I love books that are encouraging an uplifting for expecting parentss. Here are some of my favorites:

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, The Birth Partner, Mama Natural, Birthing From Within, Orgasmic Birth, and Babies are not Pizza

Podcasts are a great way to learn about pregnancy in birth while you are in the car, the bath, or cleaning around your house.

Birthing Instincts, Informed Pregnancy, Evidence Based Birth, Down to Birth, VBAC Link, Taking Back Birth, and The Birth Hour

Choosing the right support person for your birth can make all the difference. Here are some doulas that I have personally worked with that I recommend.

Debbie VanCampen, Janel Rogers, Serving Tomorrow- Emily, Akasha Hines

The absolute best and most comprehensive option for childbirth education is the course below. It is perfect regardless of wher/how you plan to give birth and has almost 40 hours of online content that you can pick and choose from. Enter the code BWISE10 to receive 10% off the course.

https://beautifulonemidwifery.mykajabi.com/a/2147929776/Pvupm7QK

Whether you are looking to capture every little detail or just want some adoarable newborn photos, these are my go to picks for experienced photographers

Erin Beth Birth Photography, Bailee Sterling Photography, Jenna Vanloon Doulatog

Bishop Babies is my absolute favorite resource for new parenting classes. She offers everythign from child seat inspection to a monthly new parent hotline

https://www.bishopbabies.com/

The Milk Box,

Christina Evans

Aeroflow

Some families will choose to encapsulate their placenta after birth. These are trusted sources for that service.

The Placenta Pill- Bethany Grannan

Christina Evans

Choosing a health practitioner for your little one is so important. The options on this list align with the value of trusting parental instinct and treating children on a holistic level.

Shine Pediatrics- Fort Worth and Frisco, True Connections- Euless, Pediatric Health Partners- Flower Mound, Natural Choice Pediatrics- Frisco, Pure Health- Plano