Resources about childbirth, pregnancy and midwifery
Websites
www.ourmomentoftruth.com
Information about midwifery, pregnancy and caring for your baby from the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM).
www.childbirthconnection.org
Research-based information about pregnancy and childbirth.
www.dona.org
Information about doulas (professional childbirth coach) from DONA International.
www.herselfmoms.com
Local prenatal and postpartum yoga, childbirth/parenting classes and massage services.
Preparation for Labor and Birth
Books
The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger
Great Expectations: Your All-in-One Resource for Pregnancy & Childbirth by Sandy and Marcie Jones
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
Comfort Measures for Childbirth by Penny Simpkin
The Birth Partner by Penny Simpkin
The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
The Birth Book: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe Satisfying Birth by William Sears
Mindful Birthing by Nancy Bardacke
