
Resources
“I’m in the business of birth days. ”
Educational Websites and Blogs
Evidence Based Birth: Reliable, evidence-based information about childbirth practices.
Spinning Babies: Techniques for optimal fetal positioning and comfort in pregnancy.
Allbodies: A comprehensive resource for reproductive health, offering information and support for all bodies.
International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA): Information on childbirth education and advocacy.
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN): Provides resources and continuing education for nurses, and information on women’s health, pregnancy, and newborn care.
American Pregnancy Association (APA): Information on pregnancy health, prenatal care, and childbirth options.
Postpartum Support International (PSI): Support and resources for parents experiencing postpartum depression and other perinatal mood disorders.
Babywearing International: Information on babywearing techniques and benefits.
Local-ish Resources
Birth Centers: Find a Birth Center
Lactation Consultants: Find a lactation consultant
Infant CPR Classes:
American Red Cross - Infant CPR Online Course: Self-paced learning with interactive lessons.
Tinyhood - Infant CPR & Choking Response: On-demand video lessons with lifetime access. Free
Legal Support
Family Leave Policies: Details about state family leave policies.
US Chestfeeding Committee – Workplace Law Guide: Guide to workplace laws supporting chestfeeding people.
National Conference of State Legislatures – Chestfeeding State Laws: Information on state laws supporting chestfeeding.
LGBT Movement Advancement Project – Foster and Adoption Laws: Information on foster and adoption laws affecting LGBTQ+ individuals and families.
Books and Reading Materials
Pregnancy and Childbirth
"Mama Natural: Week by Week Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth" by Genevieve Howland
"Pregnancy, Childbirth & The Newborn" by Simkin, Whalley & Keppler
"The New Essential Guide to Lesbian Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth" by Stephanie Brill
"Indigenous Experiences of Pregnancy and Birth" Edited by Hannah Tait and Jaime Cedro
"Witches, Midwives, & Nurses (Second Edition): A History of Women Healers" by Barbara Ehrenreich
Postpartum and Parenting
