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Required Reading for all 3 Gentle Touch® Program Certifications:

 Janus, L. (1997) The Enduring Effects of Prenatal Experience: Echoes from the Womb. Heidelberg, Germany: Mattes Verlag (order from publisher by email:  order@mattes.de OR order from Mental Health Resources in Saugerties, New York:  1-877-MHR-0202; mhr@ulster.net)

OR

  Chamberlain, D. (1998) The Mind of Your Newborn Baby. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books.

 

INFANT MASSAGE

(See Gentle Touch® Infant Massage Video)

 Auckett, A. (1989) Baby Massage: Parent-Child Bonding Through Touch. NY: Newmarket Press.

 Drenhobl, K., and Fuhr, M. (1991) Pediatric Massage. Tuscon: Therapy Skill Builders.

 Heinl, T. (1990) The Baby Massage Book. Boston: Coventure, Ltd.

 Leboyer, F. (1976) Loving Hands. NY: Alfred A. Knopf.

 McClure, V. (1989) Infant Massage: A Handbook for Loving Parents. NY: Bantam Books.

 Sinclair, M. (1992) Massage for Healthier Children. Oakland, CA: Wingbow Press.

 Walker, P. (1995) Baby Massage; A Practical Guide to Massage & Movement for Babies & Infants. London: Piatkus Publishers.

 Walker, P. (1998) The Book of Baby Massage: For a Happier, Healthier Child. Kensington Publishing.

 Ya-li, F. (1994) Chinese Pediatric Massage Therapy: A Parent's & Practitioner's Guide to the Treatment and Prevention of Childhood Disease. Boulder, CO: Blue Poppy Press.

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TOUCH

 Ackerman, D. (1990) A Natural History of the Senses. NY: Vintage Books.

 Barnard, K. & Brazelton, T.B. (Eds.) (1990) Touch: The Foundation of Experience; Madison, Conn.: International Universities Press, Inc.

 Brody, V. (1997) The Dialogue of Touch: Developmental Play Therapy. Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson Inc.

 Brown, C. et. al. (1984) The Many Facets of Touch: The Foundation of Experience, Its Importance through Life, with Initial Emphasis for Infants and Young Children. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products.

 Davis, P. (1999) The Power of Touch. Carson, CA: Hay House, Inc.

 Field, T. (Ed.) (1995) Touch in Early Development. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates

 Field, T. Touch. Harper Collins Publishers

 Gunzenhauser, N. (Ed.) (1990) Advances in Touch: New Implication in Human Development- Pediatric Round Table #14. Skillman, NJ: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products, Inc.

 Heller, S. (1997) The Vital Touch. NY: Henry Holt & Co.

 McCormack, G. (1991) Therapeutic Use of Touch: A Treatment Guide for the Health-Care Professional. Tucson, AZ: Therapy Skill Builders.

 Montagu, A. (1986) Touching: The Human Significance of the Skin. NY: Harper and Row.

 Thomas, Z. (1994) Healing Touch: The Church's Forgotten Language. Louisville, Kentucky: Westminster/John Knox Press.

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PARENTING & CHILD DEVELOPMENT

(For "Early" Parenting before Birth, please refer to Prenatal Psychology, Pregnancy & Birth)

  Bingham, M. and Stryker, S. (1995) Things Will Be Different for My Daughter: A Practical Guide to Building Her Self-Esteem and Self-Reliance. NY: Penguin Books.

 Brazelton, T.B. (1983) Infants and Mothers: Differences in Development. NY: Delta/Seymour Lawrence.

 Brazelton, T.B. (1989) Toddlers and Parents: A Declaration of Independence. Dell Publishing.

 Brazelton, T.B. (1992) Touchpoints: Your Child's Emotional and Behavioral Devlopement. NY: Addison, Wesley, Longman.

 Brazelton, T.B. (1992) Working and Caring. NY: Addison, Wesley, Longman.

 Chilton Pearce, J. (1992) Magical Child. NY: Plume.

 Cole, M. and Cole, S. (1993) The Development of Children. NY: Scientific American Books.

 Crary, E. (1993) Without Spanking or Spoiling. Seattle, WA: Parenting Press.

 Creger, P. (ed) (1995) Developmental Interventions for Preterm and High-Risk Infants: Self-Study Modules for Professionals. Tucson, AZ: Therapy Skill Builders.

