I have found the following links to be helpful resources for fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, yoga, massage, etc.
Yoga Fusion - San Marco location for prenatal yoga class Doulas of North America - Doula information & certifying doula organization The Bradley Method - Husband-Coached Childbirth information & Find an instructor near you Why Have a Natural Childbirth? - A great article addressing birth choices and natural childbirth Fruitful Vine Midwifery - Sharon Schmidt, Birth Center and Homebirth Midwifery Care in Jacksonville, FL The Birth Company - Become a doula! Ask Dr. Sears - Excellent Pediatric site with tons of navigable info...very helpful to the new parent! Spring Saldana Photography - Wonderful pregnancy, newborn and family photography with great prices in the Jacksonville and St. Augustine areas.
More Links Coming Soon!
Lotus in Bloom Holistic Services for Expectant & New Mothers
Lending Library
The following is a list of books and videos available in my lending library to any of my students and/or clients. The books range from conception, pregnancy, childbirth, nutrition, yoga and massage, to postpartum care, newborn care, breastfeeding and parenting.
Books
Fertility/Conception
How to Choose the Sex of Your Baby by Landrum Shettles, MD & David Rorvik
Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler
From Conception to Birth: The Drama of Life’s Beginnings by Roberts Rugh and Landrum Shettles, MD
Conception, Pregnancy and Birth by Dr. Miriam Stoppard
Pregnancy
The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger
The Whole Pregnancy Handbook: An Obstetrician’s Guide to Integrating Conventional and Alternative Medicine Before, During and After Pregnancy by Joel Evans and Robin Aronson
Meditations for Pregnancy: 36 Weekly Practices for Bonding with Your Unborn Baby by Michelle Leclaire ONeill
The Pregnant Woman's Comfort Book by Jennifer Louden
Your Natural Pregnancy: A Guide to Complimentary Therapies by Anne Charlish
Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year by Susun Weed
Eating Expectantly by Bridget Swinney
The Pregnancy Cookbook by Hope Ricciotti, MD & Vincent Connelly
Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy by Elizabeth Somer
The Pregnancy Book: Everything you need to know from America's Baby Experts by William Sears, MD & Martha Sears, RN
Pregnancy & Childbirth by Tracie Hotchner
Pregnancy, Childbirth & The Newborn by Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley & Ann Keppler
Natural Pregnancy: A Practical, Holistic Guide to Wellbeing from Conception to Birth by Janet Balaskas
Natural Mothering: A Guide to Holistic Therapies for Pregnancy, Birth and Early Childhood by Nicky Wesson
Mothering Magazine's Having a Baby, Naturally by Peggy O'Mara
The New Well Pregnancy Book by Mike Samuels, MD & Nancy Samuels
The Complete Guide to Pregnancy After 30 by Carol Winkelman
Celebrating Motherhood by Andra Alban Gosline & Lisa Burnett Bossi*New*
Magical Beginnings, Enchanted Lives: A Holistic Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by Deepak Chopra, MD *New*
Yoga/Exercise
Yoga for Women by Paddy O'Brien
Yoga During Pregnancy by Vibeke Berg
Yoga for Pregnancy and Birth by Nina & Michael Shandler
Yoga for Pregnancy by Francoise Barbira Freedman & Doriel Hall
Yoga for Pregnancy Birth and Beyond by Francoise Barbira Freedman
Yoga for New Parents by Ferris Urbanowski & Balaram
I Can't Believe It's Yoga for Pregnancy & After by Lisa Trivell
The Complete Book of Yoga and Meditation for Pregnancy by Theresa Jamieson
A Yoga Guide to Women's Health and Pregnancy by Swami Gurupremananda Saraswati
Step-by-Step Yoga for Pregnancy by Wendy Teasdill
A Woman’s Book of Yoga: Embracing our Natural Life Cycles by Machelle Seibel, MD and Hari Kaur Khalsa
Jane Fonda’s Workout Book for Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery by Femmy DeLyser
