Enjoy your baby's birth
in comfort, joy and love.
Resources
COMMUNITY
Hypnobabies Facebook
This group is dedicated to all the people who have had a Hypnobabies Birth and thought it was AMAZING and want to spread the word and lend encouragement to other prospective Hypnobabies moms...or to those of you who are considering using the Hypnobabies childbirth method.
Hypnobabies Yahoo Group
This group is for Expectant Moms interested in Childbirth Hypnosis and sharing their experiences in having beautiful, peaceful births. Discussion also includes tips for success, the Birth Partner's Role, Birth Plans, HypnoDoulas, and much more!
Chattanooga Mama, non-profit Birth Network
Chattanooga Mama Chat, discussion and networking group
Chattanooga Birth Circle, meetup group
Mountain Mothers Birth Network, discussion and networking group
Tennessee Birth Coalition, non-profit state birth network
BOOKS
Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum
A Wise Birth, by Penny Armstrong, Sheryl Feldman
Adventures in Natural Childbirth, From Da Capo Press
Back Labor No More!!, by Janie McCoy King
Birth without Violence: Revised Edition, by Frédérick Leboyer
Creating Your Birth Plan, by Marsden Wagner, Stephanie Gunning
Easy Labor: Every Woman's Guide to Choosing Less... by W. Camann & K.Alexander
Embracing Birth, by Jessica Levesque
Gentle Birth Choices, by Barbara Harper
Having a Baby Naturally, by Peggy O'Mara
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth, by Ina May Gaskin
Journey into Motherhood, by Sheri Menelli
Mind Over Labor, by Carl Jones
New Active Birth, by Janet Balaskas
New Natural Pregnancy, by Janet Balaskas
Obstetrical Myths vs. Research Realities, by Henci Goer
Rediscovering Birth, by Sheila Kitzinger
Spiritual Midwifery, by Ina May Gaskin
The Birth Partner, by Penny Simpkin
The Home Birth Advantage, by Mayer Eisenstein
The Natural Pregnancy Book, by Aviva Jill Romm
The Roots of Natural Mothering, by Janice Marsh-Prelesnik
The Waterbirth Book, by Janet Balaskas
The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth, by Henci Goer
Your Best Birth, by Ricki Lake, Abby Epstein
VBAC
The VBAC Companion, by Diana Korte
BREASTFEEDING, BABY CARE, PARENTING
Dear Mom and Dad...Messages From the Heart of a Child, by Teri Middleton
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, by La Leche League International
The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby...., by W. Sears,
VIDEOS
Birth as We Know It
Born in Water
The Business of Being Born
ORGANIZATIONS
Birth International
Provides support and resources for midwives, childbirth educators and expectant parents.
Childbirth Connection
Offers up-to-date evidence-based information and resources on planning for pregnancy, labor and birth, and the postpartum period.
Citizens for Midwifery
Midwives Model of Care! CfM works to provide information and resources that promote the local midwife, as well as midwives and midwifery care across the country!
Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS)
A coalition of individuals and national organizations with concern for the care and well-being of mothers, babies, and families." Strongly pro-midwife.
International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)
ICAN's mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).
Midwifery Today
Midwifery Today: "The heart and science of birth." Find answers to your questions, read the latest research.
Mothering
Natural Family Living Magazine
Mothers Naturally
A public education program from the Midwives Alliance of North America focusing on increasing the number of safe and positive births through education and information.
Hypnobabies Facebook
This group is dedicated to all the people who have had a Hypnobabies Birth and thought it was AMAZING and want to spread the word and lend encouragement to other prospective Hypnobabies moms...or to those of you who are considering using the Hypnobabies childbirth method.
Hypnobabies Yahoo Group
This group is for Expectant Moms interested in Childbirth Hypnosis and sharing their experiences in having beautiful, peaceful births. Discussion also includes tips for success, the Birth Partner's Role, Birth Plans, HypnoDoulas, and much more!
Chattanooga Mama, non-profit Birth Network
Chattanooga Mama Chat, discussion and networking group
Chattanooga Birth Circle, meetup group
Mountain Mothers Birth Network, discussion and networking group
Tennessee Birth Coalition, non-profit state birth network
BOOKS
Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum
A Wise Birth, by Penny Armstrong, Sheryl Feldman
Adventures in Natural Childbirth, From Da Capo Press
Back Labor No More!!, by Janie McCoy King
Birth without Violence: Revised Edition, by Frédérick Leboyer
Creating Your Birth Plan, by Marsden Wagner, Stephanie Gunning
Easy Labor: Every Woman's Guide to Choosing Less... by W. Camann & K.Alexander
Embracing Birth, by Jessica Levesque
Gentle Birth Choices, by Barbara Harper
Having a Baby Naturally, by Peggy O'Mara
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth, by Ina May Gaskin
Journey into Motherhood, by Sheri Menelli
Mind Over Labor, by Carl Jones
New Active Birth, by Janet Balaskas
New Natural Pregnancy, by Janet Balaskas
Obstetrical Myths vs. Research Realities, by Henci Goer
Rediscovering Birth, by Sheila Kitzinger
Spiritual Midwifery, by Ina May Gaskin
The Birth Partner, by Penny Simpkin
The Home Birth Advantage, by Mayer Eisenstein
The Natural Pregnancy Book, by Aviva Jill Romm
The Roots of Natural Mothering, by Janice Marsh-Prelesnik
The Waterbirth Book, by Janet Balaskas
The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth, by Henci Goer
Your Best Birth, by Ricki Lake, Abby Epstein
VBAC
The VBAC Companion, by Diana Korte
BREASTFEEDING, BABY CARE, PARENTING
Dear Mom and Dad...Messages From the Heart of a Child, by Teri Middleton
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, by La Leche League International
The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby...., by W. Sears,
VIDEOS
Birth as We Know It
Born in Water
The Business of Being Born
ORGANIZATIONS
Birth International
Provides support and resources for midwives, childbirth educators and expectant parents.
Childbirth Connection
Offers up-to-date evidence-based information and resources on planning for pregnancy, labor and birth, and the postpartum period.
Citizens for Midwifery
Midwives Model of Care! CfM works to provide information and resources that promote the local midwife, as well as midwives and midwifery care across the country!
Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS)
A coalition of individuals and national organizations with concern for the care and well-being of mothers, babies, and families." Strongly pro-midwife.
International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)
ICAN's mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).
Midwifery Today
Midwifery Today: "The heart and science of birth." Find answers to your questions, read the latest research.
Mothering
Natural Family Living Magazine
Mothers Naturally
A public education program from the Midwives Alliance of North America focusing on increasing the number of safe and positive births through education and information.