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Golden Pregnancy’s Most Used Online Resources
Searchable Data Bases
GLOWM database of the Global Library of Women’s Medicine
Medline Plus database of The National Library of Medicine
PubMed database of Medline, life science journals, and online books – all peer reviewed
Safe Fetus drug database for pregnancy and breastfeeding
American Academy of Pediatrics database for issues pertaining to you child
Preconception & Trying to Conceive
Women’s Health dot Gov has many, many articles and links on preconception health, fertility, and genetics
Online workbook for preparing for your baby by Ontario Maternal Health Center
Taking Charge of Your Fertility – book, charts, apps, forums, more
Pregnancy
Nutrition
- personalized and interactive Pregnancy Diet Plan tool by the USDA based on your age, weight, and activity level
- list of iron rich foods with iron content
- vegetarian list of iron rich foods with iron content
- protein content of food
- Nature Works Herbal Iron is a cost effective alternative to Floradix
Fetal Kick Count Chart for monitoring your baby’s well being
Louisiana Doula directory
Cesarean, Prevention and VBAC
ICAN cesarean prevention, VBAC information
Free online VBAC Course and Cesarean Course
planning a positive, woman centered cesarean
George Washington University chance of VBAC percentage calculator
use You Tube search tool to find video testimonials for VBAC
Childbirth
Lamaze Childbirth Education Class available online and free
Other FREE Childbirth Education Classes and more classes for the childbearing year
Spinning Babies turning breech, optimal fetal positioning for easier labor
Lamaze videos – Healthy Birth Practice Series and Everyday Miracles are my personal favorites
use the You Tube search tool for videos of home birth, natural birth in hospital, epidural support, etc.
Breastfeeding
Kelly Mom for evidence based breastfeeding and parenting info
The famous Dr. Jack Newman website with videos and articles
Tutorials and links from the UK
use the You Tube search tool to find video demonstrations
use FaceBook groups like Louisiana Natural Birth and Birth Rite Louisiana for local mama to mama support
Breastfeeding Videos:
- Sore Nipple Remedies
- Breastfeeding Positions
- Proper Latch
- Troubleshooting Common Problems
- Pumping and Milk Storage
- Tips for Feeding Your Baby in Public
- Buying a Breastpump
- How to Burp Your Baby
FREE Online Breastfeeding Class and other classes for the childbearing year
Parenting
American Academy of Pediatrics database for issues pertaining to you child
My favorite online parenting resource, Uncommon Parenting – just look, you’ll see why
Pregnancy Prevention
Taking Charge of Your Fertility – book, charts, apps, forums, more
Other
Meal Baby to organize meals for antepartum bedrest or postpartum
Everything induction can be found here – know BEFORE you go!
Rebecca Honeycutt is a DONA certified doula located in Columbia, LA and serves the north-central Louisiana communities including the surrounding areas of Alexandria and Monroe. Email rebecca at goldenpregnancy.com or call 318.649.6894 to arrange a free consultation.
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