Podcasts:
● Lady Stuff with Kelly and Tiffany “One stop shop for all your lady stuff questions and information. Kelly + Tiffany, are two licensed midwives that tackle a new women's health topic each week. They are passionate about educating women, offering alternative solutions to common female health issues, and normalizing your body and your questions”
● Birth Kweens “Birth Kweens is a wildly honest and fun dive into all things natural-pregnancy, birth, postpartum and women’s health related”
● Built to Birth “The Built to Birth Podcast exists to share mama’s true and positive birth stories to remind and inspire mama’s that they are built to birth”
● The Homebirth Midwife podcast “Each week the podcast delves into the topics you want to know regarding your pregnancy and birth”
● Happy Homebirth “ The Happy Homebirth podcast is your source for positive natural childbirth stories, and your community of support, education and encouragement in all things home birth and motherhood”
● Birthing outside the box “Weekly conversation with women sharing their home birth stories in hopes of changing the current narrative around birth culture”
● Coffee and Consent “Discussing autonomous birth, medical freedom, conscious parenting and more”
● Down to Birth “Evidence-based straight talk on having a safe and informed birth, which starts with determining if you’ve hired the right provider”
● Evidence Based Birth Podcast “In the Evidence Based Birth® Podcast, we cover the research evidence on hot topics about pregnancy and childbirth! Our mission is to raise the quality of childbirth care globally, by putting accurate, evidence based research into the hands of families and communities, so they can make informed, empowered choices”.
● Pregnancy Podcast “The Pregnancy Podcast is a resource to help you make informed decisions about your pregnancy and your baby and a place where you can rest assured that you’ll find real solutions that are in line with your family and your lifestyle”
● Birthing instincts with Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss “Join the weekly conversation as we blend wisdom and humor in discussing our recent births, the latest research, traditional healing and instinctual birth”
● Wellness Mama podcast “The Wellness Mama Podcast is weekly series covering the topics of holistic health, real food, stress, sleep, fitness, toxins, natural living, DIY, parenting, motherhood, and other health tips to give you actionable solutions to improve your family’s life”
● Nourished and Nurturing “I support moms on their journey through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding and choosing first foods for their baby”
Books:
● Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
● Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
● Birthing from Within by Pam England & Rob Horowitz
● The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by
Genevieve Howland
Documentaries:
● The Business of Being Born
● Why not home
● Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret
● The Milky Way
● The Face of Birth
In person Childbirth Classes:
● Confident Childbirth Class: "In addition to learning how to navigate whatever
the birth might bring, you learn about common life changes with a new baby and how to strengthen your relationship within this context." Baby Bump Services (Kyndl May): www.babybumpservices.com
● Boise Birth Services: “Boise Birth Services offers a series of hands-on classes that take you through the labor and birth process so when your big day arrives you’re confident and capable” Contact: info@boisebirth.com . https://boisebirth.com/childbirth-education-courses.php
● Birth Currents : “Childbirth education that focuses on what’s happening in the body during birth, comfort measures that equip you with the tools to thrive in any situation that comes your way.”Classes currently offered online. Contact Soraya @ Boise Birth Services
ph: (208) 371-459 https://boisebirth.com/childbirth-education-courses
● Embryoga- Intuitive Birth: “Prepare your body and mind for the incredible experience of childbirth and parenting that will offer you tools to reduce the effects of stress, create a sense of peace, and provide an optimal growing environment for your baby.” 4 week class currently offered online. Contact Holly: https://www.embryoga.com/classes
● Mind Centered Birth Education: “This class combines evidence based information with mental preparation. You will learn the necessary aspects of birth and how to assess what the body needs, then shift your focus for a less painful, positive birth experience.” 4 week classes currently offered online. Contact Heather@https://mindcenteredbirth.wordpress.com/childbirtheducation/
● Bright Birth Options “Discusses comfort measures for labor, positions for labor and delivery, postpartum procedures and preparing for the postpartum period.” Private 2-3 hour classes. Contact Staci Knox brightbirthoptions@gmail.com Facebook @brightbirthoptions
Online Childbirth Courses:
Hello Homebirth!: www.hellohomebirth.com
Hypnobirthing: www.peacefulmamabirthing.com
Birthing From Within: www.portlandbirthclasses.com
Resilient Birth: Trauma informed childbirth education. Excellent for families with anxiety about birth or previous birth trauma www.resilientbirth.com
Spinning Babies: www.sacredrootsdoula.com
VBAC: VBAC class, the Ultimate prep course for parents
www.thevbaclink.com/vbac-class
Hello! Home Birth: “Enter your pregnancy and birth with all the information you need to feel prepared and confident with birthing at home” https://hellohomebirth.teachable.com/p/hello-home-birth
Bradley Method: www.bradleybirth.com/valerishaw The birth hour: Know your options birth class:
https://courses.thebirthhour.com/limited-time/
Evidenced Based Birth: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/childbirth-class/
Pain Free birth: Birth is what your body was designed to do. Without fear. Without pain. “Overcome fear, eliminate pain, step into your power” https://painfreebirth.com/
Instagram account’s:@painfreebirth
@badassmotherbirther
@birthuprising
@ebbirth
@lindseymeehleis
@beautifulonemidwifery
@theautonomymommy
● Lady Stuff with Kelly and Tiffany “One stop shop for all your lady stuff questions and information. Kelly + Tiffany, are two licensed midwives that tackle a new women's health topic each week. They are passionate about educating women, offering alternative solutions to common female health issues, and normalizing your body and your questions”
● Birth Kweens “Birth Kweens is a wildly honest and fun dive into all things natural-pregnancy, birth, postpartum and women’s health related”
● Built to Birth “The Built to Birth Podcast exists to share mama’s true and positive birth stories to remind and inspire mama’s that they are built to birth”
● The Homebirth Midwife podcast “Each week the podcast delves into the topics you want to know regarding your pregnancy and birth”
● Happy Homebirth “ The Happy Homebirth podcast is your source for positive natural childbirth stories, and your community of support, education and encouragement in all things home birth and motherhood”
● Birthing outside the box “Weekly conversation with women sharing their home birth stories in hopes of changing the current narrative around birth culture”
● Coffee and Consent “Discussing autonomous birth, medical freedom, conscious parenting and more”
● Down to Birth “Evidence-based straight talk on having a safe and informed birth, which starts with determining if you’ve hired the right provider”
● Evidence Based Birth Podcast “In the Evidence Based Birth® Podcast, we cover the research evidence on hot topics about pregnancy and childbirth! Our mission is to raise the quality of childbirth care globally, by putting accurate, evidence based research into the hands of families and communities, so they can make informed, empowered choices”.
