* Quantity discounts available on titles designated by an asterisk.

Kitzinger, Sheila
A Celebration of Birth
1986, .7.95s
ICPP25
Through a series of fifteen batik paintings that express the inner rhythms of pregnancy and birth, Kitzinger explores the emotional and creative aspects of the lifegiving process. Each batik is accompanied by prose that reflects her feelings while creating the paintings.

edited by Kitzinger, Sheila & Penny Simkin
Episiotomy and the Second Stage of Labor
1986, 2nd edition, 7.95q
ICPP26
A comprehensive analysis of the widespread practice of episiotomy and today's management of the second stage of labor. Thirteen chapters and four appendices include a review and comparison of active and physiological management of second stage, benefits and risks of episiotomy, analysis of maternal positions, indications for and avoidance of episiotomy and long-range effects of episiotomy.

Ellis, Barbara Ross
* From Start to Finish... A Practical Guide for Your Labor Support Business
1992, 5.00s
ICPP29
A highly readable business primer for those who love labor support but need help with business and organization. The author shares her expertise on working with a back-up person, evaluating and meeting your own and your family's needs, setting fees, finances, recordkeeping, taxes, attracting clients and much more.

Carr, Kathy
How to Develop a Policy and Procedure Manual for a Midwifery Service
1988, 4.95s
ICPP30
This monograph clarifies and simplifies the important task of writing or revising policy and procedure manuals (PPM). It offers practical suggestions for organizing a PPM, legal implications of a PPM, information on what to include and much more.

Simkin, Penny, illustrated by Marianne Brorup Weston
* Cami Has a Baby
1990, 1.50s
ICPP23
This comic book explores a teenager's experience of pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting. Cami, who has recently given birth, is telling two pregnant friends what it was like. It concentrates on issues unique to pregnant teens, parental acceptance, partner relationships, infant's needs, birth control and education. Quantity discounts available.

Simkin, Penny, narrated music by Margaret Wakely Harris
Relax for Childbirth
1988, 7.00 audiotape
ICPP32
10.00 CD
ICPP53
Begins with an original lullaby sung by Harris, expressing the feelings toward the new soon-to-be-born baby. The relaxation exercise emphasizes tension release and slow breathing and includes suggestions to prepare for birth. Sixteen minutes. Quantity discounts available.

Key Questions About Your Care
1.00, set of 10
ICPP33
Wallet-sized business card lists questions any patient or pregnancy client should ask if a test or treatment is suggested. Answers to questions provide the information expectant parents need to enable them to make informed choices and to avoid being surprised by unexpected changes in their care. An excellent handout for childbirth educators, midwives, nurses and physicians.

Breastfeeding Postcards
3.50, set of 12
ICPP34
Humorous yet scientifically valid way to express your support of breastfeeding. Use it to remind friends, clients and customers of the best way to feed newborns. Adapted from the pamphlet Why Breastfeed Your Baby. Printed on white card stock with blue ink.

Celebration of Birth Note Cards
8.00, set of 8
ICPP35
Created from reproductions of four of Sheila Kitzinger's multi-colored batiks and include prose from her book A Celebration of Birth. These images (two each of four images) capture the process and power of birth. (4.75" x 7.25".)

Simkin, Penny
Employing Physiologic Principles to Manage Labor and Prevent Complications
3.00s
ICPP43
Includes information on the use of food and drink, emotional support, on-the-spot teaching, visualization, comfort measures, baths and showers, hot compresses, cold packs, perineal massage, ambulation and position changes.