resources

R E S O U R C E S

RESOURCE LIST

here at fullness of joy, we believe in learning from unbiased and compassionate sources so that you can be empowered to make sound, well-informed decisions. we are proud to partner with several organizations, birth centers, professionals, and leaders to provide you with all the resources you need throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. please reach out to us if you need a specific recommendation for anything not listed below!

BOOKS

PREGNANCY/CHILDBIRTH

The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Partners, Doulas, and Other Labor Companions by Penny Simkin (with Katie Rohs)
Natural Hospital Birth: The Best of Both Worlds by Cynthia Gabriel
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn by Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley, Ann Keppler, Janelle Durham, and April Bolding
The Simple Guide to Having a Baby: a Step-by-Step Illustrated Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by Janet Whalley, Penny Simkin, and Ann Keppler
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin

POSTPARTUM

Postpartum Depression & Anxiety: A Self-Help Guide for Mothers by Pacific Postpartum Support Society
The Hidden Feelings of Motherhood by Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
Transformed by Postpartum Depression: Women’s Stories of Trauma and Growth by Walker Karraa

BREASTFEEDING

Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers by Nancy Mohrbacher and Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
The Nursing Mother’s Companion by Kathleen Huggins
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Diane Wiessinger, Diana West, and Teresa Pitman

DOULAS

Birth Ambassadors: Doulas and the Re-emergence of Woman-Supported Birth in America by Christine H. Morton with Elayne G. Clift
The Doula Book: How a Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth by Marshall and Phyllis Klaus

WEBSITES