Here I’ve compiled a list of resources that I would personally recommend to any of my clients. Please use your discretion when referencing any of these materials and make sure it aligns with your intuition, values and goals for your childbirth and mothering journey.
There is so much information out there when it comes to pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
Books
Childbirth Without Fear-Grantly Dick Read
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering-Sarah J Buckley
Home Birth on Your Own Terms-Heather Baker
The First Forty Days-Heng Ou
Nine Golden Months-Heng Ou
Awakening Fertility-Heng Ou
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding
The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby and Child Care
The Birthkeepers-Veronica Sophia Robinson
The Fourth Trimester-Kimberly Johnson
Media
Holy Wild Birth podcast
Taking Back Birth podcast
Freebirth Society podcast (disclaimer: I do not fully support nor condone this organization and all of their content, but I believe there does remain a lot of wisdom to be gleaned with a discerning mind)
Wise Traditions podcast
Innate Wisdom podcast