Resources
Scientific Research
- Large prospective study of planned homebirth outcomes in North America / Estudio largo y prospectivo de hallazgos en partos domiciliarios planificados en Norte América
- Canadian Medical Association Journal: Outcomes of Planned Homebirth versus Planned Hospital Birth
- Fact sheet on safety of home birth
Acupuncture
- Genevieve Le Geoff, L.Ac. Between Heaven and Earth (Fairfax) Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine
- Jill Stevens (Oakland) Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine & Bach Flowers
- Mari Kubota (Alameda) (828) 301-0378 Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs
Baby wearing
Body-mind work: Massage, Chiropractic, Pelvic Floor, Counseling
- Francine Madrid Massage and Traditional Healing
- Dr Aaron Roselle (510) 444-4443 Network Chiropractic, Pediatric Chiropractic
- Ursula Ferreira Feminist Life Coaching and Empowerment, Pelvic Floor Release & Alignment, Sexual Healing Work, Massage
- Leigh Hollowell Physical Therapy, Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
- Chanti Smith Perinatal Therapy, Craniosacral, Holistic pelvic health Specializes in attachment, birth trauma, family sessions
Books
- After the Baby’s Birth: A Woman’s Way to Wellness by Robin Lim
- Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by Pam England and Rob Horowitz
- CALMS: A Guide to Soothing Your Baby by Debby Takikawa, DC & Carrie Contey, PhD
- Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting by Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn
- Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: A Doctor’s Guide to Natural Childbirth and Gentle Early Parenting Choices by Sarah Buckley
- Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
- Magical Beginnings, Enchanted Lives: A Holistic Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by Deepak Chopra
- Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler
- The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
- The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
- The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (La Leche League Intern’l Book)
- Vaccinations: A Thoughtful Parent’s Guide: How to Make Safe, Sensible Decisions about the Risks, Benefits, and Alternatives by Aviva Jill Romm
- When Survivors Give Birth by Penny Simkin and Phyllis Klaus
- Your Amazing Newborn by Phyllis and Marshall Klaus
Breastfeeding
- “Exclusive Breastfeeding” / “Lactancia Materna Exclusiva”
- Listen: From Birth to Breast (#43) Radio Show (Scroll down, it’s free!)
- How Do I Position My Baby to Breastfeed?
- La Leche League
Childbirth Education/Preparation
- Morgan West Homebirth-focused
- Kathy Woo Hypnobirthing
Co-sleeping
Doulas
Elimination Communication
Herbal & Energetic Healing
- Atava Garcia Swiecicki Ancestral Apothecary: Clinical Herbalist, Flower Essences, Dream work, Genealogy Coaching
- Lori Nairne Classical Homeopathy (415) 751-1261
Herbs for Infusions and Medicinals
- Mountain Rose Herbs High Quality Herbs in Bulk
- Wish Garden Herbal Remedies High Quality Prepared Medicinals
Lactation Consultants
Meditation
Movies
- Birth As We Know It Birth in the Squatting Position
- Birthday The Healing of Birth Birth into Being
- The Breast Crawl:
Organizations
- Black Women Birthing Justice
- California Association of Midwives
- Childbirth Connection
- International Cesarean Awareness Network
- International Center for Traditional Childbearing
- Mothers Naturally
- Waterbirth International
Parenting
Pediatric CranioSacral
- Emergence Healing Arts Studio (rotating clinic in SF and East Bay) Free!
- Kirstin Soares
- Bruno Ferreira
Pediatrics
- Tara Natural Medicine Oakland and Lafayette offices Naturopathic Pediatrics & Family Medicine
- Sabina Sonneman, MD Redwood City Holistic Pediatrician (MD) and Homeopath
Placenta Medicine
Questioning Circumcision
- Peaceful Parenting
- The Real Reason You’re Circumsized
- More than 200 Jewish Leaders will Bless Intact Jewish Boys
- National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers
- Nurses for the Rights of the Child
Questioning Vaccination
- Concerns about the HPV vaccine
- A note on MMR and mandated vaccines
- Dr Sears on vaccinations and partial vaccinations
Visualization
Photography, Website and Logo Design
- Photography by Andrea R, Dendron Utter, Tania McCracken, Shannon Allen, Joscelyn Grote, Alex Safron, & Michelle Borok
- Website by Manuel Angeja & Michelle Borok
