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CHILDBIRTH
RESOURCES

WE LIKE TO WORK EVIDENCE-BASED!

​These books, apps and websites might be useful to have a look at in preparation of the birth and postpartum period. We like them a lot! Our Blog and FAQs also contain useful pregnancy, birthing and postpartum information. A good preparation is half the work!

Our Favorite Books

Below you find a collection of our favorite pregnancy, birth and newborn care books. One of the books we in particular recommend is "Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn" by Penny Simkin. Unlike other guides that can overwhelm and alarm by telling everything that can go wrong, this book starts off with describing the normal and healthy processes, their typical variations and the usual care practices for monitoring them. Penny Simkin is one of the founders of DONA International; the world's first and leading doula certifying organization.
Recommended Books: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn
Recommended Books: Safe Infant Sleep
Recommended Books: The first forty days - The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother
Recommended Books: Feng Shui Mommy
Recommended Books: Cribsheet
Recommended Books: The Postnatal Depletion Cure
Recommended Books: The Birth Partner
Recommended Books: The Baby Book
Recommended Books: Birth Skills
Recommended Books: The Wonder Weeks
Recommended Books: Expecting Better
Recommended Books: The Happiest Baby on the Block
Recommended Books: The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
Recommended Books: Asking for a Pregnant Friend
Recommended Books: Welcome to Fatherhood
Recommended Books: Moms on Call
For your ease we included the links to these books on Amazon (just hover over them) if you are interested in buying some.

Recommended Apps

Whether your due date is fast approaching, or you just welcomed your newborn, it can be difficult to keep track of everything - and that is Ok. The good news is that there are many pregnancy, birth and baby apps for new parents. These apps can help you record, track and remember important milestones; for example, help you remember which side you last fed on. Below you find some of the apps we really think are useful. 
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Wonder weeks, Baby Connect, Contraction Timer, Baby Tracker, Huckleberry,
Baby Shhh,  Expectful, GentleBirth, Headspace
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Just hover over the logos and you'll find the links to more information about each of these apps!

​Useful Childbirth Websites

If you want to get your facts right, the Evidence Based Birth website provides a lot of useful information. For example, did you know that women that have continuous labor support have a 25 percent lower chance of a cesarean, and for those that rely on a qualified Doula even 39 percent? In some other studies this rate even goes up to 50 percent. We love it when we make a difference!

​​Online childbirth resource that informs, empowers and inspires expecting parents and birth practitioners to understand the latest, proven evidence-based care practices: 
Home - Evidence Based Birth®

All about pregnancy related health topics:
All Source Pregnancy – Home • All Source Pregnancy 

Empowering both you and your baby for easier childbirth with a program of daily activities, balancing techniques and smarter birth positions: 
Spinning Babies - Comfort in Pregnancy and Easier Birth

​All about breastfeeding and parenting: 
KellyMom.com Breastfeeding and Parenting

Another great (international) resource on breastfeeding:
​Homepage - La Leche League International (llli.org)

Chiropractor with Webster technique - for healthier pregnancies and births:
ICPA - Establishing and Advancing the Chiropractic Family Lifestyle (icpa4kids.com)
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Therapists working with women through all the transitions in their lives,
including motherhood and parenting:
perennialwellnessllc.com 

First aid for pregnant women:
Online ACLS Certification & Recertification | PMT (pacificmedicalacls.com)

Supporting Mothers in Maryland, DC & Northern Virginia


Experience at:

  • Sibley Memorial Hospital
  • Medstar Washington Hospital Center
  • Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
  • Medstar Olney Hospital
  • George Washington University hospital
  • Holy Cross Hospital
  • Shady Grove Hospital
  • Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
  • Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • Inova Alexandria, Alexandria
  • Inova Reston Hospital
  • Inova Loudoun Hospital
  • Virginia Hospital Center
  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
  • ​St Agnes Hospital, Baltimore
  • Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis
  • Frederick Memorial Hospital

CONTACT INFO:

PHONE: 
(202) 279 1089

EMAIL:

nathalie@doulanathalie.com
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  • About
    • Doula Nathalie
    • Doula Associates
  • Services
    • Birth Doula Services
    • Postpartum Services
    • Private Birth Classes
    • TENS Unit for Labor
    • Customized Services
  • Pricing
    • Birth Doula Pricing
    • Postpartum Doula Pricing
    • Private Class Pricing
    • TENS Unit Rental
  • Mentorship
  • Picture Gallery
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Resources
  • FAQs
  • Contact