Prenatal resources

  • Pregnant woman smiling and holding her belly, sitting on a tree stump in a dense forest, seen through a framing of two large tree trunks.

    The Business of Being Born

    Watch this DOCUMENTARY film that explores the in's and out's of the maternity care system in the USA.

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  • Pregnant woman in black bikini and white cover-up at the beach, smiling and touching her hair, with rocks, ocean waves, and a house on a hill in the background.

    Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

    Connect with your body and prepare it for childbirth with the support of a pelvic floor specialist at Origin.

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  • Pregnant woman sitting cross-legged on desert ground with large rocks, desert plants, and a small palm tree behind her, looking up.

    How to interview an OBGYN

    Is your provider the right fit for you?

    Discover what questions to ask a doctor before you hire them.

    Read Here
  • Pregnant woman sitting on a blanket outdoors, smiling and holding her belly, with a picnic basket nearby.

    The Birth Hour podcast

    Listen to The Birth Hour, a childbirth podcast where parent's can learn from other people's experiences

    Listen Here
  • A pregnant woman in a pink dress stands outside in a park surrounded by trees, holding her belly with both hands and looking down with a gentle smile.

    Childbirth Edu. Class

    Learn about childbirth from a top tier Evidence Based Birth educator.

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  • Black and white photo of a pregnant woman wearing a bra and underwear, with her hand on her back, facing downward with hair covering part of her face.

    EBB Podcast

    Stay informed on the most current evidence on pregnancy and birth by listening to Evidence Based Birth's Podcast.

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Postpartum + Breastfeeding

  • A baby breastfeeding from a woman's breast.

    How to Breastfeed!

    Stanford University outlines in detail and uses images to explain proper latch and positioning for a pain free breastfeeding experience.

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  • Black and white photo of a sleeping newborn baby with a beanie, holding an adult's finger.

    How to Hand Express Breastmilk (video)

    Hand expression is a free skill parent's can learn that does not require an electric pump.

    It's used to relieve engorgement and can be done while a baby is feeding so that more milk is transferred from breast to a newborn's stomach.

    Watch Stanford University's video that teaches families how to hand express breastmilk.

    Watch Here
  • A woman with braided hair breastfeeding two babies lying on her chest indoors.

    Breast Massage + Hand Expression (Video)

    Learn the basics of breast massage and hand expression from Maya Bolman, IBCLC.

    Watch Here
  • A family of three embracing outdoors in a forest, with the mother and father hugging their pregnant daughter.

    Parent handouts (pdf)

    The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine has informative PDFs regarding:

    Physiologic infant care

    Hypoglycemia in newborns,

    Bed-sharing & breastfeeding

    Mastitis in breastfeeding.

    Click Here
  • A baby breastfeeding, held by an adult, with another person lying next to them, outdoors on a blanket.

    ABM Mastitis Protocols

    1. Feed on Demand + minimize the use of a pump
    2. Use Cold Compress to decrease inflammation. Avoid warm compress
    3. Ibuprofen (optional) to decrease inflammation
    4. Hand Express to avoid engorgement and increase milk transfer
    5. Gently Massage Breast (avoid deep pressure)
    6. Sunflower Lecithin
    7. Probiotics
    8. Wear supportive bra to avoid lymphedema
    9. Do NOT pick at blebs. Avoids nipple trauma

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  • A woman breastfeeds a young girl, who is wearing a pink patterned dress. The woman is smiling and looking down at the girl, who is lying on her side and gazing into her eye. They are outdoors with blurred greenery in the background.

    Find an IBCLC

    Search for an IBCLC that is covered by your insurance via Lactation Network.

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  • Woman holding and breastfeeding a newborn baby, lying on a bed with plaid sheets.

    Exclusive Breastfeeding

    Discover why WHO and UNICEF recommend at least 6 MONTHS of exclusive breastfeeding.

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  • A black and white photograph of a woman holding a young child against her chest, partially obscured by a patterned cloth or blanket. The child is resting on the woman's shoulder, looking over her arm and into a mirror or reflective surface. The background appears to be outdoors.

    Promotion of Breastfeeding

    Learn what promotes successful breastfeeding and what creates barriers to it via The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF).

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  • A woman with natural hair lying on a couch, breastfeeding a baby girl, who is wearing a yellow onesie, in a cozy living room.

    Benefits Breastfeeding

    Did you know that breastfeeding benefits infant and maternal health?

    Learn about the benefits and contraindication's via the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

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