Core to the philosophy of midwifery care is informed decision-making of our clients.  Here are a few suggestions for readers and internet-surfers alike.  We also have a selection of books and videos for lending in our clinic – just ask at the reception desk. Also, please follow us on Facebook & Instagram as we continue to share relevant content.

Recommended Reading List:

• Birthing from Within, by Pam England

• The Birth Partner, by Penny Simkin

• Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, by Ina May Gaskin

• The VBAC Companion: The Expectant Mother’s Guide to Birth After Cesearean, by Diana Korte

• The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth, by Henci Goer

• Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide, by Penny Simkin, Janet Walley, April Bolding, Ann Kepler, & Janelle Durham

• The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth, by Sheila Kitzinger

• The Nursing Mother’s Companion, by Kathleen Huggins

• Our Bodies, Ourselves, by Boston Women’s Health Book Collective

• The V Book, by Elizabeth Stewart

• Normal, Healthy Childbirth for Women & Families: What You Need to Know, Healthy Birth Initiative by ACNM

Websites:

• “Our Moment of Truth”- American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)

• Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA)

• Spinning Babies

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• KellyMom

• Evidence Based Birth

• The North American Registry of Midwives (NARM)