Resources
Pregnancy and Birth Books
The Gift of Birth: Discerning God's Presence During Childbirth by Susan Windley-Daoust
Made for This: The Catholic Mom's Guide to Birth by Mary Haseltine
The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide by Penny Simkin
Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition by Lily Nichols
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Diane Wiessinger
Prayers and Novenas
Novenas and Prayers to Saint Gerard, The Mother’s Saint
Birth Affirmations
Birth Affirmations from the New American Bible
Printable Christian Birth Affirmations
Helpful Birth Tools
General Resources
Evidence Based Birth - Research articles on common birth practices
Spinning Babies - Techniques for helping baby get into optimal postition
Miles Circuit - Techniques for a stalled labor
Lamaz International - Childbirth Education
Kelly Mom - Breastfeeding Education
Doula Client Workbook
All my clients will receive my Doula Client Workbook filled with helpful tools and resources, such as birth plan templates questions to ask your provider, a list of comfort measures for labor, and tips for postpartum recovery.
