Pregnancy and Birth Resources
Midwife Archives
The Midwife Archives is a collection of information about all aspects of pregnancy, birth and well-woman care from a midwifery perspective.
The Midwife Archives is a collection of information about all aspects of pregnancy, birth and well-woman care from a midwifery perspective.
Ina May Gaskin
Author, midwife,activist, innovator...
Penny Simkin
Author, doula, childbirth educator, birth counselor.
Author, midwife,activist, innovator...
Penny Simkin
Author, doula, childbirth educator, birth counselor.
Henci Goer
Award-winning medical writer and internationally known speaker and the author of The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth.
Award-winning medical writer and internationally known speaker and the author of The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth.
Hypnobirthing
A unique method of relaxed, natural childbirth education, enhanced by self-hypnosis techniques. HypnoBirthing provides the missing link that allows women to use their natural instincts to bring about a safer, easier, more comfortable birthing.
A unique method of relaxed, natural childbirth education, enhanced by self-hypnosis techniques. HypnoBirthing provides the missing link that allows women to use their natural instincts to bring about a safer, easier, more comfortable birthing.
A great place online for sharing, understanding, and healing after a previous traumatic birth experience.
Cesarean and VBAC Resources
Recommended Articles To Read
Birth Plan
Nutrition
Breastfeeding
A wealth of breastfeeding information including demonstration videos
Early Sexual Abuse and Breastfeeding -Podcast with Penny Simkin
Parenting
From Unicef about sharing your bed with your baby
Circumcision
Vitamin K
Vaccinations
SIDS
Helpful Baby Gear
Blocks the toxic gases that off gas from conventional crib mattresses.
Formerly called the Sleepy Wrap. This is my favorite wrap and I prefer it over the Moby wrap. The fabric has a bit of stretch which makes it easier to get your little one in and out and also needs less readjusting to get the perfect fit.
Ergo Carrier
These bunting were indispensable for my husband and me postpartum (easy diaper changes, no elastic bands rubbing around the healing cord stump and we didn't need to worry about losing socks!). Worth the investment. I suggest at least two.
I highly recommend this book! This is first book I grab when my kids get sick.
Natural Mama and Baby Care
Safe Home, Healthy Family
Local Resources
Baby Cafe
Local breastfeeding support group in Melrose with excellent lactation consultants.
Jewish Family and Children's Services
Offers local new mother's support groups in the Greater Boston Area.
Postpartum Support International-Massachusetts
Dedicated to helping women suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression, the most common complication of childbirth.
Diaper Lab
Interested in cloth diapering? Confused on what to buy? The Diaper Lab offers a 30 day cloth diapering trial. You get to pick and choose different diapers you would like to try. Located in Somerville, MA.
Ken S. Kotch Photography
Ken is a very talented photographer who takes beautiful pregnancy and family photos. I highly recommend him.
Local breastfeeding support group in Melrose with excellent lactation consultants.
Jewish Family and Children's Services
Offers local new mother's support groups in the Greater Boston Area.
Postpartum Support International-Massachusetts
Dedicated to helping women suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression, the most common complication of childbirth.
Diaper Lab
Interested in cloth diapering? Confused on what to buy? The Diaper Lab offers a 30 day cloth diapering trial. You get to pick and choose different diapers you would like to try. Located in Somerville, MA.
Ken S. Kotch Photography
Ken is a very talented photographer who takes beautiful pregnancy and family photos. I highly recommend him.