I struggled with every aspect of transitioning to motherhood. One of the biggest obstacles for me was deciphering all of the information being thrown at me. It is my hope with this post to provide other parents with accurate and supportive information so that your journey can be as smooth as possible. You have a right to know the information even if it isn’t what your doctor, TV or grandma is telling you. Information is power and parents need to take back the power. Exercise your right to be informed!
Babywearing Resources
Babywearing International
www.babywearinginternational.com
Wear Your Baby
Breastfeeding Resources
Websites
The Boob Group
Breast and Bottle Feeding
www.breastandbottlefeeding.com
Breastfeeding Basics
Breastfeeding Online
Breastfeeding USA
Dr. Jack Newman International Breastfeeding Centre
Dr. Jen 4 Kids
Kathy Dettwyler
KellyMom
The Leaky Boob
Le Leche League International
Newborn Nursery at LPCH
http://newborns.stanford.edu/Breastfeeding/
Books
Adventures in Tandem Nursing: Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Beyond by Hilary Flower
Balancing Breast and Bottle: Reaching Your Breastfeeding Goals by Amy Peterson, BS, IBCLC, and Mindy Harmer, MA, CCC-SLP
Breastfeeding Answers Made Simple by Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FICA
Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers by Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FICA
Breastfeeding Solutions: Quick Tips for the Most Common Nursing Challenges by Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FICA
The Breastfeeding Answer Book by Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FICA
The Breastfeeding Book: Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Your Child from Birth Through Weaning by Dr. Sears
Dr. Jen’s Guide to Breastfeeding by Dr. Jennifer Thomas, MD, MPH, IBCLC, FAAP, FABM
Ina May’s Guide to Breastfeeding by Ina May Gaskin
Mothering Multiples by Karen Gromada (La Leche League)
The Nursing Mother’s Companion by Kathleen Huggins
Nursing Mother, Working Mother: The Essential Guide For Breastfeeding And Staying Close To Your Baby After You Return To Work by Gale Pryor
The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers by Jack Newman
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Le Leche League International
Smartphone Apps
Breastfeeding Solutions available for Android and Apple devices via the iTunes store and Google Play store by Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FICA
Breastfeeding on Medication Resources
Websites
United States National Library of Medicine Database for Medication Effects on Lactation
http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT
Infant Risk Center (806-352-2519)
Breastfeeding Online
http://www.breastfeedingonline.com/meds.shtml#sthash.EUb7elbv.dpbs
Books
Medications and Mothers’ Milk by Thomas W. Hale
Circumcision Resources
Websites
Doctors Opposing Circumcision
www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org
Circumcision Information Resource Center of Colorado
http://www.coloradonocirc.org/
The Whole Network
Saving Our Sons
The Intact Network
Donor Milk Resources
Websites
Human Milk 4 Human Babies
Eats on Feets
Gentle Parenting Resources
Websites
Aha! Parenting
Ask Dr. Sears
Attachment Parenting International
Dr. Jen 4 Kids
Evolutionary Parenting
Hand in Hand Parenting
The Natural Child Project
Parenting for Social Change
www.parentingforsocialchange.com
Peaceful Parenting
PhD in Parenting
Books
Attached at the Heart by Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker
The Attachment Parenting Book : A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Baby by Dr. Sears
The Baby Book, Revised Edition: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two by Dr. Sears
Beyond Discipline: From Compliance to Community by Alfie Kohn
Beyond the Sling by Mayim Bialik
Connection Parenting by Pam Leo
The Discipline Book: How to Have a Better-Behaved Child from birth to Age Ten by Dr. Sears
Listening to Your Baby by Jay Gordon
Our Babies Ourselves by Meredith F. Small
Parenting From The Inside Out by Dr. Dan Siegel
Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves by Naomi Aldort
Sage Parenting by Rachel Rainbolt
The Science of Parenting by Margot Sunderland
Scream Free Parenting by Hal Edward Runkel
Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn
The Whole Brain Child by Dr. Dan Siegel
You Are My World by Amy Hatkoff
Your Amazing Newborn by Marshall Klaus & Phyllis Klaus
Natural Childbirth Resources
Websites
Birth Without Fear
Ina May Gaskin
Birthing From Within
Books
The Birth Book: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth by Dr. Sears
Birthing From Within by Pam England
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
Nursing In Public (NIP) Resources
Become a Badass Breastfeeder in 7 days Free Blog Course
Best for Babes Nursing in Public Hotline Number to report incidents
855-NIP-FREE
Nursing Freedom
National Conference of State Legislatures; Breastfeeding Laws
www.ncsl.org/issues-research/health/breastfeeding-state-laws.aspx
Sleep Resources
Websites (See also Gentle Parenting Resources Above)
Dr. James McKenna Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory at the University of Notre Dame (find an extensive list of articles regarding co-sleeping and normal infant sleep)
Evolutionary Parenting
Infant Sleep Information Source
Safe Sleep Space
www.safesleepspace.com.au/blog
Books
The Baby Sleep Book: The Complete Guide to a Good Night’s Rest for the Whole Family by Dr. Sears
The No-Cry Sleep Solution by Elizabeth Pantley
Nighttime Parenting: How to Get Your Baby and Child to Sleep by Dr. Sears
Sleeping With Your Baby by James McKenna
Sweet Dreams: A Pediatrician’s Secrets for a Baby’s Good Night’s Sleep by Frederick M. Hodges
Vaccine Information Resources
Websites
Ask Dr. Sears
http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/vaccines
Center for Disease Control Product Inserts, Ingredients and Side Effects
http://www.immunize.org/packageinserts/
Dr. Jay Gordon
http://drjaygordon.com/vaccinations/overview.html
National Vaccine Information Center
Books
The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child by Dr. Sears
These resources are websites and books that allow you to be empowered with information to make the best decisions for your family. I have also complied a list of my favorite articles that go deeper into my personal opinions on each of these topics. Click here if you are interested in reading further.
