preparation & education
BOOKS
Birthing From Within by Pam England
The Birth Partner: Everything You Need to Know to Help a Woman through Childbirth by Penny Simkin
Natural Health After Birth: The Complete Guide to Postpartum Wellness by Aviva Jill Romm
The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Mothering the New Mother by Heng Ou
WEBSITES
Evidence Based Birth - latest research on many birth related topics
Mama on the Mend - valuable tips for postpartum healing & recovery
VIDEO & AUDIO
Hypnobabies Self Study Course - complete course to prepare you to use hypnosis for birth preparation
Guided Meditation for Conception, Pregnancy and Birth - guided imagery, affirmations & hypnotic techniques
Headspace Pregnancy Pack - mindfulness tools for pregnancy
Penny Simkin's YouTube videos - short lessons on many important childbirth education topics
LOCAL SERVICES & ONLINE TOOLS
Meal Train - website to coordinate meal delivery from friends & family
Blue Apron - simple meal kits delivered to your home
Alice's Kitchen at Honey Hill Homestead - community supported foods meal delivery service
Beets and Barley - meal delivery
GreenLove Eco Services - local house cleaners