Resources
Books:
Taking Charge of Your Fertility - Fertility Awareness
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Dr. Sarah Buckley - Best book hands down. If you only purchase one book about birth and mothering this is the one!
Unassisted Childbirth- For those needing freebirth inspiration.
Birthing From Within - This book is great for those artsy folks who like to delve inward to process their desires and feelings about pregnancy and birth.
The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers - Breastfeeding
The First Forty Days - A must have for postpartum planning
After the Baby's Birth: A Woman's Way to Wellness - Also a great book for postpartum
Podcasts:
Taking Back Birth - Indie Birth’s “Taking Back Birth” podcasts are my favorite podcasts of all time. If you start at the beginning Maryn walks you through her whole pregnancy and postpartum with invaluable information and tips.
Birthful - This is also a great place for pregnancy, birth, and beyond podcasts
Articles:
Vaginal Examinations- A Symptom of a Cervix-centric Birth Culture
Nuchal Cords- The Perfect Scapegoat
The Last Days of Pregnancy: A Place of In-Between
Take It Off: Why You Should Drop Your Newborn's Hat
Post-Term Pregnancy and Induction Resources
Mothering the Mother- 40 Days of Rest
5 Reasons Why Your Birth Can Affect Your Baby and Your Parenting
5 Ways to Improve Your Early Postpartum Health
Doctor's Suck But So Does Your Midwife
4 QUESTIONS YOU MUST ASK BEFORE HIRING YOUR MIDWIFE
Websites:
ICAN - International Cesarean Awareness Network
Videos and Birth Slideshows:
Business of Being Born- documentary
More Business of Being Born- documentary