Childbirth

As always, if you have any questions, e-mail me -- I'd love to help!

Preparing for Childbirth...

• My husband and I are thankful that someone recommended the Bradley Method to us.  What a difference this made for us!!
• My sister-in-law is the executive director for NaturalChildbirth.org.  They have an extensive list of web resources as well as a listserve where you can ask lots of questions (I do!).
• You might want to consider having a doula with you when you go into labor and even into the early postpartum days.  (A doula is a trained labor support person who can give you continuity of care throughout labor and birth.)

Why Choose Natural Childbirth?

• 10 Questions to Ask
• "Perspectives on Normal Birth" by Ronnie Falcao.
• Why Choose a Homebirth
• "Homebirth Safety and Benefits" 
• "Benefits and Risks of Episiotomy"
• "Is Homebirth for You?  6 Myths About Childbirth Exposed"
• Citizens for Midwifery fact page

Labor and Childbirth...

• Evaluated Childbirth  
• Looking for a Birth Center?
• The Online Childbirth Class (I do NOT agree with all of her philosophy, but this is a valuable page to read!)
• The Induction Seduction
• Heads Up!  All about breech babies
• Midwifery Today
• Birth and Baby Links, from the Association of Christian Childbirth Professionals

A nice massage oil recipe for pregnancy or to use during labor:

• Use 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and add 3-4 drops of essential oil.
• Lavender is nice for relieving tension.
• Patchouli is nice for a hug when you do not want to be touched! :-)
• Mint can relieve nausea and aid relaxation.
• Remember, your sense of smell is stronger during pregnancy!  Don't overdo!

-- contributed by Estyr at PregnancyDecisions.com (thank you!)

Books We Love -- For Childbirth

• The Birth Book :   Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth, by William Sears, M.D., and Martha Sears, R.N. 

• Husband-Coached Childbirth : The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth, by Robert A. Bradley

• Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way, by Susan McCutcheon

• A Wise Birth : Bringing Together the Best of Natural Childbirth With Modern Medicine, by Penny Armstrong and Sheryl Feldman (note:  this book is out-of-print; if you can't find it here, then try your local library.  I love all of Penny Armstrong's books!)

• Obstetric Myths Versus Research Realities, by Henci Goer and Don Creevy

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