RECOMMENDED READS
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth, by Ina May Gaskin
Birthing From Within, by Pam England & Rob Horowitz
A Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth, by Henci Goer
PREGNANCY/BIRTH
Nutrition - The Brewer Diet: http://www.blueribbonbaby.org/
Tools and Tips for Expectant Parents: http://www.lamaze.org/ExpectantParents/OtherTipsandResources/ToolsandTips/tabid/184/Default.aspx
Childbirth Connection - Your source for trustworthy
up-to-date evidence-based information and resources on planning for
pregnancy, labor and birth, and the postpartum period. Founded in 1918,
Childbirth Connection is a national not-for-profit organization
dedicated to improving the quality of maternity care. We promote safe,
effective and satisfying evidence-based maternity care for all women
and families: http://www.childbirthconnection.org/
BREASTFEEDING
Dr. Jack Newman
Video Resources: http://www.breastfeedinginc.ca/content.php?pagename=videos
Print Resources: http://www.breastfeedinginc.ca/content.php?pagename=information
La Leche League: Each group holds monthly meetings where Leaders facilitate informal,
guided discussions. During these discussions mothers receive accurate,
up-to-date and personalized breastfeeding information and support for their
role as a breastfeeding parent. In addition, mothers are able to draw on the
experience of other mothers who attend. LLLC Leaders also offer telephone help
to nursing and pregnant women who call seeking breastfeeding information: http://groups.lllc.ca/groups.php?prov=AB
POSTPARTUM
Healthy Beginnings Postpartum Hotline: 780-413-7990
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
- Mary Wood, Cura Physical Therapies: 780-443-4473
- CSA Physiotherapy: 780-458-0255
Counseling: Gina Wong-Wylie, 1-866-442-3089
