Fertility Education
Optimizing Natural Fertility
Information on how to optimize your chance at natural conception and when your best chance is to conceive.
Best Positions for Conception
https://www.thebump.com/a/best-sex-positions-for-getting-pregnant
Some of the best sex positions when Trying to Conceive and why
Fertility Diet - Trying to Conceive
Food recommended to eat while trying to conceive.
Pregnancy
Nutrition During Pregnancy
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/nutrition-during-pregnancy
A list of some of the best things to eat during pregnancy
Making a Birth Plan
https://www.babylist.com/hello-baby/how-to-write-a-birth-plan
Here is a guide on making a birth plan tailored to your wants/needs and to know what type of birth experience you envision!
We would love to help you create your birth plan! Please contact us if you would like some help in knowing all of your different options and how we can help!
Foods that help fight Nausea/Morning Sickness
https://www.themotherbabycenter.org/blog/2022/08/foods-that-fight-nausea-during-pregnancy/
A list of different types of food that can help ease nausea and foods that cause it
Key Nutrients for a healthy pregnancy
This list explains the 6 key nutrients that Mum should have during pregnancy and why exactly they're so important!
Counting your baby's kicks!
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/23497-kick-counts
This has information on your baby's movement/kicks including when to keep track of the activity and why its important!
Labor & Delivery
Ways to kick start labor naturally!
https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/photo-gallery/natural-ways-to-induce-labor.aspx
Interested in ways to get your labor started? Here are natural ways to try and induce your labor!
Coping methods for a natural birthing process
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/natural-birth
These are some of the methods you (and your doula) can use to ease pain and make your natural labor a positive experience!
Stages of Labor & Delivery (1)
This quick list of each stage includes some things you can do to be more comfortable during your Labor!
Stages of Labor & Delivery (2)
Here are some of the things you can expect during L&D - this recourse includes detailed information about what exactly your body is doing and some of the things healthcare staff will be doing as well.
Postpartum
What to expect during your Postpartum recovery
Here is a list of some of the things you can expect during your postpartum journey after a vaginal birth
Making a Postpartum Plan!
https://www.thebump.com/a/postpartum-plan
How to make a Postpartum plan, what to consider/include, and why it is so important you make one before your bundle of joy arrives!
What happens in your body Postpartum
https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/postpartum/your-body-after-baby-first-6-weeks
This article tells you about what is happening in your body after birth, things you can expect, and tips on what you can do to make your postpartum journey quicker/more comfortable.
Poastpartum care tips through your recovery timeline
https://www.thebump.com/a/postpartum-recovery
This recourse includes a timeline of the average recovery, things you can expect, and tips for you to know to ease your postpartum period and make things a bit easier for you!
Breastfeeding
Types of Breastmilk produced & when
Here explains the types of milk your body produces after birth - when it is produced, why, and what the benefits of each type is.
What is breastfeeding & why it's good
https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/php/about/index.html
This explains what breastfeeding is, why it is considered the best type of feeding for infants, and what benefits it provides, not only for baby, but for Mamma too!
Benefits of Breastfeed
This list explains the many benefits associated with breastfeeding - not only for baby, but Mamma too!
Different positions for Breastfeeding
Different breastfeeding positions to help with proper latching and over all comfort for you and baby
Preparing for Baby
Things to do before baby's arrival
What to do before baby's arrival and how to prepare
Preparing Home for Baby's Arrival
https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/what-you-will-need-for-baby
How to prepare your home for your newest family member!
Baby essentials
https://www.thebump.com/a/checklist-baby-essentials
A checklist of many essentials you need for your little bundle of joy!
Caring for your Newborn
First Time Parent's Guide to Newborn Care
Newborn/Infant Milestones & What to Expect
https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/month-by-month/week-1.aspx
This is an interactive website with information about Newborn & Infant milestones as well as what to expect throughout your first year with your little one.
