Hoosier Mama Childbirth Education

There isn’t really a “right” way to do things… as long as it is safe there is just what is right for you and your family! 

This is a list of things that have helped us and our families… do with it as you will!

Pregnancy/Labor books:

• Ina May Gaskin’s Guide to Childbirth- Ina May Gaskin
  • https://a.co/d/g2ObWtV 
• The Birth Partner- Penny Simkin
  •  https://a.co/d/1IHBfRZ
• Mindful Birthing- Nancy Bardacke
  • https://a.co/d/aQyxc5e 
• Real Food for Pregnancy OR Real Food for Gestational Diabetes- Lily Nichols
  • https://a.co/d/h4k4mYh 

Pregnancy/Labor Websites

• https://www.spinningbabies.com/
• https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ 
• Mom Resources — Jen Hamilton
  • specifically, the Labor and Delivery Admission Question Guide

Parenting/Baby Care Books:

• Happiest Baby on the Block- Dr Harvey Karp
  • https://a.co/d/jeXMtZ9 
• Good Inside- Dr Becky Kennedy
  • https://a.co/d/8sSE9IE 
• Peaceful Parent Happy Kids- Dr Laura Markham
  • https://a.co/d/9bvsSpb 
• Baby Led Weaning
  • https://a.co/d/7GGFBJp 
• Taking Charge of Your Fertility
  • https://a.co/d/iBmGtuF 

Parenting/Baby Blogs and Websites:

thebarnesfirm.com/driving-with-infants-tips-for-new-parents/

How to Buckle My Baby In a Car Seat || The Car Seat Lady

Podcasts:

• (Labor/birth) Happy Hour with Bundle Birth –https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Xj2qjoaYmFpBIqy1gWoPA?si=C3TSuL0YTQWqAogpdmdPsw
• (Parenting) Good Inside- Dr Becky Kennedy

Local Resources:

• For the Good https://forthegoodsb.com/about-us/what-we-do
• Memorial Hospital of South Bend Breastfeeding Support (574-647-3475)
  • Nursing Nook- Breastfeeding Support Group. Thursdays at 11-1
• La Leche League
  • https://www.facebook.com/lllofsouthbend
• Thrive Neuro Therapy
  • Pelvic floor therapy
  • https://www.thriveneurotherapy.org/