Required Reading
Students enrolled in FOUNDATIONS Childbirth Educator Certification Program are required to read (1) book from Section A, (1) book from Section B and (1) book from Section C and submit a 1-page reflection on each.
Students enrolled in APPOINTED Birth Doula Certification Program are required to read (1) book from Section A, (1) book from Section B, (1) book from Section C and (1) book from Section D (4 books total) and submit a 1-page reflection on each.
You can see the required reading list for the Postpartum Doula Program here.
In addition to the books chosen from this list, students should also have a Bible for reference. Preferred versions include KJV, NKJV or NASB, however students may use any Bible.
Section A- Books for the Christian Birth Professional
Christ Centered Childbirth by Kelly J Townsend
Christian Childbirth 2nd edition by Marianne Manley
Redeeming Childbirth by Angie Tolpin
Be Fruitful and Multiply by Nancy Campbell (I recommend the updated version here)
Giving Life by Heidi Kleinleugenmors *written by a Biblical Birth School student! For those in Europe purchase here. For those outside of Europe purchase here
Section B – Birth Physiology
Birth by Tina Cassidy
Labor Pain by Henci Goer
Optimal Care in Childbirth by Goer and Romano
In Your Own Time by Sara Wickham
Section C
Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols
Breastfeeding Made Simple by Mohrbacher
Vitamin K and the Newborn by Sara Wickham
The Complete Book of Essential Oils for Mama and Baby by Anthis
Brave, Beautiful Birth: Trusting God Through VBAC by Jaimie M. Schrock
Section D
The Doula Guide 4th Edition by Patty Brennan
When Survivors Give Birth by Penny Simkin
Inducing Labor: Making Informed Decisions by Sara Wickham
The Birth Partner’s Quick Reference Guide and Planner by Penny Simkin
*Simkin’s updated books use the phrase “birthing person.” You are welcome to find older versions of her books that do not use it.