Even MORE Resources from Made for This Birth? Absolutely!
What to Ask a Potential Provider
****Free PDF Download!****
Blessing of a Mother Before Childbirth
****Free PDF Download!****
BRAIN Decision Making Tool for Pregnancy, Labor, & Birth
***Free PDF Download!***
Scriptures for Miscarriage
****Free PDF Download!****
Birth Plan Template and Guide
*Exclusive Download for Annual Memberships*
Pregnancy Prayer Cards
*Exclusive Download for Annual Memberships*
Prepping for Birth: Suggestions for the last 4-6 Weeks
*Exclusive Download for Annual Memberships*
Scriptures for Pregnancy and Birth
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Planning for Postpartum
*Exclusive Download for Annual Memberships*
Birth Affirmation Sampler Pack
*Exclusive Download for Annual Memberships*
And of course, don't forget...
Made for This: The Catholic Mom's Guide to Birth - The Consistently Best Selling Book in Catholic Motherhood and Parenting
Made for This Album and App - The only Christian birth preparation app with hours of audio tracks steeped in prayer, Scripture, Church teaching, and the saints
The Made for this Birth Provider Directory - Find a like-minded midwife, OB, doula, and more!
OTHER RECOMMENDED RESOURCES:
Being on this list does not necessarily imply endorsement by Made for This Birth of everything stated, believed, or recommended by the resource. We believe you can use your discernment, taking what is true, good, and helpful and leaving what is not.
Books:
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn by Penny Simkin
The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by Genevieve Howland
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah Buckley
Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McCutcheon
The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
The Birth Book by William Sears, M.D. and Martha Sears, R.N.
The Healthy Pregnancy Book by William Sears, M.D. and Martha Sears, R.N.
Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols
Real Food for Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nichols
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International
Podcasts:
The Pregnancy and Birth Made Easy Podcast
The Home Birth After Cesarean Podcast
Websites
Evidence Based Birth - Research Articles on Common Practices and Protocol
Spinning Babies - Optimal Fetal Positioning Help
The Miles Circuit - Technique for Repositioning Baby
VBAC Facts - Statistics and Support for Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
The VBAC Link - Support and Research on Vaginal Birth After Cesareans
International Cesarean Awareness Network - Cesarean Resources
Breech Without Borders - Support for Vaginal Breech Birth
Lamaze International - Labor Support and Education
Kelly Mom - Breastfeeding Support
Dr. Sara Wickham - Pregnancy and Birth Research Articles and Intervention Info
Guiding Star Project - Wholistic Feminine Health Centers
Teaching, Resources, and Evidence on Circumcision
Documentaries:
Pregnancy/Postpartum Fitness:
The Gap - An Intentional Movement Guide for the First 40 Days Postpartum