 Dacey, J. and Packer, A. (1992) The Nurturing Parent: How to Raise Creative, Loving, Responsible Children. NY: Fireside.

 Davis, L., & Keyser, J. (1997) Becoming the Parent You Want to Be. NY: Broadway Books.

 Doka, K. (ed) (1995) Children Mourning, Mourning Children. Hospice Foundation of America.

 Eyre, L. and Eyre, R. (1984) Teaching Children Joy. NY: Ballantine Books.

 Fitzgerald, H. (1992) The Grieving Child: A Parent's Guide. NY: Fireside.

 Greenspan, S. and Greenspan, N. (1985) First Feelings- Milestones in the Emotional Development of your Baby and Child. NY: Viking Penguin.

 Greenspan, S. and Greenspan, N. (1989) The Essential Partnership- How Parents and Children Can Meet the Emotional Challenges of Infancy and Childhood. New York: Viking Penguin.

 Greenspan, S. and Salmon, J. (1995) The Challenging Child: Understanding, Raising, and Enjoying the Five "Difficult" Types of Children. NY: Addison Wesley Longman Inc.

 Harrison, H. (1983) The Premature Baby Book: A Parents' Guide to Coping and Caring in the First Years. NY: St. Martin's Press.

 Jones, S. (1992) Crying Baby, Sleepless Nights; Why Your Baby is Crying & What You Can Do About It. Boston, MA: The Harvard Common Press

 Kabat-Zinn, M. and Kabat-Zinn, J. (1997) Everyday Blessings; The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting. NY: Hyperion.

 Klaus, M. et. al. (1995) Bonding; Building the Foundations of Secure Attachment & Independence. NY: Addison-Wesley Publishing.

 Klaus, M., and Klaus, P. (1985) The Amazing Newborn. NY: Addison-Wesley Publishing.

 Kotulak, R. (1997) Inside the Brain: Revolutionary Discoveries of how the Mind Works. Kansas City

 Kurcinka, M. (1991) Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, Energetic. NY: HarperCollins Publishers.

 Kutner, L. (1991) Parent & Child: Getting Through to Each Other. NY: Avon Books.

 Leach, P. (1995) Children First: What Society Must Do-and Is Not Doing-for Children Today. Vin Books.

 Leach, P. (1997) Baby & Child From Birth to Age Five. NY: Penguin Books.

 Liedloff, J. (1977) The Continuum Concept: Allowing Human Nature to Work Successfully. NY: Addison-Wesley Publishing.

 Lievegoed, B. (1987) Phases of Childhood. Edinburgh, UK: Floris Books.

 Lorie, P. (1989) Wonder Child: Rediscovering the Magical World of Innocence and Joy Within Ourselves and Our Children. NY: Fireside.

 Ludington-Hoe, S. and Golant, S. (1993) Kangaroo Care: The Best You Can Do to Help Your Preterm Infant. NY: Bantam Books.

 McClure, V. (1998) The Path of Parenting: Twelve Principles to Guide You on Your Journey of Parenthood. New World Library.

 Milicevic, B. (1984) Your Spiritual Child: Primer for Metaphysics and Yoga. Marina del Rey, CA: DeVorss & Company.

 Newman, B. & Newman, P. (1995). Development through Life: A Psychosocial Approach. Brooks/Cole Publishing

 Olkin, S. (1992) Positive Parenting Fitness: A Total Approach to Caring for the Physical and Emotional Needs of Your New Family. Garden City Park, NY: Avery Publishing Group.

 Procaccini, J. and Kiefaber, M. (1983) Parent Burn-Out. NY: Doubleday & Company.

 Randolph, S. and Heiniger, M. (1994) Kids Learn From the Inside Out: How to Enhance the Human Matrix. Boise, Idaho: Legendary Publishing.

 Sammons, W. (1989) The Self-Calmed Baby: A Revolutionary New Approach to Parenting Your Infant. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

 Samuels, M., and Samuels, N. (1991) The Well Baby Book. NY: Summit Books.

 Sears, W. (1985) The Fussy Baby: How to Bring Out the Best in Your High-Need Child. NY: Signet.

 Sears, W., & Sears, M. (1993) The Baby Book. NY: Little, Brown & Co.

