Birth Links

www.doula4birth.com

What is a doula?

Benefits of doula support

What the experts say

Services

JoAnne King

Breast Milk Benefits

Did you know . . .?

Birth Links/References

Internet Links:

Six Keys to Preventing Complications and Giving Birth to a Healthy Baby

Blue Ribbon Baby - Prevent Preeclampsia, Toxemia, HELLP, etc.

How will I cope with Labor Pain?

Coalition for Improving Maternity Services CIMS

Dr. Newman's Breasfeeding Handouts

Vaginal birth after cesarean -- the facts

Am I ready for induction?

Colorado Doulas

Doulas of North America

About.com Doula and Labor Support Information

Books:

"Understanding and Teaching Optimal Foetal Positioning" -- Jean Sutton and Pauline Scott

"A Good Birth, A Safe Birth -- Choosing and Having the Childbirth Experience You Want." -- Korte and Scaer

"Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn -- The Complete Guide" -- Simkin, Whalley, and Keppler

"Birthing From Within -- an extra-ordinary guide to childbirth preparation" -- Pam England and Rob Horowitz.

"Mothering the Mother -- How a Doula Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth" -- Klaus, Klaus and Kennell

"Your Amazing Newborn" -- Marshall H. Klaus, Phyllis H. Klaus

 

 

 

Videos:

"Special Women -- How a Labor Assistant Makes Birth Safer, More Satisfying and Less Expensive." -- 20 minutes

"The Stages of Labor" -- 27 minutes

"Gentle Birth Choices"  --  46 minutes

"Giving Birth: Challenges & Choices" --  35 minutes