Recommended Resources

Books:

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn- The Complete Guide by Penny Simkin & Others

Mayo Clinic Guide to Healthy pregnancy by Myra J. Wick

The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin

The Motherhood Complex by Abimbola Akande

Cesarean Birth: A Positive Approach to Preparation and Recovery by Leigh East

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Diane Wiessinger, Diana West, and Teresa Pitman

Sweet Sleep by Diane Wiessinger, Diana West, Linda J. Smith, and Teresa Pitman

Safe Infant Sleep by James McKenna, Ph.D.

Online:

Evidence Based Birth– Evidence based research on birth topics explained.

La Leche League Canada– Breast/chest feeding resource and community.

ICAN (International Caesarean Awareness Network)– Resources and community support for ceasarean births.

Spinning Babies– Helpful movement and positions for pregnancy and labour.