Clients may borrow any of the following books from my library. The content of these books does not necessarily reflect my personal beliefs. I strongly believe that there is no one "right" way to parent. Although one of my roles as a doula is to help educate new parents, each parent knows his or her child(ren) and family best and I respect and support all my clients and their decisions.
Pregnancy and Birth
A Child Is Born by Lennart Nilsson
The Birth Book: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth by William Sears
Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by Pam England
Childbirth without Fear: The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth by Grantly Dick-Read
Christ Centered Childbirth by Kelly Townsend
The Hidden Feelings of Motherhood: Coping with Stress, Depression, and Burnout by Kathleen A. Kendall-Tackett
Mothering the New Mother: Women's Feelings and Needs After Childbirth a Support and Resource Guide by Sally Placksin
Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way: Revised Edition by Susan McCutcheon-Rosegg
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide by Penny Simkin
Supernatural Childbirth by Jackie Mize
Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year by Susun S. Weed
40 Weeks: A Devotional Guide to Pregnancy by Jennifer Vanderlaan
Breastfeeding
How Weaning Happens by Diane Bengson
Mothering Your Nursing Toddler by Norma J. Bumgarner
The Nursing Mother's Guide to Weaning by Linda Ziedrich
The Nursing Mother's Herbal (The Human Body Library) by Sheila Humphrey
The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers by Jack Newman
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International
Infant Sleep and Calming
Baby Massage: The Calming Power of Touch by Alan Heath
The Fussy Baby Book : Parenting Your High-Need Child From Birth to Age Five by William Sears
Happiest Baby on the Block (DVD) by Karp Harvey
Nighttime Parenting: How to Get Your Baby and Child to Sleep by William Sears
The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night by Elizabeth Pantley
SIDS, a Parent's Guide to Understanding and Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome by William Sears
Sleepless in America: Is Your Child Misbehaving or Missing Sleep? by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
The Vital Touch: How Intimate Contact With Your Baby Leads To Happier, Healthier Development by Sharon Heller
101 Ways to Soothe a Crying Baby by J. Peinkofer
Infant Care
Babies Remember Birth and Other Extraordinary Scientific Discoveries by David Chamberlain
Baby Minds: Brain-Building Games Your Baby Will Love by Linda Phd Acredolo
Child of Mine: Feeding with Love and Good Sense by Ellyn Satter
Magic Trees of the Mind : How to Nurture Your Child's Intelligence, Creativity, and Healthy Emotions from Birth Through Adolescence by Marian Diamond
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide by Penny Simkin
Slow and Steady Get Me Ready: A Parents' Handbook for Children from Birth to Age 5 by June R. Oberlander
The Vital Touch: How Intimate Contact With Your Baby Leads To Happier, Healthier Development by Sharon Heller
What to Expect the First Year by Arlene Eisenberg
Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year by Susun S. Weed
Your Amazing Newborn by Marshall Klaus
125 Brain Games for Babies by Jackie Silberg
Health
The Complete Book of Christian Parenting & Child Care: A Medical & Moral Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy Children by William Sears
Home Safe Home by Debra Lynn Dadd
How to Raise a Healthy Child in Spite of Your Doctor by Robert S. Md Mendelsohn
Prescription for Nutritional Healing, Third Editon by Phyllis A. Balch
Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child by Janet Zand
The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child by Robert Sears
Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year by Susun S. Weed
Discipline and Relationship
Come on, Mom!: 75 Things for Mothers and Daughters to Do Together by Cynthia MacGregor
The Complete Book of Christian Parenting & Child Care: A Medical & Moral Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy Children by William Sears
The Discipline Book: How to Have a Better-Behaved Child From Birth to Age Ten by Martha Sears
The Explosive Child by Ross Greene
The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman
How to Really Love Your Child by Ross Campbell
Parent Talk: How to Talk to Your Children in Language That Builds Self-Esteem and Encourages Responsibility by Chick Moorman
Sibling Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too by Elaine Mazlish
The 10 Commitments: Parenting with Purpose by Chick Moorman
When "No" Gets You Nowhere: Teaching Your Toddler and Child Self-Control by Mark L. Brenner
Early Education
Games to Play with Two Year Olds by Jackie Silberg
Magic Trees of the Mind : How to Nurture Your Child's Intelligence, Creativity, and Healthy Emotions from Birth Through Adolescence by Marian Diamond
The Minds of Boys: Saving Our Sons From Falling Behind in School and Life by Michael Gurian
Playful Learning: An Alternate Approach to Preschool by Anne Engelhardt
Slow and Steady Get Me Ready: A Parents' Handbook for Children from Birth to Age 5 by June R. Oberlander
Other Miscellaneous
Couple Talk: How to Talk Your Way to a Great Relationship by Chick Moorman
Eat Healthy, Feel Great by William Sears
Where the Heart Is: Stories of Home and Family by Chick Moorman
