Educational and Local Resources 

Pregnancy & Birth 

The Rights of Childbearing Women

Evidence Based Birth 

The Cochrane Library (One of the most respected sources for information about evidence-based care for the childbearing women)

The Leap Frog Group, US Health Care quality organization, Search hospital ratings on maternity care, C-section rates and more

The Birth Partner, by Penny Simkin

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth, by Ina May Gatskin

Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered! by Rebecca Dekker

Hypnobirthing: The Mongan Method, 4th Edition, by Marie F. Mongan 

Blessed Birthings, free recorded audio class by Ustatha Shamira Chothia Ahmed, The Rahmah Foundation 

Spinning Babies,  instructions on how to use techniques for a more comfortable and confident pregnancy and labor, baby positioning in particular

The Cornerstone Method of Childbirth Education: The Muslim Edition: Student Workbook (Featuring unborn Noah, Scott, and myself!) 

Postpartum 

The First Forty Days: The Art of Nurturing the New Mother, by Heng Ou, Amely Greeven 

Women's Health 

Hormone Intelligence: The Complete Guide to Calming Hormone Chaos and Restoring Your Body's Natural Blueprint for Well-Being, by Aviva Romm