My Lending Library
I want my clients to have access to resources that support their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. My lending library is filled with my personal collection of books focused on pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting.
As a birth or postpartum client, my little library is exclusively available to you! I encourage you to support your journey with books that serve you and your needs. If you see a book that interests you, let me know and I'll bring it to our next visit!
Pregnancy & Childbirth Education
Your Pregnancy and Childbirth Month to Month -The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide by Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley, Ann Keppler, Janelle Durham, and April Bolding
What to Expect When You’re Expecting by Heidi Murkoff
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
Birth Ambassadors: Doulas and the Re-Emergence of Woman Supported Birth in America by Christine H. Morton, Ph.D. with Elayne G. Clift, MA
Birthing From Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by Pam England
The Doula Book: How a Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth by Phyllis H. Klaus, John H. Kennell, Marshall H. Klaus
Round the Circle: Doula's Share Their Experiences by Julie Brill
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Natural Childbirth by Jennifer L. West and Deborah S. Romaine
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: A Doctor's Guide to Natural Childbirth and Gentle Early Parenting Choices by Sarah J. Buckley, M.D.
Parenting & Postpartum
The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou with Amely Greeven and Marisa Belger
The Happiest Baby On The Block by Harvey Karp, M.D.
The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep by Harvey Karp, M.D.
The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman
The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night by Elizabeth Pantley
Secrets of the Baby Whisperer: How to Calm, Connect, and Communicate with Your Baby by Tracy Hogg with Melinda Blau
Life After Birth: A Parent’s Holistic Guide for Thriving in the Fourth Trimester by Diane S. Speier
Breastfeeding Made Simple by Nancy Mohrbacher and Kathleen A. Kendall-Tackett
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Diane Weissinger, Diana West, and Teresa Pitman
Meditations for New Mothers by Beth Wilson Saavedra
The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips, and Advice for Dad's-to-Be by Armin A. Brott
Fathering Your Toddler by Armin A. Brott
The Big Book of Organic Baby Food by Stephanie Middleberg MS, RD, CDN
The Holistic Pediatrician by Kathi J. Kemper, M.D., M.P.H.
Holding Space: On Loving, Dying, and Letting Go by Amy Wright Glenn
Ghostbelly by Elizabeth Heineman
Other recommended reading: (These books are not yet part of my collection. If there is a book on this list you would like to read, let me know and I will purchase it so that you can borrow it. I'm always trying to add new titles to my lending library!)
Awakening Fertility: The Essential Art of Preparing for Pregnancy by Heng Ou with Amely Greeven and Marisa Belger
Nine Golden Months: The Essential Art of Nurturing the Mother-To-Be by Heng Ou with Amely Greeven and Marisa Belger
The Fourth Trimester: Understanding, Protecting, and Nurturing an Infant Through the First Three Months by Susan Brink
HypnoBirthing: The Mongan Method by Marie F. Mongan
Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding by Ina May Gaskin
Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
Birth Matters: A Midwife's Manifesta by Ina May Gaskin
Adventures in Natural Childbirth: Tales from Women on the Joys, Fears, Pleasures, and Pains of Giving Birth Naturally Edited by Janet Schwegel
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