Valuable Resources

Support and information for times when you need a little extra care

...because everyone deserves to be seen, heard and respected.

Life doesn’t always give us time to prepare for the moments that matter most. Whether you’re navigating a difficult situation, supporting someone you love, or simply looking for guidance, having the right resources within reach can make all the difference.

This space was created to connect you with trusted organizations, educational materials, and support systems to prioritize your safety, well-being, and peace of mind. Each resource has been thoughtfully selected to offer clarity, compassion, and real help when you need it most.

You don’t have to figure everything out on your own. We're here to support you.

~ Catalina Bernal-Schmidt, DO·

Women’s Health Book Resources

A curated collection of educational books covering different aspects of women’s health — periods, hormones, fertility, pelvic pain, endometriosis, PCOS, pregnancy, labor & delivery, your birth experience and postpartum recovery.

Pregnancy, Labor & Delivery, and Postpartum Related Books

Bumpin’ by Leslie Shrock
Expecting Better by Emily Oster
Birth Vibes by Jen Hamilton
The Birth Book by Dr. Jennifer Lincoln
Mothering the Mother by Shafia Monroe

Women’s Health & Educational Books

The Body Scoop for Girls by Jennifer Ashton, MD
It’s Not Hysteria by Karen Tang, MD
Blood By Dr. Jen Gunter
Dr. Sonia’s Guide to Navigating Pelvic Pain by Sonia Bahrain, MD
You are Not Broken by Kelly Casperson, MD
When Sex Hurts, Understanding and Healing Pelvic Pain by Andrew Goldstein, MD, Caroline Pukall, PhD, Irwin Goldstein, MD and Jill Krapf, MD

Women’s Health & Educational Books cont.