A Cry from the Womb: Healing the Heart of the World

by Gwendolyn Awen Jones, Angels of Light and Healing Publishers, December 31, 2004.

Gwen Jones has written a guide for men and women in the 21st century as we grapple with the realities of our times. The spiritual guidance and clear instructions, including deeply healing prayers, will be a boost to anyone interested in pursuing a spiritual path full of light and love. I recommend it for anyone who has lost a child, has terminated a pregnancy, or who knows anyone who has gone through such an experience. If you are ready to move forward and heal the wounds of the past, read this book. The book has a focus toward using Christian terms in the affirmations. Gwen states in her book, if you are not identifying with these terms the focus would be working with the “Universal Love” Concept.

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A Good Birth, A Safe Birth!

By Diana Korte & Roberta M Scaer (1992.)

Subtitled "Choosing and Having the Childbirth Experience You Want", this popular book is another recommended for doula training. It covers the pros and cons of today's childbirth options and helps the pregnant women plan each stage of her pregnancy and birth. The authors offer tips on how to find the right doctor or midwife, and how to avoid the wrong one. The book also explores the various childbirth environments, including hospital, birth centre and home, and provides information on how to ensure that your wishes are followed. 3rd edition

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A Holistic Guide to Embracing Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood

By Karen N. Salt, Karen Salt

Salt's holistic approach unveils for mothers-to-be the backbone of the doula role--to provide support, information, advocacy, and facilitation to women during pregnancy, labor, and early motherhood--and teaches her the many ways to use the doula philosophy to nurture herself through the process. From meditation and relaxation exercises, to fitness and nutrition advice to tips for achieving "positive energy living," this comprehensive guide puts mothers in control of their pregnancy, their birthing experience, and their approach to this wonderful and life-altering time.

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A Natural Guide to Pregnancy and Postpartum Health

(Avery, Penguin, Putman Publishing, ISBN 1-58333-138-7)

The first book by doctors devoted entirely to promoting a womans health before, during and after pregnancy. Dr.'s. Raffelock and Rountree give women professional advice on how to prevent and overcome the most common postpartum problems such as postpartum depression (PPD) and other ailments.

The authors address the root cause of postpartum depression and other problems — malnutrition and nutrient depletion — and encourage women to make life-style changes in preparation for pregnancy and motherhood, from eating and sleeping to regular exercise and stress management.

Each chapter is designed as a mini-guide to a specific problem and can be read individually. Real-life stories and cases throughout.

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A Tip-Toe Through The Doulas

By Breck Hawk

Can you keep a secret? We never could. For thousands of years doulas have been perfecting their birthing skills and sharing their secrets from generation to generation. Now you can benefit from the knowledge of hundreds of birth professionals in A Tip-Toe Through The Doulas, a set of 14 books with over 300 pages of easy to read tips, tricks and techniques covering everything from Birth Plans to Websites for a safe and healthy pregnancy at home and the hospital. Written by a midwife and registered nurse, it's the only comprehensive guide of it's kind.

To order your set send check or money order for $21.95 (plus $4.00 S&H) to: A Tip-Toe Through The Doualas, P.O. Box 38, Murphy OR 97533

Credit cards accepted.

Call tool free: 1-866-4-DOULAS

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Back Labor No More, What Every Woman Should Know Before Labor

by Jamie McCoy King

With a warm, humorous, and personal approach, this book explains what back labor is, how to recognize it, and what physical characteristics are likely to cause it. Using cartoons, illustrations of everyday occurrences, and her background as a mathematician, the author offers a unique method to relieve the pain of back labor and facilitate the baby's birth.

Additionally, the book explains why other natural childbirth techniques work. Finally, it relates the personal experiences of women who have used the technique and their astounding results! In short, this light-hearted, insightful look at labor reveals the causes of and solutions for the serious discomfort of back labor. Rooted in scientific principle, yet explained through common daily experiences, it is accessible to anyone- even between contractions!


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Become a Doula

By Fabjob.com

As a doula you can touch lives and witness the miracle of creation. It is one of the most rewarding careers in the world. For centuries, doulas have served women from pregnancy through childbirth and the early stages of motherhood. During these times women need reassurance and information. They also need support, both physical and emotional – even spiritual. They need the type of insight and advice that only another woman can provide.

Availability: You can have this e-book within minutes. Ordering is fast, easy, and safe. (Also available on CD-ROM.)

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Being Born: The Doula's Role

A DOULA SUPPORTS MOM AND THE WHOLE FAMILY WHEN A BABY IS ON THE WAY

This children’s picture book with simple text and soft watercolors explains in friendly terms to kids and parents about the role of a doula – a healthcare professional who offers physical and emotional support to a pregnant woman and her family. Research confirms that the support of a doula throughout pregnancy optimizes a woman’s chances of having a healthier birth experience as well as a healthier newborn. This book celebrates birth – as a natural and whole-family experience. Both its text and images present the subject clearly, but in child-appropriate language. Its gentle advocacy of a doula’s role make Being Born an invaluable resource for childbirth educators to use with first pregnancies, teenage mothers, and with families for whom English is a second language. When read to younger siblings, this book will be a source of comfort to those who wonder about all the people involved when mom is “having a baby.”

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Birth Balls: Use of the Physical Therapy Ball in Maternity Care

By Paulina G. Perez, RN

This mini-book contains the history of the physical therapy balls as well the information on its use in obstetrics. The table of contents included the following topics:

~Ball sizing ,
~Safety tips,
~Care and cleaning,
~The"birth ball",
~Prenatal and childbirth education uses,
~Labor and delivery uses,
~Why this ball works,
~Postpartum uses,
~Tips from nurses, midwives, and professional labor assistants that use the "birth ball",
~And a bibliography

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Birthing From Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation

By Pam England, Rob Horowitz

This holistic approach to childbirth examines this profound rite-of-passage not as a medical event, but as an act of self-discovery. Exercises and activities such as journal writing, meditation, and painting are designed to help mothers analyze their thoughts and face their fears during pregnancy. 144 line drawings. 17 photos.

Paperback: 309 pages
* Publisher: Partera Pr; (July 1998)
* ISBN: 0965987302

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