Christine Simonetta

While child bearing women and families are responsible for the outcomes of their own decisions, midwives have responsibilities for maintaining a safe situation. Skills must be kept current and knowledge updated so that the midwife can optimally perform her tasks of overseeing the progress of the pregnancy, labor, and postpartum; providing well-woman gynecological care; observing signs and detecting problems; promoting health and encouraging prevention; and utilizing midwifery knowledge and skills to rectify problems or consult/refer as appropriate.

 

Pregnancy and Birth

Childbirth with Insight – Elizabeth Noble
A Good Birth, A Safe Birth… – Diane Korte and Roberta Scaer
Homebirth – Sheila Kitzinger
Birth Your Way – Sheila Kitzinger
The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth – Henci Goer
Obstetrical Myths versus Research Realities – Henci Goer
Spiritual Midwifery – Ina May Gaskin
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth – Ina May Gaskin
Gentle Birth Choices (comes with DVD) – Barbara Harper
Silent Knife – Nancy Waiver Cohen
Birthing From Within – Pam England
www.birthingfromwithin.com
Immaculate Deception II – Suzanne Arms
Special Delivery:  The Complete Guide to Informed Birth – Rahima Baldwin
Energetic Pregnancy – Elizabeth Davis
The Natural Pregnancy Book – Aviva Jill Romm

Postpartum and Parenting

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding – LaLeche League International
Natural Health After Birth – Aviva Jill Romm
Vaccinations – Aviva Jill Romm
Your Amazing Newborn – Marshall H. Klaus
The Happiest Baby on the Block – Harvey Karp
Super Baby Food – Ruth Yaron
The Nontoxic Baby:  Reducing Harmful Chemicals from Your Baby’s Life - Natural Choices