Resources

Welcome to CC’s resource page! These are resources that I have used or have been recommended to me to aid in preparing for childbirth. As I learn of more resources I will add to this list. If you have any recommendations please let me know! (Please note, some resources are in the area where I live and may not be available where you are.)

Pregnancy Calculator: Just found out your pregnant and want an estimation of when your baby is due? A pregnancy calculator is a great way to get an idea while you’re waiting to see your provider. This one I have found to be very accurate and you can calculate several ways, which can be helpful for those who have odd cycles.

http://www.medcalc.com/pregnancy.html

Spiritual Preparation

Redeeming Childbirth by Angie Tolpin

http://redeemingchildbirth.com/ (This site contains additional resources)

http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/08/scriptural-encouragement-for-preparing-giving-birth.html

http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2013/02/preparing-my-heart-for-motherhood.html

Natural Childbirth Preparation

http://www.givingbirthnaturally.com/ This site has a lot of good up-to-date information!

Christian Woman’s Guide to Childbirth by Debra Evans

Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McCutcheon-Rosegg (Please note there are many pictures of nude women due to some of their philosophy of birth, so please look through this book before handing it to your husband .)

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin

https://www.hypnobabies.com/ or http://www.hypnobirthing.com/

The Official Lamaze Guide by Judith Lothian http://www.lamaze.org/

http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2013/01/embracing-the-pain-letting-go-of-fear-in-childbirth.html

Info on Natural Induction Techniques

http://www.justmommies.com/pregnancy/labor-and-childbirth/pressure-points-to-induce-labor

http://thehumbledhomemaker.com/2012/08/7-ways-to-naturally-induce-labor.html

http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth/natural-induction-methods#.UuLLQhAo7IW

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/04/28/natural-ways-to-induce-labor/

Breastfeeding

Ina May’s Guide to Breastfeeding by Ina May Gaskin

http://ashleybenz.com/index.html (Lactation Consultant recommended by many in the Louisville area)