Books and resources!
For those deeply interested in knowledge, empowerment, and spiritual connection during pregnancy and birth! These lists are ever growing as I learn and practice as a doula and prenatal yoga teacher myself.
Book recommendations
These are books that I've personally read and found to be very helpful in my journey of understanding the sacred nature of the body, birth, and becoming a birth doula. I hope you'll enjoy them too!
The birth partner
Penny Simkin
An amazing guide for anyone who will be attending birth(and those birthing!). This book goes through everything you will need to know to plan for birth, be a supportive presence in birth, and information about different medical interventions and alternatives for informed decision making.
Preparing for birth with yoga
Janet Balaskas
Birthing from within
Pam England, Rob Horowitz
This book focuses a lot on the spiritual side of what pregnancy and birth can be. This book is a great one for those who want to harness an inner power and really work with their body spiritually and emotionally throughout pregnancy and into birth. There's a lot of creative activities given to practice in this!
Taking charge of your fertility
Toni Weschler
A must read for those who wish to understand their menstrual cycle deeper, those who struggle with their cycle regularly, or those trying to conceive(or trying not to!). This book gives a wealth of information that can bring a sense of empowerment and understanding for those who truly want to understand and advocate for their bodies. Understanding your menstrual cycle is a true power!
Herbal healing for women
Rosemary Gladstar
The fourth trimester
Kimberly Ann Johnson
Ina may's guide to childbirth
Ina May
If you're someone who feels overwhelmed by the negative and scary stories and perceptions around birth, this book is for you! It gives a lot of beautiful birth stories to read that inspire you to feel confident in your body and abilities, as well as viewing birth as a spiritual and natural process.
Women's bodies, women's wisdom
Christiane Northrup
This one is a gem! This book combines spiritual and scientific understanding of the feminine body into a beautiful blend. This is for those wishing to heal and understand their bodies and options for healing deeper, and also those who wish for spirituality and medical science to connect in that.
The womanly art of breastfeeding
La leche league international
"Women of earth, take back your birth!" - Lonnie C. Morris, CNM
(Quote from the orgasmic birth film)
