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DIY Padsicles for Postpartum People
​Vernix  (Benefits and Uses) 

birth preferences (plans)
writing a birth plan
​how to tell if your care provider supports your birth plan
when your birth-plan changes​

Pregnancy

​articles\websites:
40 Reasons To Give Baby 40 Weeks Of . . . . Pregnancy
​​Bellyband - Relieve Discomfort & and add Support During Pregnancy​
​​Eat Dates a few weeks before going into labour

Pregnancy Wellness 
Epsom Salt Bath While Pregnant
Potassium in your Pregnancy Diet
Folate vs. Folic Acid for Pregnancy: What you need to know
​​​Yoga for Back and Hip Pain During Pregnancy

childbirth
books:
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
Active Birth
articles/websites
What to do when in Labour - Spinning Babies
​Mayo Clinic slide show: Labor positions
​Tips for Labour Progress - Spinning Babies
​​​How to Have a Successful Vaginal Birth After a  Cesarean  Birth
​​​Options for the Breech Presentation
​Science Daily Benefits of Delayed Cord Clamping
​comfort measures
13 Natural Pain Relief Options For Labour

Birth Balls and Peanut Balls

home birth
​Home Birth To-Do List
29 Mothers explain why they chose homebirth

water birth
Evidence on the Safety of Water Birth 
Largest US waterbirth study finds that waterbirth is a safe option for low risk women.
​Tips for Setting up a Birth Pool -   Written    by Midwives

cesarean birth 

Breastfeeding
books:
Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding
The  Womanly  Art of Breastfeeding
 Breastfeeding: Empowering Parents
articles\websites:
International Breastfeeding Centre 
International Breastfeeding Centre Information Sheets
La Leche League International 
Breastfeeding Videos
International  Breastfeeding Centre Breastfeeding Videos

midwifery
Association of Ontario Midwives
College of Ontario Midwives
cambridge ontario midwives
Born Midwives
Cambridge Midwives

​local prenatal classes 
Region of Waterloo Public Health Online Prenatal Program

circumcision education
Circumcision: The Whole Story
​​Child Circumcision: An Elephant in the Elephant in the Hospital

postnatal practical support
14  Ways to Really Help a New Mom
Organize Meals for a  Friend After a birth

co-sleeping
Benefits of Co-Sleeping - Dr. Sears

stillbirth/miscarriage
​How to Help and Care for a Friend after a Miscarriage or Stillbirth

Postpartum depression
books:
When baby brings the blues
This isn't what I Expected
articles/websites
The Symptoms of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety 
New Mom Mental Health Checklist 
6 Surprising Symptoms of Postpartum Depression  and  Anxiety
Six Things You Should Avoid If You Have Postpartum Depression Or Anxiety                 
Six Things That Can Affect How Quickly You’ll Recover from Postpartum Depression            
A Toolkit for Postpartum Anxiety & Panic Symptoms
​​Paternal Postpartum Depression Guide - for dads who suffer from  Postpartum Depression

cannabis/marijuana   use during   pregnancy
Marijuana   use  during pregnancy and lactation
Prenatal exposure to cannabis and maternal and child health outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
SOG -  Effects of Cannabis on your Baby
Marijuana, Reproduction and   Pregnancy
Cannabis  during   pregnancy impairs baby's brain  and development.
 Marijuana use during pregnancy affects baby's brain.
Cannabis use during pregnancy impacts fetus growth

​dads\partners
books:
The Birth Partner
​​articles\websites
What Dads Need to Know About Doulas
A Childbirth Cheat Sheet for Dad's to be
​Dads-To-Be A Guide to Labour & How to Support Her
Dads and Doulas – 7 Ways Doulas Benefit Dads And Partners​