If you are looking for additional support in your reproductive experiences, for writing and media to expand your awareness, for holistic health products and practitioners, or other resources, here are some that I recommend…
Midwifery
Blog Post: What is a Midwife?
Blog Post: Resources for Aspiring Midwives
Online Workshop: The Midwife as Abortion Provider
Full Spectrum Doula Care
Blog Post: What is “Full Spectrum” Care?
Blog Post: Resources for Full Spectrum Doulas
Blog Post: Full Spectrum Doula Skills: Knowledgeable, Practical, Compassionate, & Fearless!
Online Workshop: Full Spectrum Pregnancy Loss
Online Workshop: Preparing for Abortion & Pregnancy Loss
Online Workshop: Healing after Abortion & Pregnancy Loss
Fertility and Bodily Health
Blog Post: Resources for Fertility & Bodily Health
Blog Post: Birth Control After Baby
Blog Post: Molly, Maggie, and the IUD
Pregnancy & Birth
Blog Post: Pregnancy Resources
Blog Post: Birthing Resources
Abortion
What if Your Mother (book) : exquisite poetry on abortion (primarily), abortion provision, miscarriage, and parenting by Judith Arcana
Rituals and Meditations for Pregnancy Release (booklet) : a collection of rituals for healing through and after abortion or miscarriage
Holistic Healing After Abortion (booklet) : a collection of suggestions on holistic healing modalities for healing after abortion
Self-Ritual For Invoking Release of Spirit Life in the Womb (book) : out of print and hard to find, but deeply valuable spiritual information
Inner Healing After Abortion (book) : small booklet with helpful healing exercises
A Difficult Decision: A Compassionate Book About Abortion (book) : excellent small book with exercises on acceptance, decision making, information, compassion, and support
Natural Liberty (book) : anonymously written comprehensive text on historical and non-clinical abortion care
Our Spirit Babies Ceremonies : open interfaith ceremonies for commemorating pregnancy loss of all kinds
The Abortion Diaries : 30-minute documentary on stories around abortion
Abortion Conversation Project : incredible resources on having open, honest conversations free from stigma around abortion
African-American Women and Abortion : Loretta Ross' article on the complicated relationship with abortion in the black community
4000 Years For Choice : timeline of abortion care for the last 4000 years, and beautiful graphic design posters and representations
"So What If Abortion Ends Life?" : Salon article on the complexities of language, abortion, values, etc. I identify with this thinking strongly.
Women on Waves : Bold, provocative organization working to improve abortion access around the world in countries where the provision of abortion is illegal or illegal in most cases.
Exhale : website and talkline (1-888-4-EXHALE) focused on emotional support after an abortion
Faith Aloud : website and talkline (1-888-717-5010) focused on faith-based support with multifaith clergy offering moral support for abortion
*if you are looking for in-person abortion care and support in the United States, I have a wide referral network. Please contact me!
Pregnancy Loss
Holistic Healing After Miscarriage (booklet) : co-authored by myself and Samantha Zipporah, offering ideas for holistic healing modalities after a miscarriage
Empty Arms (book) : offers guidance for decision making around procedures and memorials for pregnancy loss
Unspeakable Losses (book) : storytelling and support for miscarriage, abortion, and other pregnancy losses
Mourning Sickness: Stories and Poems and Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss : lovely poetry on difficult subjects
There Was Supposed To Be A Baby : online community, blog, and book (for sale) on miscarriage, mindfulness, and healing
Rituals and Meditations for Pregnancy Release (book) : a collection of rituals for healing through and after abortion or miscarriage
Our Spirit Babies Ceremonies : open interfaith ceremonies for commemorating pregnancy loss of all kinds
How To Help A Friend Deal With A Miscarriage : article on supporting loved ones through miscarriage, what to do and what not to do
People Have Misconceptions About Miscarriage and That Can Hurt : NPR article about emotions on hiding pregnancy and miscarriage
The Amethyst Network : extensive stories on miscarriage, support networks, and healing
Still Birth Day : Incredible resource for stillbirthing families, with stories, links, doulas, etc. Often religious, not always pro-choice, and criticized for their cultural inaccuracy, but an invaluable collection of information nonetheless.
Empty Arms (book) : offers guidance for decision making around procedures and memorials for pregnancy loss
Mourning Sickness: Stories and Poems and Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss (book) : lovely poetry on difficult subjects
To Linger On Hot Coals (book) : creative poetic expression written by two mothers after full-term stillbirths
The Tears Foundation : financial assistance for funeral arrangements and remembrance ceremonies after stillbirth.
