The following is a partial list of resources. There are many other valuable books, websites and people- I just included some that most recently inform and inspire me. The links provided have additional resources and suggested reading.

PRE-CONCEPTION, PREGNANCY AND BIRTH

Laura Uplinger: Conscious Pre-Conception, Pregnancy and Birth. Great Links.
wondersofthewomb.com

Dr. Marcy Axness, Ph.D: Parenting Resource- Scientific Research Meets Spiritual Wisdom. The resource section of this site is comprehensive. Check out Marcy’s podcasts-she is an articulate, well-researched and passionate speaker!
quantumparenting.com

Carrie Dinow, MFT: Psychotherapist specializing in mind/body fertility work, parenting issues and chronic illness issues.
310-266-4050
carriedinow@gmail.com

Dr. Xiaomei Cai, L.Ac., Ph.D, OMD (China) Excellent, compassionate acupuncturist and doctor of Chinese medicine, specializing in woman's OBGYN issues, including preparation for conception and fertility-related support.
myartofwellness.com

Dr. Daoshing Ni, Founder of Tao of Wellness Chinese Medicine Center in Santa Monica. Pioneer in the field of integrative medecine as it relates to fertility and author of The Tao of Fertility: A Healing Chinese Medicine Program to Prepare Body, Mind, and Spirit for New Life.
taoofwellness.com

Association of Pre- and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPAH).
birthpsychology.com

Chamberlain, David. The Mind of Your Newborn Baby: Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic, 1998.

Chopra, Deepak, M.D. Magical Beginnings, Enchanted Lives: A Holistic Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth: New York: Crown Publishing, 2005.

Hallett, Elisabeth. Stories of the Unborn Soul. Lincoln, NE: Writer’s Club Press, 2002.

Hubbell, Anna and Farwell, Edie. The Tibetan Art of Parenting: From Before Conception through Early Childhood: Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications, 1997.

Huxley, Laura and Ferrucci, Piero. The Child of Your Dreams: Approaching Conception and Pregnancy with Inner Peace: Rochester, VT: Destiny Books, 1987/1992.

Mongan, Marie. Hypnobirthing: A Celebration of Life: Concord, NH: Rivertree Publishing, 1992/1998.

Verny, Thomas. The Secret Life of the Unborn Child: New York: Dell Publishing, 1994.

Verny, Thomas. Tomorrow’s Baby: The Art and Science of Parenting from Conception through Infancy: New York: Simon & Schuster, 2002.

Luminare-Rosen, Carista, Ph.D. Parenting Begins Before Conception: A Guide to Preparing Body, Mind and Spirit For You and Your Future Child: Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press, 2000

Cavoukian, Raffi, Olfman, Sharna. Child Honoring: How to Turn This World Around: Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers, 2006


DOULAS AND BIRTH PREPARATION

Doula Organization
dascdoulas.org

Anna Verwaal: Birth Photographer and Birth Doula
fromwombtoworld.com

Joanne Ameya Cohen- Teacher, Herbalist, Flower Essence Practitioner and Birth Doula. Also, Encapsulates Placentas for Post-Partum Health.
sacredpassageways.com

Ana Paula Markel: Pregnancy Workshops and Classes and Doula Training
binibirth.com

Cecily Miller: Beautiful, Open-Hearted Music and Information for Pregnancy and Birth.
baby-welcoming.com

Birthing From Within: Childbirth Preparation, A Journey of Self-Examination and Exercises that Inspire and Nurture Creativity
birthingfromwithin.com


HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY

Comprehensive Resource for Healthy Living and Detoxifying Your Environment
healthychild.org

The Environmental Working Group's Safe Cosmetics Guide
cosmeticsdatabase.com


MIDWIVES

American College of Nurse Midwives
acnm.org

Deborah Frank, CNM
415 N. Crescent Drive, Suite 100
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-659-5810
Midwiveswithwomen.com

Home Birth Service of Los Angeles
3959 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Suite A
Studio City, CA 91604
818-760-6541
Leslie Stewart, CNM
Catherine Williams, LM
Hmbirth@hotmail.com

TLC - Tender Loving Childbirth
Midwifery and Women's Health Center
Davi Kaur Khalsa, CNM
1122 S. Robertson Blvd. Suite 17
Los Angeles, Ca. 90035
Office: 310-278-6333
tlcwomanscenter.com

The Sanctuary Birth and Family Wellness Center
Constance Rock, LM, CPM
Aleksandra Evanguelidi, LM, CPM
11965 Venice Boulevard #204
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 566-7690
www.birthsanctuary.com


MISCARRIAGE

Excellent Information and Resources
copingtogether.info


NUTRITION

Sustainable Fish Source and Great Site for Prenatal Nutrition.
vitalchoice.com

An Orgaization dedicated to Restoring Nutrient-Dense Foods to the Human Diet Through Education, Research and Activism.
westonaprice.org

Non Metal-Leaching Cookware and Information
mercola.com

Nutrition, Raw Vegan Food and Conscious Community in Santa Monica, CA
rawvolution.com


SPIRITUALITY AND YOGA

Organization of the Humanitarian and Spiritual Teacher, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi (a.k.a. AMMA)
Amma.org

Amritananda Bhairavan: Vedic Priest, Conception Ceremonies, Author, Teacher and Custom-Made Healing Oils
deepsoulhealing.com

Marla Apt and Paul Cabanis: Iyengar Yoga Teachers
yoganaga.com

Julie Hale: Yoga Therapy
bhavagati.com

Mata Amritanandamayi Center, The Thousand names of the Divine Mother: Sri Lalita Sahasranama with Commentary by T.V. Narayana Menon: San Ramon, CA: Mata Amritanandamayi Center, 2006.


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