“If I don’t know my options, I don’t have any.”
Information
Evidence Based Online portal for education about the latest research evidence on childbirth.
Kelly Mom Evidence based information on Parenting and Breastfeeding
Science and Sensibility A Lamaze Research blog about Pregnancy, birth and beyond
Spinning Babies A resource about optimal fetal positioning and birth preparation
Mothers Naturally is a good source for information about natural pregnancy and natural childbirth. We provide many answers to common pregnancy questions as well as the latest natural pregnancy research.
Classes
Pre- and Postnatal Yoga
Jane Austin at Yoga Flow Noe Valley
Kari Marble Lower Pacific Heights, Presidio
Thrivability West Portal
Childbirth Classes
Natural Resources 415-550-2611
Birthing From Within Shannon Padlog
Hypnobirthing Rachel Yellin
Homebirth Preparation Lauren Buckley Miller The Root
Books
The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
Natural Hospital Birth by Cynthia Gabriel
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
Pregnancy, Childbirth. and The Newborn by Parent Trust for Washington Children
The Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins
The Baby Book by Dr. Sears MD
Your Amazing Newborn by Marshall H. Klaus
Birthing from Within by Pam England
Ancient Map for Modern Birth by Pam England
The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of 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
*Nurture: A Modern Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, Early Motherhood - and Trusting Yourself and Your Body by Erica Chidi Cohen
No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night by Elizabeth Pantley
Fourth Trimester Companion by Cynthia Gabriel
Return to the Great Mother by Isa Gucciardi Ph.D.
Ancient Map for Modern Birth by Pam England
*Transformed by Birth by Britta Bushnell