| Movies |
The Business of Being Born (documentary) |
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Explores the U.S. maternity-care system & alternative birth settings. |
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Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin and The Farm Midwives (film) |
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Profiles The Farm midwives’ natural-birth outcomes in Tennessee. |
| Pregnancy |
The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth |
Sheila Kitzinger |
Comprehensive reference from conception through delivery. |
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Having a Baby, Naturally |
Peggy O’Mara |
Nonjudgmental guide to natural childbirth practices. |
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Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn |
Peggy Simkin, Ann Keppler & Janet Whalley |
Covers tests, partner roles, comfort measures & high-risk care. |
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Thinking Woman’s Guide to Pregnancy and Birth |
Henci Goer |
Evidence-based analysis of modern procedures and alternatives. |
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Having Twins |
Elizabeth Noble |
Guidance on the physical & emotional aspects of multiple births. |
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SpinningBabies.com |
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Online resource for fetal-positioning exercises and tips. |
| Birth |
The Birth Partner |
Penny Simkin |
Practical partner-focused guide to comfort techniques & advocacy. |
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Ina May Gaskin’s Guide to Childbirth |
Ina May Gaskin |
Inspirational natural-birth narratives & “Farm” midwife methods. |
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Birthing from Within |
Pam England & Rob Horowitz |
Exercises to honor the emotional & spiritual sides of birth. |
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Gentle Birth Choices |
Barbara Harper & Suzanne Arms |
Family-centered approach to prenatal care, waterbirth, doulas. |
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Spiritual Midwifery |
Ina May Gaskin |
Home-birth stories, postpartum support, & midwife advocacy. |
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Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering |
Sarah Buckley |
MD’s evidence-based guide to undisturbed birth & early parenting. |
| Baby |
The Baby Book |
William, Martha, Robert & James Sears |
Attachment-parenting essentials: breastfeeding, babywearing, sleep. |
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The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding |
La Leche League International |
Classic mother-to-mother breastfeeding support guide. |
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Nighttime Parenting |
William Sears |
Strategies for baby sleep, nighttime problems & SIDS reduction. |
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The Continuum Concept |
Jean Liedloff |
“Back-to-basics” nurturing practices drawn from indigenous cultures. |
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Unconditional Parenting |
Alfie Kohn |
Advocates respect & choices over reward/punishment tactics. |
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Dr. Jack Newman’s Guide to Breastfeeding |
Jack Newman & Teresa Pitman |
Expert solutions for latch issues, engorgement & weaning. |