The List of 40+ Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum Suggested Reading & Resource Links

Disclaimer: This blog post is just a teeny tiny sliver into all of the resources and options available to you. Even still, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Use what you need now...and save the rest for later. 

Sometimes we get lost in our screens; consuming link after link, boatloads of information...and pretty soon, we end up with what I once heard dubbed ''Information Constipation'' where we have consumed so much information that we're up all stopped up. Lol! 

I intend this post to be one that you bookmark and come back to throughout your pregnancy, birth and postpartum. 

As always, if you know of anyone who is looking for a birth or postpartum doula or just needs to talk through their options, please send them my way! I appreciate your referrals. 

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The content here is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

I am the owner and founder of the Cincinnati Birth and Parenting Network. There are many more wonderful birth and parenting professionals than what are linked here. As stated in the intro, this is just a tiny sliver of all that is available to you. 

Pregnancy Resources 

Brewer's Diet - While the website is outdated, the information is ever relevant... 

Benefits of Magnesium for Women 
I love and use Natural Calm for my whole family. 
 
Apple cider vinegar and papaya tabs for indigestion and heartburn. 

Getting essential oil information from a certified aromatherapist and not just anyone selling oils is very important. 

Yoga, Meditation, Massage and Chiropractor care are all worthwhile investments of time and money. 

Yoga with Adrienne is my go-to yoga on Youtube but in person,

Nena Complo of Sacred Mamas is a member of the Cincinnati Birth and Parenting Network and from what I hear is ahhmazing and teaches all over Cincinnati or will even come to your home. You can reach out to her here. 
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This Chiropractor is a member of the Cincinnati Birth and Parenting Network  and comes highly recommended 
 
Here is a list of Massage Therapists that are members of the Cincinnati Birth and Parenting Network and all wonderful. 

Birth Planning 

Cincinnati and N. Kentucky Care Provider Recommendations 

Birth Planning 
Induction of Labor
Fetal Monitoring
Saline/Hep Lock
Movement in Labor 
Food and Drink in Labor 
Vitamin K for Baby
Erythromycin Eye Ointment,
Skin-to-Skin
Circumcision
Family-Centered Cesarean (video) 

Visual Birth Plan Icons

Local Childbirth Educators 
http://www.cincinnatibirthandparenting.net/childbirth-educators.html
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http://cincinnatidoulas.org/childbirth-educator/

Local Birth Doulas 

http://www.cincinnatibirthandparenting.net/cincinnati-birth-doulas.html

http://cincinnatidoulas.org/birth-doula/

B.R.A.I.N acronym - When in doubt, use your brain! 

Breastfeeding 

IBCLCs that are members of the Cincinnati Birth and Parenting Network 

KellyMom

Breastfeeding Videos 

Local Breastfeeding Group 

Local Breastmilk Share Group (for breastmilk donations and requests)

Postpartum Health & Wellness 

Padsicles 

Belly Binding 

Wonder Weeks App 
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Rockin' Dads Videos from a real live Dudela

Cincinnati Pregnancy, Birth + Parenting Facebook Group (Dads/Partners welcome here!)

New Mama Mentor  and member of the Cincinnati Birth and Parenting Network 

Postpartum Mood Disorders 

Postpartum Progress - Symptoms of Postpartum Depression

Counseling Intern that is a member of the Cincinnati Birth and Parenting Network

Lighter Shade of Blue is a Cincinnati-Based upportive group of women who have suffered from Post Partum Depression.

Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety.

When The Bough Breaks - a documentary about postpartum depression​

I am NOT Okay, and THAT’S Okay - One of my favorite posts from Birth Without Fea

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Molly Murray is a Cincinnati Birth Doula, Childbirth and Parenting Mentor, and the owner and founder of the Cincinnati Birth & Parenting Network