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
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
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.