Suggested Reading for Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum; Doula care in Columbia Missouri

Suggested Reading List

Complimentary to your childbirth preparation classes and a good care
provider, reading helps to educate and inform you of your many, many 
choices in childbirth.  There are many good books out there and these are
just a few of my favorites because they empower women and are 
respectful of pregnancy and birth as a normal life event that surpasses 
any everyday miracle.

"An Easier Childbirth" by Gayle H Peterson, PhD.
Gayle Peterson's pioneering work on the body-mind processes of pregnancy 
and birth have inspired such philosphies as Robin Sale's Whole Birth™ 
Resources and Pamela England's Birthing From Within.  Dr. Gayle has a 
wonderful web site with articles and books at http://www.askdrgayle.com
Her book "An Easier Childbirth" helps women and families work through the
emotional dynamic of pregnancy and birth.

"Birthing From Within" by Pamela England and Horowitz
Pamela's book is different from any other pregnancy book.  She helps couples 
explore the inner dynamics of the life transition of birth based on Gayle 
Perterson's model of body-centered birth.

"The Complete Pregnancy Book" by Sheila Kitzinger
A wonderful and comprehensive book about everything to do with pregnancy
and birth.  If you only by one general book about pregnancy, this is the one!
Sheila emphasises the normal process of birth and informs couples on the myriad
of options available to them in different birth settings, as well as month by month
descriptions of pregnancy, nutrition, etc...

"The Natural Pregnancy Book" by Aviva Jill Romm
Aviva Jill Romm is a respected herbalist and midwife who simplifies using herbs
safely during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.  She also explores pregnancy 
month by month, emotional dynamics and includes a comprehensive list of
common ailments and discomforts of pregnancy and how to treat them naturally.

"Gentle Birth Choices" by
A book about making choices in your pregnancy and birth that are respectful,
gentle and healthy for couples and babies.  Waterbirth is explored in detail with
many studies and medical information to back up its safety and effectiveness.

Books to Avoid

Just as the books above empower women and couples to be active 
decision makers in their birth choices, some books promote fear and
distrust in our bodies and encourage couples to put themselves 
completely in the hands of medical professionals.  While I believe the 
medical profession has good intentions and are necessary on the rare
occasions that things go wrong in birth; healthy, normal pregnant women 
do not need the fear and distrust that these books instill.

"What to Expect When Your Expecting"
Probably the most popular pregnancy book on the market, this book creates fear
and dissapointment in women by setting them up for failure.  While this book is
written by medical professionals much of the information, like the obstetrical 
field itself is based on myth and tradition rather than scientific research.


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Prenatal Yoga Mom & Baby Yoga Motherwise™ Yoga Couples Yoga Doula Services What is a Doula? Natural Birth Medicated Birth Resources FAQ's Suggested Reading Testimonials About Me Contact		Suggested Reading List Complimentary to your childbirth preparation classes and a good care provider, reading helps to educate and inform you of your many, many choices in childbirth. There are many good books out there and these are just a few of my favorites because they empower women and are respectful of pregnancy and birth as a normal life event that surpasses any everyday miracle. "An Easier Childbirth" by Gayle H Peterson, PhD. Gayle Peterson's pioneering work on the body-mind processes of pregnancy and birth have inspired such philosphies as Robin Sale's Whole Birth™ Resources and Pamela England's Birthing From Within. Dr. Gayle has a wonderful web site with articles and books at http://www.askdrgayle.com Her book "An Easier Childbirth" helps women and families work through the emotional dynamic of pregnancy and birth. "Birthing From Within" by Pamela England and Horowitz Pamela's book is different from any other pregnancy book. She helps couples explore the inner dynamics of the life transition of birth based on Gayle Perterson's model of body-centered birth. "The Complete Pregnancy Book" by Sheila Kitzinger A wonderful and comprehensive book about everything to do with pregnancy and birth. If you only by one general book about pregnancy, this is the one! Sheila emphasises the normal process of birth and informs couples on the myriad of options available to them in different birth settings, as well as month by month descriptions of pregnancy, nutrition, etc... "The Natural Pregnancy Book" by Aviva Jill Romm Aviva Jill Romm is a respected herbalist and midwife who simplifies using herbs safely during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. She also explores pregnancy month by month, emotional dynamics and includes a comprehensive list of common ailments and discomforts of pregnancy and how to treat them naturally. "Gentle Birth Choices" by A book about making choices in your pregnancy and birth that are respectful, gentle and healthy for couples and babies. Waterbirth is explored in detail with many studies and medical information to back up its safety and effectiveness. Books to Avoid Just as the books above empower women and couples to be active decision makers in their birth choices, some books promote fear and distrust in our bodies and encourage couples to put themselves completely in the hands of medical professionals. While I believe the medical profession has good intentions and are necessary on the rare occasions that things go wrong in birth; healthy, normal pregnant women do not need the fear and distrust that these books instill. "What to Expect When Your Expecting" Probably the most popular pregnancy book on the market, this book creates fear and dissapointment in women by setting them up for failure. While this book is written by medical professionals much of the information, like the obstetrical field itself is based on myth and tradition rather than scientific research.		Announcements: Check out our New Site! withawareness.com Whole Birth® Prenatal Yoga And Support Email NEW CLASSES! Wholistic Childbirth Ed. Early Pregnancy & Birth Classes Please Call or Email Labor Support: Now accepting new clients. Call for a free consultation. Registration 573.445-5053 or email




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