resources
Books
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by Genevieve Howland
Birthing From Within: An Extraordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by Pam England
Be Your Child’s Pediatrician by Rachel Weaver, M.H.
The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson
Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom is Wrong and What You Really Need to Know by Emily Oster
Childbirth Without Fear: The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth by Grantly Dick-Read
Research Articles and websites
Continuous Support for Women During Childbirth, Cochrane Library, 2017
Having a Doula - What are the Benefits?, American Pregnancy Association, 2023
Diet for Pregnancy and Nursing Mothers by Weston A. Price Foundation
Presence and concentration of 17 hormones in human placenta processed for encapsulation and consumption, National Center for Biotechnology Information, 2016
Human Maternal Placentophagy: A Survey of Self-Reported Motivations and Experiences Associated with Placenta Consumption, Taylor & Francis, 2016
Studies on Positive Effects of Chiropractic Care on Pregnancy and Delivery
Effect of Dates in Late Pregnancy on the Duration of Labor in Nulliparous Women, National Center for Biotechnology Information, 2017
Just the Inserts - how to read a manufacturer insert and make an empowered medical decision that ensures informed consent
Collection of studies on the safety of home birth, Dr. Sara Wickham, 2023
Blogs and podcasts
Spinning Babies for comfort in pregnancy and an easier birth
Down to Birth podcast and Instagram
Birthing Instincts with Dr. Stu podcast, podcast appearances, and Instagram
Happy Homebirth podcast
The VBAC Link podcast and Instagram
Pain Free Birth by Karen Welton Instagram
Dr. Sara Wickham’s information hub - studies, articles, and information supporting physiological birth
products
*Resolute Birth is not sponsored in any way by these companies or products
Nux Vomica 30C homeopathic medicine for nausea
Arnica 30C homeopathy for healing and reducing pain and inflammation post delivery
LMNT electrolyte drink mix with no artificial sugars, dyes, or fillers for optimal sodium and electrolyte intake during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Moon Womb Organic Body, Pregnancy, and Breastfeeding Pillow
AfterEase Herbal Supplement for after birth contractions and hemorrhage prevention
BreastHealth+ breastfeeding probiotic with choline and prebiotics for clogged ducts and mastitis - IBCLC recommended
Ninni & Co. Pacifier designed to mimic breastfeeding - IBCLC recommended
Pigeon Glass Nursing Bottles - ideal nipple for breastfed babies
Organic Baby Skincare Products made with only naturally derived ingredients