Resources

Books

“The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth” – Henci Goer

“Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth” – Ina May Gaskin

“The Natural Pregnancy Book: Herbs, Nutrition, and Other Holistic Choices”  – Ava Jill Romm

“Gentle Birth Choices” – Barbara Harper

“Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide” – Penny Simkin

Local Resources
www.healthystartbrevard.com
http://www.brevardbirthnetwork.org/
www.spacecoastdoulas.com
http://birthresourcesofbrevard.org/
www.centralfloridabirthnetwork.com
www.flmidwifery.org

Websites
General information:
http://www.childbirthconnection.org
The Midwives' Model of Care:
http://cfmidwifery.org/mmoc/index.aspx
Birthing naturally:
http://www.birthingnaturally.net/
Optimal fetal positioning:
http://www.spinningbabies.com

The Safety of Homebirth:
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/330/7505/1416?ehom
http://www.thefarm.org/charities/mid.html
http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/plabor/0,,6rl1,00.html
http://www.mana.org/ACOGStatement.html
http://www.gentlebirth.org/format/myths.html#Studies  

Waterbirth:
http://www.waterbirth.org/mc/page.do
http://www.mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=589333

Breastfeeding support:
http://www.lalecheleague.org
http://www.breastfeeding.org