http://www.askdrgayle.com Midwifery
Today: http://www.midwiferytoday.com Hip
Mama: http://www.hipmama.com Birth
Psychology; Birth and the 21st Century Family: http://www.birthpsychology.com Visit
my sister sites...links are in the bottom bar of this page. Recommended
Books "Ina
May's Guide to Childbirth" by Ina May Gaskin: If you read only one book while
your pregnant, let it be this one. "An
Easier Childbirth" by Gayle H Peterson, PhD.
Gayle Peterson's pioneering
work on the body-mind processes of pregnancy
and birth have inspired such
philosphies as Robin Sale's Whole Birth™
Resources and Pamela England's
Birthing From Within. Dr. Gayle has a
wonderful web site with articles and
books at http://www.askdrgayle.com
Her book "An Easier Childbirth"
helps women and families work through the
emotional dynamic of pregnancy and
birth. "Birthing
From Within" by Pamela England and Horowitz
Pamela's book is different
from any other pregnancy book. She helps couples
explore the inner dynamics
of the life transition of birth based on Gayle
Perterson's model of body-centered
birth. "The
Complete Pregnancy Book" by Sheila Kitzinger
A wonderful and comprehensive
book about everything to do with pregnancy
and birth. If you only by one general
book about pregnancy, this is the one!
Sheila emphasises the normal process
of birth and informs couples on the myriad
of options available to them in
different birth settings, as well as month by month
descriptions of pregnancy,
nutrition, etc... "The
Natural Pregnancy Book" by Aviva Jill Romm
Aviva Jill Romm is a respected
herbalist and midwife who simplifies using herbs
safely during pregnancy, birth
and postpartum. She also explores pregnancy
month by month, emotional dynamics
and includes a comprehensive list of
common ailments and discomforts of pregnancy
and how to treat them naturally. "Gentle
Birth Choices" by
A book about making choices in your pregnancy and birth
that are respectful,
gentle and healthy for couples and babies. Waterbirth
is explored in detail with
many studies and medical information to back up
its safety and effectiveness.
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