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Pregnancy + Postpartum Recommended Items
I’ve put together these Amazon lists to share some recommended pregnancy and postpartum items. You don’t have to buy from Amazon or get these exact products. Feel free to shop around, as you might find them at a lower price at places like Walmart or online at Vitacost.com. Some items are also available from inhishands.com when ordering your birth kit for your homebirth.
Other Resources
Disclaimer: The following are online resources I’ve gathered over the years. I do not own or create these materials. While I find useful information in each, I may not fully endorse everything within them or the organizations they come from. These resources are for informational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice for preventing, treating, or curing any condition. Please use your discretion and consult your healthcare provider with any specific questions regarding your care.
- Recommended Books
- Podcasts
- Choosing a Care Provider
- Home Birth
- Prenatal Resources
- Insomnia in Pregnancy
- Morning Sickness During Pregnancy
- Heartburn During Pregnancy
- Prenatal Genetic Testing
- Movement and Exercise During Pregnancy
- Prenatal Nutrition
- Prenatal Vitamins and Supplements
- Immune Support During Pregnancy
- Allergies in Pregnancy
- Anemia in Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
- Gestational Diabetes
- Group B Strep in Pregnancy
- Herbs, Essential Oils, and Pregnancy
- Medications in Pregnancy
- How Your Baby is Growing
- Why Childbirth Education?
- Online Childbirth Classes
- Exercise Courses for an Easier Labor and Birth
- Online Resources for Labor Preparedness
- Free Online Mini Birth Classes
- Creating Your Support Team
- Preparing Siblings for Homebirth
- Creating a Birth Plan
- Birth Affirmations
- Waterbirth
- PROM: Water breaking before labor
- Labor and Birth Resources
- Postpartum Resources
- Postpartum Mental Health
- Breastfeeding
- Mastitis
- Caring for Your Newborn
- Vitamin K Supplementation for Baby
- Jaundice
- Infant Probiotics
- Car Seat Safety
- Circumcision
- VBAC
- Hospital Birth Resources
- Fertility and Family Planning
- Homebirth Videos
Recommended Books
Homebirth – Safe and Sacred by Kim Osterholzer
Homebirth – Commonly Asked Questions by Kim Osterholzer CPM LM RM
Nourish and Thrive: Happy, Healthy Childbearing by Kim Osterholzer CPM LM RM
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering Sarah J. Buckley MD
The Mama Natural Guide to Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn Penny Simkin
The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth
The Birth Partner Penny Simkin
Changing Birth on Earth – Gail Tully of Spinning Babies
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
Naturally Healthy Babies and Children
Podcasts
Choosing a Care Provider
Changing Your Care Provider During Pregnancy
Homebirth or Birth Center Birth?
Interviewing a Homebirth Midwife by Aviva Romm, MD
50 Questions to Ask Your Care Provider
Home Birth
Affording Homebirth: The Money Aspect of Midwifery Care
10 Ideas for Affording A Homebirth
The Homebirth Choice – Midwifery Today
There’s No Place Like Home – Midwifery Today
Why Choose Homebirth – Midwifery Today
Homebirth: What Are the Issues? – Midwifery Today
But What if Something Goes Wrong? How Midwives Handle Complications at Homebirths
Complications and Homebirth Midwifery
Prenatal Resources
Insomnia in Pregnancy
Morning Sickness During Pregnancy
Natural Options For Managing Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
Morning Sickness: Remedies, Suggestions, and Research
Natural Help and Medications for Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
Avoid Morning Sickness with Natural Remedies – Wellnss Mama
Natural Morning Sickness Remedies – Mommypotamus
What Causes Morning Sickness? – Mommypotamus
Morning Sickness Remedies (LOTS of great articles here!)
Heartburn During Pregnancy
Natural Remedies for Heartburn
https://www.northtexasmidwifery.com/journal/heartburn-and-pregnancy
Prenatal Genetic Testing
Movement and Exercise During Pregnancy
Spinning Babies Daily Activities for Pregnancy
Mama Natural 7 Easy Exercises for Pregnancy
Weekly Movements During Pregnancy – Spinning Babie
Built to Birth Pregnancy Fitness Videos on YouTube
Back Pain and Movement for Pregnancy
Prenatal Nutrition
Prenatal Vitamins
Prenatal Vitamins: Which one should I take?
