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  • Cherish The Miracle of Your Baby’s Birth Day

    The experience of riding the waves of labor. Your strength, your determination. Your partner's excitement, concern, joy. The moment of birth arrives! First look. First breathe. Baby's head settling on your chest for the first time. First little squeaky cries. Her little eyes looking into yours. His tiny mouth rooting for nourishment, for comfort. This moment will never happen again. No matter how many babies have been welcomed into the world, your baby, THIS baby, has his own special day. A miraculous day. A day that can be preserved for you, your family, and your sweet baby for her lifetime.

    I'd love to be a part of your special day, to document this miraculous journey as it unfolds. Mama Matters offers birth photography to the East Texas and DFW areas and doula services to the Greater Tyler area.

Posted in: Childbirth, Doula, Parenting

Here is a list of my recommended books to read on pregnancy, childbirth, and the like. Some of these books (marked with an *) I own and will lend out to clients if desired (if you live in Lindale or Tyler, TX let me know if you want to borrow them). I plan to update with reviews on these books on a later post.


The Birth Book by William & Martha Sears*

The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin*

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin*

Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin*

Birthing from Within by Pam England*

Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler*

The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth: New Edition by Sheila Kitzinger*

The Doula Book by Marshall Klaus, John Kennell, & Phyllis H. Klaus

So That’s What They’re For!: Breastfeeding Basics by Janet Tamaro*

The Nursing Mother’s Companion by Kathleen Huggins*

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide by Penny Simkin and others*


Do you like or dislike any of these books? What are some of your favorite books on childbirth, pregnancy, nursing, or newborn care?

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