Recommended

Web Sites

Pregnant Woman Being Kissed in Kitchen.

Dr. Sarah Buckley’s website on gentle birth and gentle mothering

Elena Vogel, Lactation Consultant

kellymom Breastfeeding and parenting

Waterbirth International Information on natural birth and waterbirth

Sacred Passages Herbal and flower essence consultations

Dr. Jessica Zucker is a psychotherapist specializing in women's health with a focus on fertility, prenatal and post-partum adjustments, and transitions in motherhood. Jessica works with adults, couples, infants and mothers, and developing families.

Alexa Altman A therapist specializing in Somatic Experiencing, particularly helpful for integrating traumatic and challenging experiences of childbirth and postpartum. Alexa will come to the home and work with mom and baby together, if that is most appropriate.

Carrie Contey An excellent resource on the Slow Parenting movement with an emphasis on ways to meet the needs of parents and babies/children all at once.

WombEcology Articles and information from Michel Odent

Embryo in Motion Lectures on how we develop and baby’s consciousness

Biological Nurturing Information on baby led latching

Breast Crawl Information on baby led latching

Milkin' Mamas Breast milk bank (donation and purchasing)

International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)

Aromatics International Excellent source for pure essential oils with extensive information on oils, blending, safety, and more. Plus exquisite photos.

Continuum Movement™ Website of Emilie Conrad’s revolutionary Continuum Movement™

Baby Wearing A group of parents and caregivers dedicated to promoting the art of babywearing with meetings held throughout LA allowing you to try various slings and carriers

PTSD After Childbirth

Books

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
Ina May Gaskin is a leader in the modern midwifery movement and activist on behalf of both mothers and babies. Founder of The Farm Birth Center, she and her midwifer partners have remarkable statistics for the births they have attended. This book has descriptions of the birth experience from many women who gave birth at The Farm over decades, and Ina May explores both the experiences described by the mothers, her own experiences, and why their birth center’s statistics are so much better than those of the United States as a whole.

The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger
Sheila Kitzinger has been a childbirth educator, author and researcher for decades. This book is just what its title says: a complete book on pregnancy and childbirth. It is an easy read and gives you the information to understand what is happening for both you and your baby and the information to make informed decisions.

Gentle Birth Choices by Barbara Harper
By the founder of the Waterbirth International, this book gives comprehensive information of the different choices available for childbirth and the experience for both mother and baby. If you are interested in having a gentle birthing experience for yourself and your baby, this book will give you excellent information.

Birthing from Within: An Extraordinary Guide To Childbirth Preparation by Pam England
Written by the midwife and childbirth educator who has created an exceptional approach to the experience of pregnancy and childbirth. This book is full of information and exercises to support you in having a birth from within yourself.

VBAC Companion: The Expectant Mother’s Guide to Vaginal Birth After Cesarean by Diana Korte
An excellent book for any woman who had a cesarean and is wanting to or thinking about having a vaginal birth.

The Thinking Mother’s Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
In this book, medical researcher and author Henci Goer looks at the path of obstetric care in this country and what makes for healthy and satisfying experiences of childbirth for both mother and baby.

Obstetric Myths vs. Research Realities: A Guide to the Medical Literature by Henci Goer
The medical researcher and author breaks down and interprets the research and statistics on everything to do with childbirth. She looks at details of the context for the research and the way it’s been interpreted to give you the real information on childbirth statistics.

Don’t Just Stand There: How to Be Helpful, Clued-In, Supportive, Engaged & Relevant in the Delivery Room by Elissa Stein and Jon Lichtenstein
A compact, fun and easy to read guide that gives partners the basics on childbirth and how to be helpful.

The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions by Penny Simkin

Mothering The Mother : How A Doula Can Help You Have A Shorter, Easier, And Healthier Birth by Marshall Klaus, John Kennell, and Phyllis Klaus
A book that includes descriptions of a doula’s role at a birth, the statistics on how the presence of a doula impacts childbirth outcomes, and much more.

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League
A comprehensive book on everything you might encounter when breastfeeding and what to do about it.

You Are My World: How a Parent’s Love Shapes a Baby’s Mind by Amy Hatkoff
A book with beautiful photos on the importance of early development and the relationship of baby to parents; it makes a wonderful gift too.

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