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0    Fertility & Conception

1    Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum
    1.0    Pregnancy
    1.1    Pregnancy & Birth
    1.1.1    Pregnancy & Birth - Classic Books
    1.1.2    Pregnancy & Birth - General Titles
    1.2    VBAC
    1.3    Twins / Multiples
    1.4    Postpartum

2    Labor Support
    2.1    Professional Labor Support: Doulas
    2.2    How to Provide Labor Support

3    Exercise for the Childbearing Year

4    Nutrition for the Childbearing Year & Beyond

5    Holistic Health Care / Complementary Therapies for Pregnancy, Childbirth and Beyond
    5.1    The Power of the Mind
    5.1.1    Pre- and Perinatal Psychology
    5.1.2    Mental Imagery / Visualizations
    5.2    Herbs
    5.3    Homeopathy
    5.4    Using Essential Oils: Aromatherapy
    5.5    Massage / Body Work: Acupressure, Shiatsu, Reflexology

6    Breastfeeding

7    Babies
    7.1    Circumcision
    7.2    The Newborn
    7.2.1    Preemies
    7.3    Water Babies
    7.4    Having Fun with Your Baby!
    7.5    Baby Care - Naturally
    7.5.1    Cloth Diapering & Alternatives
    7.6    Babies' and Children's Health Care

8    Parenting
    8.0    Classic Books
    8.1    Fatherhood
    8.2    Sleeping
    8.3    Siblings
    8.4    Parenting Approaches
    8.5    Stories, Humor and Fiction

9    Grandparenting

10    Loss & Grief

11    Cultural - Sociological - Anthropological - Historical Perspectives on Childbirth
   
11.1    Cultural - Sociological - Anthropological Perspectives
    11.2    Historical Perspectives
    11.3    Of Mothers and Midwives

12    Women's Health / Women's Issues

13     Miscellaneous

 