Immune Support During Pregnancy
Preparing for Cold Season: Pregnancy-safe Remedies
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Safe Options for Cold, Flu, and Strep
Allergies in Pregnancy
Anemia in Pregnancy
Anemia During Pregnancy and Postpartum: What it is, and What to do about it
Anemia – Symptoms, Prevention and Supplements
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
Understanding Gestational Diabetes and Your Testing Options
Gestational Diabetes Testing in Pregnancy – Aviva Romm
Alternatives to the Glucose Drink – Aviva Romm
Resources for Gestational Diabetes – Lily Nichols
Evidence on Induction for Gestational Diabetes
NIH Consensus on Diagnosing Gestational Diabetes
Myo-Inositol to Lower Blood Glucose Levels
Group B Strep in Pregnancy
Treating Group B Strep: Are Antibiotics Necessary?
Preventing Group B Strep Colonization
Group B Strep: What’s a Mom To Do?
Group B Strep Resources – Dr. Sara Wickham
Herbs, Essential Oils, and Pregnancy
Herbs for an Easier Labor by Aviva Romm
Essential Oils Guide by Aviva Romm
Medications in Pregnancy
Safe, Over the Counter Medications for Pregnancy
List of Safe Medications During Pregnancy
How Your Baby is Growing
Baby’s Development During Pregnancy
Spinning Babies Week by Week Pregnancy Newsletter
Why Childbirth Education?
The Importance of Childbirth Education
Are Bradley Childbirth Classes Right for You?
Online Childbirth Classes (local in-person classes linked here)
Blossoming Bellies Your Empowered Homebirth Course (only $89 for a year’s access!)
Mama Natural Online Childbirth Class
A Kingdom Childbirth – online Christian childbirth class
Exercise Courses for an Easier Labor and Birth (supplemental to one of the courses above, not a complete educational childbirth class)
Train for Birth with Krisha Crosley
Online Resources for Labor Preparedness
What to Expect During Labor and Birth Powerpoint
Three Ways to Shorten Labor Free E-Book – Spinning Babies
Mother’s Advocate YouTube Channel
Nucleus Medical Media YouTube Channel
Stages and Phases of Labor – Midwife Kira YouTube video
Stages of Labor – Childbirth Educator and Doula Bridget Teyler YouTube videos
Cajun Stork Midwife YouTube Channel
What if Your Water Breaks as a First Sign of Labor?
Free Online Mini Birth Classes
Free 6 Video Hospital-based Childbirth Classes on YouTube
Maternity Care Midwives 3 Part Series Prenatal-Postpartum on YouTube
Built to Birth Free Birth Mini Class
Mama Nautral 3 Secrets That Make or Break Natural Birth
Birth Prep 101 with Krisha Crosley
Labor Nurse Mama Fearless Birth
Creating Your Support Team: Hire a Doula!
Why I Recommend Hiring a Doula
Do I Need a Doula If I’m Planning a Homebirth?
Do I Need a Doula if I also Have a Midwife?
Preparing Siblings for Homebirth
6 Birth Videos to Prepare Siblings
Inviting Your Older Kids to Your Upcoming Homebirth
Creating a Birth Plan
Mama Natural Visual Birth Plan
Birth Affirmations
12 Printable Birth and Postpartum Affirmations
Built to Birth – 30 Birth Affirmations
Waterbirth
PROM: When your water breaks before labor
What if Your Water Breaks as a First Sign of Labor?
