Casie’s Resources
I seem to be getting quite a large collection of very good books that I would be more than happy to lend out. If you are interested in borrowing any of my materials, please call or email. I can bring what you are interested in to town for you to pick up at your convenience. I would be more than happy to discuss any of the material with you.
DVD’s and Videos
Begin with Love, The first three months: Connecting with your Child
A video that focuses on your relationship with your infant in the first three months of life. Based on the latest research in early childhood development, the video highlights five guidelines that will help all new parents create a responsive and enriching environment for their young baby - the key to helping her learn her new world.
Doulas Making a Difference
Explaining the Supports a Doula Provides.
Having Your Baby - A Complete Lamaze Prepared Childbirth Class (outdated but good breathing)
Lamaze Explained, Position and Relaxation Exercises, Stages of Labor, Actual Birth, All about Pain Medications, Comfort Measures
Comfort Measures for Childbirth with Penny Simkin
Join Penny Simkins class as she explains and demonstrates numerous physical and psychological comfort measures for labor. She will also show women in labor and their partners using these measures.
Labor of Love Childbirth Class 5 hour class in 2 segments
I a unique experience in childbirth education that prepares you for labor and delivery. Sherry Turney guides you through this comprehensive two day class.
Labor Support: A Comfort Guide
An up to date video featuring demonstrations of tried and true labor stratagies
Birth Day
A documentary exquisitely capturin gthe beauty of a natural home birth in the lush mountain countryside of Xalapa, Veracrux, Mexico
Dr. Jack Newman’s Visual Guide to Breastfeeding
This dvd helps you to understand how breastfeeding really works in a step by step comprehensive format. This aid provides evidence based, up to date information for parents and healthcare professionals.
Amazing Talents of the Newborn
For several decades, researchers have been unravelling the wonders of infant memory, perception and communication ability. What we have discovered is that the newborn - even in the first hour of life - greets the world with an array of remarkable talents.
The First Hour of LIfe - Marshall Klaus
We now know that the first hour and a half are what one calls a ’sensitive period’ for a certain number of processes to take place and for bonding to begin. This is a precious time which cannot be repeated. Learn about more evidence on this amazing subject.
Birth Into Being
Russian Spiritual Midwife, Tatyana Sargunas and her film maker husband Alexi, recorded five totally natural, incredible waterbirths. Their original footage takes you on a breathtaking expedition to witness two families birthing in the Black Sea, and into their home to see two of their daughters being born in a handmade clear birthing pool. Scenes of children and babies swimming with dolphins will delight and amaze audiences of all ages.
The Business of Being Born - Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein
Pocket Size Flip Cards
Labor Support Handbook
The Nurturing Touch at Birth: A Labor Suppport Handbook contains additional information about labor support techniques, tools and “tricks of the trade’ which offer maternity care personnel a myraid of options to offer the laboring mother.
Comfort Measures Using the Rebozo
Freedom of Movement: Positions and Stategies Cards
Books Available to Borrow
The Birth Partner A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas and All other Labor Companions by Penny Simkin
Gentle Birth Choices - Barbara Harper
An Easier Childbirth - Peterson
Expecting Twins Triplets and More - Rachel Franklin
The Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Experience - Bergin and Garvey
What to Expect When you are Expecting - Eisenberg, Murkoff, and Hathaway
The book of Pregnancy (old midwives tales, quotes, superstitions etc.)
The Complete Book of Mother and Baby Care - CMA
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn - Simkin, Whalley and Keppler
The Simple Guide to Having a Baby - Whalley, Simkin, Keppler
The Mother of All Pregnancy Books - Ann Douglas - Canadian Version
Your Pregnancy and Newborn Journey - Lindsay/Brunelli
The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth - Sheila Kitzinger
The Doula Book - Klaus, Kennell, and Klaus
The Doula Advantage - Guervich
Your Amazing Newborn - Marshall Klaus, Phyliss Klaus
Mother Massage- Handbook for Relieving Discomforts in Pregnancy
Dr. Jack Newmans Guide to Breastfeeding - Dr. Jack Newman and Teresa Pitman
The Nursing Mother’s Companion - Kathleen Huggins
Blessingways - A Guide to Mother Centered Baby Showers - Maser
Massage and Aromatherapy
Medications Used for Pain During Labor and Birth - Penny Simkin
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ina May Gaskins Guide to Childbirth
Spiritual Midwifery - Ina May Gaskin
Roots of Emphathy -Changing the World Child by Child
Teach only Love - Gerald Jampolsky
The Red Tent: A Novel
The Birth House: A Novel
Yoga for Pregnancy