Birthing with Child Resource Center

Books
(Last updated February 2012)
0 Fertility & Conception
0 Margaret Nofzinger A Cooperative Method of Natural Birth Control.
Fourth edition, 1992
0 John Sussman &
Blake Levitt
Before You Conceive. The Complete Pre-Pregnancy Guide. 1989
0 Carista Luminare-Rosen Parenting Begins Before Conception. 1996
0 D.S.Feingold & Deborah Gordon Getting Pregnant The Natural Way. 2001
0 Toni Weschler Taking Charge of Your Fertility. The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health. 10th Anniversary Edition. 2006
1 Pregnancy, Childbirth & Postpartum
1.0 Pregnancy
1.0 Lennart Nilsson A Child Is Born. The Completely New Edition, 1993
1.0 Childbirth Graphics Life Unto Life. Fetal Growth and Development. [Booklet] 1997
1.0 Rahima Baldwin & Terra Richardson Pregnant Feelings: Developing Trust in Birth. A Workbook for Pregnant Women and Their Partners. 1986
1.0 Sherry Jimenez The Pregnant Woman's Comfort Guide. 1992
1.0 Shirley Arthur Surviving Teen Pregnancy. Your Choices, Dreams, and Decisions. Revised edition, 1996
1.0 Lois Halzel Freedman Birth as a Healing Experience. The Emotional Journey of Pregnancy Through Postpartum. 1999
1.0 Debra Rienstra Great With Child. Reflections on Faith, Fullness, and Becoming a Mother. 2002
1.0 Elizabeth Kaledin The Morning Sickness Companion. 2003
1.0 Alicia Silva Preventing and Managing Back Pain During Pregnancy. The Only Back Pain Resource Designed Specifically for Pregnant Women. 2004
1.0 Yana Cortlund et al. Mother Rising. The Blessingway Journey into Motherhood. 2006
1.1 Pregnancy & Birth
1.1.1 Pregnancy & Birth - Classic Books
1.1.1 Robert Bradley Husband-Coached Childbirth. The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth. [First edition 1974] 4th revised edition, 1996
1.1.1 Frederick Leboyer Birth Without Violence. [First edition 1975] 1995
1.1.1 Ina May Gaskin Spiritual Midwifery. [First edition 1977] Revised for the '90s. 1990
1.1.1 Rahima Baldwin Special Delivery. [First edition 1979] New edition, 1986
1.1.1 Sheila Kitzinger The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth. [First edition 1980] Revised edition, 1989
1.1.1 Sheila Kitzinger The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth. 4th edition, 2008
1.1.1 Michel Odent Birth Reborn. [First edition 1984] Second edition, 1994
1.1.1 Diana Korte & Roberta Scaer A Good Birth, A Safe Birth. Choosing and Having the Childbirth Experience You Want. [First edition 1984] Third revised edition, 1992
1.1.2 Pregnancy & Birth - General Titles
1.1.2 Harriette Hartigan Women in Birth. [Unique booklet with photos and quotes from all stages of labor.] 1984
1.1.2 Sheila Kitzinger Your Baby. Your Way. Making Pregnancy Decisions and Birth Plans. 1987
1.1.2 Susan Napierala Water Birth. A Midwife's Perspective. 1994
1.1.2 M. & N. Samuels The New Well Pregnancy Book. Completely revised and updated second edition. 1996
1.1.2 Barbara Harper Gentle Birth Choices. 1996
1.1.2 Barbara Harper Gentle Birth Choices. Second edition.2005
1.1.2 Elizabeth Davis Heart and Hands. A Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth. [First edition 1981] Third revised edition. 1997
1.1.2 Ronald Cole The Gentle Greeting. An Obstetrician's Complete Guide to Planning a Loving Pregnancy and Birth Experience. 1998
1.1.2 Pam England & Rob Horowitz Birthing From Within. An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation. 1998
1.1.2 Henci Goer The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth. 1999
1.1.2 Jeannine Parvati Baker Lotus Birth Information Packet 1978-2000. 2000
1.1.2 Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley & Ann Keppler Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn. The Complete Guide. [First edition 1979] Third edition. 2001
1.1.2 Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley, Ann Keppler, Janelle Durham & April Bolding Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn. The Complete Guide. Fourth edition. 2010
1.1.2 Ina May Gaskin Ina May's Guide to Childbirth. 2003
1.1.2 Peggy O'Mara Having a Baby, Naturally. The Mothering Magazine Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth. 2003
1.1.2 Kim Wildner Mother's Intention: How Belief Shapes Birth. A Commonsense Guide to Safe, Comfortable, Guilt-free Birth. 2003
1.1.2 Marsden Wagner Creating Your Birth Plan. The Definitive Guide to a Safe and Empowering Birth. 2006
1.1.2 Sarah Buckley Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering. The Wisdom and Science of Gentle Choices in Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenting. 2005
