At Barefoot Birth, we understand that creating the ideal total birth experience requires a working knowledge and understanding in many areas. Here are some additional websites, local contacts, and suggested reading selections to browse as you begin your own personal research into pregnancy and childbirth.

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Attachment Parenting
www.attachmentparenting.org
www.sleepywrap.com

Breastfeeding
www.llli.org
www.breastfeeding.com
www.kellymom.com
www.breastfeedingonline.com
www.drjacknewman.com
www.4woman.gov/breastfeeding
/index.cfm?page=home

Cesarean & VBAC
www.vbac.com 
www.ican-online.org
www.childbirth.org/section/VBACindex.html
www.mothering.com/articles/pregnancy_
birth/cesarean_vbac/cesarean_vbac.html
www.childbirthconnection.org/
article.asp?ck=10212

Childbirth
www.choicesinchildbirth.org
www.gentlebirth.org
www.truebirth.com
www.birthingnaturally.net
www.bradleybirth.com
www.mothering.com/articles/pregnancy_
birth/birth_preparation/birth_
preparation.html
www.givingbirthnaturally.com

Chiropractic Care
www.icpa4kids.org

Circumcision
www.circumcision.org
www.nocirc.org
www.cirp.org

Cloth Diapering
www.miraclediapers.org/openapplications
www.diaperpin.com
www.diaperswappers.com
www.greenmountaindiapers.com 
www.Pinstripesandpolkadots.com
www.kellyscloset.com
www.ecobabybuzz.com
www.cottontailbaby.com

Cord Clamping
www.cordclamp.com

Homebirth
www.gentlebirth.com
http://homebirth.meetup.com/
www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/
homebirthchoice.asp
www.homebirth.org.uk 
www.childbirthconnection.org 

Homeopathic Remedies
www.abchomeopathy.com
www.homeremediesforthesoul.com

Postpartum
www.nativeremedies.com/ailment/
natural-treatments-postpartum-
care-recovery.html
www.thebirthsurvey.com

Vaccines
www.homefirst.com
www.mercola.com/article/vaccines/
legally_avoid_shots.htm
www.909shot.com/state-site/state-
exemptions.htm
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Geier
www.newswithviews.com/Tenpenny/sherri1.htm

Baby Bungalow
http://babybungalow.childabusecouncil.com/
813.356.1293

ABC program
http://abc.healthystartcoalition.org
813.233.2800

Family Support and Resource Centers
www.familysupporthc.org
Brandon 813.740.4634
North Tampa 813.558.1877
Ruskin 813.641.5600
Town ‘N Country 813.356.1703

YMCA
www.tampaymca.org

Le Leche League
www.lllflorida.com/web/TampaFL.html
1.800.LALECHE

Florida Kid Care
www.floridakidcare.org
1.888.540.5437

Childrens Consignment Stores
Carousel Kids- Lithia
carouselkidsfl.tripod.com
813.737.6363

Baby Boomerang- South Tampa
www.babyboomerangfl.com
813.879.2146

Natural Food Stores
Chucks- Brandon & Temple Terrace
www.chucksnaturalmarketplace.com
813.980.2005

Whole Foods - Tampa
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
813.874.9435

Midwives
Naturally, Nurturing Midwifery
Jill Adams CPM, LM
www.jilladamshomebirthmidwife.com
727.289.1910

Sweet Child O’ Mine
Kim Verbarg CPM, LM
www.sweetchildbirth.com
813.924.6905

Hearth and Home Midwifery
Anne Hirsch CPM, LM
www.midwiferhomebirth.com
727.452.6188

Labor of Love Birth Centers
Dunedin - Lakeland - Lutz
www.laborluv.com

Childbirth Education
Melissa Taylor
www.naturalbirthtampa.com
813.249.7397

Jocelyn Possehl
www.beautifulbirthingsintampabay.com
813.484.9907

Birth Wisdom Coaching
Evelyn Ojeda-Fox
www.thepeacefulbirthproject.com
727.432.8080

Chiropratic Care
Dr. Janice Cheatwood - Brandon
www.drstevenawilson.com
813.681.4418

BREAST FEEDING
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International
The Nursing Mother’s Companion by Kathleen Huggins
The Breastfeeding Book by Martha Sears
Mothering Your Nursing Toddler by Norma Jane Bumgarner
So That’s What They’re For: The Definitive Breastfeeding Guide by Janet Tamaro
How My Breasts Saved The World: Misadventures of a Nursing Mother by Lisa Shapiro
Fresh Milk: The Secret Life of Breasts by Fiona Giles
Adventures in Tandem Nursing by Hillary Flower

CHILDBIRTH
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by Pam England
Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McCutcheon
Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
A Good Birth, A Safe Birth by Diana Korte
Childbirth without Fear by Grantly Dick-Read (out of print)
Gentle Birth Choices by Barbara Harper
The Birth Book by Martha Sears
Having a Baby, Naturally by Peggy O'Mara
Hypnobirthing: The Mongan Method by Marie Mongan
The Birth Partner by Penny Simpkin
A Wise Birth by Penny Armstrong

CHILDCARE
How to Raise a Healthy Child In Spite of Your Doctor by Robert S. Mendelsohn
Your Self Confident Baby by Magda Gerber
The Continuum Concept: In Search of Happiness Lost by Jean Liedoff
The Natural Child: Parenting From the Heart by Jan Hunt
The Attachment Parenting Book by Dr Sears
Natural Family Living by Peggy O' Mara
The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp

MATERNITY CARE SYSTEM
Born in the USA by Marsden Wagner
PUSHED by Jennifer Block

POSTPARTUM
The Complete Guide to Postpartum Wellnessby Aviva Romm

PRE-CONCEPTION/NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health by Toni Weschler

PREGNANCY
Our Babies, Ourselves by Meredith Little,
Pregnancy Childbirth and the Newborn: The Complete Guide by Penny Simkin
The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger

VACCINES
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Childhood Immunizations by Dr. Stephanie Cave
The Parent's Concise Guide to Childhood Vaccinations by Dr. Lauren Feder, M.D
Vaccines, Are They Really Safe and Effective by Neil Z. Miller
Natural Baby and Childcare by Dr. Lauren Feder, M.D.
Raising A Vaccine Free Child by Wendy Lydall

VBAC & CESAREAN
Artemis Speaks: VBAC Stories and Natural Childbirth Information by Nan Koehler
The Silent Knife by Nancy Cohen