Resources

  

Resources   

Local Resources: 

• New Dawn’s Yahoo group-http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/newdawnmoms/- This group is for mothers who have given birth with New Dawn Midwifery (Asheville, NC) and expectant mothers who plan to give birth with New Dawn midwives. This is a place where women can arrange play dates or meet-ups, share common values and experiences, sell/trade/give mother/baby items and share with and support one another! 
• Empowered Birthing- they have several childbirth classes and also a postpartum mom support group- http://www.empoweredbirthing.org/                                                                                                
• Stroller Club for new parents
  (no fee) 213-8113
• Newborn Loss Support Juanita
  Igo (no fee) 213-0263
• Awakening Heart: website for Dr. April Macary and Awakening Heart Chiropractic. http://www.awakeningheartchiropractic.com/
• Sheville: A resource guide and webzine for women in the Western North Carolina Area. http://www.sheville.org/

Postpartum Services

• Doula Association of the Mountain Area – Western North Carolina’s doula website with information about doulas- http://www.wncdoulas.com/
• 4th Trimester Family Center- we are here to holistically support parents so they can more fully embrace their roles as parents. Our drop-in center at 65 Hill Street in Asheville has a home-like environment that is structured to meet the needs of parents and their children. We offer space for play, exercise, arts and crafts, kitchen and dining, and rest. http://www.4thtrimesterfamily.com/

 

• WNC Breastfeeding Ctr 213-1103
  support, teaching (fee)
• American College of Nurse-Midwives website for breastfeeding information www.gotmom.org
• Asheville LaLeche League
  Jessica Hutchman: 828-242-6531 jspisano@charter.net
• Susan Mooney: 828-628-4438 slemooney@msn.com
• Yvette Odell: 828-242-1548 singandtwirl@gmail.com
• Hendersonville LeLeche League Leaders:
  Diane Brock 693-0025
  M. C. Gaylord 693-9899
  Beth Ann Lehr 697-7498
  Jocelyn Pintar 698-4924
  Allison Rollins 698-9319
• La Leche League- Accredited by La Leche League International, volunteer Leaders are experienced breastfeeding mothers who are familiar with research and current findings dealing with all aspects of nursing. We offer practical information and support to nursing mothers through telephone help, monthly meetings, and lending libraries of books on childbirth, breastfeeding, and related parenting topics. http://www.lllofnc.org/
• Empowered Birthing- they have several childbirth classes and also a postpartum mom support group- http://www.empoweredbirthing.org/

Websites 

• Birth Centers Online: The website of the National Association of Childbearing Centers (NACC). A great multi-media site with a wealth of information on birth centers, midwifery, pregnancy, birth and early parenting. http://www.birthcenters.org/
•  American Academy of Pediatrics: The web site of the AAP – the professional organization for pediatricians. http://www.aap.org/
• American College of Nurse-Midwives:
  The web site for the ACNM – the professional organization for certified
  nurse-midwives www.acnm.org. North Carolina chapter of ACNM http://www.ncmidwives.org./
• Babies Today: Babies today is
  brought to you by Pregnancy Today. It is a natural extension of the
  Pregnancy Today site, and will enlighten and inspire as you begin or
  continue your journey into parenthood. www.babiestoday.com
• BabyCenter.com: A commercial
  site providing information on pregnancy, baby care, family life and
  parents who work outside the home. www.babycenter.com
• Circumcision Information and Resource Page: Web site of the Circumcision Resource Center – a nonprofit educational organization with the purpose of informing the public and professionals about the practice of circumcision. http://www.circumcision.org/
• Doulas of North America: Web
  site of Doulas of North America. Information on locating doulas, certification,
  and training. www.dona.com
• Family Planning and Reproductive Health:
  Web site of Planned Parenthood of America. www.plannedparenthood.org
• Global Maternal and Child Health Association:
  The web site of the Global and Maternal Child Health Association offers
  a wealth of information on waterbirth. www.waterbirth.org
• Health A to Z: A comprehensive
  search engine for medical and health related sites. Health A to Z provides
  format and search capabilities for both medical professionals and consumers.
  www.healthatoz.com
• Midwives Alliance of North America:
  The web site of MANA – a professional organization for midwives. www.mana.org
• Pregnancy Today: The web site of Pregnancy Today, a national monthly journal run by two moms designed to educate, support and inspire expectant parents everywhere throughout the adventure of pregnancy. www.pregnancytoday.com
•  Support for women in achieving their personal & professional
  goals.http://www.womenspace.org/
• A complete professional resource about Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs).http://www.midwife.org/
• News articles, community groups, and Q & A relating to pregnancy.http://www.pregnancy.org/
• Help for perinatal loss or grief.http://www.compassionatefriends.org/home.aspx
• Help for pregnancy loss & infertility issues.http://www.inciid.org/
• Lots of great help and resources for you & your baby.http://www.babycenter.com/
• Preconception information, education, & guidelines.http://www.preconception.com/
• Breastfeeding support & information.http://www.breastfeed.com/
• Fetal growth & development, physiology.http://www.visembryo.com/
• Provides educational & personal information on pregnancy.http://www.childbirth.org/
• Information for pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and babies. http://www.marchofdimes.com/
•  Information about vaccines and illness during pregnancy.http://www.cdc.gov/
• Your source for trustworthy up-to-date evidence-based information and resources on planning for pregnancy, labor and birth, and the postpartum period.http://childbirthconnection.org/
• This website was developed to provide evidence-based information on breastfeeding, sleep and parenting.http://www.kellymom.com/
•  Information for pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and babies.http://www.askdrsears.com/

