RESOURCES

 

If you’d like to dig a little deeper, here are a selection of my favourite books and resources for Mums-to-be and new Mums.

If you have any specific questions, please do get in touch.

RECOMMENDED READING FOR NEW PARENTS

ASSOCIATIONS & ONLINE RESOURCES

AIMSThe Association for Improvements in Maternity Services providing independent support and information about maternity choices for prospective and new parents.
VBACSupport and information for mothers wanting to plan a vaginal birth after previous caesarean section.
Home BirthInformation on homebirth in the UK.
The Breastfeeding NetworkAn independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women.
La Leche LeagueBreastfeeding support from La Leche League.
TAMBA NetworkTwins and multiple births association providing support for families with twins, triplets and more.
Dr Jack NewmanFantastic detailed breastfeeding support and help with video clips.
Contented CalfNourishing recipes for breastfeeding mums.
Baby LossOnline information and support for women and their partners who have experienced the loss of a baby.
Birth Choice UKLoads of useful information about UK maternity choices and statistics – find out what the caesarean rate is at your local unit!
Birth RightsPromoting and protecting women’s rights in childbirth.
Spinning BabiesEasier childbirth with foetal positioning. Breech and back to back babies.
UK Sling LibrariesA Sling Library aims to make babywearing accessible to local parents and carers, by enabling them to try out and hire slings on a short term basis.
Fathers To BeFathers-To-Be offers men effective preparation for fatherhood through practical education
Birthing4BlokesTransforming birth experiences, through teaching men to be truly present
Baby Milk ActionNon-profit organisation aiming to save lives and to end the avoidable suffering caused by inappropriate infant feeding. Baby Milk Action works within a global network to strengthen effective controls in the marketing of the baby feeding industry.
Midwifery MattersProvide information and support for those having difficulty getting sympathetic midwifery care.
Pelvic PartnershipAdvice and support for women with PGP (Pelvic Girdle Pain).
Awakening BirthCertified Professional Midwives Deborah Flowers and Ibu Robin Lim share stories and insights, information and guidance, drawing from their decades of experience in childbirth.
Dr Rachel ReedMidwife, Academic, Writer, Presenter. Her website Midwife Thinking has a wealth of current, well researched, up-to-date information about the physiology of pregnancy and birth and what we can all do to enhance and support that.
Dr Sarah WickhamMidwife, Author, Researcher, Speaker. Sara has good info on the tricky tangle of GBS and much more. Well researched, current and easy to follow.
Dr Sarah BuckleyEcstatic Hormones of Birth
Whapio The MatronaHolistic Stages of Childbirth
Maternal JournalCreative journaling to explore thoughts, feelings and experiences through pregnancy, birth and beyond for positive mental health and wellbeing
Pregnant Employees' RightsMain legal rights for pregnant employees (antenatal care includes yoga!)

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