1.1.2 Ananda  Lowe & Rachel Zimmerman The Doula Guide to Birth. Secrets Every Pregnant Woman Should Know. 2009
1.1.2 Elizabeth Davis & Debra Pascali-Bonaro Orgasmic Birth. Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying, and Pleasurable Birth Experience. 2010
1.2 VBAC = Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
1.2 Nancy Cohen & Lois Estner Silent Knife. Cesarean Prevention & Vaginal Birth After Cesarean. 1983
1.2 Andrea Henkart, ed. Trust Your Body! Trust Your Baby! Childbirth Wisdom and Cesarean Prevention. 1995
1.2 Diana Corte The VBAC Companion. The Expectant Mother's Guide to Vaginal Birth After Cesarean. 1997
1.3 Twins  /  Multiples
1.3 Elizabeth Noble Having Twins. Fully revised second edition. 1991
1.3 Barbara Luke When You’re Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads. [First edition 1999]. Revised edition 2004
1.4 Postpartum
1.4 Robin Lim After the Baby's Birth: A Woman's Way to Wellness. 1991
1.4 Sally Placksin Mothering the New Mother. Women's Feelings and Needs After Childbirth: A Support and Resource Guide. Second edition. 2000
1.4 Shaila Misri Shouldn't I Be Happy? Emotional Problems of Pregnant and Postpartum Women. 1995
1.4 Dawn Gruen, et al. Beyond the Birth. What No One Ever Talks About. Fifth edition. 2003
2 Labor Support
2.1 Professional Labor Support: Doulas
2.1 Marshall Klaus, John Kennell & Phyllis Klaus Mothering the Mother. How a Doula Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth. 1993
2.1 Marshall Klaus, John Kennell & Phyllis Klaus The Doula Book. How a Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth. Second edition. 2002
2.1 Paulina Perez & Cheryl Snedeker Special Women. The Role of the Professional Labor Assistant. [First edition 1990] Second edition. 1994
2.1 Barbara Ross Ellis From Start to Finish ... A Practical Guide For Your Labor Support Business. 1992
2.2 How to Provide Labor Support
2.2 Elisabeth Bing Six Practical Lessons for an Easier Childbirth. [The classic book of the Lamaze Method.] Third revised edition 1994
2.2 Penny Simkin The Birth Partner. Second Edition. Everything You Need to Know to Help a Woman Through Childbirth. 1989
2.2 Penny Simkin The Birth Partner. Third Edition. A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions. 2007
2.2 Penny Simkin Simkin's Ratings of Comfort Measures for Childbirth. 1997
2.2 Adrienne Lieberman Easing Labor Pain. The Complete Guide to a More Comfortable and Rewarding Birth. Revised edition. 1992
2.2 Nicky Wesson Labor Pain. A Natural Approach to Easing Delivery. 2000
2.2 Sutton & Pauline Scott Understanding and Teaching Optimal Foetal Positioning. Second revised edition. 1996
2.2 Paulina Perez Birth Balls. Use of Physical Therapy Balls  in Maternity Care. 2000
2.2 Guadalupe Trueba Comfort Measures for Childbirth: The Rebozo Way. 2001
2.2 Penny Simkin & Ruth Ancheta The Labor Progress Handbook. Early Interventions to Prevent and Treat Dystocia. [First edition 2000.] Second edition. 2005
3 Exercise for the Childbearing Year
3 Sandra Jordan Yoga for Pregnancy. 92 Safe and Gentle Stretches. 1987
3 Elisabeth Bing Elisabeth Bing's Guide to Moving Through Pregnancy. 1991
3 Elizabeth Noble Essential Exercises for the Childbearing Year. [First edition 1976] Fourth edition. 1995
3 Julie Tupler Maternal Fitness. Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy, an Easier Labor, and a Quick Recovery. 1996
4 Nutrition for the Childbearing Year & Beyond
4 Fred Plotkin & Dana Cernea Eating Healthy for a Healthy Baby. A Month-by-Month Guide to Nutrition During Pregnancy. 1994
4 Bridget Swinney Eating Expectantly. A Practical and Tasty Guide to Prenatal Nutrition. 2000
4 Holly Roberts Your Vegetarian Pregnancy. A Month-by-Month Guide to Health and Nutrition. 2003
4 Eileen Behan Eat Well, Lose Weight While Breastfeeding. 1992
4 Sharon Yntema Vegetarian Children. A Supportive Guide for Parents. Updated second edition. 1995
4 Phyllis Balch Prescription for Nutritional Healing. A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements. Fourth edition. 2006
5 Holistic Health Care / Complementary Therapies for Pregnancy, Childbirth and Beyond
5 Janet Balaskas Natural Pregnancy. A Practical Holistic Guide to Wellbeing from Conception to Birth. 1990
5 Sarah Brewer Pregnancy The Natural Way. 1999
5 Karen Salt A Holistic Guide to Embracing Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood. Wisdom and Advice from a Doula. 2003
