Childbirth

Preparing for Childbirth...

• My husband and I are thankful that someone recommended the Bradley Method to us. What a difference this made for us!
• NaturalChildbirth.org- They have an extensive list of web resources as well as a forum where you can ask lots of questions.
• 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.
• "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...

• 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

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