Educational Resources
Websites
Evidencebasedbirth.com (unbiased research reports and summaries. Great podcasts.)
Spinningbabies.com– (body balancing, exercises, Belly Mapping optimizing your physical state for better, faster birth)
ACOG.org -(sets standards of care for birth in the US, educational resources, research, Position statements)
Books-
“Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn: The Complete Guide, 5th edition” Simkin, P., et al. (2018)
“Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers” Mohrbacher, N. and Kendall-Tackett, K. (2010).
“The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality.” Johnson, K. A. (2017).
“Healing After Birth: Navigating Your Emotions after a Difficult Childbirth.” Summerfeldt, J. (2018).
“Empty Arms: Hope and Support for Those Who Have Suffered a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Tubal Pregnancy.” Vredevelt, P.W. (1994).
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