Erin Luben, MPH, CD(DONA)

Birth Doula Services

Durham, NC 27705
ph: 919-358-5808
alt: 919-381-1415

Reading List

This is by no means a complete list of great books and websites on pregnancy and birth.  They are just some of my favorites and a good place to start.

Suggested Reading:

  • MIsconceptions, Naomi Wolf
  • Pushed: The Painful Truth About Childbirth & Modern Maternity Care, Jennifer Block

  • The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth, Henci Goer

  • Ina May's Guide to Childbirth, Ina May Gaskin

  • Spiritual Midwifery , Ina May Gaskin

  • The Ultimate Breasteeding Book of Answers, Dr. Jack Newman & Teresa Pitman

  • The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, La Leche League

  • The Birth Partner, Penny Simkin

  • The Complete Book of Pregnancy & Childbirth, Sheila Kitzinger

  • The Pregnancy Book, Dr. Sears

  • The Birth Book, Dr. Sears

Highly Recommended:

 Websites: 


DONA International  

CIMS: Coalition for Improving Maternity Services

ICAN: International Cesarean Awareness Network

Dr. Moz 

Breastfeeding Resources

La Leche League International

Dr. Jack Newman                    Kelly Mom          

Childbirth Education Resources

Lamaze            

                     Bradley         
Hypnobirthing                          Hypnobabies         
                  

Local Resources 

Triangle Birth Network

Triangle Baby Wearers

La Leche League - Durham Groups

La Leche League - Chapel Hill Groups 

 

Durham, NC 27705
ph: 919-358-5808
alt: 919-381-1415