Mama Cabinet
Childbirth Education & Resources
Books & Products:
The most important thing you can do to get the best out of your birth experience is to EDUCATE! Knowledge is power. Below is a list of other books and products that I recommend to all birthing parents to better equip them in this new season of life.
*This list is based on my own personal recommendations and is always being updated*
Books & Products on nutrition for Pregnancy, Labor, Birth & Beyond:
The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care. Sally Fallon Morell & Thomas S. Cowan, MD
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Pregnancy, Childbirth, and The Newborn, The Complete Guide. Penny Simkin, PT, Janet Whalley, IBCLC, Anna Keppler, RN, MN, Janelle Durham, MSW, ICCE, LCCE, April Bolding, PT, DPT, CD, CCE
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The Birth Book, Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth. William Sears MD & Martha Sears RN
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Ina May's Guide to Chilbirth. Ina May Gaskin
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The Complete Book of Pregnancy & Childbirth. Sheila Kitzinger
Books & Products the History of Common Birth Practices & Procedures:
Pushed. The Painful Truth about Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care. Jennifer Block
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Get Me Out. Randi Hutter Epstein, MD
Books & Products on VBACs (Vaginal Birth after Cesearan) & Recovery:
The VBAC Companion, The Expectant Mother's Guide to Vaginal Birth After Cesarean. Diana Korte
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Birth After Cesarean, The Medical Facts. Bruce L. Flamm, MD
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Birthing Normally After a Cesarean of Two. Helene Vadeboncoeur
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Silent Knife Cesarean Prevention & Vaginal Birth After Cesarean. Nancy Wainer Cohen & Lois J. Estner
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The Essential C-Section Guide. Maureen Connolly and Dana Sullivan
Books & Products on Breastfeeding:
Breastfeeding Made Simple, Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers . Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA and Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PHD, IBCLC
Books & Products on Newborn & Infant Basics:
Your Amazing Newborn. Marshall H. Klaus, MD & Phyllis H. Klaus, CSW, MFCC
Books & Products on Natural Remedies & Homeopathy:
Homeopathic Medicine at Home: Natural Remedies for Everyday Ailments and Minor Injuries. Maesimund B. Panos MD and Jane Heimlich
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The Complete Homeopathic Handbook. Miranda Castro
Homeopathy for Pregnancy, Birth, and Your Baby's First Year. Miranda Castro
Guide to Homeopathic Remedies for the Birth Bag: Fifth Edition. Patty Brennan
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Homeopathic Medicine for Children and Infants. Dana Ullman, MPH
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The Family Guide to Homeopathy: Symptoms and Natural Solutions. Andrew Locke
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Modern Essentials Handbook Eleventh Edition. Aroma Tools
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Essential Oils for Pregnancy, Birth, & Babies. Stephanie Fritz