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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
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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 Choices
by 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

Real Food For Gestational Diabetes: An Effective Alternative to the Conventional Nutrition Approach
by Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE, CLT

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
 
Children: The Challenge
by Rudolf Dreikurs, M.D., & Vicki Soltz, R.N.

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

The Vaccine-Friendly Plan: Dr. Paul's Safe and Effective Approach to Immunity and Health- From Pregnancy Through Your Child's Tean Years
by Paul Thomas, MD and Jennifer Margulis, PhD

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

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

​Real Food For Gestational Diabetes: An Effective Alternative to the Conventional Nutrition Approach
by Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE, CLT

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
Fertility
A Fertile Path: Guiding the Journey with Mindfulness and Compassion
by Janetti Marotta, Ph.D.

The Garden of Fertility: A Guide to Charting Your Fertility Signals to Prevent or Achieve Pregnancy--Nat​urally--and to Gauge Your Reproductive Health
by Katie Singer

Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control & Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health
by Toni Weschler

Queer Conceptions: The Complete Guide for Queer and Trans Parents-to-Be
by Kristin L. Kali, LM
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.
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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
Midwife 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
The Garden of Fertility: A Guide to Charting Your Fertility Signals to Prevent or Achieve Pregnancy--Nat​urally--and to Gauge Your Reproductive Health
by Katie Singer

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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
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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
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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 & N​ourish 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 & Ala​ska
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

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