Recommended Doula Reading List

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Development

Recommended Books & Resources

In this stage of your professional development, you are complimenting your training course with a solid foundation of basic knowledge about birth, breastfeeding, and doula work in general. These resources provide a good jumping off point as you prepare to launch your doula practice. Choose three books from this list for certification, remember to always read the most recent edition of each book, and fully explore each website linked here.

Books

Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn

The Doula Book

The Birth Partner, 5th ed

Breastfeeding Made Simple, 2nd ed

Birth Ambassadors

Round the Circle

Natural Hospital Birth

My Plus Size Pregnancy Guide (E-Book or E-Book & Audio)

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Additional Resources

Pain Management: Using a Doula (EBB)

Watch It Now!

Orgasmic Birth

Organic Birth

Birth Story Diaries

Visit The Site!

Business of Being Born & More Business of Being Born DVD

Business of Being Born (Amazon streaming service)

More Business of Being Born (streams in four parts)

Part #4

Part #3

Part #2

Part #1

Survivor Moms

Launch

Recommended Books & Resources

As you launch your doula practice, you will be looking to deepen your knowledge about birth, maternity care practices, and labor support skills. Choose three books from this list for certification. You’ll also need additional resources to expand your business skills and knowledge, and you’ll find resources here to support you with this part of your growth as well.

Books

The Labor Progress Handbook, 4th ed

Orgasmic Birth

Birthing from Within

Ancient Map for Modern Birth

Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, 8th ed

Trauma Stewardship

The Doula Business Guide

The Doula Business Guide Workbook

Keep the Fires Burning

Life after Birth

Start with Why

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Optimal Care in Childbirth

When Survivors Give Birth

Birth as an American Rite of Passage

Additional Resources

Mastery

Recommended Books & Resources

As your doula practice flourishes, you’ll want to continue to deepen your knowledge as a professional. These resources will help you take your practice to the next level. Included here are resources to help you develop a trauma informed practice, create a doula program, improve your educational skills with your clients, and make your practice more profitable.