Below are some of the best resources I’ve found on pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and beyond. I’m especially likely to recommend resources that take the approach of empowering expecting moms with knowledge that helps them to make informed decisions. I hope that you find them useful and informative!
Enjoy!
Amy Cox Jones
Creator, Birthologie.com
Fertility, Conception, & Pregnancy
Naturally Knocked Up
Increasing the odds of conception through natural living and nourishing foods.
Pregnancy & Birth
Pregnancy-Period.com
A happy, healthy pregnancy is the path to a lifetime of maternal bliss.
Midwifery Today
Serving midwives, birth enthusiasts and your community since 1986.
Coalition For Improving Maternity Services
An organization promoting a wellness model of maternity care that will improve birth outcomes and substantially reduce costs.
Birthing The Future
Learn here about birth, birthing, mothers, babies, fathers, family & society.
The Business of Being Born
A must-see film for every pregnant woman.
Thin Air Media: Birth
An excellent one-hour documentary about the practices and perceptions of birth in America.
Spinning Babies
Information on Optimal Fetal Positioning prior to childbirth.
Henci Goer
Informed choices in childbirth.
VBAC Facts
Get the facts on having a vaginal birth after cesarean.
Breastfeeding, Postpartum & Parenting
Circumcision Decision-Maker
A great resource to help in making the decision of whether or not to circumcise your child.
Ecobumz
Ecologically friendly diapering.
PostPartum.net
Increasing awareness among public and professional communities about the emotional changes that women experience during pregnancy and postpartum.
Placenta Benefits
A great resource on placenta encapsulation.
Solace For Mothers
Healing after traumatic childbirth.
PTSD After Childbirth
Resources for mothers suffering after a traumatic birth experience.
Postpartum For Men
A place for men with concerns about depression, anxiety or other problems with mood after the birth of a child.
Mothering.com
Inspiring natural families since 1976.
Newman Breastfeeding Clinic & Institute (NBCI)
Resources, articles, and products related to breastfeeding, by Dr. Jack Newman and his organization.
Ask Dr. Sears
A wealth of information from the well-known Sears family pediatrics practice.
Holistic Pediatric Association
Uniting parents and health professionals in the common goal of improving and transforming family health care into a safe, nurturing, and sensible holistic system.
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