My New Favorite Book
/There is ONE book I keep in my birth bag.
It is my "bible" when it comes to labor progress. Any guesses as to what it is?...
I'll give you a clue:
Penny Simkin co-authored this incredible resource that is loved and referenced by birth workers worldwide...
(Midwives & Doulas: This book is not cheap ($40), but I PROMISE it is worth every penny!)
Before I continue, I feel the need to mention my love for coloring. Recently I was gifted a beautiful book from my dear friend called Whatever is Lovely: A Coloring Book for Reflection and Worship. It's my favorite (thanks Dawn!).
So, now I'll tell you about my NEW FAVORITE book.
But what book could be better than my favorite labor position handbook and my favorite coloring book???
A coloring book of labor positions!
Yes, it's really happening. Penny Simkin has released a coloring book of labor positions based on the Labor Progress Handbook. Of course, I purchased this as soon as I could. Here's the link so you can get yours!
The Evidence for Home Birth
/This study of 16,924 women who chose home births showed an increase in physiologic birth and lowered intervention rates without increasing adverse outcomes.