Pregnancy, Labour, and Birth Resources
Books Worth Reading
If you only buy one pregnancy book, this should be the one! It's the most complete. It covers all aspects of childbearing, from conception through early infancy, and tells you what to expect.
Drawing upon her thirty-plus years of experience, Ina May Gaskin, the nation’s leading midwife, shares the benefits and joys of natural childbirth by showing women how to trust in the ancient wisdom of their bodies for a healthy and fulfilling birthing experience.
Now in its fourth printing, The Birth Partner, 4th Edition is newly revised and updated. This is the definitive manual for any helpful companion at a birthing mother's bedside.
Recommended by Lamaze International as one of the top ten books for pregnant women and their families.
As an intelligent woman, you are probably used to learning as much as you can before making major decisions. But when it comes to one of the most important decisions of your life--how you will give birth—it is hard to gather accurate, unbiased information. Surprisingly, much of the research does not support common medical opinion and practice.
The Simple Guide to Having a Baby: A Step-By-Step Illustrated Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth
This new edition of The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth has been extensively revised to reflect scientific advances and cultural trends.
With over 200,000 copies sold and now revised and redesigned, the “Mother of All” books are the manuals for those looking for real-world advice to help them during all the stages of pregnancy, from conception to birth to your baby’s first year and everything that can happen throughout!
Revealing the many options women have beyond birthing location, the testimonials offer insight into the joys, concerns, and realities of natural birth.
Kitzinger explores the universal experience of pregnancy and childbirth and looks closely at feelings and behaviour in pregnancy, the physical and spiritual experience of giving birth, the role of the midwife, the bonds that are traditionally formed between mother and midwife and ideas about birth in many different cultures, and she asks how we can learn from them.
Mother's Intention is a decision-making self-help book for the childbearing year. It explores how our beliefs regarding birth influence the decisions we make for our babies and ourselves, and calls into question where many of our beliefs originate.
This holistic guide offers practical advice to support women through postpartum healing on the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual levels—and provides women with a roadmap to this very important transition that can last from a few months to a few years.
Breastfeeding is the natural and healthy way to nourish your baby, yet it’s not always easy. New mothers need practical information about getting off to a good start and solving breastfeeding challenges.
Respected for over 30 years as the definitive guide, now more than ever, The Nursing Mother's Companion is the go-to guide every new mother should have at hand.
Highlights of the third edition include new approaches to positioning and latch-on, information on the use of prescription and herbal medications to increase milk supply, new illustrations of breast structure and how the breast functions.
For over two decades, Canadians have counted on Ann Douglas for her reassuring, proven and never bossy advice.
Discusses ways to cope with the stress, depression, anger, and relationship changes that can afflict new mothers and addresses special problems faced by mothers who have survived abuse or who have lost a child.
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Great Apps
Videos That Don't Scare the Crap Out of You
Reputable Websites
with reliable and up-to-date info
Normal Labour Without Pain Medications, PCN
Labour Positions Cheat Sheet for Partners, Simkin
Practice Sessions Worksheet, PCN
Signs Associated with Early Labour, PCN
Understanding Your Coping Style Worksheet, PCN
Early Labour Record Worksheet, PCN
Pain Preference Scale Worksheet
Systemic Medications for Labour
Alternative or Complementary Methods for Induction
