Online Resources
At Canary Nest Midwifery, our mission is to provide quality and comprehensive midwifery care to pregnant individuals. We provide this care with an emphasis on safety, education, and advocacy. In addition to our services, we also provide our community with a list of online resources for pregnant individuals.
It is important to note that we do not own these resources, nor did we create them. We may not agree with everything in each resource or organization they are associated with. They are for informational purposes only; and not to be used as medical advice to prevent, treat, or cure any disease. We urge our community to use discretion with the information and direct any questions they have to their care provider.
For information on services we offer,
Recommended Books
The Essential Homebirth Guide: For Families Planning or Considering Birthing at Home
Homebirth – Commonly Asked Questions by Kim Osterholzer CPM LM RM
Nourish and Thrive: Happy, Healthy Childbearing by Kim Osterholzer CPM LM RM
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering Sarah J. Buckley MD
The Mama Natural Guide to Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn Penny Simkin
The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth
The Birth Partner Penny Simkin
Changing Birth on Earth – Gail Tully of Spinning Babies
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
Home Birth
Affording Homebirth: The Money Aspect of Midwifery Care
The Homebirth Choice – Midwifery Today
There’s No Place Like Home – Midwifery Today
Why Choose Homebirth – Midwifery Today
Homebirth: What Are the Issues? – Midwifery Today
But What if Something Goes Wrong? How Midwives Handle Complications at Homebirths
Morning Sickness During Pregnancy
Morning Sickness: Remedies, Suggestions, and Research
Natural Help and Medications for Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
Avoid Morning Sickness with Natural Remedies – Wellnss Mama
Natural Morning Sickness Remedies – Mommypotamus
What Causes Morning Sickness? – Mommypotamus
Morning Sickness Remedies (LOTS of great articles here!)
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
Understanding Gestational Diabetes and Your Testing Options
Gestational Diabetes Testing in Pregnancy – Aviva Romm
Alternatives to the Glucose Drink – Aviva Romm
Resources for Gestational Diabetes – Lily Nichols
Evidence on Induction for Gestational Diabetes
Group B Strep in Pregnancy
Treating Group B Strep: Are Antibiotics Necessary?
Preventing Group B Strep Colonization
Group B Strep: What’s a Mom To Do?
Group B Strep Resources – Dr. Sara Wickahm
Herbs, Essential Oils, and Pregnancy
Herbs for an Easier Labor – Aviva Romm
Online Resources for Labor Preparedness
What to Expect During Labor and Birth powerpoint
Three Ways to Shorten Labor Free E-book – Spinning Babies
Mother’s Advocate YouTube Channel
Nucleus Medical Media YouTube Channel
Stages and Phases of Labor – Midwife Kira YouTube video
Stages of Labor – Childbirth Educator and Doula Bridget Teyler YouTube videos
Creating a Birth Plan
Mama Natural Visual Birth Plan
Birth Affirmations
12 Printable Birth and Postpartum Affirmations
Waterbirth
PROM: When your water breaks before labor
What if Your Water Breaks as a First Sign of Labor?
When Your Water Breaks Before Labor
Labor & Birth Resources
How to Prepare for Freedom of Movement in Labor
Tips for Labor Progress – Spinning Babies
Spinning Babies Labor Position Checklist
6 Steps to a Safer Birth + Birth Plan Template
Top 5 Natural Childbirth Techniques
Comfort in Labor – Penny Simkin
The Three R’s in Labor- Penny Simkin
Postpartum Resources
Factors That Influence Postpartum Recovery – Penny Simkin
DIY Soothing “Padsicles” for Postpartum Perineum Soothing
Preparing for Postpartum Recovery
Healing Herb Baths for New Mamas – Aviva Romm
Postpartum Care of Mom and Baby
Postpartum Mental Health
Perinatal Mood Disorder Resources
Guide To Preparing for Postpartum Mental Health
Symptoms of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
Breastfeeding
Lactation Education Resources (many helpful handouts on most any breastfeeding issue here!)
Deep Latch Technique for Pain-Free Breastfeeding
Your Best Breastfeeding Experience and Why it Matters
Tips for Boosting Your Milk Supply
Dr. Jack Newman’s Visual Guide to Breastfeeding
Global Health Media Video Breastfeeding Series
Dr. Jack Newman Breast Compression Handout
Breastfeeding and OTC Medications
Mastitis
Doorknob Massage Technique for Mastitis
Caring for Your Newborn
Baby Care 101 YouTube Playlist
Your Baby’s Development in the First Year of Life – Mama Natural
Vitamin K Supplementation for Baby
The Vitamin K Shot for Baby at Birth
Seven Things Parents Should Know About Vitamin K – Dr. Sara Wickham
5 things parents should know if they decide to decline vitamin K – Dr. Sara Wickham
Mommypotamus – Should My Newborn Get A Vitamin K Shot?
Evidence Based Birth – Why Newborns Receive a Vitamin K Shot
Mama Natural – Alternatives to Routine Newborn Procedures
Evidence Based Birth – Evidence for the Vitamin K Shot in Newborns
Why I Declined the Vitamin K Shot at Birth
Evidence Based Birth – What is the Best Oral Vitamin K Regimen
Candace Owens discusses the vitamin K shot on Parler
Vitamin K to newborns – Dr. Suzanne Humphries
Package Insert from the Regular Vitamin K Shot
Package Insert from the Preservative-Free Vitamin K Shot
Jaundice
Infant Probiotics
-
Mary Ruth’s Organic Infant’s Liquid Probiotic (first-time order gets 20% off)
Car Seat Safety
Circumcision
Evidence and Ethics on Circumcision
National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Center
VBAC Resources
A VBAC Primer – Midwifery Today (excellent article details risks when considering a home VBAC)
Homebirth After Cesarean – Comprehensive assessment of risk when planning for a VBAC at home
International Cesarean Awareness Network FAQs on VBAC
The VBAC Class: The Ultimate Prep Course for Parents
So You’re Interested in a VBAC
What is a Uterine Rupture and How Often Does It Occur?
Deciding How to Give Birth After a Cesarean
Tips on Healing and Recovering from a C-section
Top 10 Midwife Tips on How to Avoid a C-section
-
C-Section by Mark Zawkowski, MD,
-
Natural Childbirth After Cesarean: A Practical Guide by Karis Crawford
Hospital Birth Resources
How to Have a Natural Hospital Birth
5 Midwife Tips on How to Have Your Best Hospital Birth
Processing Disappointment in Birth
Fertility and Family Planning Resources
Fertility Awareness The What, How, and Why of Achieving or Avoiding Pregnancy
Pre-conception Considerations: Things to Think About Before You Get Pregnant
Taking Charge of Your Fertility
Homebirth Videos
These are some beautiful videos that provide a wonderful glimpse of what a typical home birth is like.
Labor and Birth YouTube Videos Playlist
Waterbirth YouTube Videos Playlist