Andrea Lythgoe, B.S., CD(DONA), ICCE, LCCE Doula and Childbirth Educator
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Resources

On this page, I've listed some of my favorite books, web sites, and local (Utah area) resources for pregnant moms and new families. I hope you find them helpful.

Recommended Reading

I highly recommend that you read at least two or more books on pregnancy and delivery. This way, you will start to see that what some authors portray as fact is truly opinion. Also, as you read contrasting points of view, you can begin to form your own opinions and make decisions about what is important to you. Here are some of my favorites:

Pregnancy Books Conception, Pregnancy and Birth, by Miriam Stoppard A Child is Born, by Lennart Nilsson Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn, by Simkin, Whalley, & Keppler The Pregnancy Book, by Willam and Martha Sears Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth, by Sheila Kitzinger

Childbirth Books The Birth Book, by William and Martha Sears Gentle Birth Choices, by Barbara Harper The Birth Partner, by Penny Simkin Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth, by Henci Goer The Doula Advantage, by Rachel Gurevich The Doula Book, by Klaus, Kennel & Klaus

Postpartum & Breastfeeding Infant Massage, by Vimala Schneider McClure The Baby Book, by William and Martha Sears Nursing Mother’s Companion, by Kathleen Huggins Your Amazing Newborn, by Marshall Klaus and Phyllis Klaus The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, by La Leche League The Year After Childbirth, by Sheila Kitzinger

Special Needs No More Morning Sickness, by Miriam Erick This Just Isn’t What I Expected, by Kleimann (postpartum depression) The VBAC Companion, by Diana Korte (for those with a previous cesarean birth)

Links

• http://www.utahdoulas.org The web site of the Utah Doula Association - the best place on the web to find a doula in Utah. I am very involved with the UDA and have served on its board since 1999.

• http://www.scienceandsensibility.org A great blog to learn more about birth research, if I do say so myself. I am a regular contributor there.

• http://www.birthandbreastfeedingsolutions.com A wonderful local lactation consultant. I refer anything beyond my expertise to her.

• http://www.birthdiaries.com Beautiful site with many birth stories shown in pictures or video. All are rated on a "graphic" scale, so you will know ahead of time if there is anything in the stories you might find objectional.

• http://www.childbirth.org Great site with articles, message boards, and other useful information on pregnancy and childbirth.

• http://www.dona.com Official web site of Doulas of North America. Great information on what doulas are and do, details on how to become a doula, and doula boutique where you can buy doula-related merchandise.

• http://www.icea.org Web site of the International Childbirth Education Association, which is the group I received my certification through.

• http://www.spinningbabies.com Great site with information about how moms can help their babies be better positioned for birth.

• http://www.kimjames.net The web site of a doula I've never met - but she has fabulous information on epidurals.

• http://www.lalecheleague.org Web site of the best-known organization supporting breastfeeding. You can access articles on various breastfeeding topics, find a meeting in your area, or join in on online group. To find a group meeting in the Salt Lake Area, you can call (801) 264-LOVE.

• http://DoulaNetwork.com I'm listed at DoulaNetwork.com

Local Resources

La Leche League – provides free telephone breastfeeding advice through their hotline 801-268-LOVE. Leave a message and someone will call you back to help. Also coordinates regular breastfeeding support meetings at many places around the state. (And no, you don’t have to be a radical breastfeeding mama to get help from them.

Salt Lake Area Mothers of Multiples – www.slmot.com Regular activities, a message board, and much more! I’ve heard nothing but good from moms who have been involved with this group.

Pregnancy Risk Line – a place where you can call with questions about medications, herbs, chemicals, hair dye, or any other substance you have concern about and find out about their safety in pregnancy. If you call and ask “What can I take for a cold?” they can’t tell you – but if you call and say “I have X brand cold medicine, is it safe for pregnancy?” they’ll answer you. 801-328-BABY.

Julie Johnson – my FAVORITE lactation consultant! www.birthandbreastfeedingsolutions.com.

First Step Program – FREE materials to help moms who wish to quit smoking in pregnancy. This is a topic I have particular interest in, as I worked as a smoking cessation counselor when I was in college. In the Salt Lake area, call 801-468-2569. Visit http://www.tobaccofreeutah.org/firststep.html for information for other areas.

If you’re looking for a specific type of childbirth class, like HypnoBirthing, HypnoBabies, Bradley, or Birthing From Within, I can refer you to teachers in your area as well. Just send me an e-mail.