Books

*Mother’s Intention: How Belief Shapes Birth – A Commonsense Guide to Safe, Comfortable, Guilt-free Birth
Kim Wildner, CCE, CHt, HBCE.
- “This book presents complicated information into a useable format. The information in this book is based on fact, not medical fiction, as are too many birthing books available. The up to date scientific knowledge presented in this book will allow you to be well informed about the information that matters to you during pregnancy. using the information in this book, you can plan to have a healthy pregnancy and a beautiful, comfortable birth. I highly recommend this book for all my patients, all women contemplating pregnancy and all obstetrical medical providers.” - Lorne R. Campbell Sr. M.D. Associate Professor Department of Family Medicine State University of NY Buffalo School of Medicine

*Prenatal Parenting http://www.prenatalparenting.com
Fred Wirth, MD
-Fred was one of the attending physicians on the first test-tube baby. He developed the Wirth Prenatal Parenting Techniques based upon the fact that a mother’s relationship with her unborn child is powerful and she cannot hide her emotions from her unborn child. They are carried across the placenta messenger molecules impacting the baby ’s brain development. This can affect a child’s emotional character for life. His book Prenatal Parenting offers psychological and spiritual guidelines to achieve peace during pregnancy. It enables parents, siblings and extended family members to prepare for the newborn’s arrival. It does get somewhat preachy in the second half that might conflict with some beliefs, but still worth the read.

*Birth: The Surprising History of How We Are Born
Tina Cassidy
"Finally, a literate and well-informed history of childbirth" -Naomi Wolf

*Be Prepared A Practical Handbook for New Dads
Gary Greenberg & Jeannie Hayden
“If you’re a new dad, keep a copy of Be Prepared by your bedside. It’s funny, informative, and—let’s be honest—it’s not like you’re going to be sleeping anyway.” –Paul Reiser, NY Times bestselling author of Babyhood

*Wellness Workbook How to Achieve Enduring Health & Vitality
John W. Travis, MD, MPH & Regina Sara Ryan
“If living well is your goal—and it should be—this book is a must-have.” – Dean Edell, MD, author of Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Healthiness

"Children Change A Marriage: What Every Couple Needs To Know"
Elisa Morgan & Carol Kuykendall
We interrupt this marriage...to raise children! Based on 26 years of experience with parents of preschoolers and the results of thousands of questionaires sent to new moms and dads, this book helps you and your mate understand and meet six areas of need in your marriage. It will inspire new vision for the creative masterpiece your marriage can become when the two of you enlarge into a family.

*What the Bleep Do We Know!? Discovering the endless possibilities for altering your everyday reality
Book available November 1, 2005
Authors William Arntz, Betsy Chasse, and Mark Vicente transformed the movie world with their independent smash hit What the Bleep Do We Know?! TM Now they've brought their intelligent mix of science, spirituality and incredible graphics and storytelling to the printed page. The book features all new interviews with experts, relevant issues cut from the movie, deeper explanations of some of the more complex and important theories, and commentary from the authors about how these concepts transformed their personal lives for the better.

*Blessingways A Guide to Mother-Centered Baby Showers
Shari Maser, CCE
"Blessingways are celebrations of pregnant and adoptive women and their transition into motherhood. These special mother-centered gatherings offer friends and family a fresh approach to honoring, supporting, nurturing, and encouraging mothers-to-be." This is a really wonderful addition to the Attachments family; a big 250 pages of wonderful blessingway information and ideas. There is a recommended readings section, as well as songs, recipes, pictures, craft/project ideas and so much more.

*Welcoming Ways Creating Your Baby’s Welcome Ceremony with the Wisdom of World Traditions
Andrea Alban Gosline
Welcoming Ways is a fully illustrated gift book containing nine joyous ceremonies drawing from diverse traditions, which bring special inspiration to babies’ welcome celebrations. The book is a heartfelt resource for all new parents, siblings, and families.

*Vegetarian Pregnancy The Definitive Nutritional Guide to Having a Healthy Baby
Sharon Yntema
The only book I have found that clearly states the RDA for nutrients during pregnancy including what deficiencies, overdoses and interactions look like plus the sources of the nutrients.

*Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth
*Spiritual Midwifery
Ina May Gaskin, Nation’s Leading Midwife

* Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn
Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley and Ann Keppler

*The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth
* Obstetric Myths vs. Research Realities
Henci Goer

*Gentle Birth Choices
Barbara Harper

* The Nursing Mother’s Companion
Kathleen Huggins

*An Easier Childbirth, Birthing Normally
Gayle Peterson

* Babies Remember Birth, Mind of Your Newborn Baby
David Chamberlain, Ph.D.

*Birthing from Within
Pam England

*Childbirth Without Fear
Grantly Dick-Read

*Complete Idiot’s Guide to Hypnosis
Roberta Temes

*The Language of Parenting
David M. Frees, III

*The Prenatal Prescription
Peter Nathanielsz

*A Child is Born
Lennart Nilsson

*Medications & Mothers’ Milk
Thomas W. Hale, PhD

*For the Love of Children A Guide to Better Health—Naturally—with Chiropractic Care
Louis R. Briegel, II, DC & Stacey A. Stefanski

*If…Questions for Parents
Evelyn McFarlane & James Saywell

*Alternative Therapies for Pregnancy & Birth
Pat Thomas

Movies

"The Business of Being Born" by Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein January 2008
An absolute MUST-SEE for ANYONE, especially anyone giving birth in the US. Available on Netflix February 2008.


*What the Bleep Do We Know?!
DVD available April 2005 at Best Buy, $20


"The Secret"
Download available online at www.thesecret.com, $5 or at Borders, Barnes & Noble, Etc.


Courses

The Landmark Forum
www.landmarkeducation.com

“In our research, 94 percent of people surveyed said that The Landmark Forum made a profound, lasting difference in the way they lived their lives.” – IMC, Inc.
The Landmark Forum is specifically designed to bring about positive and permanent shifts in the quality of your life. These shifts are the direct cause for a new and unique kind of freedom and power.
The freedom to be absolutely at ease no matter where you are, who you’re with, or what the circumstance – the power to be in action effectively in those areas that are important to you.
Attending a free Introduction is your opportunity to get your questions about The Landmark Forum answered. During the Introduction, you will get a sense of what it would be like to participate in The Landmark Forum, the profound difference The Landmark Forum could make in your everyday life, and how the course is conducted.

The above suggestions are not endorsed, nor is purchase of any of the above beneficial to The HypnoBirthing® Institute, One Birth At A Time, Touch of Health Wellness Center or Debi Tracy.