 Shelov, S. (Ed) (1994) The American Academy of Pediatrics Caring for Your Baby and Young Child Birth to Age 5. NY: Bantam Books.

 Singh, T. (1987) How to Raise a Child of God. Los Angeles: Life Action Press.

 Snow, C. (1989) Infant Devleopment. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

 Snyder, M. et al. (1985) The Young Child as Person: Toward the Development of Healthy Conscience. NY: Human Sciences Press.

 Solter, A. (1990) The Aware Baby: A New Approach to Parenting. Goleta, CA: Shining Star Press.

 Szasz, S. (1978) The Body Language of Children. NY: W.W. Norton & Company.

 Taubman, B. (1990) Why is My Baby Crying?: The 7-Minute Program for Soothing the Fussy Baby. NY: Fireside.

 Thoman, E. and Browder, S. (1987) Born Dancing: How Intuitive Parents Understand Their Baby's Unspoken Language and Natural Rhythms. NY: Harper & Row.

 Turecki, S., & Wernick, S. (1995) Normal Children Have Problems, Too : How Parents Can Understand and Help. NY: Bantam Books.

 Vissell, J., and Vissell, B. (1986) Models of Love: The Parent-Child Journey. Aptos, CA: Ramira Publishing.

 Walker, P. and Walker, F. (1987) Natural Parenting: A Practical Guide for Fathers and Mothers- Conception to Age Three. NY: Interlink Publishing Group.

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ACTIVITIES, GAMES & LEARNING

 Acredolo, L. and Goodwyn, S. (1992) Baby Signs: How to Talk with Your Baby Before Your Baby Can Talk. Chicago: Contemporary Books.

 Bailey, P. et al. (1996) Active Learning for Children with Disabilities. NY: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company

 Brown, M. (1985) Hand Rhymes. NY: Puffin Unicorn.

 Browne, B. et al. (1995) Developmental Play Group Guide. Tucson, AZ: Communication Skill Builders.

 Chilton Pearce, J. (1993) Evolution's End: Claming the Potential of Our Intelligence. San Francisco: Harper.

 Coling, M. and Garrett, J. (1995) Activity-Based Intervention Guide: With More Than 250 Multisensory Play Ideas. Tucson, AZ: Therapy Skill Builders.

 Cryer, D. et al. (1987) Active Learning for Infants. NY: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company

 Ellison, S. and Ferdinandi, S. (1996) 365 Days of Baby Love- Playing, Growing and Exploring with Babies From Birth to Age 2. Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks, Inc.

 Furuno, S. et al. (1993) Helping Babies Learn: Developmental Profiles and Activities for Infants and Toddlers. San Antonio, TX: Communication Skill Builders.

 Kranowitz, C. (1995) One Hundred One Activities for Kids in Tight Spaces. St. Martin's Press Inc.

 Lansky, V. (1993) Games Babies Play From Birth to Twelve Months. Deephaven, MN: The Book Peddlers

 Levy, J. (1975) The Baby Exercise Book. NY: Pantheon Books.

 Luvmour, J. and Luvmour, S. (1993) Natural Learning Rhythms: How and When Children Learn. Berkeley, CA: Celestial Arts.

 Martin, E. (1988) Baby Games- The Joyful Guide to Child's Play from Birth to Three Years. Philadelphia: Running Press.

 Moyer, I. (1983) Responding to Infants- The Infant Activity Manual 6-30 Months. Minneapolis: T.S. Dennison & Co, Inc.

 Rappaport Morris, L. and Schultz, L. (1989) Creative Play Activities for Children with Disabilities- A Resource Book for Teachers and Parents. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Books

 Segal, M. (1998) Your Child at Play: Birth to One Year- Discovering the Senses and Learning About the World. New York: Newmarket Press.

 Silberg, J. (1995) Games to Play with Babies. Beltsville, MD: Gryphon House.

 Silberg, J. (1995) Games to Play with Toddlers. Beltsville, MD: Gryphon House.

 Silberg, J. (1995) Games to Play with Two Year Olds. Beltsville, MD: Gryphon House.

 Trelease, J. (1995) The Read-Aloud Handbook. NY: Penguin Books.

 Wheeler, C. (1995) Simple Signs. NY: Viking.

 Wheeler, C. (1998) More Simple Signs. NY: Viking.

