Your village awaits
Navigating pregnancy, birth, and postpartum can feel overwhelming. Here are some of my personal recommendations to connect you with trusted local resources, helpful online tools, and insightful book recommendations to support you on your journey.
Local Providers and Resources
- Coming soon -
Online resources
Explore these online resources for evidence-based information and community support:
- Evidence Based Birth: [[evidencebasedbirth.com]] - Reliable information on birth practices and research.
- KellyMom: [[kellymom.com]] - Evidence-based breastfeeding and parenting information.
- Postpartum Support International (PSI): [[postpartum.net]] - Support and resources for postpartum mental health.
- La Leche League International: [[llli.org]] - Breastfeeding support and education.
Book recommendations
Expand your knowledge and prepare for your journey with these recommended books:
- Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
- The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
- Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn - The Complete Guide
- The Mama Natural Week by Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by Genevieve Howland
- Mindful Birthing by Nancy Bardacke
- Mindful Pregnancy by Deepak Chopra
- The First Forty Days by Heng Ou
- The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson
- The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International
- Mothering the New Mother by Sally Placksin
- Birth After Cesarean by Hazel Keedle, PhD