Resources
WWW.ICEA.ORG
The International Childbirth Education Association, a nonprofit organization founded in 1960, is an autonomous certifying body governed by an elected volunteer board of directors. ICEA certified professionals are trained to provide family-centered perinatal care and to promote the freedom of choice based on knowledge of alternatives in childbirth.
WWW.LLLI.ORG
La Leche League International – Our Mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
WWW.SPINNINGBABIES.COM
Spinning Babies® is a physiological approach to preparing for and caring for birth.
During birth, babies descend through the pelvis by turning to fit each curve in the passage. Baby’s turns are “fetal rotation.” If fetal rotation can be made easier, birth is easier for everyone.
WWW.MARCHOFDIMES.ORG
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs and provide education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 80-year legacy, we support every pregnant person and every family.
Books
Pregnancy and Birth
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn
by Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley, & Ann Keppler
The Birth Partner
by Penny Simkin
The Labor Progress Handbook
by Penny Simkin and Ruth Ancheta
The Birth Book
by Martha and William Sears
Breastfeeding
Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
by La Leche League International
The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers
by Jack Newman, MD
Childhood Nutrition and allergies
Super Immunity for Kids
by Leo Galland, MD
Is This Your Child?
by Doris Rapp, MD
Early Childhood
Your Amazing Newborn
by Marshall Klaus, MD and Phyllis Klaus
The Complete Book of Christian Parenting & Child Care
by William Sears, MD
How to Really Love Your Child
by Ross Campbell, MD
Additional Resources
Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety by Shoshana Bennett & Pec Indman
Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler, MPH
Super Nutrition for Women by Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD
What Your Doctor may NOT Tell You about Menopause by John R. Lee, MD.
www.askdrsears.com
www.kellymom.com
Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler, MPH
Super Nutrition for Women by Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD
What Your Doctor may NOT Tell You about Menopause by John R. Lee, MD.
www.askdrsears.com
www.kellymom.com