● Pregnancy Podcast “The Pregnancy Podcast is a resource to help you make informed decisions about your pregnancy and your baby and a place where you can rest assured that you’ll find real solutions that are in line with your family and your lifestyle”
● Birthing instincts with Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss “Join the weekly conversation as we blend wisdom and humor in discussing our recent births, the latest research, traditional healing and instinctual birth”
● Wellness Mama podcast “The Wellness Mama Podcast is weekly series covering the topics of holistic health, real food, stress, sleep, fitness, toxins, natural living, DIY, parenting, motherhood, and other health tips to give you actionable solutions to improve your family’s life”
● Nourished and Nurturing “I support moms on their journey through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding and choosing first foods for their baby”
Books:
● Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
● Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
● Birthing from Within by Pam England & Rob Horowitz
● The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by
Genevieve Howland
Documentaries:
● The Business of Being Born
● Why not home
● Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret
● The Milky Way
● The Face of Birth
In person Childbirth Classes:
● Confident Childbirth Class: "In addition to learning how to navigate whatever
the birth might bring, you learn about common life changes with a new baby and how to strengthen your relationship within this context." Baby Bump Services (Kyndl May): www.babybumpservices.com
● Boise Birth Services: “Boise Birth Services offers a series of hands-on classes that take you through the labor and birth process so when your big day arrives you’re confident and capable” Contact: info@boisebirth.com . https://boisebirth.com/childbirth-education-courses.php
● Birth Currents : “Childbirth education that focuses on what’s happening in the body during birth, comfort measures that equip you with the tools to thrive in any situation that comes your way.”Classes currently offered online. Contact Soraya @ Boise Birth Services
ph: (208) 371-459 https://boisebirth.com/childbirth-education-courses
● Embryoga- Intuitive Birth: “Prepare your body and mind for the incredible experience of childbirth and parenting that will offer you tools to reduce the effects of stress, create a sense of peace, and provide an optimal growing environment for your baby.” 4 week class currently offered online. Contact Holly: https://www.embryoga.com/classes
● Mind Centered Birth Education: “This class combines evidence based information with mental preparation. You will learn the necessary aspects of birth and how to assess what the body needs, then shift your focus for a less painful, positive birth experience.” 4 week classes currently offered online. Contact Heather@https://mindcenteredbirth.wordpress.com/childbirtheducation/
● Bright Birth Options “Discusses comfort measures for labor, positions for labor and delivery, postpartum procedures and preparing for the postpartum period.” Private 2-3 hour classes. Contact Staci Knox brightbirthoptions@gmail.com Facebook @brightbirthoptions
Online Childbirth Courses:
Hello Homebirth!: www.hellohomebirth.com
Hypnobirthing: www.peacefulmamabirthing.com
Birthing From Within: www.portlandbirthclasses.com
Resilient Birth: Trauma informed childbirth education. Excellent for families with anxiety about birth or previous birth trauma www.resilientbirth.com
Spinning Babies: www.sacredrootsdoula.com
VBAC: VBAC class, the Ultimate prep course for parents
www.thevbaclink.com/vbac-class
Hello! Home Birth: “Enter your pregnancy and birth with all the information you need to feel prepared and confident with birthing at home” https://hellohomebirth.teachable.com/p/hello-home-birth
Bradley Method: www.bradleybirth.com/valerishaw The birth hour: Know your options birth class:
https://courses.thebirthhour.com/limited-time/
Evidenced Based Birth: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/childbirth-class/
Pain Free birth: Birth is what your body was designed to do. Without fear. Without pain. “Overcome fear, eliminate pain, step into your power” https://painfreebirth.com/
Instagram account’s:@painfreebirth
@badassmotherbirther
@birthuprising
@ebbirth
@lindseymeehleis
@beautifulonemidwifery
@theautonomymommy