MUST READS
Helpful Books, Apps, Websites, DVDS, Organizations…
Early Life Trauma & Crisis
HELPFUL BOOKS, APPS, WEBSITES, DVDS, ORGANIZATIONS…
for
Early Life Trauma & Crisis
Reading
- Healing The Child Within, Discovery And Recovery For Adult Children Of
- Dysfunctional Families, by Charles L. Whitfield
- Adult children of Abusive Parents: A Healing Program for Those Who Have Been Physically, Sexually, or Emotionally Abused, by Steven Farmer
- Life skills for Adult Children, by Janet G. Woititz & Alan Garner
Websites/Apps
- https://www.huffingtonpost.com/joni-edelman/chidlren-of-addiction_b_8033346.html
- http://www.adultchildren.org (adult children of alcoholics)
- https://luxury.rehabs.com/blog/families-anonymous-12-step-meetings-for-those-who-love-addicts
- http://naasca.com National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifequoteswallpapersfree&rdid=com.lifequoteswallpapersfree (a “pick me up” app)
Infertility, Miscarriage & Reproductive Trauma
HELPFUL BOOKS, APPS, WEBSITES, DVDS, ORGANIZATIONS…
for
Infertility
Miscarriage & Reproductive Trauma
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Fertility
Reading
- The Tao of Fertility, by Daoshing Ni
- Resolving Infertility: Understanding the Options and Choosing Solutions When You Want to Have a Baby, by Diane Aronson and Suzanne Levert
CDs/DVDs
- Guided Meditations: Help with Fertility, by Belleruth Naparstek (CD)
- Yoga 4 Fertility, by Brenda Strong (DVD)
Websites/Apps
- https://yourfertilityfriend.com/resources
- http://www.Fertilityfriend.com
- https://www.webmd.com/baby/healthtool-ovulation-calculator
- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/9118-female-reproductive-system
- https://www.fitpregnancy.com/pregnancy/getting-pregnant/best-fertility-apps
- http://sprout-apps.com/ (Fertility /pregnancy/baby)
- https://www.verywellfamily.com/fertility-treatment-4157421
- http://www.fertilethoughts.com
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fertilethoughts-forum/id719638255?mt=8
- http://www.fertilitytoday.org/
Fertility Tests
- http://www.clearblue.com/ovulation-tests/fertility-monitor-with-touch-screen
- http://www.clearblue.com/ovulation-tests/connected-ovulation-test-system
- http://www.clearblue.com/ovulation-tests/advanced-digital
Miscarriage & Reproductive Trauma
Reading
- Coping with Miscarriage, by Mimi Luebbermann
- Empty Arms: Coping after Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Infant Death, by Sherokee Ilse
- Parenthood Lost: Healing the Pain after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Death, by Michael R. Berman
- Trying Again, by Ann Douglas and John R. Sussman
Websites/Apps
Pregnancy & New Motherhood / Parenthood
HELPFUL BOOKS, APPS, WEBSITES, DVDS, ORGANIZATIONS…
for
Pregnancy & New Motherhood/Parenthood
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Pregnancy
Reading
- The Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook: Practical Skills to Help You Overcome Anxiety, Worry, Panic Attacks, Obsessions, and Compulsions, by Kevin Gyoerkoe Psy.D. ACT, Pamela Wiegartz, Ph.D., ACT & Laura Miller, MD
- The Attachment Parenting Book: A Commonsense Guide To Understanding And Nurturing Your Baby by William Sears, M.D., and Martha Sears, R.N.
- Pregnancy And Birth: Your Questions Answered by Karina Raynolds, Christoph Lees, and Grainne McCartan
- What to Expect When You’re Expecting, by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel
Websites/Apps
- http://babycenter.com
- https://www.whattoexpect.com
- http://www.mybabysbeat.com (prenatal heartbeat listener)
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pregnancy/id505864483?mt=8
- http://sprout-apps.com (Fertility /pregnancy/baby)
- http://thebump.com
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New Motherhood /Parenthood
Reading
- The Attachment Parenting Book: A Commonsense Guide To Understanding And Nurturing Your Baby by William Sears, M.D. and Martha Sears, R.N.