Companioning at a Time of Perinatal Loss: A Guide For Nurses, Physicians, Social Workers, Chaplains, and Other Bedside Caregivers (book) : for those support workers and loved ones helping someone through a loss
Postpartum and Breast/Chestfeeding
After The Baby's Birth: A Complete Guide for Postpartum Women (book) : beautifully comprehensive book written by famous midwife Robin Lim, including recipes, exercises, answers to common questions, very holistically minded.
Natural Health After Birth (book) : Aviva Romm's guide to herbs, nutrition, exercise, etc. after birth
Directory of Postpartum Support Groups : a list including the US and Canada
La Leche League International : Resources, networking, and regular local directory of breastfeeding support groups
The Nursing Mother's Companion (book) : excellent book on breastfeeding and all its intricacies
Mothering Multiples (book) : excellent resource on breastfeeding for twin and multiples
Milk Junkies : blog about breast/chestfeeding and parenting from a trans man's prespective
Baby Baby Oh Baby : preview of a breastfeeding video to watch at home (can order from site)
Breast Crawl : site advocating for natural initial breastfeeding via "the breast crawl"
Placentas
Placenta: The Forgotten Chakra (book) : a well-researched look at benefits of leaving cord and placenta uncut, as well as traditions around placenta use worldwide.
Placenta: The Gift of Life (book) : comprehensive look at placenta use and lore, preparations, recipes, etc.
Information on Placenta Encapsulation : from a certification company. I do not endorse a certain certification company, but PBi has excellent complied studies on this page.
Studies on Placenta Encapsulation : list of studies and outcomes on placenta ingestion after birth
Honoring Placenta Wisdom : article by Sister Morningstar in Midwifery Today Magazine on the beauty of examining placentas
*if you are looking for in-person placenta encapsulation or honoring in the United States, I have a wide referral network. Please contact me!
Parenting
The Hip Mama Survival Guide (book) : from the makers of Hip Mama magazine comes an anthology of pregnancy, birth, and parenting addressing topics such as toddler avengers, domestic mayhem, the evil patriarchy, nervous breakdowns, and more.
Rad Dad: Dispatches from the Frontiers of Fatherhood (book) : compilation of essays from Rad Dad zines, excellent and funny
Revolutionary Mothering: Love on the Frontlines (book): centering the experiences of immigrant mothers, working-class mothers, single mothers, and mothers of color, this book is a powerful collection of essays and poetry on parenting in these challenging times.
Naturally Healthy Babies and Children (book) : Aviva Romm's excellent book on caring for children's illnesses with common household remedies, herbal medicine, and common sense.
Vaccinations: A Thoughtful Parent's Guide (book) : balanced, thoroughly-researched information of childhood vaccines, their benefits, risks, and alternatives.
Disability, Pregnancy, and Parenting : wide range of information for parents and professionals. Based in the UK.
Baby Baby Oh Baby: Infant Massage : preview of a DVD to watch at home detailing and demonstrating techniques for Infant Massage
Operating Instructions: A Diary of My Son's First Year (book) : hilarious non-fiction by Anne Lammott on single parenting
Sexuality
Women's Anatomy of Arousal (book) : incredible information playfully presented on th anatomy of the female and male reproductive systems, and how they relate to sex, sexuality, and pleasure.
Center for the Intimate Arts : online hub for Sheri Winston's books, classes (online and in-person), and other writing. I couldn't recommend her more highly.
Scarleteen : youthful vibe, information on sex, bodies, gender, birth control, pregnancy, parenting, etc.
Good Vibrations : healthy, sex-positive information of sexuality, sexual expression, toys, educations, etc.
Menstruation and Menstrual Extraction
Free Flow Moon Pads: beautifully hand-quilted bed pads for free bleeding. Also great for un-diapered babies, sexual gushers, etc.! I can't recommend these highly enough, I have a whole drawerful. Made by a dear friend!
Herbs, Sponges, Blends, etc. : Herbs to be ingested and steamed, and natural sponges as a tampon alternative, made by a dear friend!
Menstrual Extraction : great article explaining basics, with excellent links to other sources
Why Menstrual Extraction is a Good Idea: 1993 article from one of the founders of the menstrual extraction movement
A Woman's Book of Choices (book) : excellent information on menstrual extraction, among other topics
Media
SQUAT Birth Journal : alternative, radical birth and midwifery magazine
Hip Mama : a refreshingly honest magazine about parenting
Rad Dad : an alternative parenting magazine, focused on fatherhood in its many forms
Holistic Parenting Magazine : focused on birthing and child-raising from a holistic perspective
Midwifery Matters : research-based magazine for homebirth midwifery
Birth Anarchy : Blog on rights in birth and reproductive justice
RH Reality Check : news site for reproductive health and justice related news