Resources & Links

Pregnancy & Birth

Evidence Based Birth.

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/resources-for-parents/

Evidence based research so that you can make informed, empowered choices and have the positive birth you deserve!

Sara Wickham.

https://www.sarawickham.com

Dr Sara Wickham is a midwife, author, educator and researcher. Her website and books offer a wealth of knowledge and research surrounding pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

Group B Strep - GBS.

https://www.sarawickham.com/topic-resources/group-b-strep-resources/

https://www.cdc.gov/groupbstrep/about/symptoms.html

Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction - SPD.

https://www.spinningbabies.com/pregnancy-birth/techniques/other-techniques/techniques-for-pelvic-pain/?fbclid=IwAR3WhPIUnIhWuu0Hd2kYxl63ELmcpID6KQo9DehctU_lAKpYHRiDMm8Fsc8

Colostrum collection before birth.

https://abm.me.uk/breastfeeding-information/antenatal-expression-colostrum/

Information on expressing colostrum before baby is born

AIMS.

https://www.aims.org.uk

AIMs support all maternity service users to navigate the system as it exists, and campaign for a system which truly meets the needs of all birthing people.

NICE.

https://www.nice.org.uk

Evidence-based recommendations developed by independent committees, including professionals and lay members, and consulted on by stakeholders.

La Leche League - Free Antenatal Breast Feeding Course.

https://www.laleche.org.uk/antenatal-courses/

Postpartum & Motherhood

Safer Sleeping.

https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/safer-sleep-advice/

The Lullaby Trust offer safer sleep advice which gives simple steps for how you can sleep your baby to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) which is commonly known as cot death. It can give you the peace of mind to enjoy this special time.

The 4th Trimester

https://www.happiestbaby.com/blogs/baby/fourth-trimester

Daisy First Aid.

https://www.daisyfirstaid.com/parent-first-aid-course-and-classes/family-and-carer-classes-2-hours/

Daisy First Aid family and carer classes teach you how to deal with an accident or emergency involving babies and children.

Postnatal Depression.

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/postnatal-depression

45 Simple Self Care Tips and Practices for Busy Mums.

https://www.mother.ly/life/45-simple-self-care-practices-for-busy-mamas/

Closing Of The Bones Ceremony.

https://www.mysunrisesupport.co.uk/closing-of-the-bones

Feeding