Books 

Women’s Health 

• Our Bodies, Ourselves: A New Edition for a New Era by Boston Women’s Health Book Collective and Judy Norsigian
• Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause by Boston Women’s Health Book Collective, Judy Norsigian, and Vivian Pinn
• Changing Bodies, Changing Lives: Expanded Third Edition: A Book for Teens on Sex and Relationships by Ruth Bell Alexander

 Before You Get Pregnant 

• Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 10th Anniversary Edition: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health by Toni Weschler
• Get Ready to Get Pregnant: Your Complete Prepregnancy Guide to Making a Smart and Healthy Baby by Michael C. Lu
• The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians: How to Stay Sane and Care for Yourself from Pre-conception through Birth, 2nd Edition by Rachel Pepper

 Pregnancy and Birth 

• Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
• Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by Pam England and Rob Horowitz
• The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer and Rhonda Wheeler
• The Birth Partner, Third Edition: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions by Penny Simkin
• Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn (4th Edition): The Complete Guide by Penny Simkin, April Bolding, Ann Keppler, and Janelle Durham
• When Survivors Give Birth: Understanding and Healing the Effects of Early Sexual Abuse on Childbearing Women by Penny Simkin and Phyllis Klaus
• Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy by Mayo Clinic
• Birth without Violence by Frédérick Leboyer
• The Pregnancy Book: Month-by-Month, Everything You Need to Know From America’s Baby Experts by William Sears, Martha Sears, and Linda Hughey Holt
• The Birth Book: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth by William Sears and Martha Sears
• Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth by Boston Women’s Health Book Collective and Judy Norsigian

Breastfeeding 

• Ina May’s Guide to Breastfeeding by Ina May Gaskin
• The Breastfeeding Book: Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Your Child from Birth Through Weaning by Martha Sears and William Sears
• Dr. Jack Newman’s Guide to Breastfeeding by Jack Newman and Teresa Pitman
• The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers: The Most Comprehensive Problem-Solving Guide to Breastfeeding from the Foremost Expert in North America by Jack Newman M.D. and Teresa Pitman

 Babies and Parenting 

• The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two (Revised and Updated Edition) by William Sears, Martha Sears, Robert Sears, and James Sears
• The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child by Robert Sears MD
• The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night by Elizabeth Pantley and William Sears
• The Fussy Baby Book : Parenting Your High-Need Child From Birth to Age Five by William Sears and Martha Sears
• Secrets of the Baby Whisperer: How to Calm, Connect, and Communicate with Your Baby by Tracy Hogg and Melinda Blau
• The Happiest Baby on the Block – The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer (DVD) Starring Dr. Harvey Karp
• Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads by Gary Greenberg and Jeannie Hayden
• Nipple Confusion, Uncoordinated Pooping, and Spittle: The Life of a Newborn’s Father by Roger Friedman
• The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips, and Advice for Dads-to-Be (New Father Series) by Armin A. Brott and Jennifer Ash
• The Joy of Fatherhood: The First Twelve Months by Marcus Jacob Goldman MD