“It is important to keep in mind that our bodies must work pretty well, or their wouldn't be so many humans on the planet.” ― Ina May Gaskin, Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
Why Home Birth?
Home birth is not for everyone. However, if you are a healthy pregnant woman who would like to be empowered by birth, avoid unnecessary interventions and hospital superbugs, reduce your chances of cesarean, and give birth to your baby in the safety and comfort of your own home, then a home birth could be a wonderful option for you.
Resources(click to go to website)
Local
*B.A.B.I - Bay Area Birth Information
*Harmony Birth & Family
* Tiny Tots Diaper service & Baby Boutique
Recommended Websites- products and services
*Herb Lore (high quality herbs and advice)
articles
* The Home Birth Advantage: The Physical and Emotional Benefits of Birthing at Home
by Ronnie Falcao, LM, MS
* Outcomes of planned home births with certified professional midwives: large prospective study in North America
"Conclusions Planned home birth for low risk women in North America using certified professional midwives was associated with lower rates of medical intervention but similar intrapartum and neonatal mortality to that of low risk hospital births in the United States."
Why Home Birth?
Home birth is not for everyone. However, if you are a healthy pregnant woman who would like to be empowered by birth, avoid unnecessary interventions and hospital superbugs, reduce your chances of cesarean, and give birth to your baby in the safety and comfort of your own home, then a home birth could be a wonderful option for you.
Resources(click to go to website)
Local
*B.A.B.I - Bay Area Birth Information
*Harmony Birth & Family
* Tiny Tots Diaper service & Baby Boutique
Recommended Websites- products and services
*Herb Lore (high quality herbs and advice)
articles
* The Home Birth Advantage: The Physical and Emotional Benefits of Birthing at Home
by Ronnie Falcao, LM, MS
* Outcomes of planned home births with certified professional midwives: large prospective study in North America
"Conclusions Planned home birth for low risk women in North America using certified professional midwives was associated with lower rates of medical intervention but similar intrapartum and neonatal mortality to that of low risk hospital births in the United States."
Recommended Reading
pregnancy
The Complete book of Pregnancy and Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger
The Pregnancy Book by William Sears,M.D., Martha Sears, R.N.
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn by Penny Simkin
birth
Birth Matters by Ina May Gaskin
Your Best Birth by Ricki Lake, Abby Epstine
The Thinking Womans Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
The Birth Book by William Sears,M.D., Martha Sears, R.N
Birthing from Within by Pam England, Rob Horowitz
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah Buckley,M.D.
postpartum and breastfeeding
After The Baby's Birth by Robin Lim
Ina May's Guide to Brestfeeding by Ina May Gaskin
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Diane Wiessinger
The Breastfeeding Book by William Sears,M.D., Martha Sears, R.N
other
The Business of Being Born (Movie)
Baby Catcher by Peggy Vincent
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean by Helen Churchhill
The VBAC Companion by Diana Korte
Birth as an American Rite of Passage by Robbie Davis-Floyd
Pushed by Jennifer Block
Born in th USA by Marsden Wagner
pregnancy
The Complete book of Pregnancy and Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger
The Pregnancy Book by William Sears,M.D., Martha Sears, R.N.
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn by Penny Simkin
birth
Birth Matters by Ina May Gaskin
Your Best Birth by Ricki Lake, Abby Epstine
The Thinking Womans Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
The Birth Book by William Sears,M.D., Martha Sears, R.N
Birthing from Within by Pam England, Rob Horowitz
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah Buckley,M.D.
postpartum and breastfeeding
After The Baby's Birth by Robin Lim
Ina May's Guide to Brestfeeding by Ina May Gaskin
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Diane Wiessinger
The Breastfeeding Book by William Sears,M.D., Martha Sears, R.N
other
The Business of Being Born (Movie)
Baby Catcher by Peggy Vincent
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean by Helen Churchhill
The VBAC Companion by Diana Korte
Birth as an American Rite of Passage by Robbie Davis-Floyd
Pushed by Jennifer Block
Born in th USA by Marsden Wagner
