Resource Library
Links and Book Recommendations for Birthing Parents:
The Postpartum Doula’s Role in Maternity Care
www.dona.org/publications/position_paper_postpartum.php
Kangaroo Care
www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/kangaroocare.asp
www.prematurity.org/baby/kangaroo.html
Nursing Bras of all kinds and sizes:
Swaddling
www.pediatrics.about.com/od/weeklyquestion/a/0607_swaddling.htm
Wrap Your Baby
www.wrapyourbaby.com/index.htm
Sleep Safety:
www.sarahbuckley.com/ten-tips-for-safe-sleeping/
www.babyfriendly.org.uk/pdfs/sharingbedleaflet.pdf
Humanity Family Bed Co-sleeper
Australian SIDS Recommendations
Reducing the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) – brochure
Published by SIDS Melbourne 1997
www.consumer.gov.au/html/babysafe/housecots.htm
Books:
Vaccinations: A thoughtful Parent’s Guide How to make Safe, Sensible decisions about the Risks, Benefits, and Alternatives
By: Aviva Jill Romm
The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer
by Dr. Harvey Karp
Informational Handouts for Expecting Parents
First Trimester
Healthy Eating
Good Prenatal Vitamin
Signs and Symptoms to immediately call your midwife
Maternal Serum Screen
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Second Trimester
Directions for Gestational Diabetes Screening
Map to Home
Eye Prophylaxis
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Third Trimester
Birth Plan Worksheet
Emergency Delivery
Non-Stress Test
