
Useful Resources and Recommendations
Midwifery Information
Pregnancy
ASAC - Association for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth
OMama - A variety of resources for pregnancy
Healthy Parents Healthy Children - An Alberta resource for pregnancy and beyond
Harmony - Non-invasive Prenatal Screening
Birth Preparation
Outcomes of Planned Home Birth - A 2009 Canadian Study
Outcomes of Planned Home Birth - a 2005 Study
Breastfeeding
Dr. Jack Newman - Breastfeeding Information Sheets
Dr. Jack Newman - Breastfeeding Video
Kelly Mom - Breastfeeding Information Sheets
Postpartum
Canadian Pediatric Society - Caring for Kids
Postpartum Depression Resources - Alberta
Special Circumstances
Suggested Reading
The Birth Partner - Penny Simkin
Hypnobirthing; a natural approach to a safe, easier more comfortable birthing - Marie F. Mongan
Birthing From Within - Pam England
Gentle Birth Choices - Barbara Harper
Complete Book of Pregnancy & Childbirth; Homebirth - Sheila Kitzinger
Spiritual Midwifery; Guide to Childbirth; Guide to Breastfeeding - Ina May Gaskin
Breastfeeding Answer Book - La Leche League International
Taking Charge of your Fertility - Toni Weschler
Real Food For Pregnancy - Lily Nichols