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.
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For information on services we offer,
Recommended Books
The Essential Homebirth Guide: For Families Planning or Considering Birthing at Home
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Homebirth – Commonly Asked Questions by Kim Osterholzer CPM LM RM
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Nourish and Thrive: Happy, Healthy Childbearing by Kim Osterholzer CPM LM RM
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Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering Sarah J. Buckley MD
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The Mama Natural Guide to Pregnancy
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Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn Penny Simkin
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The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth
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The Birth Partner Penny Simkin
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Changing Birth on Earth – Gail Tully of Spinning Babies
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The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
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Home Birth
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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
Prenatal Resources
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Common Discomforts of Pregnancy
Preventing and Turning a Posterior Baby
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Morning Sickness During Pregnancy
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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
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Gestational Diabetes
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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
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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
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Herbs for an Easier Labor – Aviva Romm
Online Resources for Labor Preparedness
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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
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Mama Natural Visual Birth Plan
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Birth Affirmations
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12 Printable Birth and Postpartum Affirmations
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Waterbirth
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PROM: When your water breaks before labor
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What if Your Water Breaks as a First Sign of Labor?
When Your Water Breaks Before Labor
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Labor & Birth Resources
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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
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Postpartum Resources
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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
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Postpartum Mental Health
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Perinatal Mood Disorder Resources
Guide To Preparing for Postpartum Mental Health
Symptoms of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
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Breastfeeding
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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
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Mastitis
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Doorknob Massage Technique for Mastitis
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Caring for Your Newborn
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Baby Care 101 YouTube Playlist
Your Baby’s Development in the First Year of Life – Mama Natural
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Vitamin K Supplementation for Baby
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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
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Jaundice
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Infant Probiotics
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Mary Ruth’s Organic Infant’s Liquid Probiotic (first-time order gets 20% off)
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Car Seat Safety
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Circumcision
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Evidence and Ethics on Circumcision
National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Center
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VBAC Resources
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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
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C-Section by Mark Zawkowski, MD,
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Natural Childbirth After Cesarean: A Practical Guide by Karis Crawford
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Hospital Birth Resources
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How to Have a Natural Hospital Birth
5 Midwife Tips on How to Have Your Best Hospital Birth
Processing Disappointment in Birth
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Fertility and Family Planning Resources
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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
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Homebirth Videos
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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
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