selected resources
Resources for pregnancy, birth and the early weeks postpartum
Books:
Birth
The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions (2013) by Penny Simkin
The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth (2004) by Sheila Kitzinger
The Doula Book: How a Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth by Klaus, Kennell and Klaus (2012)
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn: The Complete Guide (2010) by Penny Simkin, et al
Newborns
Your Baby is Speaking to You: A Visual Guide to the Amazing Behaviors of Your Newborn and Growing Baby (2011) by Nugent
Your Amazing Newborn (2000) by Klaus and Klaus
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn: The Complete Guide (2010) by Penny Simkin, et al
Postpartum
The Forth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality (2017) by Kimberly Ann Johnston
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers (2010) by Nancy Mohrbacher & Kathleen Kendall-Tackett PhD IBCLC
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Completely Revised and Updated 8th Edition (2010) by Kiane Wiessinger and Diana West
The Nursing Mother’s Companion – 7th Edition: The Breastfeeding Book Mothers Trust, from Pregnancy through Weaning (2015) by Kathleen Huggins
Working and Breastfeeding Made Simple (2014) by Mohrbacher
Sleep
Sleeping with Your Baby: A Parent’s Guide to Cosleeping (2009) James McKenna
The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns: Amazing Sleep from Day One – For Baby and You (2016) by Elizabeth Pantley
Multiples
Mothering Multiples: Breastfeeding and Caring for Twims or More! 3rd Edition (2007) by Karen Kerkhoff Gromada
Postpartum Depression and/or Anxiety
The Hidden Feelings of Motherhood (2005) by Kendall-Tackett
This Isn’t What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression (2013) by Kleiman
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: A Self-Help Guide for Mothers by (2014) Pacific Postpartum Support
The Postpartum Husband: Practical Solutions for Living with Postpartum Depression (2001) by Kleiman
Websites:
Breastfeeding
https://kellymom.com/
http://www.nancymohrbacher.com/
http://www.llli.org/ (La Leche League)
http://www.lowmilksupply.org/
https://www.breastfeedingbasics.com/
https://www.breastfeedinginc.ca/ (Dr. Jack Newman)
International Board Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) locator
http://www.ilca.org/ (International Lactation Consultant Association)
Newborns
http://www.babycentre.co.uk
Sleep & parenting downloads (lots of good info, but please note that they advertise her books as well)
https://elizabethpantley.com/
Infant Loss
http://www.glowinthewoods.com
General Women's Health
https://womenshealthtoday.blog/ (Dr. Kendall-Tackett ~ breastfeeding, depression, trauma, and health psychology)
Books:
Birth
The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions (2013) by Penny Simkin
The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth (2004) by Sheila Kitzinger
The Doula Book: How a Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth by Klaus, Kennell and Klaus (2012)
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn: The Complete Guide (2010) by Penny Simkin, et al
Newborns
Your Baby is Speaking to You: A Visual Guide to the Amazing Behaviors of Your Newborn and Growing Baby (2011) by Nugent
Your Amazing Newborn (2000) by Klaus and Klaus
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn: The Complete Guide (2010) by Penny Simkin, et al
Postpartum
The Forth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality (2017) by Kimberly Ann Johnston
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers (2010) by Nancy Mohrbacher & Kathleen Kendall-Tackett PhD IBCLC
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Completely Revised and Updated 8th Edition (2010) by Kiane Wiessinger and Diana West
The Nursing Mother’s Companion – 7th Edition: The Breastfeeding Book Mothers Trust, from Pregnancy through Weaning (2015) by Kathleen Huggins
Working and Breastfeeding Made Simple (2014) by Mohrbacher
Sleep
Sleeping with Your Baby: A Parent’s Guide to Cosleeping (2009) James McKenna
The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns: Amazing Sleep from Day One – For Baby and You (2016) by Elizabeth Pantley
Multiples
Mothering Multiples: Breastfeeding and Caring for Twims or More! 3rd Edition (2007) by Karen Kerkhoff Gromada
Postpartum Depression and/or Anxiety
The Hidden Feelings of Motherhood (2005) by Kendall-Tackett
This Isn’t What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression (2013) by Kleiman
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: A Self-Help Guide for Mothers by (2014) Pacific Postpartum Support
The Postpartum Husband: Practical Solutions for Living with Postpartum Depression (2001) by Kleiman
Websites:
Breastfeeding
https://kellymom.com/
http://www.nancymohrbacher.com/
http://www.llli.org/ (La Leche League)
http://www.lowmilksupply.org/
https://www.breastfeedingbasics.com/
https://www.breastfeedinginc.ca/ (Dr. Jack Newman)
International Board Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) locator
http://www.ilca.org/ (International Lactation Consultant Association)
Newborns
http://www.babycentre.co.uk
Sleep & parenting downloads (lots of good info, but please note that they advertise her books as well)
https://elizabethpantley.com/
Infant Loss
http://www.glowinthewoods.com
General Women's Health
https://womenshealthtoday.blog/ (Dr. Kendall-Tackett ~ breastfeeding, depression, trauma, and health psychology)