| PREGNANCY
Mothers'
Support Network
(Sacramento)
BOOKS:
The Pregnancy Book - Dr.
Sears
The Birth Book
- Dr. Sears
*Great advice from some experts
on all aspects of pregnancy and
birth. Things to consider and to
know. Don't have a baby without
these books.
Dr. Sears Website
Birthing
from Within - by Pam
England, Rob Horowitz
Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful -
by Guru Mukh *a spiritual
book
that makes you feel wonderful
inside and out
Ina
May's Guide to Childbirth -
byIna May Gaskin (other books
by this author) *great advice for
working through labor.
wonderful
stories of labor and birth
I found it invaluable
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PARENTING
Books:
The
Baby Book - Dr.
Sears
Dr.
Sears Website
The Self-Confident Baby -
by Magda Gerber,Allison Johnson
Dear Prarent: Caring for Infants
with Respect - by Magda Gerber
*Both
of the above books are great
introductions to respect based
parenting. I found them to be very insight-
ful and gave a lot of practicle information
on raising children.*
Unconditional Parenting -
by Alfie Kohn
The
Aware Baby - by Aletha
Solter; *esp. chapter 6: conflicts
Un-Parenting
Remind yourself
why you became a parent and
what is important in your family.
The
No-Cry Sleep Solution
By Elizabeth Pantley
*a must read. Practicle
advice on infant sleep habits
and ways to work with it.
See some excerpts
and other
tips from this author.
The
No-Cry Sleep Solution for
Toddlers and Preschoolers
By
Elizabeth Pantley
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Breastfeeding
La
Leche League
Womanly Guide to Breastfeeding
- by the La Leche League
*see above link. This book is a
great reference book and good
to have on hand.
So That's What Their For:
Breastfeeding Basics - by
Janet Tamaro * A funny easy
to read book with lots of
good information
Nursing
Bras -
Birth and Baby
Nutrition
Super Baby Food
- by Ruth Yaron
Cloth
Diapering
Natural
Babies
Kelly's Closet (free
shipping)
Infant
Carrier Slings
Kelly
Mom
Baby
Signs
American
sign Language
Baby
Shoes -
Robeez
Vaccinations
Vaccination:
The Issue of Our
Times - by Peggy O'Mara
Email
me if you want to read some
interesting articles and research on
vaccinations. I can send copies
to you. John and I have decided not
to vaccinate Cole based on what
we read.
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