Recommended Books:
- Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, Ina May Gaskin
- The Birth Partner, Penny Simkin
- Birth Without Fear, January Harshe
- Birthing from Within, Pam England
- Ina May’s Guide to Breastfeeding, Ina May Gaskin
- The Vaccine Book, Robert W. Sears, MD, FAAP
- The Vaccine Friendly Plan, Paul Thomas & Jennifer Margulis
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Helpful Links
- Le Leche League – International organization with an established philosophy of mothering through breastfeeding.
- Spinning Babies – A resource created by a midwife that navigates different methods of achieving optimal fetal positioning.
- The Childbirth Collective – A local non-profit resource offering supplemental childbirth education and a list of local birth professionals who support women and families during the childbearing years.
- Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Minnesota – Is Minnesota’s State Chapter for Postpartum Support International and is the voice for mental health before & after pregnancy. They support anyone who is struggling with support and quality resources, along with reassurance that they are not alone.
- Evidence Based Birth – Birth Evidence that Empowers!
- Babywearing International – is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting babywearing as a universally accepted practice, with benefits for both child and caregiver.
- Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety Don’t Skip a Step – A guide for child passenger safety seats and seat belts.
- Your Whole Baby – A non-profit organization which strives to present information about circumcision in a gentle and factual manner.
- Birth Injury Guide – A comprehensive resource for families coping with birth trauma and injuries.
- Birth Injury Center – Aims to empower and support families who have become victims of medical negligence
- The Recovery Village Ridgefield – A resource passionate about educating pregnant women about the dangers of alcohol and drug use while pregnant. They have created an educational Pregnancy & Substance Abuse Resource Guide.
- Addition and Pregnancy: A Guide for Mothers – An in-depth guide with Resources for addiction, mental health treatment, and recovery relating to pregnancy.
- ConceiveAbilities – A leading surrogate company.
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