- Parenting From The Inside Out: by Daniel Siegel and Mary Hartzell
- Becoming the Parent You Want To Be: A Sourcebook of Strategies for the
- What to Expect the First Year, by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel
- First Five Years, by Laura Davis and Janis Keyser
- Baby Wise, by Robert Bucknam, M.D and Gary Ezzo
- The Lila Guide: Baby Friendly Los Angeles, by Anna Korte
DVDs
- The Happiest Baby on the Block, by Harvy Karp MD (DVD/Book)
- The No Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night, by Elizabeth Pantley (DVD/Book)
- The Sleep Easy Solution, by Jill Spivack and Jennifer Waldburger
Websites/Apps:
- http://www.pumpstation.com/breastfeeding.html
- https://glowing.com/baby (feeding/eating/sleeping)
- http://sprout-apps.com (Fertility /pregnancy/baby)
- https://www.todaysparent.com/todays-parent-my-family-app (personalized baby stages)
- http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/my-medela (breastfeeding)
- http://www.sleepyplanet.com/
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pregnancy-tracker-from-9) whattoexpect/id289560144?mt=8
- http://babycenter.com
- Also see postpartum baby blues resources
Baby Blues & Postpartum Depression
HELPFUL BOOKS, APPS, WEBSITES, DVDS, ORGANIZATIONS…
for
Baby Blues & Postpartum Depression
Reading
- Down Came the Rain, by Brooke Shields
- Behind the Smile: My Journey out of Postpartum Depression, by Marie Osmond, Marcia Wilkie & Judith Moore
- Mothering the New Mother: Women’s Feelings & Needs After Childbirth: A Support and Resource Guide, by Sally Placksin
- Postpartum Depression Demystified: An Essential Guide for Understanding and Overcoming the Most Common Complication after Childbirth, by Joyce A. Venis, RNC & Suzanne McCloskey
- The Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook: Practical Skills to Help You Overcome Anxiety, Worry, Panic Attacks, Obsessions, and Compulsions, by Kevin Gyoerkoe Psy.D. ACT, Pamela Wiegartz, Ph.D., ACT & Laura Miller, MD
Websites/Apps
(Massachusetts General Hospital free Postpartum Perinatal Depression Screening app—MGHPDS)
- http://app.maternalmentalhealthnow.org/#/
- also, see New Motherhood/Parenthood resources
Surrogates, Egg Donors & 3rd Party Assisted Parents
HELPFUL BOOKS, APPS, WEBSITES, DVDS, ORGANIZATIONS…
for
Surrogates, Egg Donors &
3rd Party Assisted Intended Parents
Reading
- The Couple’s Guide to In Vitro Fertilization: Everything you Need to Know to Maximize your Chances of Success, by Liza Charlesworth
- Building a Family with the Assistance of Donor Insemination, by Ken Daniels
- Mommies, Daddies, Donors, Surrogates: Answering Tough Questions and Building Strong Families, by Diane Ehrensaft PhD
Websites
Athletes, Dancers & Performing Artists
HELPFUL BOOKS, APPS, WEBSITES, DVDS, ORGANIZATIONS…
for
Athletes, Dancers & Performing Artists
Reading
- Your Best Year Yet! Ten Questions For Making the Next Twelve Months Your Most Successful Ever By Jinny S. Ditzzler
Websites/Apps
- https://actorsfund.org/services-and-programs/career-transition-dancers
- https://actorsfund.org
- http://www.eatright.org
- http://www.artsmed.org
- http://www.iadms.org
- musicalamerica.com
Premarital Couples
HELPFUL BOOKS, APPS, WEBSITES, DVDS, ORGANIZATIONS…
for
Premarital Couples
Reading
- Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples, by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D.
- The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide To Strengthening Your Marriage, Family and Friendships, by John Gottman
- The Five Languages of Love, by Gary Chapman
- The Hard Questions: 100 Essential Questions to Ask Before You Say “I Do,” by Susan Piver
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert, by John Gottman, Ph.D. and Nan Silver
Websites/Apps