Rochester Area Resource List for Mothers and Families
Good Places to Start
Southeastern Minnesota Childbirth Network (doulas in SE Minnesota)
Coalition to Improve Maternity Services
Childbirth Connection (includes your rights as a childbearing woman)
Links to medical research on pregnancy, labor, birth, breastfeeding and more
Cesarean/VBAC Awareness and Support
International Cesarean Awareness Network
Links to medical research studies on cesareans, VBAC, uterine rupture, etc.
Breastfeeding and Babywearing Information
Kellymom Breastfeeding and Parenting
Dr. Jack Newman breastfeeding page (videos, information and handouts)
US Dept. of Health and Human Services Breastfeeding Page
Additional breastfeeding information (benefits, Internet resources, and more information)
Wear Your Baby: the Mamatoto Project
Sleepy Wrap My personal favorite baby carrier. Try one out for FREE by contacting me!
Birth and Baby -- extensive selection of nursing bras in all sizes and styles
My Lending Library
I expect items to be returned in the same condition as when they were loaned to you. If you damage or lose any of the resources below, I kindly ask that you replace it.
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn by Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley, and Ann Keppler
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer and Rhonda Wheeler
Gentle Birth Choices (with the Gentle Birth Choices DVD) by Barbara Harper and Suzanne Arms
The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers by Dr. Jack Newman and Teresa Pitman
The Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins
The Baby Book by William Sears, Martha Sears, Robert Sears, and James Sears
The NDD Book (Nutrition Deficit Discorder) by William Sears
The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child by Robert Sears
The Baby Sleep Book by William Sears, Martha Sears, Robert Sears, and James Sears
The No-Cry Sleep Solution by Elizabeth Pantley and William Sears
