Welcome to Natural Birth Services' Library. Our Lending Library consists of books that clients can borrow. Our Office Library consists of books that people can access before, during, or after appointments however, these books cannot be taken home. If you would like to borrow or access a book, please let me know and I will be sure to bring it to our appointment. Feel free to peruse the lists below, or for easier search options, visit Natural Birth Services' Amazon Library List. In addition, we welcome any recommendations or donations of books or videos to ad to this list. With this in mind, while we do offer all of these books to our clients, we do not necessarily recommend all of them. We do hope that there is something in our collection that interests you!
Lending Library
Videos
Baby Sign Lanugage: Get an Early Start Communicating with Your Baby! by Theresa R. Simpson, PhD. Terrell Clark The Birth of Sabine by Andaluz Waterbirth Center Born In Water: A Sacred Journey by Doble Via Productions and the Andaluz Waterbirth Center The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp, M.D. It's My Body, My Baby, My Birth by Wisewoman Childbirth Traditions Pregnancy and Birth
Active Birth: The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally (Non) by Janet Balaskas The American Way of Birth by Jessica Mitford Birth: the Surpising History of How We Are Born by Tina Cassidy Birth as an American Rite of Passage By Robbie E. Davis-Floyd The Birth Partner: Everything You Need to Know to Help a Woman Through Childbirth by Penny Simkin Birth Reborn by Michel Odent Birth without Violence by Frédérick Leboyer Birth: The Surprising History of How We Are Born by Tina Cassidy Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by Pam England, Rob Horowitz Childbirth and Authoritative Knowledge: Cross-Cultural Perspectives by Robbie E. Davis-Floyd and Carolyn F. Sargent Childbirth With Insight by Elizabeth Noble The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger The Complete Organic Pregnancy by Deirdre Dolan, Alexandra Zissu The Doula Book: How a Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth by John H. Kennel, Phyllis H. Klaus, Marshall H. Klaus Dude, Your'e Gonna be a Dad! by John Pfeiffer The Everything Father-To-Be Book: A Survival Guide for Men by Kevin Nelson The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips, and Advice for Dads-to-Be by Armin A. Brott and Jennifer Ash Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood by Bailey Gaddis The Five Standards for Safe Childbearing by David Stewart, Ph.D. From Conception to Birth: A Life Unfolds by Alexander Tsiaras From the Hips: A Comprehensive, Open-Minded, Uncensored, Totally Honest Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Becoming a Parent by Rebecca Odes, Ceridwen Morris Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: A Doctor's Guide to Natural Childbirth and Gentle Early Parenting Choices by Sarah Buckley, Ina May Gaskin The Guy's Guide to Surviving Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the First Year of Fatherhood by Michael Crider Heart Centered Pregnancy Journal: Cultivating Intuition, Connection, and Resilience for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum by Nikki Shaheed (Birthing from Within) HypnoBirthing: The Mongan Method: A natural approach to a safe, easier, more comfortable birthing (3rd Edition) by Marie F. Mongan, Lorne R. Campbell Immaculate Deception II: A Fresh Look at Childbirth by Suzanne Arms Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin In Labor: Women and Power in the Birthplace by Barbara Katz Rothman Misconceptions: Truth, Lies, and the Unexpected on the Journey to Motherhood by Naomi Wolf Mothering Magazine's Having a Baby Naturally: The Mothering Magazine Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by Peggy O'Mara, Jackie Focciolo, Wendy Ponte The Natural Pregnancy Book: Herbs, Nutrition and other Holistic Choicesby Aviva Jill Romm, MD The Pregnancy Bible: Your Complete Guide to Pregnancy and Early Parenthood by Joanne Stone, MD and Keith Eddleman, MD The Pregnancy Book: Month-by-Month, Everything You Need to Know From America's Baby Experts by William Sears, Martha Sears, Linda Hughey Holt Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide by Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley, Ann Keppler Preparing for Birth with Yoga by Janet Balaskas Rediscovering Birth by Shiela Kitzinger The Simple Guide to having a Baby by Janet Whalley, Penny Simpkin, Ann Keppler, Janelle Durham Special Women: The Role of the Professional Labor Assistant by Paulina Perez, Cheryl Snedeker Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin The Tentative Pregnancy: How Amniocentesis Changes the Experience of Motherhood by Barbara Katz Rothman What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg & Sandee Hathaway, B.S.N. Postpartum
