Resources for Pregnancy, Birth, and Infant Care
Pregnancy & Childbirth:
Spinning Babies www.spinningbabies.com
The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn by Penny Simkin
Birthing From Within by Pam England
Video- Organic Birth https://www.debrapascalibonaro.com/organic-birth/
Tests, hospital policies, useful info regarding your choices and informed consent: https://badassmotherbirther.com/
Birthing videos and stories https://www.facebook.com/badassmotherPage/
Newborn Care & Parenting
Dr. Sears- easy access to FAQ's for real life baby care questions www.askdrsears.com
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International
The Baby Book by Dr. Sears
The Mother of All Baby Books by Ann Douglas
The Fussy Baby by Dr. Sears
Drop-in Programs for infants-toddlers https://www.vancouverdropin.com
Breastfeeding
La Leche Leauge www.lllc.ca Find a group, find a leader, buy the book, and easy access breastfeeding information
Dr. Jack Newman www.ibconline.ca video tutorials and Canada specific information on breastfeeding
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International
Breastfeeding Made Simple: The 7 Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers by Nancy Mohrbacher
Dr. Jack Newman’s Guide To Breastfeeding by Dr. Newman
Lactation Consultant Shaz Taybei http://www.mamamilk.ca/ 1-604-340-6684
Antenatal colostrum collection
Perineal Massage
Gentle Birth Method Vaginal stretch (By Partner)
Sophie Kirkham How to do Perineal Massage (By yourself)
Prenatal Classes
Douglas College Community Childbirth Classes
Midwife Holliday Tyson Prenatal videos (3 parts)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7YucfJuziU&t=102s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVOP-ob4ZXA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MidVzEeTmc0
Informed Consent & Education Resources
Diagnosing Gestational Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes and Birth
Antenatal colostrum collection
Active Management for 3rd Stage (Pitocin for placenta birthing)
Labor Resources
Spinning Babies Abdominal Tuck