When Your Water Breaks Before Labor
Labor & Birth Resources
How to Prepare for Freedom of Movement in Labor
Tips for Labor Progress – Spinning Babies
Spinning Babies Labor Position Checklist
6 Steps to a Safer Birth & Birth Plan Template
Top 5 Natural Childbirth Techniques
Comfort in Labor – Penny Simkin
The Three R’s in Labor- Penny Simkin
Postpartum Resources
A Midwife’s Guide to Easing Postpartum Afterpains
Free Postpartum Planning Worksheet from Beautiful One Midwifery
Free Postpartum Masterclass from Beautiful One Midwifery
Postpartum Planning and Support Bundle from Beautiful One Midwifery ($22 course)
Factors That Influence Postpartum Recover by Penny Simkin
DIY Soothing “Padsicles” for Postpartum Perineum Soothing
Preparing for Postpartum Recovery
Healing Herb Baths for New Mamas by Aviva Romm
Postpartum Mental Health
Perinatal Mood Disorder Resources
Guide To Preparing for Postpartum Mental Health
Symptoms of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
Peaceful Postpartum Program course
Breastfeeding
International Breastfeeding Center Dr. Jack Newman Breastfeeding Handouts
International Breastfeeding Center Dr. Jack Newman Breastfeeding Videos
Dr. Jack Newman’s Visual Guide to Breastfeeding
Dr. Jack Newman Breast Compression Handout
Lactation Education Resources (many helpful handouts on most any breastfeeding issue here!)
Deep Latch Technique for Pain-Free Breastfeeding
Your Best Breastfeeding Experience and Why it Matters
Tips for Boosting Your Milk Supply
Global Health Media Video Breastfeeding Series
Breastfeeding and OTC Medications
Mastitis
Management of Clogged Ducts and Mastitis – La Leche League
Doorknob Massage Technique for Mastitis
Caring for Your Newborn
Baby Care 101 YouTube Playlist
Your Baby’s Development in the First Year of Life – Mama Natural
Vitamin K Supplementation for Baby
The Vitamin K Shot for Baby at Birth
Seven Things Parents Should Know About Vitamin K – Dr. Sara Wickham
5 things parents should know if they decide to decline vitamin K – Dr. Sara Wickham
Evidence Based Birth – Why Newborns Receive a Vitamin K Shot
Mama Natural – Alternatives to Routine Newborn Procedures
Evidence Based Birth – Evidence for the Vitamin K Shot in Newborns
Evidence Based Birth – What is the Best Oral Vitamin K Regimen
Candace Owens discusses the vitamin K shot on Parler
Vitamin K to newborns – Dr. Suzanne Humphries
Package Insert from the Regular Vitamin K Shot
Package Insert from the Preservative-Free Vitamin K Shot
Jaundice
Infant Probiotics
- Mary Ruth’s Organic Infant’s Liquid Probiotic (first-time order gets 20% off)
- Natren Life Start
- Flora Infant and Toddler Probiotic
- Jarrow Formulas Infant Liquid Drops
- Country Life Baby Care Probiotic
- Mama Natural Infant Probiotic Drops
- Mama Natural on Infant Probiotics
Car Seat Safety
Circumcision
Evidence and Ethics on Circumcision
National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Center
VBAC Resources
A VBAC Primer – Midwifery Today (excellent article details risks when considering a home VBAC)
Homebirth After Cesarean – Comprehensive assessment of risk when planning for a VBAC at home
https://hencigoer.com/should-you-plan-a-vbac-or-a-repeat-cesarean/
https://hencigoer.com/how-often-does-the-scar-give-way-in-vbac-labors/
Evidence Based Birth podcast on VBAC
International Cesarean Awareness Network FAQs on VBAC
The VBAC Class: The Ultimate Prep Course for Parents
So You’re Interested in a VBAC
What is a Uterine Rupture and How Often Does It Occur?
Deciding How to Give Birth After a Cesarean
Tips on Healing and Recovering from a C-Section
Top 10 Midwife Tips on How to Avoid a C-section
- C-Section by Mark Zawkowski, MD,
- Natural Childbirth After Cesarean: A Practical Guide by Karis Crawford
- Silent Knife: Cesarean Prevention and VBAC
Hospital Birth Resources
How to Have a Natural Hospital Birth
5 Midwife Tips on How to Have Your Best Hospital Birth
Processing Disappointment in Birth
Fertility and Family Planning Resources
Fertility Awareness The What, How, and Why of Achieving or Avoiding Pregnancy
Pre-conception Considerations: Things to Think About Before You Get Pregnant
Taking Charge of Your Fertility
Homebirth Videos
These are some beautiful videos that provide a wonderful glimpse of what a typical home birth is like. Peaceful, gentle, and with mom, dad, and baby working together to birth in their own way and time.
Labor and Birth YouTube Videos Playlist
Waterbirth YouTube Videos Playlist
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