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FAMILY-CENTERED CARE

 Dunst, Carl et al. (1995) Enabling & Empowering Families; Principles and Guidelines for Practice. Cambridge, MA: Brookline Books

 Dunst, Carl et al. (1996) Supporting & Strengthening Families; Vol.1: Methods, Strategies and Practices. Cambridge, MA: Brookline Books

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SENSORY INTEGRATION

 Arkwright, N. (1998) An Introduction to Sensory Integration. San Antonio, TX: Therapy Skill Builders.

 Blanche, E. et al. (1995) Combining Neuro-Developmental Treatment and Sensory Integration Principles: An Approach to Pediatric Therapy. San Antonio, TX: Therapy Skill Builders.

 Kranowitz, C. (1998) The Out-of-Sync Child; Recognizing & Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction. NY: The Berkeley Publishing Group.

 Poisson, S. and DeGangi, G. (1991) Emotional and Sensory Processing Problems: Assessment and Treatment Approaches for Young Children and Their Families.

 Rockville, MD: Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children.

 Trott, M. (1993) SenseAbilities: Understanding Sensory Integration. Tuscon, AZ: Therapy Skill Builders.

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INFANT & CHILD MENTAL HEALTH

 Block, J. (1990) Motherhood as Metamorphosis: Change and Continuity in the Life of a New Mother. NY: Dutton.

 Brazelton, T.B., and Cramer, B. (1990) The Earliest Relationship: Parents, Infants, and the Drama of Early Attachment. NY: Addison-Wesley Publishing.

 Brown, C. (ed) (1981) Infants At Risk: Assessment and Intervention- An Update for Health Care Professionals and Parents. Johnson & Johnson Baby Products Company.

 Chamberlain, D. (1988) Babies Remember Birth (And Other Extraordinary Scientific Discoveries about the Mind and Personality of Your Newborn). Los Angeles: Jeremy P. Tarcher, Inc.

 Chamberlain, D. (1998) The Mind of Your Newborn Baby. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books.

 Field, T. (1990) Infancy. Boston: Harvard University Press.

 Field, T. and Fogel, A. (Eds). (1992) Emotion and Early Interaction. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

 Field, T. and Sostek, A. (1983) Infants Born at Risk: Physiological, Perceptual, and Cognitive Processes. WB Saunders Company.

 Goleman, D. (1997) Emotional Intelligence. NY: Bantam Books.

 Greenspan, S. (1985) First Feelings: Milestones in the Emotional Development of Your Baby and Child. NY: Penguin Books.

 Greenspan, S. (1991) The Clinical Interview of the Child. American Psychiatric Press.

 Greenspan, S. (1992) Infancy and Early Childhood: The Practice of Clinical Assessment and Intervention with Emotional and Developmental Challenges. International Universities Press.

 Greenspan, S. (1993) Infants in Multirisk Families: Case Studies in Preventive Intervention. International Universities Press.

 Greenspan, S. (1997) Developmentally Based Psychotherapy. International Universities Press.

 Greenspan, S. (1998) The Growth of the Mind: And the Endangered Origins of Intelligence. Perseus Books

 Greenspan, S. and Pollock, G. (1991) Course of Life: Infancy, Vol.1. International Universities Press.

 Greenspan, S. et al. (1997) Assessing and Treating Infants and Young Children with Severe Difficulties in Relating and Communicating. Zero to Three

 Greenspan, S. et al. (1998) The Child with Special Needs: Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth. NY: Addison-Wesley Longman

 Howard, M. (1975) Only Human: Teenage Pregnancy and Parenthood. NY: The Seabury Press

 Janov, A. (1973) The Feeling Child: Preventing Neurosis in Children. NY: Simon and Schuster.

 Karr-Morse, R. and Wiley, M. (1999) Ghosts from the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence. Grove/Atlantic

 Kobayashi, N. and Brazelton, T.B. (Eds.) (1984) Growing Child in Family and Society: An Interdisciplinary Study in Parent-Infant Bonding. Books on Demand.

 Lieberman, A. (1993) The Emotional Life of the Toddler. NY: The Free Press.

 Lieberman, A, et.al. (Eds.) (1997) The DC 0-3 Casebook: A Guide to the Use of Zero to Three's Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood in Assessment. Arlington, VA: Zero to Three/ National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families.

