helpful resources

ICAN – International Cesarean Awareness Network

Mothering – Natural Parenting Resource Site

Kelly Mom – Breastfeeding Information and Help Site

La Leche League International – Breastfeeding Information and Support

National Organization of Circumcision Resource Centers (NOCIRC)

Peaceful Parenting -- A resource site for natural, gentle parenting.

Recommended Books:

Pregnancy/Birth Top 10

Before Your Pregnancy

The Pregnancy Book

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth

Gentle Birth Choices*

Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering*

Having a Baby Naturally*

Birthing From Within

Birth and Breastfeeding

Childbirth Without Fear

The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth*

* Indicates book contains research-based information on genital autonomy and intact baby boys.

Highly Recommended Pregnancy/Birth Books

Taking Charge of Your Fertility

The Natural Pregnancy Book: Herbs, Nutrition and Other Holistic Choices

Journey Into Motherhood

Orgasmic Birth

Hypnobabies Home Study

Birth Matters: A Midwife's Manifesta

Choosing Waterbirth

Your Best Birth

Pushed

Born In the USA

Rediscovering Birth

Having Twins and More*

Active Birth

Homebirth and Other Alternatives to Hospital

Heart and Hands

The Birth Book

Primal Health

Birthing From Within Keepsake Journal

The Caesarean

Silent Knife

Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way

She Births

A Holistic Guide to Embracing Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood

Birth Without Violence

Back Labor No More

Painless Childbirth

Creating a Joyful Birth Experience

Better Birth

Calm Birth

Hypnobirthing

Mother Rising: The Blessingway Journey into Motherhood

For Kids

Baby On the Way

On Mother's Lap

We're Having a Homebirth

Mommy Has to Stay in Bed

Hello Baby

Angel in the Waters

Post-partum

Mothering the New Mother

Recommended Videos:

The Business of Being Born

Pregnant in America

Gentle Birth Choices