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Books on Pregnancy and Birth


Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn by Simkin, Whalley, Keppler

The Official Lamaze Guide: Giving Birth with Confidence by Judith Lothian & Charlotte DeVries

The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth (revised) by Sheila Kitzinger

Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth by Boston Women's Health Book Collective and Judy Norsigian

Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: The Wisdom and Science of Gentle Choices in Pregnancy, Birth, & Parenting by Sarah J. Buckley

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin

The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin

Birthing From Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by Pam England and Rob Horowitz

The Natural Pregnancy Book by Aviva Jill Romm

 



Books on Breastfeeding


The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International

The Breastfeeding Cafe by Barbara Behrmann

Breastfeeding Made Simple by Nancy Mohrbacher

So That's What They're For by Janet Tamaro

The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers by Jack Newman and Teresa Pitman

The Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins

 

 


Books on Newborns and Children
 

Your Amazing Newborn by Marshall and Phyllis Klaus

Naturally Healthy Babies and Children by Aviva Jill Romm, MD

Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child by Janet Zand, Robert Rountree, and Rachel Walton

Your Child's Health by Barton D. Schmitt, MD

 

 


Online Resources


Childbirth Connection
March of Dimes
Lamaze International
Coalition for Improving Maternity Services
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative USA
DONA International
American College of Nurse Midwives
Midwives Alliance of North America
International Cesarean Awareness
La Leche League International
International Lactation Consultant Association
West and Maracoso's breastfeeding website
Diane Wiessinger's breastfeeding website
Kelly Bonyata's breastfeeding website
Evidence Based Birth
Medication Safety During Pregnancy & Lactation: Mother to Baby

The Tummy Team (online prenatal and postnatal physical therapy programs)

Fit2B (online prenatal and postnatal fitness programs)

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