Resources


BREATHING TECHNIQUES

Great Books About Birth

Birthing As Nature Intended (B.A.N.I.) by Teresa Van-Zellar

The Birth Book by Dr. Sears

The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin

Postpartum Books

The Baby Book by Dr. Sears

The Essential C-Section Guide by Maureen Connelly & Dana Sullivan

Strategies for the C-Section Mom by Mary Beth Knight

Breastfeeding

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Wiessinger, West, and Pitman

INA MAY’S GUIDE TO BREASTFEEDING by Ina May Gaskin

The Breastfeeding Book by Martha Sears

Not sure where to start looking for a provider?  (Albany, NY region)

Try starting with these, and ask around.  Find someone you are comfortable with.

Capital Region Midwifery

Local Care Midwifery

Lisa Preller Reproductive Care

Heart Space Midwifery

Sage-Femme Midwifery

The Family Life Center