Resource list
This is a list of resources I have collected and have found helpful for clients while navigating their pregnancy journey.
It’s a small collection of blog posts, links, podcasts and books all for you to check out.
I regularly add to this list so please keep this link handy and visit anytime. If you have any great links to add, please let me know!
Podcasts:
Books:
Check out my Lending Library for books available all for you to utilise. If you are looking for other books, let me know and I could possibly add to my library.
If you are not a reader or don’t have time to read books, look into audio books that you can play in the background!
I highly recommend the following books:
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering
Reclaiming Childbirth As A Rite Of Passage
Blog Posts:
What is a Doula?
Link HERE
https://www.pregnancyparenting.org.au/birth/what-doula-0
Evidence on Doulas
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/the-evidence-for-doulas/
Why Natural Childbirth?
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1595040/
What I Wish you know
https://www.sarawickham.com/original-articles/three-things-i-wish-every-woman-knew-about-pregnancy-and-birth-knowledge/
Labour Hormones
Pain in labour: Your hormones are your helpers - Dr Sarah Buckley
Pathway to a Healthy Birth - How to help your hormones do their wonderful work
Inductions
Link HERE
https://midwifethinking.com/2016/07/13/induction-of-labour-balancing-risks/
https://midwifethinking.com/2015/03/18/induction-a-step-by-step-guide/
https://www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/ten-things-i-wish-every-woman-knew-about-induction-of-labour-the-article/
Membrane Sweeping (Stretch & Sweep)
https://www.sarawickham.com/research-updates/membrane-sweeping-for-induction-of-labour/
Rupture of Membranes (your waters have broken!) before labour
https://midwifethinking.com/2017/01/11/pre-labour-rupture-of-membranes-impatience-and-risk/
Gestational Diabetes
https://midwifethinking.com/2018/03/20/gestational-diabetes-beyond-the-label/
“Big Baby”
Link HERE
https://midwifethinking.com/2019/09/02/big-babies-the-risk-of-care-provider-fear/
Epidurals
https://sarahbuckley.com/httpsarahbuckley-comblogepiduralrisks-faqpt1/
Birthing without the Epidural
http://wholewoman.com.au/birth/birth-without-an-epidural-isnt-superhuman
Synthetic Oxytocin
https://sarahbuckley.com/pitocin-side-effects-part1/
Vaginal Exams in labour
https://midwifethinking.com/2015/05/02/vaginal-examinations-a-symptom-of-a-cervix-centric-birth-culture/
http://wholewoman.com.au/birth/vaginal-exams-in-labour-are-not-compulsory?fbclid=IwAR3tjPNB9BiOSL89ViJaCl0mq8kiFeWK_CUk-UuKxdxr-Xqb7Nh1lMGCsyo
Delayed Cord Clamping
https://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth/delayed-cord-clamping/
https://www.bloodtobaby.com/research
Placenta - 3rd Stage Of Labour
https://sarahbuckley.com/leaving-well-alone-a-natural-approach-to-the-third-stage-of-labour/
Ultrasounds
https://sarahbuckley.com/ultrasound-scans-cause-for-concern/
Ultrasounds In late pregnancy (after 24 weeks)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10796263/
Best Cesarean Possible
https://sarahbuckley.com/how-to-have-the-best-cesarean/
All about VBAC’s!
VBAC info
HBAC (Home Birth After Cesarean)
Tongue Ties
https://www.themamacircle.com.au/blog/2018/3/1/test-post-1
Tongue Tie Myths
https://www.themamacircle.com.au/blog/2018/3/1/test-post-3
Frenulotomy for Breastfeeding Infants
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18573859/
I hope you will find some of this helpful.
As you can tell, I love anything from Sara Wickham and Rachel Reed (midwife Thinking). They are both midwives and researchers who keep up with the latest research and accurate information for parents and birth workers.Its definitely worth visiting their blog sections and dive in to what they have to say on many birth-related topics.
Louise xx