After the Baby's Birth: A Complete Guide for Postpartum Women by Robin Lim, Marcia Barnett-Lopez, Jan Francisco The Essential C-Section Guide: Pain Control, Healing at Home, Getting Your Body Back, and Everything Else You Need to Know About a Cesarean Birth by Maureen Connolly, Dana Sullivan Natural Health after Birth: The Complete Guide to Postpartum Wellness by Aviva Jill Romm Breastfeeding
Bestfeeding: Getting Breastfeeding Right for You by Suzanne Arms, Chloe Fisher, Mary Renfrew Bestfeeding: How to Breastfeed Your Baby by Suzanne Arms, Chloe Fisher, Mary Renfrew The Breastfeeding Book: Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Your Child From Birth Through Weaning by Martha Sears, R.N., William Sears, M.D. The Breastfeeding Mother's Guide to Making More Milk by Diana West, Lisa Marasco The Breastfeeding Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know by M. Sara Rosenthal, Gillian, Md. Atsenault Breastfeeding Your Baby by Sheila Kitzinger Impact of Birthing Practices on Breastfeeding: Protecting the Mother and Baby Continuum by Mary Kroeger Mothering Your Nursing Toddler by Norma Jane Bumgarner and La Leche League International New Mother's Breastfeeding Essentials By American Academy of Pediatrics New Mother's Guide to Breastfeeding by American Pediatrics, Joan Younger Meek, MD, MS, FAAP, IBCLC, editor and chief with Sherill Tippins The Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International Parenting
10 Principles for Spiritual Parenting: Nurturing Your Child's Soul by Mimi Doe, Marsha F. Walch Are Your Kids Running on Empty? with CD-Rom Cookbook 'Mom, I'm Hungry. What's for Dinner?' by Ellen Briggs, Sally Byrd The Attachment Parenting Book: A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Baby by William Sears, Martha Sears The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two By William Sears, Martha Sears, Robert Sears, James Sears The Baby Sleep Book: The Complete Guide to a Good Night's Rest for the Whole Family By William Sears, Martha Sears, Robert Sears, James Sears Baby Talk / Parent Talk : Understanding Your Baby's Body Language by M.D. Sirgay Sanger The Complete Book of Baby Names by Lesley Bolton The Gift of Fatherhood: How Men's Lives Are Transformed by Their Children by Dr. Aaron Hass Good Night, Sleep Tight: The Sleep Lady's Gentle Guide to Helping Your Child Go to Sleep, Stay Asleep, and Wake Up Happy by Kim West with Joanne Kenen The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp Infant Massage: A Handbook for Loving Parents by Vimala McClure Infant Potty Training: A Gentle and Primeval Method Adapted to Modern Living by Laurie Boucke Inspired Baby Names from Around the World by Neala Shane Meals without Squeals: Child care Feeding Guide & Cookbook by Christine Berman, M.P.H., R.D. and Jacki Fromer My Two Moms: Lessons of Love, Strength, and What Makes a Family by Zach Wahls with Bruce Littlefield The New Age Baby Name Book by Sue Browder The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night: Foreword by William Sears, M.D. (Pantley) by Elizabeth Pantley, William Sears Our Babies, Ourselves: How Biology and Culture Shape the Way We Parent by Meredith F. Small Parenting Guide to Toilet Training by Anne Krueger Parenting with Purpose: Progressive Discipline from Birth to Four by Lynda Madison, Ph.D. Rad Dad: Dispatches from the Frontiers of Fatherhood by Tomas Moniz, Jeremy Adam Smith Sleeping with Your Baby: A Parent's Guide to Cosleeping by James J. McKenna Super Baby Food by Ruth Yaron The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child By William Sears, Martha Sears, Robert Sears, James Sears Vaccines, Autoimmunity, and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness by Thomas Cowan, MD The Vital Touch: How Intimate Contact With Your Baby Leads To Happier, Healthier Development by Sharon Heller Your Amazing Newborn by M.D. Marshall H. Klaus, M.F.T. Phyllis Klaus Your Baby & Child: From Birth to Age Five by Penelope Leach Health & Wellness
Abnormal Pap Smears: What Every Woman Needs to Know by Lynda Rushing MD, Nancy Joste MD Aromatherapy for Pregnancy and Childbirth by Margaret Fawcett Breast Cancer? Breast Health! The Wise Woman Way (Wise Woman Herbal Series) by Susun S. Weed, Christiane Northrup Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book by Susann M. Love Dr. Susan Love's Menopause & Hormone Book by Susann M. Love The Family Genetic Sourcebook by Benjamin A. Pierce Female Ejaculation & the G-Spot by Deborah Sundahl The Garden of Fertility: A Guide to Charting Your Fertility Signals to Prevent or Achieve Pregnancy--Naturally--and to Gauge Your Reproductive Health by Katie Singer How to Choose the Sex of Your Baby: The Method Best Supported by Scientific Evidence by Shettles Landrum Menopause without Medicine by Linda Ojeda, Ph.D. Mother Massage: A Handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy by Elaine Stillerman A New View of a Woman's Body by Federation of Feminist Women's Health Center Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control & Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health by Toni Weschler Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Problems? when My Lab Tests Are Normal: a Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Hashimoto's Disease and Hypothyroidism by Dr. Datis Kharrazian Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing by Christiane Northrup M.D. Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness by Tori Hudson 1999 Self-Help
Ask and It is Given by Esther Hicks Beyond the Blues: A Guide to Understanding And Treating Prenatal And Postpartum Depression by Shoshana S. Bennett, Pec Indman Choosing Naia: A Family's Journey by Mitchell Zuckoff Connecting Across Differences: A Guide to Compassionate, Nonviolent Communication by Jane Marantz Connor, Dian Killian A Guide for Fathers: When a Baby Dies by Tim Nelson How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish, Kimberly Ann Coe The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships & Other Adventures by Dossie Easton, Janet W. Hardy A Fertile Path: Guiding the Journey with Mindfulness and Compassion by Janetti Marotta, Ph.D. Taking Care of the Me in Mommy: Realistic Tips for Becoming a Better Mom- Spirit, Body & Soul by Lisa Whelchel Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Arun Gandhi The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle Pregnancy after a Loss: A Guide to Pregnancy after a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death by Carol Cirulli Lanham Silent Grief: Miscarriage-Child Loss Finding Your Way Through the Darkness by Clara Hinton Three Minus One: Stories of Parents' Love & Loss edited by Sean Hanish & Brooke Warner Waiting for Daisy: A Tale of Two Continents, Three Religions, Five Infertility Doctors, an Oscar, an Atomic Bomb, a Romantic Night, and One Woman's Quest to Become a Mother by Peggy Orenstein Midwifery Stories
Baby Catcher: Chronicles of a Modern Midwife by Peggy Vincent A Midwife's Story by Penny Armstrong, Sheryl Feldman Midwives by Chris Bohjalian Sisters on a Journey: Portraits of American Midwives by Penfield Chester Witches, Midwives, and Nurses by Barbara Ehrenreich and Deidre English Children's LIbrary
Baby on the Way by William Sears, M.D., Christie Watts Kelly The Family Book by Todd Parr It's Not the Stork!: A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends (The Family Library) by Robie H. Harris, Michael Emberley It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health (The Family Library) by Robie H. Harris, Michael Emberley It's So Amazing!: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families (The Family Library) by Robie H. Harris, Michael Emberley Kid's Herb Book, A: For Children of All Ages by Lesley Tierra On the Day You Were Born by Debra Frasier What Baby Needs by William Sears, M.D., Martha Sears, N.R., & Christie Watts Kelly What's the Big Secret?: Talking about Sex with Girls and Boys by Laurie Krasny Brown, Marc Brown |
Office Library
Herbalism, Health, & Nutrition
