Books
Birth Without Fear by January Harshe*
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin*
The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
Hypnobirthing by Marie Mongan *
Birthing From Within by Pam England *
Birth, A Rite of Passage by Rachel Reed*
The Birth Space by Gabriella Nancarrow *
*BOOKS I HAVE READ and know are great
Education Courses
Body Literacy and Fertitliy Awareness for Women (free) by Ohio Parenting Collaboration
Hypnobirthing Classes:
The Positive Birth Company Hypnobirthing Class
Hypnobirthing with Doula Aly Romot // Instagram @mindbodybaby_columbus
Thirteen & Finn Hypnobirthing Class
Prep for Birth and Baby:
Birth, Postpartum, & Lactation // Private in-home class with Haven @thebirthinghaven
Childbirth Education // Private class with Kelli Blinn
Newborn Care // Private class with Kelli Blinn
Nutrition Classes:
Prenatal Nutrition with Alyssa Broadwater
Breastfeeding Classes:
Infant Feeding // Private Class with Kelli Blinn
Breastfeeding Basics with Ohio Parenting Collaboration
Postpartum Classes:
birth/ PARENTING PODCASTS
The Birth Hour
All About Pregnancy & Birth
EvidenceBased Birth
Built to Birth
Happy Homebirth
Birth Stories in Color
Birthing Instincts // Probably my favorite!
DOCUMENTARIES
Business of Being Born
Birth Time
Let's get some Facts-Websites on Birth
Birthing From Within
Birth Doulas in CENTRAL ohio
Central Ohio:
Brittnay // @Wellrounded Doulas
Cortney Louge // @Thirteen and Finn Doula
Elaine Tucker // @Elainetuckerbirthandfamily
Erin McCaffrey // @thrivedoulacolumbus
Erin Demario // @erinrxdoula_
Kelli Blinn // @doulakelliblinn
Ohio Parenting Collaborations // Doula Collective
midwives in ohio
Columbus:
- Eliza Kay, CPM // @elizakaymidwife
- Lora Hart
- Cortnie Swies, CPM // @cortnieswies_birthintuit
- CHOICE CPM Midwife Collective // @choicemidwives
Dayton:
- Katie Quinn CMP // @kkatielynnn
Heath:
- Kathy Mitchell, CPM // @kkatielynnn
New Albany:
- Caitlin Hopper, CPM // @inspiredhomebirth
- Abigail Badger, CPM // @homebirth_midwife
BIRTH CENTERS
IN HOSPITAL
OSU midwives
LACTATION Support in central ohio
Jill Davis
Stacy Notestine
Dr. Gabby the inside space
Chiropractors/ ACUPUNCTURE in central ohio
Dr. Gabby the inside space. // @theinsidespace_
Dr. Kyle Alexander
Dr. Suzanne Pikula
Dr. Greg Prenger
Massage Therapist in columbus Area
Erin DeMario // @erinrxdoula_
Sally Hauenstein // Allvera Wellness Spa (highly recommend)
Family Doctors/Pediatricians in central ohio
Dr. Nash at COPC/ mid-ohio pediatrics
Dr. Robert Fitch (fully supports home birthers, highly recommend)
Favorite Affirmations
"This contraction is good."
"My body knows whats it's doing. I am safe."
"Each surge is bringing me closer to my baby."
"My baby and I are working together."
"Relax. Release. Open"
"My body grew this baby. My body will birth this baby"
"I am surrounded by love and support."
"I release all fear"
"I surrender to this experience."
All providers that are listed above I have either worked with, know them personality, or have had clients rave about them. All come highly recommended and trusted. I hope this resource aids you in your journey through motherhood.