Labor Doula Books

 

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The Heart in the Womb: An Exploration into the Roots of Human Love and Social Cohesion

Modern-day life and our highly stressed, risk-averse society has led to a medicalised, fearful model of childbirth, one that has stripped the process of its wondrous magic. In this groundbreaking book, consultant obstetrician Dr Amali Lokugamage discusses ways in which every woman can aim to give birth in the most natural, supportive way possible, and looks at the wider implications for society at large. This is an exploration into the roots of human love and social cohesion.


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The Labor Progress Handbook

By Penny Simkin (2011) A pocket handbook providing practical advice on the prevention and treatment of dysfunctional labor. For nurses and midwives. Key features include: evidence-based strategies, rationales for techniques, and clear illustrations. Bulleted-outline format. This book is primarily for professionals, to provide information on simple, low or no risk measures to prevent or treat dystocia before it becomes serious enough to require the higher risk and more expensive interventions, including cesarean section. It draws from numerous sources, including scientific publications, experienced physicians and midwives from many countries, and our own experience to assist nurses, midwives, doulas, childbirth educators, and physicians in the differential diagnosis of dystocia by cause, and appropriate treatment.


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The Labor Progress Handbook 2nd Edition

This quick reference book, now in its 2nd edition, offers maternity professionals strategies to maintain normal labor progress and lower cesarean rates. The eight chapters explore possible etiologies of labor dystocia at each phase and stage of labor. Practical techniques are suggested to prevent dystocia, along with discussion of available scientific evidence of effectiveness and safety. The completely updated 2nd edition includes a lengthy new chapter on assessing labor progress, more on epidurals, with many new techniques, and hundreds of explanatory illustrations.


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The Natural Healing Power of the Placenta

Another book about placenta medicine JUST hot off the press: "The Natural Healing Power of the Placenta" by 20 year midwife, Jenny West, LM, CPM. You may reach her to order a copy at: 505-294-4359 or email her.


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The Nursing Mother's Herbal

The Nursing Mother's Herbal (The Human Body Library)
by Sheila Humphrey, Fairview Press (January, 2004)

Many women take St.John's wort for post-partum depression, but is it safe for their nursing infants? Which herbs can a new mother take to increase or inhibit milk production? Are there natural remedies for mastitis or chronic yeast infections? This integrative guide answers these and other questions about the effects of herbs, dietary supplements, and other natural products on nursing women and their babies.


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The Nurturing Touch at Birth: A Labor Support Handbook

The Nurturing Touch at Birth: Labor Support Handbook by Paulina Perez.

Reviews of the NEW second edition of The Nurturing Touch at Birth. "Open the book and a cornucopia of information, ideas, concepts, and strategies spills out. An indispensable resource for experienced labor support professionals and novices alike." Henci Goer, author of The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth and Obstetric Myths Versus Research Realities. "Paulina Perez has worked miracles once again. In this second edition, she gives the reader the tools to bring the "soul of birth" back to women.


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The Pocket Midwife

By Susan Fekety MSN CNM

Affirmations for healthy pregnancy and normal birthing have rolled off the presses. A portion of the profits from all the books i sell will be given as donations to the american college of nurse midwives (acnm), the midwives alliance of north america (mana), and the centering pregnancy and parenting association (cppa). The Pocket Midwife is a gift item for people to purchase for pregnant moms.


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The Power of Women: Instinctual Birth Stories

By Sister MorningStar

"As women, we have a power that changes the world and, most importantly, our own souls." In The Power of Women, Sister MorningStar shows how healing words and empowering stories help women listen to their instincts and open to the baby who is ready to be born.

The Power of Women is filled with compelling, enlightening and touching tales of women who have opened themselves to trust their inner knowing of life giving. These stories will lift the veils from your eyes and let you view the world in a new way.


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The Sacred Nature Of Birth: Natural Wisdom For Conscious Birthing

by Kara Maria Ananda, Conscious Birth Emissary Project, February 29, 2012.

An inspirational book on conscious birthing and parenting for parents of the new millennium. This book is a rich collection of wisdom for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum by a Conscious Birth Emissary and Mother. Learn about natural healing and sacred birthing for the optimal health of your family, children, and self. Read about simple practices for connecting with your unborn baby, healing arts for mothers and families, and preparing consciously for your best birth. Empower yourself with informed choice and the science of the heart. This is a journey into the spirit, consciousness, ecology, and nature of birth and parenting. Also shared are inspirational and positive birth stories by conscious mothers today.


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The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth

By Henci Goer, (Perigee Books, 1999.)

Every intelligent, informed woman is used to gathering the most complete information she can get before making a decision. But when it comes to one of the most important decisions in her life--how she will give birth--it can be tough to get the complete picture, even from an obstetrician. Surprisingly, much of the latest research goes against common medical opinion. Certified Lamaze instructor and activist Henci Goer brings women the carefully researched facts they'll want to have. Based on the latest medical studies and literature, The Thinking Woman's Guide To A Better Birth offers clear, concise information on tests, procedures and treatments--and gives advice about:* cesareans * ultrasound * gestational diabetes * breech babies * inducing labor * IVs * electronic fetal monitoring * ruptured membranes * epidurals * episiotomies * vaginal birth after a cesarean * midwives and obstetricians * alternative birthing methods * choosing a birth location * drugs and delivery * elective induction * professional labor support * and much more


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