The Book of Herbal Wisdom: Using Plants as Medicines by Matthew Wood Botany in a Day: The Patterns Method of Plant Identification by Thomas J. Elpel Chinese Natural Cures: Traditional Methods for Remedies and Prevention by Henry C. Lu Counseling: The Nursing Mother by Judith Lauwers The Earthwise Herbal Repertory: The Difinitive Practitioner's Guide by Matthew Wood The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants: A Practical Reference Guide to over 550 Key Herbs and Their Medicinal Uses by Andrew Chevallier The Green Pharmacy: New Discoveries in Herbal Remedies for Common Diseases and Conditions from the World's Foremost Authority on Healing Herbs. by James A. Duke, Ph.D. Healing Wise (Wise Woman Herbal Series) by Susun S. Weed Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition by Paul Pitchford The Herb Book: The Complete and Authoritative Guide to More Than 500 Herbs by John B. Lust Herbal Healing for Women by Rosemary Gladstar Herbal Medicine from the Heart of the Earth: From the Heart of the Earth by Sharol Marie Tilgner The Herbal Medicine Maker's Handbook: A Home Manual by James Green, Ajana Herbal Remedies for Women: Discover Nature's Wonderful Secrets Just for Women by Amanda McQuade Crawford Herbs for Long Lasting Health: How to Make and Use Herbal Remedies for Lifelong Vitality by Rosemary Gladstar Herbs for Natural Beauty: Create Your Own Herbal Shampoos, Cleansers, Creams, Bath Blends, and More by Rosemary Gladstar Herbs for Stress and Anxiety: How to Make and Use Herbal Remedies to Strengthen the Nervous System by Rosemary Gladstar Homeopathic Medicine for Children and Infants by Dana Ullman Homeopathy for Midwives, 1e by Barbara Geraghty BA LicLCCH RSHom Making Aromatherapy Creams and Lotions: 101 Natural Formulas to Revitalize & Nourish Your Skin by Donna Maria Natural Healing for Babies and Children by Aviva Jill Romm Natural Health after Birth: The Complete Guide to Postpartum Wellness by Aviva Jill Romm Plants Of The Pacific Northwest Coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska by Jim Pojar Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies by Phyllis A. Balch CNC Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health: 175 Teas, Tonics, Oils, Salves, Tinctures, and Other Natural Remedies for the Entire Family by Rosemary Gladstar Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods by Sandor Ellix Katz, Sally Fallon Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year by Susun S. Weed Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness by Tori Hudson Midwifery & Health Textbooks
The ABC's of Prenatal Diagnosis by Keith Wexler, Laurie Wexler Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking with E-Book (Guide to Physical Exam & History Taking (Bates)) by Lynn S. Bickley MD, Peter G. Szilagyi Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking by Lynn S. Bickley MD Biology by Neil A. Campbell, Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry Birth Defects Encyclopedia Mary Louise Buyse, MD Blood Chemistry and CBC Analysis by Dicken Weatherby, Scott Ferguson BLS for Healthcare Providers (Student Manual) by Mary Fran Hazinski Contraceptive Technology by PDR Staff The Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice by International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) Counseling The Nursing Mother by Judith Lauwers Healing Passage: A Midwife's Guide to the Care and Repair of the Tissues Involved in Birth by Anne Frye (Spiral-bound) Hearts and Hands: A Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth by Elizabeth Davis Holistic Midwifery: A Comprehensive Textbook for Midwives in Homebirth Practice, Vol. 1: Care During Pregnancy by Anne Frye, K Hindall, Rhonda Baker Holistic Midwifery: A Comprehensive Textbook for Midwives in Homebirth Practice, Vol. 2: Care of the Mother and Baby from the Onset of Labor Through the First Hours After Birth by Anne Frye Intra-Uterine Inemination: Evidence Based Guidelines for Daily Practice by Ben Cohlen and Willem Ombelet Medical Terminology for Health Professions by Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder Memmler's The Human Body in Health and Disease: Text & WebCT Online Course Student Access Code by Barbara Janson Cohen BA MEd Practical Skills Guide for Midwifery by Weaver; Evans So You're Going to Collect a Blood Specimen: An Introduction to Phlebotomy by David Benezra Stedman's Concise Medical Dictionary: Illustrated by James T., Jr. Mcdonough, Thomas Lathrop Stedman Transcultural Nursing: Assessment and Intervention, by Joyce Newman Giger EdD RN APRN BC FAAN, Ruth Elaine Davidhizar DNS RN APRN BC FAAN Understanding Diagnostic Tests in the Childbearing Year: A Holistic Approach by Anne Frye, Rhonda Baker Varney's Midwifery by Helen Varney, Jan M. Kriebs, Carolyn L. Gegor Williams Obstetrics: 22nd Edition by F. Cunningham, Kenneth Leveno, Steven Bloom Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness by Tori Hudson 2008 |