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Suggested Reading

This page is a resource for people who are or have been pregnant and for those who have supported a pregnant person or are interested in learning more about abortion, adoption, birth, and fetal loss and miscarriage.

Abortion and Post-Abortion

Peace After Abortion
by Ava Torre-Bueno

Inner Healing After an Abortion
by Marilyn Gryte

Experiencing Abortion: A Weaving of Women's Words
by Eve Kushner

The Story of Jane: The Legendary Underground Abortion Service
by Laura Kaplan

Abortion Under Attack
by Krista Jacob

Undivided Rights: Women of Color Organize for Reproductive Justice
by Jael Silliman, Marlene Fried, Loretta Ross, Elena Gutierrez





Adoption

The Girls Who Went Away: The Hidden Story of the Women Who Surrendered Children for Adoption in the Decades Before Roe v. Wade
by Anne Fessler

Dear Birthmother
by Katerine Silber and Phylis Speedlin

Birthparent Grief
by Brenda Romanchik

 





Birth

The Birth Partner
by Penny Simkin

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

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
by Ina May Gaskin

The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth
by Henci Goer

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

The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth
by Shelia Kitzinger

Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth
by Boston Women's Health Book Collective

The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians
by Rachel Pepper

The Essential Guide to Lesbian Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth
by Kim Toevs and Stephanie Brill

The Nursing Mother's Companion
by Kathleen Huggins

Pregnancy and Power
by Rickie Solinger

Our Bodies, Our Crimes
by Jeanne Flavin

Misconceptions
by Naomi Wolf





Fetal Loss and Miscarriage

Our Heartbreaking Choices
by Christie Brooks

Our Stories of Loss: Healing with Words
by Rachel Faldet





Spanish Language

Nuestros Cuerpos, Nuestras Vidas
by Boston Women's Health Book Collective

Su Embarazo y Parto
by American College Of Obstetricians And Gynecologists





Sexuality

 

Our Mission

The Doula Project is an NYC-based organization that provides free compassionate care and emotional, physical, and informational support to people across the spectrum of pregnancy.

Medication Abortion

We are now offering support to pregnant people using medication abortion, or the abortion pill. If you would like to learn more about this service email lauren@doulaproject.org.