
Childbirth Ed Resources
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Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah J. Buckley
The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger
Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McCutcheon-Rosegg
Husband-Coached Childbirth by Robert A. Bradley, M.D., Marjie Hathaway, Jay Hathaway, James Hathaway
Pushed by Jennifer Block
Attachment Parenting: Instinctive Care For Your Baby and Young Child by Katie Allison Granju
The No-Cry series by Elizabeth Pantley
Dr. Sears Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenting Library
The Mother of all Pregnancy Books by Ann Douglas ~Better then “What to Expect when Expecting”.
The Natural Pregnancy Book by Aviva Jill Romm, MD ~Great for Herbs, Nutrition and other Holistic Choices
Active Birth the New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally by Janet Balaskas
The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
“Speak tenderly to them. Let there be kindness in your face, in your eyes, in your smile, in the warmth of your greeting. Always have a cheerful smile. Don’t only give your care, but give your heart as well.” – Mother Teresa.
Midwives
Erika Urban CPM, LM, CD (BAI)
Rachel Knudson
Both at River Valley Birth Center
Documentaries and Videos
The Business of Being Born
What Babies Want
Formula Fed America
Orgasmic Birth
Home birth Safety
BMJ Study
Study from Canada
Gentle Birth
Holistic Wellness
Between the Bridges
Awakend Vibrance
Indigo Organics
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Nutrition
Breastfeeding
Evidence-Based Maternity Care
Coalition for Improving Maternity Services
The Milbank Report
Cloth Diapering Resources
The Natural Life Store (local MN company)
Cloth Diaper Finder
Frequently Asked Questions About Cloth diapering
Car Seat Safety
Attachment Parenting Information
Attachment Parenting International
Dr. Sears’ Website
Babywearing
Tips for Safe Babywearing
The Babywearer
Ten Reasons to Wear Your Baby
Mankato Area Babywearers
Cesarean Awareness and VBAC Information
International Cesarean Awareness Network
Perinatal/Postpartum Depression
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Minnesota
Pregnancy
Plus-Size Pregnancy
Some great articles by Dr. Sarah Buckley, MD
Spinning Babies
Cord Blood Banking
cordbloodbanking.com
Be The Match
Providers/Collective
Birth
ICAN
ICAN of the Twin Cities
Home Birth Reference Site
Waterbirth
Cochrane on immersion in water
Babycare
NOCIRC
Intact America
Mothering Magazine
Complete Mother Magazine