resources
The following is a list of links that I personally as well as professionally support and recommend:
Massage and Bodywork Resources:
International Association for Infant Massage
Edgewood Natural Health (Acupuncture and TCM)
Touch Research Institute (U of Miami School of Medicine)
Bastyr University
Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.
Integrative Bodywork Institute (cont education)
Holly Ridge Center (Special Needs)
March of Dimes (Special Needs)
Midwifery and Doula Referrals:
Doulas of North America
Pacific Association for Labor Support
Bethany Tilzey CD (DONA) Doula
Peninsula Birth Network (Referrals)
Carol Gautchi LM, CPM (30 years exp Traditional Midwifery)
Gumnut Blossom Midwifery, Louisa Wales LM, CPM
Ancient Art Midwifery Institute
Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA)
Midwives Association of Washington State (MAWS)
Birth and Family Photography:
Happy Monday Photography, Gretchen Porton
Breastfeeding Support:
La Leche League International
Kitsap Community Resources: WIC
Pregnancy Resources:
Spinning Babies
The Business of Being Born: Documentary
Pregnant in America: Documentary
Kitsap Pregnancy Resource Center
Birthing Naturally
Birthing From Within
Abundant Life Foursquare Church
Counseling Resources:
Northwest Family Counseling Center
Recommended Books:
Ina Mays Guide to Childbirth: Ina May Gaskin
The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth: Henci Goer
The Natural Pregnancy Book: Aviva Jill Romm
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: La Leche League
Wise Woman Herbal Childbearing Year: Susun S. Weed
Women's Bodies Women's Wisdom: Christiane Northrup MD
Mothering the Mother: Dr's Kennell and Klaus
Immaculate Deception II: Suzanne Arms
Touching The Human Significance of the Skin: Ashley Montagu
Crazy Love: Francis Chan
The Strong Willed Child: Dr. James Dobson
Bringing up Boys: Dr. James Dobson
Bringing up Girls: Dr. James Dobson
The Five Love Languages: Gary Chapman
The Power of a Praying Parent: Stormie Omartian
Smart Moves: Carla Hannaford
