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.
**Students who enroll in APPOINTED Birth Doula Certification Program receive all the CBE modules in addition to the Birth Doula modules. Those who wish to become dual certified as a CBE and Birth Doula will be required to read a total of (7) books starting January 1, 2025.
**Students who enroll in the Birth Doula Program and who do not want to be dual certified, but only certified as a Birth Doula will read (4) books total.
Care was taken to ensure that the books on this list did not directly promote transgenderism or homosexuality, however not every book on this list is from a Christian worldview.
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.