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Resources For Further Reading & Research 

Disclaimer: Below are resources which are available online that I’ve compiled over time. I do not own these resources, nor did I create them. While I find some helpful information in all of them, I may not necessarily agree with everything in each resource or all materials from each organization they are associated with. They are for informational purposes only, and are not intended as medical advice to prevent, treat, or cure any disease. Please use discretion and direct any specific questions you have about your care to your Midwife. 
Childbirth Education
  • www.builttobirth.com
  • www.trainforbirth.com
  • www.birthbootcamp.com
  • www.myhappyhomebirth.com
  • www.hypnobirthing.com
  • www.mamanaturalbirth.com
  • www.krishacrosley.com
  • www.thevbaclink.com (class for VBAC specific birth)

Pregnancy & Birth Prep
  • www.trainforbirth.com   (Most recommended- I have seen 1st time moms birth in 6-8 hrs with her program!)
  • www.spinningbabies.com
  • www.birthfit.com

Educational Videos/Articles
  • Nucleus Medical Media  https://youtu.be/ZDP_ewMDxCo?si=5Zo1m_xRk5IrVbDy
  • Cajun Stork  https://youtu.be/n58wCV4VEJc?si=iNVIPF4TeMAhBdI_
  • Stages of Labor  https://youtu.be/PVpNr04j_fY?si=xB_lxFlPGEtBPdDO
  • Www.YouTube.com/@mothersadvocate
  • www.milescircuit.com
  • www.evidencebasedbirth.com
  • www.avivaromm.com
  • VBAC- Evidencebasedbirth.com podcast 113
  • www.vbacfacts.com
  • www.ican-online.org

Preparing Children for Homebirth
  • https://www.mothering.com/threads/6-birth-videos-i-used-to-prepare-my-child-for-his-siblings-entrance.1623723/

Reading List​  (Many of these books are available on loan in our office)
​
The Essential Homebirth Guide
Homebirth – Safe and Sacred by Kim Osterholzer
Homebirth – Commonly Asked Questions by Kim Osterholzer CPM LM RM
Nourish and Thrive: Happy, Healthy Childbearing by Kim Osterholzer CPM LM RM
The Natural Pregnancy Book
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering Sarah J. Buckley MD
The Mama Natural Guide to Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn Penny Simkin
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth
The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth
Real Food for Pregnancy (BEST PRENATAL DIET RESOURCE)
Childbirth Without Fear
Birthing From Within
The Birth Partner Penny Simkin
Changing Birth on Earth – Gail Tully of Spinning Babies
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
The Bradley Method
Naturally Healthy Babies and Children
Dr. Sears Vaccine Book


Podcasts
  • Pregnancy and Birth Made Easy- My Essential Birth
  • Birthing Instincts- Dr. Stu
  • The Birth Hour- Bryn Huntpalmer
  • The Natural Birth Podcast- Anna The Spiritual Midwife
  • The Homebirth Midwife- Hearth & Home
  • Evidence Based Birth- EBB
Postpartum Planning & Support
  • Www.postpartumprogress.com
  • Www.avivaromm.com
  • Www.postpartum.com

Breastfeeding Support
  • www.lactationtraining.com (excellent visuals)
  • www.kellymom.com  (Many articles on every topic!)
  • Visual guide to latching  https://youtu.be/56YzjsZr4hQ?si=ZSRBmAg8BpFoJKi6
  • https://globalhealthmedia.org/topic/breastfeeding/?_sft_language=english
  • Www.llli.org

Newborn Care (Vaccines, Circumcision, Vit K, Health, Etc)
  • Www.mamanatural.com
  • Www.mommypotamus.com
  • Www.evidencebasedbirth.com

Other Considerations:
Nausea & Vomiting-
  • www.mommypotamus.com (great article on her website)
  • Www.motherrisingbirth.com
  • www.hyperemesis.org
Prenatal Vitamins, Supplements & Nutrition-
  • www.avivaromm.com
  • Www.lilynicholsrdn.com
GBS Testing & Treatment Options
  • www.avivaromm.com
  • www.evidencebasedbirth.com
Vitamin K
  • www.sarawickham.com
  • www.mamanatural.com
  • www.evidencebasedbirth.com


**Many of these resources have information spanning several topics, be sure to search topics you are wondering about and write down any questions for your Midwife!**



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