well resourced women make informed + confident choices
In the ways of learning women’s work and wellness, having the support and knowledge of experienced sisters is invaluable. May this compilation of resources serve as a tool for you to feel confident and in the know about the decisions you make surrounding your health and your life.
booklists
CYCLE CARE
Period Queen, by Lucy Peach
Peaceful Periods: Holistic Womb Care for Teens, by Chantal Blake
The Moon Cycle Cookbook: A Holistic Guide for a Well Balanced Menstrual Cycle, by Devon Loftus + Jenna Radomski
Womancode, Alisa Vitti
Love Your Lady Landscape, by Lisa Lister
We Are Dancing for You: Native Feminisms and the Revitalization of Women’s Coming-of-Age Ceremonies, by Cutcha Risling Baldy
WOMANHOOD
Wild Feminine: Finding Power, Spirit, and Joy in the Female Body, by Tami Lynn Kent
The Women’s Wheel of Life, by Elizabeth Davis + Carol Leonard
7 Times a Woman: Ancient Wisdom on Health and Beauty for Every Stage of Your Life, by Dr Lia Andrews
The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility, by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
Mother-Daughter Wisdom: Understanding the Crucial Link Between Mothers, Daughters, and Health, by Christiane Northrup
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, by Bessel Van Der Kolk
Dodging Energy Vampires: An Empath’s Guide to Evading Relationships that Drain You and Restoring Your Health and Power, by Christiane Northrup
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Women Who Run With The Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype, by Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Non-Violent Communication: A Language of Life, by Marshall B. Rosenberg
Call of the Wild: How We Heal Trauma, Awaken Our Own Power, and Use It for Good, by Kimberly Ann Johnson
PREGNANCY
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, by Ina May Gaskin
Ina May’s Guide to Breastfeeding, by Ina May Gaskin
Spiritual Midwifery, by Ina May Gaskin
Nine Golden Months: The Essential Art of Nurturing the Mother-to-be, by Heng Ou
Wild Mothering: Finding Power, Spirit, and Joy in Birth and a Creative Motherhood, by Tami Lynn Kent
Indie Birth: A Story of Radical Birth Love, by Maryn Green + Margo Blackstone
Inducing Labour: making informed decisions, by Dr Sara Wickham
The Nursing Mother’s Companion, by Kathleen Huggins
The Natural Pregnancy Book, by Aviva Jill Romm
Group B Strep Explained, by Dr Sara Wickham
Anti-D Explained, by Dr Sara Wickham
Back to the Womb: Reclaiming Birth Sovereignty, by Alexandra Kisitu
Repurpose Your Placenta, by Ruth Goldberg
The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care, by Sally Fallon
POSTPARTUM
The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions & Restoring Your Vitality, by Kimberly Ann Johnson
The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother, by Heng Ou
Mama's Menu: Ayurvedic Recipes for Postpartum Healing, by Ameya Duprey
After the Baby’s Birth: A Woman’s Way to Wellness, by Robin Lim
The Postnatal Depletion Cure: A Complete Guide to Rebuilding Your Health & Reclaiming Your Energy, by Dr Oscar Serrallach
Healing After Birth: Navigating Your Emotions After A Difficult Childbirth, by Jennifer Summerfeldt
Build Your Nest: A Postpartum Planning Workbook, by Kestrel Gates
Sitting Moon: A Guide to Rejuvenation after Pregnancy, by Jessica Chen
The Postpartum Recovery Program: How to Adapt the Ancient Practice of Zuo Yue Zi to Your Patients , by Dr Lia Andrews
Thriving Postpartum: Embracing the Indigenous Wisdom of La Cuarentena, by Pa’Nquetzani
BODY CARE
Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and the Forgotten History, by Suzanne Humphries and Roman Bystrianyk
Vaccinations: A Thoughtful Parent’s Guide, by Aviva Jill Romm
Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition, by Paul Pitchford
Herbal Medicine From the Heart of the Earth, by Dr Sharol Marie Tilgner
Body into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self-Care, by Maria Noel Groves
Grow Wild: The Whole-Child, Whole-Family, Nature-Rich Guide To Moving More, by Katy Bowman
An Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy, by Dan Cohen
Craniosacral Therapy for Children: Treatments for Expecting Mothers, Babies, and Children, by Daniel Agustoni
Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook That Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats by Sally Fallon
podcasts
Taking Back Birth — Maryn Green
Raising 10 Kids — Maryn Green + Jason Leister
The Great Birth Rebellion — Melanie Jackson
Sex, Birth, Trauma — Kimberly Ann Johnson
Midwifery for the People — Margo Blackstone
Fertility Friday — Lisa Henderickson-Jack
Birthing Instincts — Dr Stu Fischbein + Midwife Blyss Young
websites
Lunar Midwifery