Client Library

Nutrition Books- Great nutrition is paramount to a healthy pregnancy, labor, birth and beyond!

• Real Food for Pregnancy- Lily Nichols RND, CDE breaks down the science and wisdom of optimal prenatal nutrition. Prepare to have your mind blown in this conventional diet shattering manifesto. The majority of healthcare providers receive little if any nutrition courses yet are tasked with the job of discussing with their clients the importance of diet. In this book Lily uses research and evidence to shatter the status quo. As a bonus she provides an appendix of amazing recipes to get you started.
• Real Food for Gestational Diabetes- Lily Nichols RND, CDE again provides exceptional guidance for mother's who have been given the diagnosis of GDM the tools to manage their blood sugars using an effective alternative to the conventional nutrition approach. Features nutrient-dense meal plans and recipes. 

 

DVDs

• Daily Essentials- Gail Tully "the Spinning Babies lady" and Sarah Longacre of Bloom Yoga Center have come together to provide a expecting mothers with a great resource to prepare their bodies for labor and birth.
• Orgasmic Birth, The Best-Kept Secret- A documentary that examines the intimate nature of birth and the powerful role it plays in women's lives when they are permitted to experience it fully.
• Yoga Pregnancy Pre & Postnatal Workouts by Heather Seiniger, Effective tools for increasing energy, reducing stress and getting your body fit!
• Fit & Firm Pregnancy by Denise Austin. Perfect for all trimesters and fitness levels. Breathing and Core Awareness, Cardio Workout, 1st & 2nd trimester toning, 3rdtrimester toning.
• Baby Basics Preparing and Caring for Baby. This step-by-step video shows parents the “how-to” of baby care. Demonstrations from doctors, nurses and childcare experts helps parents through the final months of pregnancy and face the first year with baby more calmly and confidently.

 

Classic Birth Books

• Spiritual Midwifery- Ina May Gaskin's recollection of the births attended by all the midwives on "The Farm" in rural Tennessee.
• Birth Reborn- Dr. Odent a surgeon and the head of the Pithiviers Maternity Unit in the 1970s in France participated in creating a revolution in modern obstetrics. In this book he explains the impact modern practices have on the laboring and birthing woman.
• Birthing from Within- Pam England CNM and Rob Horowitz PhD came together to write this book based on encounters they had with pregnant women and their beliefs about what birth would be like. This book is inspired by the Birthing from Within child birth education classes
• Birth Matters- Ina May Gaskin highlights the importance of birth and renewing the confidence in a woman's ability to birth naturally and the impact it has not only on the woman but society as a whole.
• Birth Without Violence- Frederick Leboyer MD an OB in 1974, wrote this book which revolutionized the way we perceive the process of birth, urging us to consider the birth from the infant’s point of view.
• Ina May's Guide to Childbirth- Ina May Gaskin in this two part book first publishes birth stories from women she and her partners attended on The Farm in Tennessee and in the second part discusses the insurmountable knowledge she gained throughout her experiences.

 

Birth Books

• Hypnobirthing- Marie Mongan, M.Ed prepares women for natural childbirth by educating them on the physiologic process and exposing the fear/pain cycle.
• Childbirth Without Fear- Grantly Dick-Read unpicks the root causes of women's fears and anxiety about pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding with overwhelming heart and empathy.
• Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth- Sheila Kitzinger, the foremost childbirth educator's classic guide to pregnancy, labor and early parenthood.
• Gentle Birth Choices- Barbara Harper, renowned childbirth advocate, nurse and midwife explains all of the available choices expectant parents have to choose from for a truly meaningful birth experience for their family.
• Gentle Birth-Your Positive Birth Begins Here- Tracey Donegan a midwife, author and international speaker developed this roadmap to a positive birth. Whatever a "positive" birth means to you this book is sure to assist you in achieving your safe, positive gentle birth. Pair with the Gentle Birth hypnobirthing app for added relaxation and breathing techniques.
• Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Dr. Sarah Buckley. The author creatively integrates mind/body wisdom with the latest scientific research to provide women with the essential tools they need to make conscious choices throughout their pregnancy and birth.
• The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer. Includes clear, comprehensive information on cesareans, inducing labor, IVs, epidurals, home births, midwives and obstetricians, hospital births, birth centers and alternatives to high-tech birth.
• Husband-Coached Childbirth by Robert A. Bradley, M.D. The Bradley Method is an essential guide for anyone considering a childbirth without unnecessary medications or medical intervention and for sharing fully in your child’s arrival into the world.
• Active Birth by Sheila Kitzinger. The new approach to giving birth naturally. The author teaches mothers to develop all of their bodily resources for giving birth, to follow their own instincts and to take full control of the childbirth experience.
• Pushed by Jennifer Block. A groundbreaking narrative investigation of childbirth in the age of machines, malpractice and managed care, Pushed presents the complete picture of maternity care in America. The author’s gripping work reveals that while emergency obstetric care is essential, overusing medical technology at the expense of women’s and babies’ health isn’t necessary.
• Immaculate Deception Myth, Magic and Birth by Suzanne Arms. An intimate view of the true nature of birth and its profound impact on women, children and our world. This book reveals how modern birth practices evolved, challenges commonly held beliefs, and explores the subjects of pain and fear in birth.

 

Pregnancy Book

• The Natural Pregnancy Book- Aviva Romm MD takes a holistic approach, emphasizing natural remedies whenever possible and provides up-to--date advice on promotion of wellness during pregnancy. Her book is a comprehensive guide to a safe, healthy pregnancy.

 

Postpartum Book

• The First Forty Days, The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou. A gentle, nurturing guide for new mothers filled with essential advice and recipes for the early postpartum weeks.

 

Breastfeeding and Newborn Books

• The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding- La Leche League's classic guide to breastfeeding for the modern mother's lifestyle.
• Breastfeeding Made Simple Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers by Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA and Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PH.D.,IBCLC. An essential guide to breastfeeding that every new and expectant mom should own. A comprehensive resource that takes the mystery out of basic breastfeeding dynamics.
• The Baby Book- Known as the "baby bible" Dr. Bill and Martha Sears draws from their vast experience as medical professionals and parents and provides a guide to every aspect of infant care.

 

Personal Growth/Spirituality

• The Power of Now- by Eckhart Tolle, A contemporary spiritual teacher writes with the timeless and uncomplicated clarity of the ancient spiritual masters and imparts a simple yet profound message: There is a way out of suffering and into peace. It begins with leaving our analytical mind and its false created self, the ego, behind.

 

Sibling Book

• It's Not the Stork- An essential and delightful family resource filled with accurate, comforting, and positive information for introducing your young ones to the coming edition.

 

Puberty Book

• Celebrate Your Body- The ultimate puberty book for girls is a guide to understanding and loving your ever changing body. It celebrates the awesomeness of the female body!