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Pregnancy
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I use my FaceBook page for posting useful and interesting links to research, information, and stories about preconception, pregnancy, labor, birth, newborns, breastfeeding, postpartum and more.
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An exceptional website reviewing evidence-based maternity care (what the research says). She takes looks at common interventions such as induction for low fluid and fetal monitoring to help expecting women make informed decisions for their care.
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An online list of the books I have available for clients to borrow throughout pregnancy and postpartum.
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Optimal fetal positioning for easier childbirth. All women can benefit from practicing these simple exercises and understanding how fetal position can affect their labor.
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Very comprehensive website with nutrition, exercise, birth planning, birth comfort measures, etc.
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Safe, food-based ways to have a healthier pregnancy and alleviate some common pregnancy problems.
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A thorough overview of Dr. Brewer's anti-preeclampsia diet.
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Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC)
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Prevention of cesareans, cesarean and VBAC information
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Short video discussing the maternal and fetal risks of cesarean and ways to minimize the chances of having a cesarean birth.
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A woman-centered, evidence based, resource.
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A place to explore the painful emotions that often accompany having a cesarean. A place to read and share cesarean and VBAC stories for both mothers and fathers.
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Birth Plans/Preferences
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A blog containing some great information about what to include in your birth plan/preferences and why. The comments are also informative.
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Top 10 DO's for writing your birth plan from a labor and delivery nurse (Part 1)
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Top 10 DO's for writing your birth plan from a labor and delivery nurse- with additional links to sample birth plans (Part 2)
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Labor
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Article on pushing for first time moms
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Article about nature's hormonal blueprint for birth
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Early labor mistakes
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Also discusses the surprising problem with research (or lack of well-done research) on childbirth anesthesia.
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An article by Henci Goer regarding the reasoning behind induction for "large" babies, as well as the risks and benefits.
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Shows and describes several accupressure points on the foot to bring baby down, ripen cervix, and increase contractions.
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How to get your baby in the best position for birth, particularly if it's posterior or malpositioned.
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An easy and wonderful way to help relax
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Cesarean Birth
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How to have the best possible cesarean birth, whether it's planned or not
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Tips for recovering after cesarean
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Postpartum
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Articles about postpartum symptoms, exercises, sitz bath recipes, warning signs, rebounding after birth and more.
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A list of books on postpartum depression with reviews of those read by the author.
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An article about the baby blues, postpartum depression and post traumatic stress disorder.
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An online place to manage sign up for friends and family who would like to provide meals
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Healing after a traumatic birth. A place providing support, education, and non-judgmental connection for those who have experience trauma related to birth.
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Newborn Care
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Links to information on routine medical procedures (cord clamping, eye treatment, Hep B vax, PKU, vit K)
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What does a newborn look like?
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Secret language of babies video (very fascinating and helpful!)
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This booklet describes the reflexive words used by babies to communicate their needs and helps parents understand how to hear them.
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Note pages for documenting baby's activities and responses to determine patterns in behavior and find the routine that works best for your baby.
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Breastfeeding
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Videos of good latch/bad latch, breastfeeding myths, etc.
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Colic in the breastfed infant
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All things breastfeeding and lactation, very comprehensive and up to date website
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Breastfeeding.com
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www.breastfeeding.com
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