​Other Recommended Resources
Being on this list does not necessarily imply endorsement by Made for This Birth of everything stated, believed, or recommended by the resource. We believe you can use your discernment, taking what is true, good, and helpful and leaving what is not.
Books:
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn by Penny Simkin
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The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by Genevieve Howland
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Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
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Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah Buckley
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Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McCutcheon
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The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
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The Birth Book by William Sears, M.D. and Martha Sears, R.N.
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The Healthy Pregnancy Book by William Sears, M.D. and Martha Sears, R.N.
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Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols
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Real Food for Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nichols
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The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International
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Podcasts:
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The Home Birth After Cesarean Podcast
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The Pregnancy and Birth Made Easy Podcast
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Websites:
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Dr. Sara Wickham - Pregnancy and Birth Research Articles and Intervention Info
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Evidence Based Birth - Research Articles on Common Practices and Protocol
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Spinning Babies - Optimal Fetal Positioning Help
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The Miles Circuit - Technique for Repositioning Baby
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VBAC Facts - Statistics and Support for Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
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The VBAC Link - Support and Research on Vaginal Birth After Cesareans
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International Cesarean Awareness Network - Cesarean Resources
Breech Without Borders - Support for Vaginal Breech Birth
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Lamaze International - Labor Support and Education
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Just the Inserts - Information on Shots and Medications During Pregnancy, Birth, and Infancy (and beyond)
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Kelly Mom - Breastfeeding Support
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Your Whole Baby - Circumcision Information
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Teaching, Resources, and Evidence on Circumcision
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Guiding Star Project - Wholistic Feminine Health Centers
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Catholic Miscarriage Support - Practical and spiritual support for Catholics during and after miscarriage
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Pregnancy/Postpartum Fitness:
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The Gap - An Intentional Movement Guide for the First 40 Days Postpartum​
