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 Birth Partner, 5th ed
Breastfeeding Made Simple, 2nd ed
My Plus Size Pregnancy Guide (E-Book or E-Book & Audio)
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Additional Resources
Pain Management: Using a Doula (EBB)

Orgasmic Birth
Organic Birth
Birth Story Diaries

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)
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
Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, 8th ed
The Doula Business Guide Workbook
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Additional Resources
Evidence Based Birth

VBAC Facts

Childbirth Connection

Lamaze

Mastery
Recommended Books & Resources
Books
Trauma Informed Care in the Perinatal Period
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Additional Resources
HUG Your Baby

United States Breastfeeding Committee