 Lipsitt, L. and Field, T. (1992) Perinatal Risk and Newborn Behavior. Ablex Publishing Corporation.

 McCabe, P. (1992) Stress and Coping in Infancy and Childhood. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

 Noshpitz, J. et al (Eds.) (1997) Handbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Infants and Preschoolers, Vol. 1. John Wiley and Sons.

 Nugent, K. et.al. (1989) Multicultural and Interdisciplinary Approaches to Parent-Infant Relations. Ablex Publishing Corporation.

 Price, J. (1988) Motherhood: What it Does to Your Mind. London: Pandora Press.

 Puttkammer, C. (ed) (1994) Working with Substance-Exposed Children: Strategies for Professionals. Tucson, AZ: Therapy Skill Builders.

 Rowen, B. (1973) The Children We See: An Observational Approach to Child Study. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston Inc.

 Rutter, M. (1972) The Qualities of Mothering: Maternal Deprivation Reassessed. NY: Jason Aronson.

 Sroufe, L.A., (1997) Emotional Development: The Organization of Emotional Life in the Early Years, Cambridge University Press

 Sroufe, L.A., et al (Eds). (1996) Child Development: Its Nature and Course. McGraw-Hill Companies.

 Stern, D. (1985) The Interpersonal World of the Infant: A View from Psychoanalysis and Developmental Psychology. NY: Basic Books Inc.

 Stern, D. (1990) Diary of a Baby: What Your Child Sees, Feels, and Experiences. Basic Books.

 Turecki, S., & Tonner, L. (1989) The Difficult Child. NY: Bantam Books

 Williams, G. & Zeitlim, S. (1994) Coping in Young Children: Early Intervention Practices to Enhance Adaptive Behavior and Resilience. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brooks.

 Zero to Three. (1994) Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood. Arlington, VA: Zero to Three/ National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families.

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PRENATAL PSYCHOLOGY, PREGNANCY & BIRTH

 Arms, S. (1994) Immaculate Deception II: A Fresh Look at Childbirth. Berkeley, CA: Celestial Arts.

 Balaskas, J. (1992) Active Birth: The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally. Boston, MA: The Harvard Common Press.

 Brewer, G. and Greene, J. (1981) Right from the Start: Meeting the Challenges of Mothering Your Unborn and Newborn Baby. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press.

 Capacchione, L. and Bardsley, S. (1994) Creating a Joyful Birth Experience: Developing a Partnership with Your Unborn Child for Healthy Pregnancy, Labor, and Early Parenting. NY: Fireside.

 Church, D. (1988) Communing with the Spirit of Your Unborn Child. San Leandro, CA: Aslan Publishing.

 Colman, L, and Colman, A. (1991) Pregnancy: The Psychological Experience. NY: The Noonday Press.

 Corda, M. (1987) Cradle of Heaven: Psychological and Spiritual Dimensions of Conception, Pregnancy and Birth. Lebanon Springs, NY: Omega Press.

 Coudris, M. (1992) Diary of an Unborn Child: A Baby Speaks from its Mother's Womb. Bath, England: Gateway Books.

 Davis-Floyd, R. (1992) Birth as an American Rite of Passage. Los Angeles: University of California Press.

 Dunham, C. (1991) Mamatoto: A Celebration of Birth. NY: Penguin Books.

 Flaws, B. (1983) Path of Pregnancy. Brookline, MA: Paradigm Publications.

 Gabriel, M. (1992) Voices from the Womb: Adults Relive Their Pre-Birth Experiences- A Hypnotherapist's Compelling Account. Lower Lake, CA: Aslan Publishing.

 Goldsmith, J. (1990) Childbirth Wisdom From the World's Oldest Societies. Brookline, MA: East West Health Books.

 Hallett, E. (1992) In the Newborn Year: Our Changing Awareness After Childbirth. Summertown, TN: The Book Publishing Company.

 Heinowitz, J. and Kleiner, E. (Eds). (1995) Pregnant Fathers: Entering Parenthood Together.

 Huxley, L. and Ferrucci, P. (1992) The Child of Your Dreams: Approaching Conception and Pregnancy with Inner Peace and Reverence for Life to Enhance the Development of Your Future Child. Rochester, VT: Destiny Books.

