Resources

Please Note: These are just a select few of my favourite resources. If you are looking for a specific referral, please contact me. I have an extensive list of current references and local resources, available upon request. Thanks!

Recommended Reading
"Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health" by Toni Weschler, MPH.
"Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" by Ina May Gaskin, MA, CPM.
"Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way" by Susan McCutcheon.

"Birthing From Within" by Pam England, CNM, MA.

"The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions" by Penny Simpkin, PT.

"Husband-Coached Childbirth" by Dr. Robert A. Bradley.

"The Complete Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth" by Sheila Kitzinger.

"Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering" by Sarah J. Buckley, MD.

"Dr. Jack Newman's Guide to Breastfeeding" by Dr. Jack Newman and Teresa Pitman.
"Your Child's Best Shot: A parent's guide to vaccination" by Ronald Gold, MD, MPH.
"Shepherding a Child's Heart" by Tedd Tripp.

Prenatal Classes
Body, Birth & Blessings teaches prenatal classes along with with Doula's 3Es Birth Services. More information is available on this site. You are welcome to contact us to register for upcoming classes.

Other recommended prenatal instructors:

Healthy Birth Choices. Rhonda Gordon and Sue Gregor. (South Calgary).

For Bradley Method classes, contact Deb Munro AAHCC. (North Calgary). A Better Choice 4 Birth.

Midwives

To find a midwife in Alberta, please visit the Alberta Association of Midwives website.

Doula Organizations

The Calgary Doula Association

DONA (Doulas of North America) International

Motherisk

Expert advice on the safety of medications, infections, chemicals, personal products and everyday exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Website: http://www.motherisk.org

Immunization information: