Recommendations
| Books | ||
|---|---|---|
"The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth" by Henci Goer |
"The Birth Partner" by Penny Simkin |
"The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth" by Sheila Kitzinger |
"The VBAC Companion" by Diana Korte |
"The Nursing Mother’s Companion" by Kathleen Huggins |
"The Baby Book" by Dr. William Sears and Martha Sears |
Mothering
Mothering celebrates the experience of parenthood as worthy of one's best efforts and fosters awareness of the immense importance and value of parenthood and family life in the development of the full human potential.
Childbirth Connection
Childbirth Connection is a national not-for-profit organization that uses research, education and advocacy to improve maternity care for all women and their families. Childbirth Connection is a voice for the needs and interests of childbearing families. Their mission is to promote safe, effective and satisfying maternity care.
International Cesarean Awareness Network
ICAN is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery and promoting vaginal birth after cesarean.
Postpartum Support International
The purpose of the organization is to increase awareness among public and professional communities about the emotional changes that women experience during pregnancy and postpartum.
Videos
The Business of Being Born
Produced by Ricki Lake, directed by Abby Epstein.
Twin/Triplet Natural Birth Video