Recommended Media
General Pregnancy & Childbirth
Childbirth Connection: Excellent, Research-Based Information on Pregnancy, Childbirth & Postpartum
Childbirth: A clearinghouse of childbirth information gathered from around the web
Evidence-Based Birth: Check out the 'Evidence' link for an assessment of the available evidence on a variety of topics
Lamaze International: Thorough information for parents about pregnancy, natural childbirth and parenting
Giving Birth With Confidence: A community blog created by Lamaze Int'l
Science and Sensibility: 'A Research Blog about healthy pregnancy, birth, and beyond' created by Lamaze Int'l
Midwife Thinking: A blog, "to stimulate thinking and share knowledge, evidence and views on birth and midwifery."
Choices in Childbirth: "The Guide to a Healthy Birth" A free, information packed guide to making informed decisions about birth.
Plus Size Pregnancy and the Well Rounded Mama blog: Well-researched information for women-of-ANY-size
Katy Says: Pelvic Floor Health, Pregnancy & Body Alignment
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast: A great resource for education on how most midwifery practices operate.
Cesarean Section & VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)
International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN): Cesarean Prevention, Cesarean Recovery and VBAC Support
ICAN Birth Class: Cesarean Prevention Webinar
What Every Pregnant Woman Needs to Know About Cesarean Section: Free, downloadable booklet filled with
factual information and research about the benefits and risks of cesarean section.
Cesarean Rates: Compilation of 'the most current hospital-level data accessible to the public online...'
The Unnecesarean: 'Pulling back the curtain on the unnecessary cesarean epidemic.'
Homebirth Cesarean, Int'l: 'Providing support and awareness around planned out-of-hospital births that end in
cesarean'
VBAC Facts: 'Pregnant After Cesarean? Don't Freak. Know the Facts'
VBAC: 'A Woman-Centered, Evidence-Based Resource'
VBAC: Making a Mountain Out of a Molehill: Midwife Thinking's take on VBAC
Mother's Embrace: Articles about VBAC, Consent, Special Scars & Fathers at Birth
Human Rights In Childbirth
The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS): Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative
Improving Birth: 'Bringing evidence-based care and humanity to childbirth'
Human Rights in Childbirth: An 'International organization committed to political activism and legal advocacy
for rights-based, evidence-based maternity care around the world.'
The White Ribbon Alliance: 'White Ribbon Alliance unites citizens to demand the right to a safe birth for
every woman, everywhere...'
Birth Stories & Inspiration
Birth Without Fear: A blog with birth Stories, photographs, videos and topical information about birth and parenting
Tell Me a Good Birth Story: (UK site) 'Spreading Positive Childbirth Experiences'
Optimal Fetal Positioning
Spinning Babies: 'Easier Childbirth with Fetal Positioning' and home of Gail Tully's booklet, "The Belly Mapping Workbook."
Natural Childbirth in Kitsap: Blog with a great, four-part series (including photos) all about OFP
Postpartum Recovery
Factors That Influence Postpartum Recovery: Penny Simkin
The Leaky Boob: 'A Time to Heal-A Look at Postpartum Recovery'
The 4th Trimester Bodies Project
Hobo Mama: 'Lying In- Rest, Recovery & Bonding'
Katy Says: Pelvic Floor Health, Pregnancy & Body Alignment
The First 40 Days: A gorgeous book about how other cultures take care of their postpartum mothers and families. Includes nourishing recipes.
Postpartum Support, Perinatal Mood Disorders & Birth Trauma
Postpartum Support International: 'Dedicated to helping women suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders'
Postpartum Progress: Together, Stronger: 'The world’s most widely-read blog on postpartum depression and all other mental illnesses related to pregnancy and childbirth...'
PATTCH: Prevention and Treatment of Traumatic Childbirth
Solace for Mothers: 'Healing after Traumatic Childbirth'
Momma Trauma: 'You are Not Alone'
Pregnancy And Infant Loss
Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, Int'l: Support & Information for Families
The Compassionate Friends: 'Supporting Family After a Child Dies'
Unspoken Grief: 'Breaking the Silence of Miscarriage, Stillbirth, & Neonatal Loss'
Breastfeeding
KellyMom: 'Providing support and Evidence-Based Information on Breastfeeding, Sleep, & Parenting'
La Leche League, International: 'Happy Mothers, Breastfed Babies'
Breastcrawl: 'Initiating Breastfeeding by Breastcrawl' & home to "Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding' Video Series
Breastfeeding Made Simple: Includes an animated video of a baby latching on to the breast
Breastfeeding USA: 'Breast is not Best, it is the Biological Norm'
Biological Nurturing: 'Laid Back Breastfeeding'
Low Milk Supply: 'Information & Support for Breastfeeding Mothers'
Infant Sleep & Soothing
Co-Sleeping: Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Lab at Notre Dame University/James McKenna
Infant Sleep Safety: From Attachment Parenting, International
Normal Infant Sleep, Part 1 and Part 2 and Part 3 and Gentle Sleep Resources
Calming Your Baby: "Happiest Baby on the Block" style... and a Counterargument to Happiest Baby on the Block
Dr. Sears: 'The Trusted Resource for Parents' (Solid information on Infant Sleep, Soothing & Gentle Parenting)
Infant Sleep: 'A Guide for the Science Minded Parent'
The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Website for Elizabeth Pantley's books
Babywearing:
Babywearing International: 'Bringing Together Babywearers Everywhere'
Wrap Your Baby: 'An Act of Love'
Hip Healthy Swaddling: Hip Dysplasia Prevention Tips
Gentle Parenting:
Attachment Parenting, International: 'Educating and Supporting all Parents in Raising Secure, Joyful & Empathic Children...'
Parenting Science: 'Parenting for the Science Minded'
Hand in Hand Parenting: 'Nurturing the Parent-Child Connection'
Mothering: 'The home for natural family living'
The Natural Child Project: 'Our vision is a world in which all children are treated with dignity, respect, understanding, and compassion'
How is Gentle Parenting Different? Great blog post from a UK-based parenting "expert"
A-Ha! Parenting: Parenting from infancy through the teen years