5 Deepak Chopra, David Siman & Vicki Abrams Magical Beginnings, Enchanted Lives. A Holistic Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth. 2005
5 Joel Evans Whole Pregnancy Handbook. An Obstetrician's Guide to Integrating Conventional and Alternative Medicine Before, During, and After Pregnancy.  2005
5.1 The Power of the Mind
5.1 Gayle Peterson An Easier Childbirth. A Mother's Guide for Birthing Normally. 2nd ed. 1993
5.1 Robert Newman & 
David Chamberlain
Calm Birth: New Method For Conscious Childbirth. 2005 
[See also the companion CD]
5.1.1 Pre- and Perinatal Psychology
5.1.1 Thomas Verny The Secret Life of the Unborn Child. How You Can Prepare Your Unborn Baby for a Happy, Healthy Life. 1981
5.1.1 David Chamberlain The Mind of Your Newborn Baby. [Originally published as Babies Remember Birth, 1988] 1998
5.1.1 Elizabeth Noble Primal Connections. How Our Experiences from Conception to Birth Influence Our Emotions. 1993
5.1.2 Mental Imagery / Visualizations
5.1.2 Carl Jones Mind Over Labor. [A great guide to using mental imagery for childbirth.] 1987
5.1.2 Winifred Conkling Hypnosis for a Joyful Pregnancy and a Pain-Free Labor and Delivery. 2002
5.1.2 Marie Mongan HypnoBirthing. The Mongan Method. A Natural Approach to a Safer, Easier, More Comfortable Birthing. Third edition, 2005. [First edition 1992]
5.1.2 Ellen Curran Guided Imagery for Healing Children and Teens. 2001
5.2 Herbs
5.2 Rosemary Gladstar Herbs for the Home Medicine Chest. 1999
5.2 Rosemary Gladstar Herbal Healing for Women. Simple Home Remedies for Women of All Ages.1993
5.2 Jeanine Parvati Hygieia. A Woman's Herbal. 1978
5.2 Sari Harrar The Woman's Book of Healing Herbs. 1999
5.2 Susun Weed Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year. 1986
5.2 Penelope Ody Herbs for a Healthy Pregnancy ... From Conception to Childbirth. 1999
5.3 Homeopathy / Bach Flowers
5.3 Gillian Stokes Teach Yourself Homeopathy. 1999
5.3 Stephen Cummings & Dana Ullman Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines. Safe and Effective Remedies for You and Your Family. Third revised edition. 1997
5.3 Richard Moskowitz Homeopathic Medicines for Pregnancy and Childbirth. 1992
5.3 Miranda Castro Homeopathy for Pregnancy, Birth and Baby's First Year. 1993
5.3 Betty Idarius The Homeopathic Childbirth Manual. A Practical Guide for Labor, Birth, and the Immediate Postpartum Period. Second edition. 1999
5.3 Patty Brennan Guide to Homeopathic Remedies for the Birth Bag. Fourth edition. 2000
5.3 Dana Ullman Homeopathic Medicine for Children and Infants. 1992
5.3 Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman Whole Woman Homeopathy. The Comprehensive Guide to Treating PMS, Menopause, Cystitis, and Other Problems - Naturally and Effectively. 2000
5.4 Using Essential Oils: Aromatherapy
5.4 Colleen Dodt The Essential Oils Book. 1996
5.4 Allison England Aromatherapy for Mother and Baby. 1994
5.4 Julia Lawless Encyclopedia of Essential Oils. The Complete Guide to the Use of Aromatic Oils in Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Health and Well Being.
5.5 Massage / Body Work: Shiatsu, Acupressure, Reflexology
5.5 Ashley Montagu Touching. The Human Significance of the Skin. [First edition 1971.] Third edition. 1986
5.5 Elaine Stillerman Mother Massage. A handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy. 1992
5.5 Michael Reed Gach Acupressure's Potent Points. A Guide to Self-Care for Common Ailments. 1990
5.5 Chris Jarmey & John Tindall Acupressure for Common Ailments. 1991
5.5 Wataru Ohashi Natural Childbirth The Eastern Way. A Healthy Pregnancy and Delivery Through Shiatsu. 1983
5.5 Bronwyn Whitlocke Shiatsu Therapy for Pregnancy. A Handbook for the Therapist and Support Person.1999
5.5 Debra Betts Natural Pain Relief Techniques for Childbirth using Acupressure. Promoting a Natural Labour and Partner Involvement. 2003
6 Breastfeeding
6 La Leche League International The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. [First edition 1958] Sixth edition. 1997
6 Diane Wiessinger, Diana West, Teresa Pitman The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. 8th edition. 2010
6 Kathleen Huggins The Nursing Mother's Companion. Revised edition. 1990
6 Jack Newman & Teresa Pitman The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers. 2000
6 Mary Renfrew, Chloe Fisher & Suzanne Arms Bestfeeding. Getting Breastfeeding Right for You. Second edition. 2000
6 Nancy Morhbacher &
Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
Breastfeeding Made Simple. Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers. 2005
6 Diana West Defining Your Own Success. Breastfeeding After Breast Reduction Surgery. 2001
6 NMAA Breastfeeding Through Pregnancy and Beyond. [Booklet] 2001
6 Hilary Flower Adventures in Tandem Nursing. Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Beyond. 2003
6 D. Mason & D. Ingersoll Breastfeeding and the Working Mother. 1986
6 Diane Bengson How Weaning Happens. 1999
6  Sheila Kitzinger The Experience of Breastfeeding. A Compassionate and Emotionally Balanced Approach. 1987
6 Barbara Behrmann The Breastfeeding Café. Mothers Share the Joys, Challenges, & Secrets of Nursing. 2005
7 Babies
7 Christina Otterstrom Outside Wombs. [Practical guide to making many different types of baby slings.] 1991
7 William & Martha Sears The Baby Book. Second edition. 2003
7.1 Circumcision
7.1 Elizabeth Noble The Joy of Being a Boy. [Appearance of and care for intact boys.] 1994
7.1 Birthing with Child Circumcision. Information Binder. [Pamphlets, articles, resources regarding your choices.]
7.1 Ronald Goldman Circumcision. The Hidden Trauma. 1997
7.2 The Newborn
7.2 Marshall Klaus et al. Bonding. Building the Foundations of Secure Attachment and Independence. 1996
7.2 Marshall & Phyllis Klaus Your Amazing Newborn. 1998
7.2.1 Preemies
7.2.1 Susan Madden The Preemie Parents' Companion. The Essential Guide to Caring for Your Premature Baby in the Hospital, at Home, and Through the First Years. 2000
7.2.1 Gwen Gotsch Breastfeeding Your Premature Baby. Second revised printing. 2002
7.3 Water Babies
7.3 J. Johnson & Michel Odent We Are All Water Babies. 1995
7.3 Lauren Heston Water Baby! A First Fun Book of Water Skills. 1999
7.3 Françoise Barbira Freedman Water Babies: Safe Starts in Swimming. Teach Your Baby the Joys of Water - From Newborn Floating to Toddler Swimming. 2005
7.4 Having Fun With Your Baby!
7.4 Frederick Leboyer Loving Hands. The Traditional Art of Baby Massage.
7.4 D. Goodson Parker Yoga Baby. Exercises to Help You Bond with Your Baby. 2000
7.4 Vimala McClure Infant Massage. A Handbook for Loving Parents. Second revised edition. 1989
7.4 Vimala McClure Infant Massage. A Handbook for Loving Parents. Revised and updated third edition. 2000
7.4 Linda Acredolo & Susan Goodwyn Baby Signs. How to Talk With Your Baby Before Your Baby Can Talk. 2002
7.4 Joseph Garcia Sign With Your Baby. How to Communicate with Infants Before They Can Speak. Second edition. 2002
7.4 Joseph Garcia Sign With Your Baby. Quick Reference Guide. 2001
7.5 Baby Care - Naturally
7.5 Colleen Dodt Natural Babycare. 1997
7.5 Mindy Pennybacker Mothers & Others For a Livable Planet Guide to Natural Baby Care. 1999
7.5.1 Cloth Diapering
7.5.1 Theresa Farrisi Diaper Changes. The Complete Diapering Book and Resource Guide. Fully revised second edition. 1999
7.5.1 Ingrid Bauer Diaper Free! The Gentle Wisdom of Natural Infant Hygiene. 2001
7.6 Babies' and Children's Health Care
7.6 Robert Mendelsohn How to Raise a Healthy Child ... In Spite of Your Doctor. 1984
7.6 Mary Ann Block No More Antibiotics. Preventing & Treating Ear and Respiratory Infections the Natural Way. 1998
8 Parenting
8.0 Classics
8.0 Rudolf Steiner The Kingdom of Childhood. Introductory Talks on Waldorf Education. [1924]
8.0 Joseph Chilton Pearce Magical Child. Rediscovering Nature's Plan for Our Children. [First edition 1977] 1992
8.0 T. Berry Brazelton & Stanley Greenspan The Irreducible Needs of Children. What Every Child Must Have to Grow, Learn, and Flourish. 2000
8.1 Fatherhood
8.1 Jack Heinowitz Fathering Right from the Start. Straight Talk about Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond. 2001
8.1 Kyle Pruett Fatherneed. Why Father Care Is as Essential as Mother Care for Your Child. 2000
8.2 Sleeping
8.2 Tine Thevenin The Family Bed. An Age Old Concept in Child Rearing. 1987
8.2 Richard Ferber Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems. 1985
8.2 Sandy Jones Crying Baby, Sleepless Nights. Revised edition. 1992
8.2 William Sears Nighttime Parenting. How to Get Your Baby and Child to Sleep. Revised edition. 1999
8.3 Siblings
8.3 Vicky Lansky Welcoming Your Second Baby. 1999
8.3 Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish Siblings Without Rivalry. How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live, Too. 1987
8.3 Nancy Samalin Loving Each One Best. A Caring and Practical Approach to Raising Siblings. 1996
