Congratulations on your pregnancy! It's never too late to make positive changes that will affect your health and that of the baby you are carrying. The next year will be one of dramatic change for you and your family, even more dramatic for your growing baby. Right now, you are his environment. So, it makes sense that the choices you make now about your nutrition, exercise, lifestyle habits, healthcare provider and plans for labor and delivery will all affect the health of your baby. As you choose from your many options, your most valuable tool will be information. Follow the links on this page to get started or ask your doula or childbirth educator about your options.
Recommended Reading
The Thinking Woman's Guide to A Better Birth, Goer, Henci
Birthing From Within, England, Pam
Natural Pregnancy, Romm, Aviva
The Birth Partner, Simkin, Penny
Your Baby and Child, Leach, Penelope
Misconception, Wolf, Naomi
Giving Birth, Taylor, Catherine
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Doulas of North America
Epidural Info
10 questions to ask midwife or OB
Pregnancy Nutrition
Cesarean Awareness
Compleat Mother
Breastfeeding Information
Comprehensive Childbirth Site
Home Birth
Water Birth
Midwives
Writing a Birth Plan that works
Chiropractic Care: The Webster technique