 Jones, C. (1987) Mind Over Labor. NY: Penguin Books.

 Jones, C. (1988) Visualizations for an Easier Childbirth. NY: Meadowbrook.

 Kitzinger, S. (1971) Giving Birth: The Parent's Emotions in Childbirth. NY: Schocken Books.

 Kitzinger, S. (1994) Birth Over Thirty-Five. NY: Penguin Books.

 Klaus, M. et al. (1993) Mothering the Mother: How a Doula Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth. Addison Wesley Longman Inc.

 Leboyer, F. (1990) Birth Without Violence. NY: Fawcett Columbine.

 Leon, I. (1990) When a Baby Dies: Psychotherapy for Pregnancy and Newborn Loss. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press.

 Marnie, E. (1989) Love Start- Pre-Birth Bonding: Learn to Communicate with Your Unborn Baby and Take Charge of Your Child's Birth. Santa Monica, CA: Hay House.

 Meltzer, D. (1973) Birth: An American Poet Examines the Most Ancient Origins of Texts and Legends Surrounding Birth. NY: Ballantine Books.

 Noble, E. (1993) Primal Connections: How our Experiences from Conception to Birth Influence our Emotions, Behavior, and Health. NY: Fireside.

 Panuthos, C. (1984) Transformation Through Birth: A Woman's Guide. NY: Bergin & Garvey.

 Parvati Baker, J. and Baker, F. (1986) Conscious Conception: Elemental Journey through the Labyrinth of Sexuality. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books.

 Peterson, G. (1984) Birthing Normally: A Personal Growth Approach to Childbirth. Berkeley, CA: Mindbody Press.

 Ray, S. (1986) Ideal Birth. Berkeley, CA: Celestial Arts.

 Salter, J. (1987) The Incarnating Child. Gloucestershire, UK: Hawthorn Press.

 Samuels, M. and Samuels, N. (1986) The Well Pregnancy Book. NY: Fireside.

 Schwartz, L. (1991) Bonding Before Birth: A Guide to Becoming a Family. Boston: Sigo Press.

 Simkin, P. (1990) The Birth Partner: Everything You Need to Know to Help a Woman through Childbirth. Harvard Common Press.

 Simkin, P., Whalley, J. and Keppler, A. (1991) Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn: A Complete Guide for Expectant Parents. NY: Meadowbrook.

 Verny, T. and Kelly, J. (1981) The Secret Life of the Unborn Child: How You Can Prepare Your Unborn Baby for a Happy, Healthy Life. NY: Dell Publishing.

 Verny, T., and Weintraub, P. (1991) Nurturing the Unborn Child: A Nine-Month Program for Soothing, Stimulating, and Communicating with Your Baby. NY: Delacorte Press.

 Zaichken, J. (1996) Newborn Intensive Care: What Every Parent Needs to Know. Pataluna, CA: NICUINK.

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PRENATAL YOGA

(For Yoga for Children, please refer to Complementary Women's & Children's Health)

 Berg, V. (1977) Yoga in Pregnancy. London: Watkins

 Leboyer, F. (1978) Inner Beauty, Inner Light. NY: Alfred A. Knopf.

 Noble, E. (1982) Essential Exercises for the Childbearing Year: A Guide to Health and Comfort Before and After Your Baby is Born. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

 O'Brien, P. (1991) A Gentler Strength: The Yoga Book for Women. London: Thorsons.

 Parvati Baker, J. (1986) Prenatal Yoga and Natural Birth. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books.

 Prudden, S. and Sussman, J. (1980) Suzy Prudden's Pregnancy and Back-to-Shape Exercise Program. NY: Workman Publishing.

 Thompson, J. (1977) Healthy Pregnancy the Yoga Way. Garden City, NY: Dolphin Books.

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COMPLEMENTARY WOMEN'S & CHILDREN'S HEALTH

 Folan, L. (1981) Lilias, Yoga, and Your Life. NY: Collier Books.

 Harris, M. (1989) Dance of the Spirit: The Seven Steps of Women's Spirituality. NY: Bantam

 Hendricks, G. and Wills, R. The Centering Book: Awareness Activities for Children, Parents, and Teachers. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall Inc.

 Huggins, K. (1990) The Nursing Mother's Companion. Boston: The Harvard Common Press.