8.4 Parenting Approaches
8.4 Jean Liedloff The Continuum Concept. In Search of Lost Happiness. Second edition. 1985
8.4 Katie Granju Attachment Parenting. Instinctive Care for Your Baby and Young Child. 1999
8.4 Iewin Hyman The Case Against Spanking. 1997
8.4 Mary Sheedy Kurcinka Raising Your Spirited Child. A Guide for Parents Whose Child is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, Energetic. 1998
8.4 Allison Gropnik et al. The Scientist in the Crib. What Early Learning Tells Us About the Mind. 1999
8.4 Thomas Verny &
Pamela Weintraub
Tomorrow's Baby. The Art and Science of Parenting from Conception through Infancy. 2002
8.4 Gordon Neufeld & Gabor Mate Hold On To Your Kids. Why Parents Need To Matter More Than Peers. 2005
8.5 Stories, Humor and Fiction
8.5 Janet Ashford Natural Love. A Parody. 1988
8.5 Judith Zimmer Labor of Love. Mothers Share the Joy of Childbirth. 1997
8.5 Camille Peri & Kate Moses, eds. Mothers Who Think. Tales of Real-Life Parenthood. 1999
8.5 Jack Canfield et al. Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul. Stories of Loving, Learning and Parenting. 2000
8.5 Francesca Lia Block Guarding The Moon. A Mother's First Year. 2003
8.5 Karen Brody Birth. [A play based on the true accounts of women who have given birth in the U.S. in recent years.]. 2006
9 Grandparenting
9 Mary McBride Grandma Knows Best, But No One Ever Listens! Hilarious Helpful Hints for Grandmas. 1987
9 Sheila Kitzinger Becoming a Grandmother. A Life Transition. 1996
10 Loss & Grief
10 Sherokee Ilse Empty Arms. Coping with Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Death. [First edition 1982] 1996
10 Pat Schwiebert & Paul Kirk When Hello Means Good-Bye. 1998
10 Pat Schwiebert, Chuck DeKlyen & Taylor Bills Tear Soup. A Recipe for Healing After Loss. [First edition 1999] Sixth edition, 2006
10 Sukie Miller Finding Hope When Child Dies. What Other Cultures Can Teach Us. 2002
11 Cultural - Sociological - Anthropological - Historical Perspectives on Childbirth
11.1 Cultural - Sociological - Anthropological - Perspectives
11.1 Brigitte Jordan Birth In Four Cultures. A Crosscultural Investigation of Childbirth in Yucatan, Holland, Sweden, and the United States. [First edition 1978] Fourth revised and expanded edition. 1993
11.1 Adrienne Rich Of Woman Born. Motherhood as Experience and Institution. [First edition 1986] Reissued. 1995
11.1 Janet Ashford George Engelmann and 'Primitive' Birth. 1988
11.1 Jessica Mitford The American Way of Birth. 1992
11.1 Suzanne Arms Immaculate Deception II. Myth, Magic and Birth. 1994
11.1 Robbie Pfeuffer-Kahn Bearing Meaning. The Language of Birth. 1995
11.1 Robbie Davis-Floyd & Carolyn Sargent, eds. Childbirth and Authoritative Knowledge. Cross-Cultural Perspectives. 1997
11.1 Robbie Davis-Floyd, ed. Intuition: The Inside Story. Interdisciplinary Perspectives. 1997
11.1 Robbie Davis-Floyd Birth as an American Rite of Passage. 1992
11.1 Meredith Small Our Babies, Ourselves. How Biology and Culture Shape the Way We Parent. 1999
11.1 Michel Odent Birth and Breastfeeding. Rediscovering the Needs of Women During Pregnancy and Childbirth. 2003
11.1 Marsden Wagner Born in the USA. How a Broken Maternity System Must Be Fixed to Put Mothers and Infants First. 2006
11.1 Jennifer Block Pushed. The Painful Truth About Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care. 2007
11.2 Historical Perspectives
11.2 Richard Wertz Lying-In. A History of Childbirth in America. 1977
11.2 Jo Murphy-Lawless Reading Birth and Death. A History of Obstetric Thinking. 1998
11.2 Tina Cassidy Birth. The Surprising History of How We Are Born. 2006
11.3 Of Mothers and Midwives
11.3 Penny Armstrong &
Sheryl Feldman
A Midwife's Story. [First edition 1986.] 2006
11.3 Peggy Vincent Baby Catcher. Chronicles of a Modern Midwife. 2002
11.3 Catherine Taylor Giving Birth. A Journey into the World of Mothers and Midwives. 2002
12 Women's Health & Women's Issues
12 Christiane Northrop Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom. Completely revised and updated edition. 1998
12 Elizabeth Davis Women's Sexual Passages. Finding Pleasure and intimacy at Every Stage of Life. 2000
12 Susun Weed New Menopausal Years: The Wise Woman Way. Alternative Approaches for Women 30-90. 2002
13 Miscellaneous
13 Ingeborg Stadelmann Die Hebammen-Sprechstunde. 3. Auflage. 1995
13 Ines Albrecht-Engel Schwangerschaft und Geburt. Monat für Monat bewußt erleben. 2000

 

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