Childbirth Preparation
*Built to Birth- Bridget Teyler www.builttobirth.com/courses
Built to Birth Childbirth Education Course; Hypnobirthing; Prenatal fitness programs
*MamasteFit- www.mamastefit.com/education-courses/
Childbirth Education Course; VBAC Preparation; Prepare your Pelvic Floor for Birth; Prepare for Pushing. Prenatal Fitness Programs
*Christian Hypnobirthing www.christianhypnobirthing.com
Faith Filled Childbirth Prep Course; Christian Hypnobirthing App
*Expecting and Empowered www.expectingandempowered.com
Prepping for Labor and Delivery Course; Empowering your C-Section Birth and Recovery; Prenatal Fitness Programs
Pain Free Birth: www.painfreebirth.com/pain-free-birth/
Pain Free Birth Childbirth Preparation Course
*Spinning Babies- Daily Activities for Pregnancy - Easier Birth - Spinning Babies
This site also has a large selection of resoources, articles and evidence-based information to add to your birth preparation.
VBAC Support
*ICAN: International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org/
*The VBAC Link: https://www.thevbaclink.com/
*Body Ready Method: https://bodyreadymethod.com/preparing-for-a-successful-vbac/
*MamasteFit www.mamastefit.com Preparing for VBAC Course
Breastfeeding Support
*Built to Birth: Online Course: Nourish Your Body- Breastfeeding Course
*Kelly Euperio, IBCLC- Milk Masters (Lafayette, CO) www.milkmasters.com
Baby Prep University- Online Breastfeeding Course; Other options: Online 1:1 Consultations; Live Webinars- Latch lessons (Times Vary) Additional classes- Pumping and Returning to Work
*Amanda Ogden, IBCLC, Mamahood (Denver, CO) www.mamahood.com/courses
*Online Course: Breastfeeding Basics for Moms To Be; Other options: *Online 1:1 Consultations; Online Course: Infant feeding for the caregiver
*Droplet: https://firstdroplets.com/downloads/ Video support and education to prepare and support you through your journey.
*Kelly Mom: www.kellymom.com Information, resources, and articles on breastfeeding, nutrition, growth and development, parenting, and more!
*The Leaky Boob: www.theleakyboob.comA virtual space to discuss everything related to breastfeeding
Postpartum
*MamasteFit: www.mamastefit.com Postpartum & Newborn Care; Postpartum Fitness Programs; Cesarean Recovery, including scar tissue mobilization
*Pain Free Birth: www.painfreebirth.com Postpartum Bliss; Healing Birth Trauma
*Built to Birth: www.builttobirth.com Postpartum Course- From Maiden to Mother; Postpartum Fitness Program
*Christian Hypnobirthing: www.christianhypnobirthing.com Empowered Postpartum Course
*Expecting and Empowered: www.expectingandempowered.com Postpartum Strength/Fitness Program; C-Section Recovery/Fitness Program
Infant Care:
*MamasteFit: Online Courses:Infant Massage; Infant & Toddler CPR and Choking
Miscarriage, Stillbirth & Infant
Loss Support
*Walk with Me: https://www.walkwithme-nonprofit.org/pregnancy-infant-loss
Walk with me is devoted to giving practical, financial and emotional support to families who are learning to live in the wake of their child’s death prior to or shortly after birth. Their mission is to provide refuge for grieving families and help them break through barriers that stand in the way of hope.
*Return to Zero: www.rtz.org
RTZ provides valuable resources and inclusive support for anyone whose life has been touched by loss, including miscarriage, termination for medical reasons (TFMR), stillbirth, infant or toddler death, loss through surrogacy, and failed adoption.
*A Bed For My Heart: www.abedformyheart.com
A haven for families who have experienced one of life’s deepest tragedies- at any age or gestation. Compassionate, unconditional love and support offered through blogs and community support.
*Angel Eyes: http://www.angeleyes.org
Offers free professional bereavement counseling, support groups and peer connections for families who have experienced the sudden unexpected death of an infant or toddler including miscarriage and stillbirth loss.
*CO Pregnancy & Newborn Loss http://www.coloradopregnancyloss.org
Offers Biweekly pregnancy and newborn loss support groups
*Hope Mommies: www.facebook.com (Search "Hope Mommies Community" and then "Join")
Private Facebook support and discussion page for all mothers who have lost a child at any gestation or any age.
*Books: You are the Mother of all Mothers-Angela Miller; You Are Not Alone- Emily Long; Unexpecting- Rachel Lewis; Held Devotional Book-Amy Wedgeworth; It’s Okay That You’re Not Okay- Megan Devine
Maternal Mental Health
*National Coalition for Maternal Mental Health- www.mmhcoalition.com
*Postpartum Depression Organization- www.postpartumdepression.org
*Postpartum Support International- www.postpartum.net
Great Educational Websites:
*Evidence Based Birth www.evidencebasedbirth.com
An online childbirth resource that provides up to date evidence-based information that educates, empowers, and inspires expecting parents and birth professionals.
*Family Centered Cesarean www.familycenteredcesarean.com
This site shares information and support to promote family centered cesarean births, including various birth plan ideas/options that can help you achieve your desired Cesarean birth. The Family Centered Cesarean birth plan is helpful for families who need to plan for a Cesarean as well as those who wish to be prepared should the need for an unplanned Cesarean birth arise
*Childbirth Connection www.childbirthconnection.org
Childbirth Connection is a core program of the National Partnership for Women & Families. It provides evidenced-based information to promote safe, effective, and satisfying maternity care. With evidence-based resources and information, Childbirth Connection aims to help you make informed decisions and receive care that is in line with your values and preferences.
Favorite Instagram Accounts &
Podcasts
@builttobirth
@mamastefit (+ Podcast)
@bodyreadymethod
@blossomingbelliesbirth
@milk.masters
@ebbirth (+ Podcast)
@expectingandempowered
@empoweredbellybirth
@thevbaclink (+ Podcast)
@prenatalyogacenter (+ Podcast- Yoga, Birth, Babies)
Taking Back Birth Podcast
Down to Birth Podcast
The Boob Group Podcast