Our Favorite Resources:
We believe that the wisdom of midwifery care is for everyone. The following resource is what we use for our clients. If you’re thinking of becoming a client, I encourage you to go ahead and purchase today. But just because you can’t afford a homebirth, or you have to have a hospital birth because of health reasons, or you live where these options are not available- does not mean that you don’t deserve the guidance to help set you up for success. That’s why we created this daily journal to keep you on track for a healthy pregnancy and birth and as a keepsake to remember the beautiful time you and your baby were one. Follow the Amazon link below to start your journey today.
Recommended Online Resources:
Comprehensive Informative Sites:
https://transitiontoparenthood.wordpress.com/for-parents/pregnancy/
http://evidencebasedbirth.com/
http://www.askdrsears.com/
http://www.mothering.com/
Financial Resources:
How to apply for WIC-
http://www.scdhec.gov/Health/WIC/HowtoApplyforWIC/
How to apply for Medicaid-
https://www.scdhhs.gov/Getting-Started
Recommended Local Childbirth Education:
http://www.midlandshypnobabies.com/
http://www.mamasensebirth.com/
http://www.bradleybirth.com/ruthglowacki?Page=3
Pregnancy:
Nutrition in Pregnancy-
Healthy Eating for a Healthy Baby by Nutrition Resource Centre, Ontario
http://www.drbrewerpregnancydiet.com/
Easing Morning Sickness-
Dr. Sears' 24 ways to relieve Morning Sickness
Due Date Clubs-
http://www.mothering.com/articles/join-your-due-date-club/
Pictures of your Growing Body and Baby-
Slideshow- Your body throughout pregnancy from Childbirthconnection.org
7 Ways to Bond With Your Unborn Child-
7 Ways to Bond with Your Unborn Child by Dr. Sears
What Food Cravings Really Mean-
What Food Cravings REALLY Mean and what you should eat instead!
http://natureworksbest.com/naturopathy-works/food-cravings/
Making Sure Baby Is In Best Position-
Your Perineum- Perineal Massage and Support and the Prevention of Tearing-
http://www.drmomma.org/2009/12/perineal-massage-support.html
Protecting Your Perineum From the Inside Out-
http://birthfaith.org/nutrition/protecting-your-perineum-from-the-inside-out
Essential Oils for Pregnancy and Birth-
Essential Oils in Pregnancy What, How, and Tips!
Shop Here for DoTerra Essential Oils-
http://www.mydoterra.com/obaby/
Informed Choice:
Glucose Tolerance/ Gestational Diabestes Testing (GTT)-
http://evidencebasedbirth.com/gestational-diabetes-and-the-glucola-test/
Group Beta Strep Testing (GBS)-
http://evidencebasedbirth.com/groupbstrep/
Vitamin K Injection-
http://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-the-vitamin-k-shot-in-newborns/
Erythromicin-
http://evidencebasedbirth.com/is-erythromycin-eye-ointment-always-necessary-for-newborns/
Home Birth Study, MANA Stats 2014-
http://mana.org/blog/home-birth-safety-outcomes
Effects of Ultrasound-
http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/ultrasound.asp
http://www.birth.com.au/ultrasounds/physical-effects-and-research?view=full#.VF0b2PnF-So http://www.fda.gov/downloads/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm095602.pdf
Birth:
http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/homebirthchoice.asp
http://americanpregnancy.org/labor-and-birth/home-birth/
http://evidencebasedbirth.com/waterbirth
Breastfeeding:
Breastfeeding Inc, Dr. Jack Newman, and video guides to a good latch-
http://www.breastfeedinginc.ca/
Your Beautiful Postpartum Time:
A comprehensive resource of healing, newborn care, postpartum wellness, what to expect, and breastfeeding.
La Leche League-
The Columbia Group meets the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. at Sandhills Community Church, 3513 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia, and the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m., 1st Presbyterian Church, 1324 Marion St., Columbia (Thornwell Bldg., rm. #114 - use Washington St. parking lot).
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/LLLoftheSCMidlands/
Juli 803-787-2636
Brooke 803-409-8906 brooke@brycko.com Janet 803-738-0909 walkup3@aol.com Jennifer 803-699-0315
The Midlands Group meets the second Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 226 Corley Mill Rd., Lexington, and the third Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at Union United Methodist Church, 7582 Woodrow St, Irmo.
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/LLLoftheSCMidlands/
Leslie 803-537-9010 lesalia17@zoominternet.net Christina 864-719-9564 LLLburbach@gmail.com Keitha 803-605-8625 goggy4b1g@gmail.com Katherine 803-234-2590 katherinevw@gmail.com Darci 803-894-9858 darci.kenagy@gmail.com
Columbia Birth Photography:
Whitley Ny'Kole, Sincerely Yours Photography and Videography- https://www.facebook.com/sincerelyyoursphotographywb/
Christy Gant, Studio 9 Photography - http://www.studio9photographybycg.com/
Rebecca Jordan, Heirloom Photography - https://www.facebook.com/heirloomphoto/
Your Newborn:
Newborn Screening
http://www.babysfirsttest.org/newborn-screening/states/south-carolina
https://www.scdhec.gov/library/ML-000032.pdf
Care of baby in first few weeks-
Newborn Care in the first few weeks brought to you by GHC
CIRCUMCISION
Circumcision Full Disclosure
Christianity and Circumcision
Postpartum:
The most common cause of postpartum depression is sleep-deprivation. A lack of support and preparation could add to this sleep-deprivation. PLEASE make it your duty to prepare yourself for postpartum and breastfeeding, just as much as you are planning your birth. ThePostPartumHub.com is an excellent resource designed by Midwives College of Utah graduate, Andrea Keating. Please explore it thoroughly throughout your pregnancy in preparation for your 4th trimester:
https://www.thepostpartumhub.com/
http://www.ppdsupportpage.com/ppdpromise.pdf
http://4thtrimesterbodies.com/
Paternal Post-Partum Depression:
Contraception, Birth Control, and Family Planning:
http://www.scdhec.gov/Health/FamilyPlanning/BirthControlPregnancy/BirthControlMethods/
Parenting:
Attachment Parenting, Please fully explore!
Carseat Safety:
https://www.experiencedmommy.com/car-seat-safety-installation-ages-stages/
Baby Wearing:
Babywearing International of Columbia- https://www.facebook.com/groups/BWIofColumbia/
Babywearers of the Midlands https://www.facebook.com/groups/babywearersofthemidlands/
My Personal Favorite Birth Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiTpBsGnV8I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m1WExozYQ0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_Yo2rlRIkQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iNGWKf84ts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTJ1Dp3ZwtU
The Business of Being Born:
You have to check out this life-changing documentary that brought the home birth option to the forefront for so many! Available on Netflix or at a library near you!