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Links:

Doulas of the Red River Valley

Inspiring Birth Stories: Birth Story Diaries of Moms with Doulas

Childbirth Connection

The Bradley Method of Husband Coached Childbirth

International Cesarean Awareness Network

StorkNet.com

Dr. Brewer's Pregnancy Diet

Childbirth.org (Interactive Birth Plan Tool)

CIMS: Mother Friendly Childbirth Initiative

Blessed Event Midwifery (Serving the Red River Valley)

Citizens for Midwifery

Spinning Babies (Optimal Fetal Positioning)

Choosing an Epidural

Kellymom.com (Lactation Counselor and Parenting)

AskDrSears.com (Pediatrician)

La Leche League

Attachment Parenting International

Mothering Magazine: Natural Family Living (You'll love the Discussion Board, as well!)

SlingsAndMore.com

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Book Recommendations:

Sit-Up and Take Notice! Positioning Yourself for a Better Birth by Pauline Scott

The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer

Gentle Birth Choices: A Guide to Making Informed Decisions about Birthing Centers, Birth Attendants, Water Birth, Home Birth, and Hospital Birth by Barbara Harper, R.N.

The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth (Revised) by Sheila Kitzinger 

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin

Journey into Motherhood: Inspirational Stories of Natural Birth by Sheri L. Menelli

The Pregnancy Book: Month-by-Month, Everything You Need to Know From America's Baby Experts by William Sears, M.D. & Martha Sears, R.N.

The Birth Partner, 2nd Edition by Penny Simkin, OT, Doula, Childbirth Educator

The Birth Book: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth (Sears Parenting Library) by William Sears, M.D. 

Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by CNM, MA, Pam England

The VBAC Companion: The Expectant Mother's Guide to Vaginal Birth After Cesarean by Diana Korte

Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health (Revised Edition) by Toni Weschler

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Seventh Revised Edition by La Leche League International

The Nursing Mother’s Companion by Kathleen Huggins, R.N.

Nursing Mother, Working Mother by Gale Pryor and Kathleen Huggins, R.N.

The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two (Revised and Updated Edition) by William Sears, M.D.

The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Baby by Robert Sears, M.D.

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Circumcision by Paul M. Fleiss, M.D. Warning: These books could sabatoge a mom's breastfeeding relationship with her baby!

Books to Avoid:

Warning: These books could sabatoge a mom's breastfeeding relationship with her baby! (For the book reviews visit www.kellymom.com.)

On Becoming Babywise by Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam

Secrets of the Baby Whisperer: How to Calm, Connect, and Communicate with Your Baby by Tracy Hogg

The "What to Expect" Series by Arlene Eisenberg, et. al.

The New Basics : A-to-Z Baby & Child Care for the Modern Parent by Michel Cohen, MD 

The Contented Little Baby Book by Gina Ford