Childbirth Education (Not local, Virtual)
Lactation Prep (Not local, Virtual)
I highly recommend a consultation with a lactation consultant before birth. See local recommendations here.
Prenatal Breastfeeding Basics - Jack Newman
Selection and use of Galactagogues - La Lecha League International
Circuits/Exercises
Spinning Babies - Daily Exercises
Miles Circuit - Help position baby in early labor
Gentle/Family Centered Cesarean
NPR: The Gentle Cesarean More like a Birth than an Operation
Gentle Cesarean Story during Pandemic
How to Plan for a Natural Family Centered Cesarean
Tips for a Gentle or Family Center Cesarean
Recovering from a Cesarean: Tips on Healing
Postpartum Recovery Tips for Cesarean Birth
Podcasts I recommend
Books I Love
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn by Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley, Ann Keppler, Janelle durham, & April Bolding
The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
Why Did No One Tell Me This? by Natalia Hailes and Ash Spivak
Babies Are Not Pizzas by Rebecca Dekker
Birthing From Within by Pam England & Rob Horowitz
Pushed by Jennifer Block
Birth Without Fear by January Harshe
Mindful Birthing, Nancy Bardacke
I’m always adding to this list!