Pregnancy and Birth Related Suggestions
Books:
Henci Goer – The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth –Great overall info on typical birth practices, options and interventions
Ina May Gaskin – Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth -Great birthing info, suggestions, and inspirations from the world's leading midwife
Enkin, Keirse, Neilson, Crowther, etc – A Guide to Effective Care in Pregnancy and Childbirth
(** http://childbirthconnection.org/pdf.asp?PDFDownload=gecpc3frontmatter for electronic version of book -Compares various birthing options and reports statistics based on research)
Penny Simkin - The Birth Partner, 3rd Edition A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and Other Labor Companions (author of pain medication preference scale and backache in labor) from a leading childbirth educator
Janet Balaskas Preparing for Birth with Yoga – yoga and labor preparation
Janet Balaskas New Natural Pregnancy – yoga, massage and labor preparation
Videos and Websites:
www.babycenter.com General pregnancy info, emails about your baby's growth, videos of C-sec, natural/epidural births, positions to ease labor, relaxation
Birth Class DVD - Sheri Bayles- Laugh and Learn about Childbirth
DVDs –The Business of Being Born, Orgasmic Birth, Birth as we know it, Birth Choices
Optimal fetal positioning: www.spinningbabies.com for OP and breech positions
Acupressure Points: www.childbirthsolutions.com/articles/birth/acupressure/index.php
Various Information - www.pennysimkin.com/articles.htm Select article of choice, like:
Vaginal Birth: Comfort in Labor: How you can help yourself to a normal satisfying birth
For C-Sections: The Best Cesarean Possible (great tips for discussion prior to C-section)
Postpartum: Factors that influence Postpartum Recovery
Find a Doula – www.dona.org, read role of doulas and dads article, interview questions, etc
Breastfeeding help: La Leche League www.llusa.org and www.kellymom.com/index.html
Epidural Pros and Cons – www.americanpregnancy.org and www.childbirthsolutions.com
Personal References:
Doulas - Support for moms, dads and babies during birth:
Sharron Thomas (Bradley Instructor) 410-461-2252 yourbestbirth@hotmail.com
Kelly Thomas (hypnobirthing/lactation) 443-904-4774 kellspot@verizon.net
Johanna from Capital Women’s Care 410-799-5948 jb_dutch@comcast.net
Cara Crowe 904-401-0495 caramcrowe@yahoo.com caracrowe.vpweb.com
Sarah Sragg (Lamaze) 301-681-6436 skjas3@aol.com
Danielle Winner Koontz 410-456-0980 danielle@informedbirthchoices.org
Nancy Watson (past labor/delivery nurse) 410-992-9451 dinosaur100@comcast.net
Odile Penet (birth & postpartum) 443-739-0113 Odile@MyBirthCompanion.com
Tina Overton (Bradley Instructor) 410-552-0558 www.birthlilly.com/bradley.htm
Doula usually costs $700-$1000 or free through John Hopkins student nurses 410-614-6458
Insurance is starting to cover doula services and can be paid from most medical spending accts
Lactation Consultants:
Becky Nicodemus 410-868-0397
Kelly Thomas 443-904-4774
Nurse-Midwife:
Evelyn Muhlhan, Nurse-Midwife (home, water birth) www.altbirthchoices.com 410-455-9659
(Currently not delivering babies, but check back for updates)
CranioSacral Therapists:
Great for Moms & Babies – during pregnancy and on baby ASAP after birth
[See http://upledger.com/content.asp?id=26 for the Upledger Institute. (CranioSacral can help with colic, sleep/feeding problems, autism, etc)]
Denise Figueiredo handsof_light@yahoo.com 410-353-6122 Annapolis, MD
Charlyn Santiago familyacupuncturecare@gmail.com Acupuncture and Cranio, Ellicott City
Acupuncture:
Dr.Grant Zhang, Chinese Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Ellicott City, MD 410-715-0200 www.riverhillwellness.com
Lynn Bredding Eldersburg, MD 410-552-9858
Jennifer Stukey www.JenAcupuncture.com
Chiropractic:
Dr. Todd at Dabbs Chiropractic, Columbia, MD 410-720-5555
Dr. Marlene Mahipat, Chiropractor, Randallstown, MD 410-655-8900