Breastfeeding Links:
Locate Support groups through www.lalecheleague.org
Pennsylvania Hospital Breastfeeding Warmline: 215-829-3644
Evidence-based information on breastfeeding, sleep and parenting at www.kellymom.com
Breastfeeding articles by Dr Jack Newman at www.breastfeeding,com
Nursing Mothers’ Advisory Council—free breastfeeding consultations
A Few Favorite Books on Birth:
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn—Penny Simkin, PT et al.
Comprehensive, objective childbirth book with sections on prenatal tests, comfort measures, exercises, and medical interventions
The Birth Partner—Penny Simkin, PT
Guide for labor coaches, partners, and doulas that clearly explains how to help a laboring woman at every phase, with easy-to-find topics
The Pregnancy Book—William Sears, MD
Comprehensive childbirth guide with journal logs for each month; easy to read with quotes, Q and A sections; good information on breastfeeding, nutrition, and attachment parenting
The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth—Henci Goer
Risks and benefits of many medical interventions are evaluated, and a full list of research summaries at the end of the book; alternatives offered to standard medical practices on issues such as cesareans, induction, and amniotomy
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth—Ina May Gaskin, CPM
Natural birth stories and wisdom on current issues in American childbirth from the most well-known midwife in the U.S.; discusses effects of psychological, physical, and spiritual concerns on childbirth
Having a Baby, Naturally—Peggy O’Mara
Comprehensive childbirth book from founder and editor of Mothering Magazine
Birthing From Within—Pam England, CNM, MA and Rob Horowitz, PhD
Childbirth book from a midwifery perspective, examining the psychological and spiritual components of pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum period. Includes many creative exercises to do during pregnancy, such as birth art
A Good Birth, A Safe Birth—Diana Korte and Roberta M. Scaer
Results of a large survey of women’s preferences in childbirth presented in a personal, narrative form; full bibliography of research studies
Mother Massage—Elaine Stillerman, LMT
Description and illustration of various massage techniques to help women in pregnancy and labor; includes acupressure points
Gentle Birth Choices—Barbara Harper, RN
Guide to making informed decisions about birth places and care providers
Active Birth - Janet Balaskas
Well-researched information the physiological basis for giving birth naturally using upright positions