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Reading Resources

Books are a great resource for information. This list is updated as we come across new information. If you are given a book, check the date the books was published or revised this will give you an idea on how current the information is.

Resources for Families

Active Birth, (Revised Edition). Janet Balaskas,

After the Baby's Birth...A Woman's Way to Wellness: A Complete Guide for Postpartum Women. Robin Lim,

Aromatherapy for Pregnancy and Childbirth. Margaret Fawcett,

Becoming Attached: First Relationships and How They Shape Our Capacity to Love. Robert Karen,

The Birth Partner: Everything You Need to Know to Help A Woman Through Childbirth. Penny Simkin,

The Birth Book: Everything You Need to Know to Have A Safe and Satisfying Birth. William Sears & Martha Sears,

A Child is Born: Dramatic Photographs of Life Before Birth (Revised, 1993). Nilsson,

The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth. Sheila Kitzinger,

Comfort Measures for Childbirth. Penny Simkin, (Video),

 

Conception , Pregnancy and Birth. Miriam Stoppard,

Dr. Ruth's Guide to Sex During Pregnancy. Ruth Westheimer,

Dr. Ruth's Pregnancy Guide for Couples. Ruth Westheimer,

Easier Childbirth: A Mother's Guide for Birthing Normally. Gayle Peterson,

Easing Labor Pain: The Complete Guide to A More Comfortable and Rewarding Birth. Adrienne Liebermann,

Eating Well When You're Pregnant. Ellen Lakusiak,

Essential Exercises for the Childbearing Year, 4th Edition. Elizabeth Noble,

Exercises for Pregnancy and Recovery. Debra Levinson, (Video),

The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips, and Advice for Dads-to-Be. Armin Brott & Jennifer Ash,

Gentle Birth Choices: A Guide to Making Informed Decisions about Birthing Centers, Birth Attendants, Water Birth, Home Birth, Hospital Birth. Barbara Harper,

Gestational Diabetes: What to Expect. American Diabetes Association,

A Good Birth, A Safe Birth, Revised Edition. Diana Korte & Roberta Scaer,

Having Twins: A Parent's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Early Childhood (Revised). Elizabeth Noble,

Healing Yourself During Pregnancy. Joy Gardner,

Hip Mama Survival Guide. Ariel Gore,

Holistic Pregnancy and Childbirth. James Marti & Heather Burton

Immunization: Everything You Need to Know about Vaccinations and Immune-Boosting Therapies for Your Child. Harriet Griffey

Immunization: History, Ethics, Law & Health. Catherine Diodati (Canadian title)

Immunization: The Reality Behind the Myth, 2nd Edition. Walene James,

The Immunization Resource Guide. 4th Ed. Diane Rozario,

A Shot in the Dark: Why the P in the DPT Vaccination May Be Hazardous to Your Child's Health. Harris Coulter & Barbara Loe Fisher,

Vaccination: 100 Years of Orthodox Research Shows that Vaccines Represent A Medical Assault on the Immune System. Viera Scheibner

Vaccination: A Natural Approach. Christine Murphy (ed)

Vaccinations: a Thoughtful Parent's Guide. Aviva Jill Romm

The Vaccine Guide: Making an Informed Choice. Randall Neustaedter

Vaccines: Are They Really Safe and Effective -- A Parent's Guide to Childhood Shots. Neil Miller


Silent Knife: Cesarean Prevention and Vaginal Birth After Cesarean. Nancy Wainer Cohen & Lois Estner,

Simkin's Rating of Comfort Measures for Childbirth. Penny Simkin,

Special Delivery, Revised/86. Rahima Baldwin,

The Thinking Woman's Guide to A Better Birth. Henci goer,


Two of Us Make A World: The Single Mother's Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the First Year. Prudence & Sherill Tippins,

VBAC Companion. Diana Korte,

Vegetarian Pregnancy: The Definitive Nutritional Guide to Having A Healthy Baby. Sharon Yntema,

Welcoming Your Second Baby. Vicki Lansky,

When She's Expecting: A Man's Guide to Pregnancy. Frank Mungeam,

Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year. Susun Weed,

The Year After Childbirth: Surviving and Enjoying the First Year of Motherhood. Sheila Kitzinger,

Your Amazing Newborn. Marshall Klaus & Phyllis Klaus,

How to Raise A Healthy Child in Spite of Your Doctor.  Robert Mendelsohn,

Homeopathy for Pregnancy, Birth, and Your Baby's First Year. Miranda Castro,

Immaculate Deception II: Myth, Magic & Birth. Suzanne Arms,

Keys to Preparing and Caring for Your Second Child. Meg Zweiback,

Mama's Little Baby: The Black Woman's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth & Baby's First Year. Dennis Brown & Pamela Toussaint,

Mind Over Labor. Carl Jones,

Morning Sickness: A Comprehensive Guide to Causes and Treatment. Nicky Wesson,

Mother Massage: A Handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy. Elaine Stillerman,

Mother's Guide to Recovery: About Alcohol, Drugs and Babies. Laurie Tanner.

Mothering the Mother: How A Doula Can Help You Have A Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth. Klaus, Kennell & Klaus,

The Natural Pregnancy Book: Herbs, Nutrition, and Other Holistic Choices. Aviva Jill Romm,

Natural Ways to Relieve the Common Discomforts of Pregnancy. Carl Jones,

The New Well Pregnancy Book, Completely Revised and Updated. Mike Samuels & Nancy Samuels,

No More Morning Sickness. Miriam Erick,

Open Season: Survival Guide for Natural Childbirth and VBAC in the 90s. Nancy Wainer Cohen,

Pregnancy and Birth-The Best Evidence: Making Decisions that Are Right for You and Your Baby. Joyce Barrett & Teresa Pitman,

The Pregnancy Book. William Sears, Martha Sears, Linda Hughey Holt,

Pregnancy to Parenthood: Journey through the Childbirth Experience. Goldberg et al,

Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn. Penny Simkin.

The Pregnant Woman's Comfort Book: A Self-Nurturing Guide to Your Emotional Well Being. Jennifer Louden,

Relax for Childbirth. Penny Simkin & Margaret Wakeley Harris, (Audio Cassette),

 

 

Vaccines: What Every Parent Should Know. P. Offit & L. Bell,

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children's Vaccinations. S. Cave,

Your Child's Best Shot: A Parent's Guide to Vaccination. Canadian Pediatric Society,


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