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                              ~Lending Library~

                              PREGNANCY, LABOR, BIRTH:

                              ***The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth
                              by Henci Goer: If you're only going to read one book related to childbirth, this is the one to read. An absolutely outstanding book covering a wide variety of subjects, backed up with tons of medical research.
                              The Birth Book by William Sears, M.D. and Martha Sears, R.N.: Good general guide to planning for labor and birth.
                              Pushed
                              by Jennifer Block - the very readable book written for parents to be about the truths surrounding modern maternity care in America.  Lots of real life stories and scenarios that give readers a glimpse into what their experience could be depending on what options are explored and how possible they are depending on where you live.
                              ***Active Birth -
                              by Sheila Kitzinger
                              Birthing From Within
                              Hypnobirthing
                              ***Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
                              -  great birth stories from the Farm, as well as Ina May Gaskin's description of normal birth and suggestions for how to have a better birth.
                              Spiritual Midwifery - More great birth stories from the Farm
                              ***Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn by Penny Simkin
                              ***The Complete Book of Pregnancy & Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger
                              Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way
                              Silent Knife
                              The Birth Partner
                              ***Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering
                              by Sarah Buckley
                              ***Immaculate Deception II - by Suzanne Arms


                              DVD's:

                              Business of Being Born -
                                A must watch!
                              More Business of Being Born - NEWLY RELEASED! 4 DVD set including: 1. Down on the Farm: Conversations with the Legendary midwife Ina May Gaskin, 2. Special Deliveries: Celebrity Mothers Talk Straight on Birth, 3. Explore Your Options: Doulas, Birth Centers, and C-Sections, 4. The VBAC Dilemma: What Your Options Really Are
                              Pregnant in America
                              Prenatal Yoga (GAIAM) - A favorite!
                              Birth with Gloria Lemay - features footage from 9 homebirths along with special feature of Gloria voicing over film and two informative 'prepuce' films.
                              Birth of a Family 
                              Homebirth Dads
                              Organic Birth - Debra Pascali Bonero
                              Birth Day - Naoli Vinaver Lopez


                              AFTER BABY:

                              The Baby Book
                              - by William Sears, M.D. and Martha Sears, R.N.: Everything you need to know about your baby - from birth to age two, and that's pretty accurate. A wonderful general guide to childcare. I do disagree with some of his medical advice (related to vaccination in particular - written years ago when I think these decisions were not as complicated for parents as today) but overall an excellent resource.
                              The Breastfeeding Book - Dr. Sears
                              The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding - LLL's breastfeeding guide
                              ***Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for the Nursing Mother - by Nancy Mohrbacher and Kathleen Kendall-tackett; everything you need to know for breastfeeding success.  Cannot go wrong with this book.  Read during pregnancy it will be the most helpful in preparation for nursing, but is also a good resource to have by your side when you have any nursing questions after baby arrives.
                              How to Raise a Healthy Child in Spite of your Doctor - by Dr. Robert Mendelsohn
                              Now that Baby is Home
                              - Dr. William Sears

                              MORE ON PARENTING...

                              Becoming the Parent You Want to Be - by Laura Davis and Janis Keyser
                              Playful Parenting - Lawrence Cohen
                              Raising Your Spirited Child - Mary Sheeda Kurcinka
                              Kids, Parents, and Power Struggles - Mary Sheeda Kurcinka
                              Lori Daley, Doula
                              Delco Doula Birth Services
                              Lori@delcodoula.com
                              610-517-4794
                              Call today for your free consultation! (610) 517-4794