The Prenatal Yoga Deck: 50 Poses and Meditations by Olivia H. Miller
Running and Pregnancy by Chris Lundgren
Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful by Gurmukh*New*
Massage
Mother Massage by Elaine Stillerman
Massage During Pregnancy by Bette Waters
Aromatherapy and Massage for Mother and Baby by Allison England
Childbirth
Active Birth: The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally by Janet Balaskas
Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
Husband-Coached Childbirth by Robert Bradley, MD
Alternative Birth: The Complete Guide by Carl Jones
Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McCutcheon-Rosegg
Hypnosis for a Joyful Pregnancy and Pain-Free Labor and Delivery by Winifred Conkling
Special Women: The Role of a Professional Labor Assistant by Paulina Perez & Cheryl Snedecker
The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
Water Birth: A Midwife's Perspective by Susanna Napierala
Special Delivery by Rahima Baldwin Dancy
Gentle Birth Choices by Barbara Harper
A Good Birth, A Safe Birth: Choosing and Having the Childbirth Experience You Want by Diana Korte
The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin, PT
Birth Without Violence by Frederick Leboyer
Rediscovering Birth by Shiela Kitzinger*New*
Creative Chilbirth by Michelle Leclaire O'Neill, PhD*New*
Better Birthing with Hypnosis by Michelle Leclaire O'Neill, PhD *New*
Easing Labor Pain by Adrienne Lieberman*New*
An Easier Childbirth by Gayle Peterson, PhD *New*
Hypnobirthing: A Celebration of Life by Marie Mongan, M.Ed. *New*
Postpartum
Your Life After Birth by Paddy O'Brien
The Year After Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger
The Mother's Guide to Sex: Enjoying Your Sexuality Through All Stages of Motherhood by Anne Semans and Cathy Winks
After the Baby's Birth...A Woman's Way to Wellness: A Complete Guide for Postpartum Women by Robin Lim
Mother the Mothers: 42 Days After Childbirth for 42 Years by Martha Oakes
Breastfeeding
The Breastfeeding Sourcebook by M Sara Rosenthal
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by The La Leche League International
Breastfeeding Secrets and Solutions by Janis Graham
The Nursing Mother’s Companion by Kathleen Huggins
Breastfeeding and the Working Mother by Diane Mason & Diane Ingersoll
The Complete Book of Breastfeeding by Marvin Eiger, MD & Sally Wendkos Olds
Parenting
The Attachment Parenting Book by William Sears, MD and Martha Sears, RN
Super Baby Food by Ruth Yaron
The No-Cry Sleep Solution by Elizabeth Pantley
Nighttime Parenting: How to Get Your Baby and Child to Sleep by William Sears, MD
Secrets of the Baby Whisperer by Tracy Hogg
Peaceful Parents, Peaceful Kids by Naomi Drew
Parenting the Fussy Baby and High-Need Child by William Sears, MD and Martha Sears, RN
The ADD Book by William Sears, MD and Linda Thompson, PhD
Toddlers and Parents by T. Berry Brazelton, MD
The Happiest Toddler on the Block by Harvey Karp, MD
Keeping Your Baby Healthy by William Sears, MD & Martha Sears, RN
Feeding the Picky Eater by William Sears, MD & Martha Sears, RN
The Discipline Book: How to Have a Better Behaved Child from Birth to Age 10 by William Sears, MD & Martha Sears, RN
The Fussy Baby Book: Parenting Your High Needs Child from Birth to Age 5 by William Sears, MD & Martha Sears, RN
Raising Your Spirited Child by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
Touchpoints by T. Brazelton, MD*New*
Audio, Videos & DVDs
Yoga Zone: Postures for Pregnancy with Alan & Greta Finger
Yoga for Pregnancy, Labor and Birth with Collete Crawford
Birth Day (Natural Childbirth Video)
The Method: Baby & Mom Postnatal Yoga with Gurmukh Khalsa
Yoga Journal's Postnatal Yoga with Shiva Rea
Preparing for Childbirth: Guided Imagery Exercises to Ease Labor and Delivery by Martin Rossman, MD
