Joyful Parenthood's Favorite Resources for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond
Hey friends! This blog post will be short, sweet and to the point.
Because the last thing I want when I'm looking for resources is a bunch of irrelevant BS. So I thought I'd spare you all as well!
There are literally hundreds of books and articles and content creators and podcasts on motherhood. Probably thousands. I'm going to be suggesting the ones that support and encourage holistic minded pregnancies, unmedicated/natural births, home births, mother centered and restful postpartum, mental health help, breastfeeding, gentle parenting/attachment parenting, and equality in marriage.
So, without further ado, here are my favorite resources to recommend.
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My book recs:
Pregnancy and before pregnancy:
Taking charge of your fertility
The Mama Natural week-to-week guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth
Birth:
Portal: The Art of Choosing Orgasmic, Pain-Free Blissful Birth by Yolande Norris-Clark
The Birth Book by Dr. Sears
The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin (GREAT for dads and doulas to read!)
Husband Coached Childbirth by Robert Bradley
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskins
Postpartum:
The First Forty Days by Heng Ou
The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson
Mothering the New Mother by Sally Placksin
Gentle Babies by Debra Rayburn (Crunchy mamas, you need this one!
Betsy Bosom Baby Book by Lucy Libido (This one too)
Birth Trauma/Child Loss:
Loved Baby by Sarah Philpott
Heal Your Birth Story by Maureen Campion
Breastfeeding:
So that's what they're for! by Janet Tamaro
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Le Leche League International
Marriage/Partnership Care After Baby:
All the Rage by Darcy Lockman
How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids by Jancee Dun
Fair Play by Eve Rodsky
This is How Your Marriage Ends by Matthew Fray
Self Care/Self Nurturing After Baby:
Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach, Ph. D
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My online forum recs:
r/breakingmom on Reddit (for mothers only) (Author's note- this is probably the most helpful, safe, amazing resource I've ever found as a mother. This is a true no judgement group that offers true help. Please check it out if you're a mother!)
Milky Mommas (Breastfeeding/Laction/Human Milk) Facebook Group
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My podcast recs:
Yet We Thrive
The Birth Hour
Birthful
Birthing Instincts
Birthworker Podcast (specifically for birth workers, but it's so good that everyone should give it a listen)
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This next portion is for my Indianapolis people!
Build your perfect birth team with these amazing events coming up! (Bonus- I'll be there!)
Provider Meet and Greet, by Emerald Midwifery and Growing Family Chiropractic- March 23, 3-5PM
Find Your Birth Team ad Postpartum Support, by Divine Souls at Well Branded Space Rental April 23 12PM-6PM
Doula Date Night, by Sacred Spines at Sacred Spines Chiropractic- April 23 6-8PM
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Local Indy Birth Education Classes
Hypnobirthing by Heart and Womb Indy Birth Services
Bradley Method by Andrea Conrad
Childbirth Education Course by Ana Vallow
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Local Indy Support/Mom Groups:
Mom's Time Out- Check out times and locations at Emmanuel Church in Greenwood Indiana
MOPS- click the link to find groups local to you
Pregnancy, Postpartum and Partner Support Groups by Heart and Womb (central Indy)
There are SO many breastfeeding support groups as well! Through Community Hospital, IU hospital, Le Leche League, St. Vincents- call the hospital close to you and see if they host breastfeeding support groups!
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Content Creators:
@heartandwomb.indy on Instagram (autonomous birth)
@badassmotherbirther on Instagram (autonomous birth)
@noellekovary on Instagram (nutrition, homemaking, and motherhood)
@insideparenting on Instagram (conscious parenting)
@psiclimbout on Instagram (perinatal mental health)
@yetwethrive on Instagram (infertility and child loss)
@mommacusses on TikTok (motherhood)
@domesticblisters on TikTok (care tasks, motherhood)
@emilyjeanne333 on TikTok (motherhood, relatable content)
@diaryofanhonestmom on TikTok (motherhood, mental health, reparenting yourself, healing trauma)
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And now, a list of anti-recommendations:
What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff (gag)
Babywise by Robert Buckram (double gag)
To Train Up a Child by Michael Pearl (or as I like to call it, How to Abuse Your Child until They're Too Scared to be a Developmentally Normal Child)
That's all I have for today!
Do you have any recommendations or anti recommendations? Leave them in the comments below!
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| A book meme, because why not? |
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