Embarking on the journey through the childbearing year is a rewarding adventure filled with numerous choices and opportunities to learn. We understand that sifting through information can be overwhelming, so we've done some of the groundwork for you! We're excited to share a curated list of our cherished and highly valuable resources to make your experience even more enjoyable and positive.

Books: (you can buy used or loan from the library)

• Birth Vibes by Jennifer Hamilton

• Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered by Rebecca Dekker

• The Birth Partner by Penny Simpkin (great for you and your husband)

• Mama Natural Pregnancy & Childbirth by Genevieve Howland

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

• Mindful Birthing: Training the Mind, Body, and Heart for Childbirth and Beyond by Nancy Bardacke

• Shared Decision Making: Bring Birth Back Into the Hands of Mothers by Dr. Brad Bootstaylor

• Welcome to Fatherhood: The Modern Man’s Guide

• The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Diane Wiessinger, Diane West, Teresa Pitman

• Breastfeeding Made Simple by Nancy Mohrbacher

• Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nicols

• The First Forty Days: The Essential Art to Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou

• The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality by Kimberly Ann Johnson

Documentary:

• Business of Being Born (documentary)

Podcasts:

• Aligned Birth Podcast - A podcast with Dr. Shannon O'Brien and our very own Birth Doula Rachael Hutchins

• Birthful

• Evidence Based Birth

• The Birth Hour

• Badass Breastfeeding

• Lamaze Podcast

Online Resources:

• Evidence Based Birth (pregnancy and birth info)

• Childbirth Connection

• La Leche League International (breast/chest feeding support groups)

• Aviva Romm, MD

• Milkology (breast/chest feeding classes)

• KellyMom (breast/chest feeding all info)

Activities for pregnancy:

• Spinning Babies (Tons of free resources and activities you can begin anytime)

• Spinning Babies also has a great parent course for $27 - check it out HERE

• Pregnancy Warm-Up Exercises (YourTube Video - 5 min)

• Pregnancy Stretches (YouTube Video - 15 min)

• Miles Circuit (begin around 37 weeks)

• Body Balancing Techniques

​Local Resources:

We have created an extensive resource list full of local perinatal professionals. Be sure to check it out if you are looking for recommendations for pelvic floor therapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, mental health counselors, lactation support, and more!

Join North Atlanta Birth Online Community! 

North Atlanta Birth Community is a supportive space tailored for individuals on the beautiful journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This group is specifically for expecting parents and newly postpartum parents. Wherever you are on your journey, our community is here to share, learn, and connect. We've also invited some of our trusted perinatal professionals who live and work in our community, so they are able to share resources, classes, and advice where needed. We invite you to Join Our North Atlanta Birth Community.