This is a working list of what I consider to be really great resources. If it's on the list, I've read it, or used the resources myself.
Favorite Instagram accounts:
@birthingfromwithin
@birthinginstincts
@badassmotherbirther
@doc_and_doula
@midwifeangelina
@taprootdoula
And of course, @bluebirdbabycompany
@birthinginstincts
@badassmotherbirther
@doc_and_doula
@midwifeangelina
@taprootdoula
And of course, @bluebirdbabycompany
Favorite books:
- The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
- Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
- The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Diane Wiessinger, Diana West, et al.
- Oh Sis, You're Pregnant by Shanicia Boswell
- Functional Maternity by Sarah Thompson
- the first forty days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Out
- Mother Brain: How Neuroscience is Rewriting the Story of Parenthood by Chelsea Conaboy
- The Happy Sleeper: The Science-Backed Guide to Helping Your Baby Get a Good Night's Sleep - Newborn to School Age by Heather Turgeon MFT, Julie Wright MFT, et al.
Great Websites:
www.kellymom.com Your guide to ALL things breastfeeding
Apps/Newsletters/Misc:
Growing Child Newsletter -- 5 year subscription, delivered via email monthly
The Wonder Weeks App -- subscription for developmental milestones first 2 years (also a book, but you don't really need the book)
Happiest Baby On the Block -- available as DVD, or download from library/Amazon (also a book, the video covers everything you need though)
The Wonder Weeks App -- subscription for developmental milestones first 2 years (also a book, but you don't really need the book)
Happiest Baby On the Block -- available as DVD, or download from library/Amazon (also a book, the video covers everything you need though)
Local Resources:
Family Seasons, Eagle, ID - Some of the best lactation support you can find in the Treasure Valley.
Radiant Earth Acupuncture, Boise, ID - Callie does acupuncture inductions.
Treasure Valley Pelvic Health, Eagle/Boise, ID - physical therapists well-versed in both prenatal and postpartum support.
Radiant Earth Acupuncture, Boise, ID - Callie does acupuncture inductions.
Treasure Valley Pelvic Health, Eagle/Boise, ID - physical therapists well-versed in both prenatal and postpartum support.