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​​Glossary of Terms for Expectant and New Parents
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Free Ontario provincial program now available to help manage depression and anxiety
How to Take a Maternity silhouette picture, with your cell phone
wellness 
Low Iron and Low Thyroid: A Link in Pregnant Women?
​Magnesium baths for safer Pregnancy and Birth 
Epsom Salt Bath While Pregnant
​10 Signs of Magnesium Deficiency
Potassium in your Pregnancy Diet
Folate vs. Folic Acid for Pregnancy: What you need to know
​Core Confidence Exercise Program Online
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
​Maternal Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
SOGC Position Statement: Marijuana Use during Pregnancy
Marijuana, Reproduction and   Pregnancy
Cannabis  during   pregnancy impairs baby's brain  and development.
 Marijuana use during pregnancy affects baby's brain.
Don't use cannabis when you are pregnant or breastfeeding, doctors warn. 
midwifery
Association of Ontario Midwives
College of Ontario Midwives
cambridge ontario midwives
Born Midwives
Cambridge Midwives
​local prenatal classes 
The Mother's Program 
Region of Waterloo Public Health Online Prenatal Program
birth preferences (plans)
Birth plan: Your expectations and preferences
Why Your Birth Plan isn't Enough
Pregnancy
books:
Pregnancy Childbirth and the Newborn
articles\websites:
15 signs you might be pregnant
​Pregnancy Childbirth and the Newborn
Length of pregnancy can vary by up to five weeks, scientists discover
40 Reasons To Give Baby 40 Weeks Of . . . . Pregnancy
Parents-to-be urged to avoid keepsake baby . ultrasound videos and pics
Questions about prenatal ultrasound and the alarming increase in the rate of autism
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Infection in Pregnancy
childbirth/comfort measures
books:
Active Birth
Your Best Birth
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
Spiritual Midwifery
Birth
articles\websites:
How to Have a Natural Birth
Is this labor or not?
Natural Pain Relief Options For Labour – 13 Effective Options
8 Natural & Effective Tips For a ‘Stalled’ Labour
Mayo Clinic slide show: Labor positions
Midwife’s Guide to an Intact Perineum
Pregnant doctor finds intense pressure to have a Caesarean 
Labor Snacks, Sweet Simple Foods to Keep You Going
13 Natural Pain Relief Options For Labour
11 Mama-Tested Techniques to Handle Labor Pain Naturally
13 Ways To Avoid The Ring of Fire During Birth
​​10 Tips and Tricks that prepared me for a Natural Birth 
​​​Five Movement Habits for a Better Birth​
​​Bellyband - Relieve Discomfort & and add Support During Pregnancy
​Eat Dates a few weeks before going into labour
​Vitamin D intake reduces need for pain medication
​​Yoga for Back and Hip Pain During Pregnancy
​13 Natural Pain Relief Options For Labour
​​Best way to Vocalise During  Labour
​How To Increase The Amniotic Fluid During Pregnancy Naturally
Can  Red Raspberry Leaf help to ease Labour
home birth
Home Birth To-Do List
29 Mothers explain why they chose homebirth
water birth
Waterbirth International
Evidence on the Safety of Water Birth 
Largest US waterbirth study finds that waterbirth is a safe option for low risk women.

cesarean birth 

vbac - (vaginal birth after cesarean birth)
How to Have a Successful Vaginal Birth After a Cesarean Birth

breech birth
Options for the Breech Presentation

Fear and comfort measures
​​Why Women Who Fear Childbirth Spend More Time in Labor
delayed cord clamping
Why Consider Delayed Cord Clamping?
Later Clamping of Umbilical Cord Benefits Newborns: Study
WHO International library - effect of timing of umbilical cord clamping

circumcision
Circumcision: The Whole Story
​The Circumcision Decision
Circumcision Doesn’t Beget Circumcision
Circumcision, cultural bias, and the question of consent

​dads\partners
books:
The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to 
Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and Other Labor Companions
​articles\websites
What Dads Need to Know About Doulas
Labour Timeline & how to Support your Partner
Real Labor Tips for Dads From A Doula - Childbirth Educator
Dads-To-Be A Guide to Labour & How to Support Her
The Pregnancy Survival Guide for First-Time Dads 
A dad offers tips on natural birth
What Dads Need to Know About Doulas
4 Reasons Dad Needs a Doula
Dads: 20 ways to bond with your baby

breastfeeding
books:
Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
Jack Newman's Guide to Breastfeeding
articles\websites:
International Breastfeeding Centre Online Information Sheets 
Why Nighttime Breastfeeding Is Important
Building up Milk Production
Lactation Recipes for Breastfeeding Moms
Lactation Smoothies for Breastfeeding Moms
Position to Breastfeed
Epidurals and Breastfeeding
Is baby ready for solid foods? (What do the experts say?)
ibc International Breastfeeding Center: Breastfeeding a Toddler - Why on Earth? 
Birth balls and peanuts balls
Peanut Balls for Labor – A Valuable Tool for Promoting Progress
postnatal practical support
organize meals for a friend after a birth
​29 Dishes to Cook for New Parents
Postpartum depression
books:
When baby brings the blues
This isn't what I Expected
articles/websites
Babycenter - Postpartum Depression
Canadian Mental Health Association 
​Paternal Postpartum Depression Guide - for dads who suffer from  Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Progress website articles: 
The Symptoms of Postpartum Depression & 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            
6 Surprising Symptoms of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
postnatal support international
​A Mother’s Postpartum Depression Bill of Rights
The Mothers Who Can't Escape the Trauma of Childbirth (PTSD)
A Toolkit for Postpartum Anxiety & Panic Symptoms
Postpartum Support International - Resources for Fathers
​Evaluating Postpartum Depression in Men
Postpartum depression affects one in 10 fathers​
​a friend's blog that i love! : Grace and Space
parenting resources
Best Start For Parents
​​The Fourth Trimester - Why Newborns Hate Being Put Down​
Autism Parenting Magazine 
infant/baby/children's health
books:
The Baby Book
articles\websites:
Sound machines: Are they affecting your child's hearing? 
co-sleeping
Benefits of Co-Sleeping - Dr. Sears
Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory 
baby carriers
How to Choose the Right and Safest Baby Carrier
baby wearing

stillbirth/miscarriage

this is a really good article. unpretentious &
addresses inappropriate and religious 'fixes'.

vaccinations

Natural  Immunity and Vaccination  Video:
Natural Immunity and Vaccination Transcript