 Kaur Khalsa, S. (1998) Fly Like a Butterfly: Yoga for Children. Portland, OR: Rudra Press.

 La Leche League International (1991) The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. NY: Plume.

 Lite, L. (1996) A Boy and a Bear: The Children's Relaxation Book. FL: Specialty Press.

 Luby, T. (1998) Children's Book of Yoga: Games & Exercises Mimic Plants & Animals & Objects. Santa Fe, NM: Clear Light Publishing.

 McIntyre, A. (1992) The Herbal for Mother and Child. Rockport, MA: Element Inc.

 Murdock, M. (1987) Spinning Inward: Using Guided Imagery with Children for Learning, Creativity & Relaxation. Boston: Shambhala.

 Northrup, C. (1998) Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing. NY: Bantam Books.

 Romm, A. (1996) Natural Healing for Babies and Children. Freedom, CA: The Crossing Press.

 Rozman, D. (1994) Meditating with Children: The Art of Concentration and Centering. Boulder Creek, CA: Planetary Publications.

 Scott, J. (1990) Natural Medicine for Children. NY: Avon Books.

 Young Huth, H. (1984) Centerplay: Focusing Your Child's Energy. NY: Fireside.

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MASSAGE, REFLEXOLOGY & AROMATHERAPY

 Cassar, M. (1994) Massage Made Easy: 100 Great Ways to Beat Stress, Relieve Aches and Pains and Tone Key Areas of Your Body. Allentown, PA: People's Medical Society.

 Davis, P. (1991) Subtle Aromatherapy. England: C.W. Daniel Company.

 Dougans, I. (1996) The Complete Illustrated Guide to Reflexology: Therapeutic Foot Massage for Health and Wellbeing. Rockport, MA: Element.

 Feltman, J. (ed) (1989) Hands-On Healing: Massage Remedies for Hundreds of Health Problems. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press.

 Lidell, L. (1984) The Book of Massage: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Eastern and Western Techniques. NY: Fireside.

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THERAPEUTIC TOUCH & HEALING

 Goldsmith, J. (1959) The Art of Spiritual Healing. NY: Harper & Row.

 Krieger, D. (1993) Accepting Your Power to Heal: The Personal Practice of Therapeutic Touch. Bear & Company

 Krieger, D. (1996) Therapeutic Touch Inner Workbook: Ventures in Transpersonal Healing. Bear & Company

 Krieger, D. (1992) The Therapeutic Touch: How to Use Your Hands to Help or to Heal. Simon & Schuster Incorporated

 Kunz, D. (1995) Spiritual Healing. Theosophical Publishing House

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PERSONAL HEALING

 Crisp, T. (1992) Liberating the Body: Movements that Awaken the Inner Self. London: Aquarian Press.

 Forward, S. (1989) Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life. NY: Bantam Books.

 Leonard, J. and Laut, P. (1983) Rebirthing: The Science of Enjoying All of Your Life. Cincinnati, Ohio: Trinity Publications.

 Lowen, A. (1990) The Spirituality of the Body: Bioenergietics for Grace and Harmony. NY: Macmillan.

 Mayeroff, M. (1971) On Caring. NY: Harper & Row.

 Middelton-Moz, J. (1989) Children of Trauma: Rediscovering Your Discarded Self. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications Inc.

 Muller, W. (1992) Legacy of the Heart: The Spiritual Advantages of a Painful Childhood. NY: Fireside.

 Ray, S. (1980) Loving Relationships. Berkeley, CA: Celestial Arts.

 Ray, S. (1983) Celebration of Breath. Berkeley, CA: Celestial Arts.

 Ray, S., and Mandel, B. (1987) Birth and Relationships: How Your Birth Affects Your Relationships. Berkeley, CA: Celestial Arts.

 Roth, G. (1989) Maps to Ecstasy: Teachings of an Urban Shaman. San Rafael, CA: New World Library.

 Rubin, T. (1980) Reconciliations: Inner Peace in an Age of Anxiety. NY: Berkley Books.

 Savary, L. and Berne, P. (1980) Prayerways: Creative Spiritual Exercises. NY: Harper & Row.

 Whitfield, C. (1987) Healing the Child Within: Discovery and Recovery for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families. Deerfield

Beach, FL: Health Communications Inc.

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