Resources

Dos Doulas Recommended Books

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, Ina May Gaskin, Bantam Books, 2003.

The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth, Henci Goer, Berkley Publishing Group, 1999.

Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn, Penny Simkin1991

The Birth Partner: Everything You Need to Know to Help a Woman Through Childbirth, Penny Simkin, Harvard Common Press, 1989.

Birthing From Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation, Pam England.

Active Birth: The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally, Revised Edition, Janet Balaskas, Harvard Common Press, 2000.

Bestfeeding: Getting Breastfeeding Right for You, Mary Renfrew, Chloe Fisher, and Suzanne Arms, Celestial Arts, 1990.

The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby From Birth to Age Two, William Sears MD and Martha Sears RN, Little, Brown and Company, 2003.

Becoming Parents, How to Strenthen Your Marriage as Your Family Grows, Pamela L. Jordan, Scott M. Stanley, Howard J. Markman, Pamela L. Jordan, Scott M. Stanley, Howard J. Markman, 1999

The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer, Harvey Karp M.D. 2002

Dos Doulas Recommended Websites

motherfriendly.org
maternitywise.org
lamaze.org
childbirth.org
vbac.com
waterbirth.org
spinningbabies.com
nyhomebirth.com
gentlebirth.org
www.birthingnaturally.net
dona.org
newyork.urbanbaby.com
parkslopeparents.com
kellymom.com
lalecheleague.org
breastfeedingonline.com
hmbana.org
neonatal.ttuhsc.edu/lact

Dos Doulas Master Resource List

Lactation Consultants and Breastfeeding Support:

Prenatal and Postpartum Massage:

Midwifery Services:

Long Island College Hospital (Brooklyn):

St. Lukes Roosevelt (Manhattan):

Homebirth:

Acupuncturists:

Prenatal and Newborn Chiropractic:

Breastfeeding Stores:

Childbirth Education Classes:

Prenatal and Birth Counseling:

Postpartum Emotional Support:

Postpartum Services:

Yoga (pre and postnatal) and Fitness Classes: