RESOURCES

WORKSHOPS & FINDING A CARE PROVIDER

Choices in Childbirth- Non-profit organization dedicated to providing expectant parents with a full range of information and education so they can experience the birth they want and choose.

evidence-based information about childbirth

Evidence Based Birth- Non-biased sourcefor the most current, evidence-based information on pregnancy and childbirth by PHD Rebecca Dekker.

Childbirth Connection- Promotes safe, effective and satisfying evidence-based maternity care and is a voice for the needs and interests of childbearing families.

http://midwifethinking.com/- Rachel Reed is a mother, midwife and educator, she lives in Queensland, Australia. Holds a PHD in Philosophy and writes about evidence based birth practices and views on birth and midwifery.

GETTING BABY INTO OPTIMAL POSITION FOR BIRTH

Spinning Babies- Easier childbirth with fetal positioning. Great resource for mothers to learn how to map the baby’s position in the belly and use techniques to help the baby rotate when necessary.

Miles Circuit -This circuit is useful to help get the baby lined up, ideally, in the "Left Occiput Anterior" (LOA) Position, both before labor begins and when some corrections need to be done during labor.

BREASTFEEDING

La Leche League International- Information on breastfeeding and local support groups for moms.

Kelly Mom- Great resource on all things related to feeding your newborn.

LactMed Database for Medication Safety While Breastfeeding- find out which meds are safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding. Also a handy app!

SLEEPING

Guidelines on Co-Sleeping and Breastfeeding from The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine.

Safe Co-Sleeping Guidelines by James McKenna who is the world's leading authority on mother-infant co-sleeping in relationship to breastfeeding and SIDS

Ten tips for safe sleeping by Dr. Sarah J. Buckley.

Caring for your baby at night by The Baby Friendly Initiative (UNICEF)

POSTPARTUM TRAUMA AND DEPRESSION

Solace for Mothers is an organization designed to provide and create support for women who have experienced childbirth as traumatic.

Baby Blues Connection provides support, information and resources to women and families coping with pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders and to the professionals who serve them.