Suggested Reading + Resources for Yoga and Meditation
Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by B.K.S. Iyengar
Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff
Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar
Yoga for Wellness by Gary Kraftsow
Links:
YogaHealer.com – love this podcast and lots of great free resources here.
for Pre- and Postnatal
Active Birth by Janet Balaskas
Birthing from Within by Pam England and Rob Horowitz
Pushed by Jennifer Block
Yoga Mama, Yoga Baby by Margo Shapiro Bachman
The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
Yoga Baby: Exercises to Help You Bond with Your Baby Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually by DeAnsin Goodson Parker
The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
Breastfeeding:
Breastfeeding Made Simple by Nancy Mohrbacher and Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
The Essential Guide to Breastfeeding by Marianne Neifert
Links:
Read some Birth Stories: Birth Takes a Village,
Birth Plan Guide – pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn
Simple Birth Plan outline – march of dimes
Guide for Packing Your Birth Bag
http://www.mothersadvocate.org/
For research on birth, babies, etc., the Cochrane Institute
Articles Related to Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum
When should you bathe baby after birth? Delaying that first bath may be beneficial. Read more.
Childbirth Classes
Birthways Childbirth Preparation
Hypnobabies with Heather McCullough
Perinatal Contacts List
For more perinatal contacts click here. More info on local resources for massage, acupuncture, therapy, breastfeeding, and playgroups.