Resources
Local
Breastfeeding support from experienced mothers
Childbirth, natural parenting and yoga classes in Lexington KY
Breastfeeding and attachment parenting supplies in Lexington KY
Herbs and tinctures as well as handmade, organic clothing in Lexington KY
On the Web
International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)
Information and support for cesarean prevention, recovery and Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Information about the benefits of waterbirth.
Great resource for natural parenting issues before and after birth!
Recommended Reading
The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
The book I recommend to all pregnant women.
The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
If someone is going to be at your birth, they need to read this!
Gentle Birth Choices by Barbara Harper, RN
Vaccinations: A thoughtful Parent's Guide by Aviva Jill Romm
Unbiased and informative
For Kids
Welcome with Love by Jenni Overend
Beautifully illustrated story of a homebirth
Videos
How birth should be and often is at home
I think this was in a hospital, but it shows a lovely, uninterrupted birth
A humorous, yet somewhat accurate, portrayal of hospital birth.