I’m consistently referencing a list full of articles that I find to be the most fascinating and helpful during the perinatal stages (on top of my blog, of course, lol). I wanted to start a list for myself, rather than just bookmarking, and decided a blog would be the best way to share this with others – and for future reference. I haven’t added all that I love, but have added some that are fresh on my mind for now. I will continuously update this as I find new, impressive (or important/hard to find), articles – and if there are any that you love, please message those to me and I will review and add as I see fit! Enjoy and happy learning!
Fertility & Related
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Beautiful Cervix Project (photos of the cervix & fluid through various cycles) - http://www.beautifulcervix.com/
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Contraceptive Risks – http://www.myfemininemind.com/2012/07/things-your-doctor-may-not-have-told_25.html
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Spacing Pregnancies – http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/family-planning/MY01691/
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Alternative/Reusable/Natural Feminine Hygiene/DIY Cloth – http://www.labyrinth.net.au/~obsidian/clothpads/index.htmlEmergency Perinatal Preparedness – http://esali9.wordpress.com/2012/10/26/preparing-for-emergencies/
Pregnancy
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What Your Cravings Really Mean – http://www.naturopathyworks.com/pages/cravings.php
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Estimated Due Date Inaccuracies – http://www.drmomma.org/2009/09/why-pregnancy-due-dates-are-inaccurate.html
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Ultrasound Scans: A Cause for Concern – http://www.sarahbuckley.com/ultrasound-scans-cause-for-concern/
- What to Reject When You’re Expecting – http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/05/what-to-reject-when-you-re-expecting/index.htm
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Myth of the Placental Barrier – http://www.fitpregnancy.com/pregnancy/health/myth-placental-barrier
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Kegels are NOT Necessary - http://greenbaywi.holisticmoms.org/
Labor & Birth (And Immediate Postpartum)
- What Makes Birth Safe? – http://www.truenorthmidwifery.com/what-makes-birth-safe/
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Disturbing Birth & Pushing – http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/pushing.asp
History of Birth – http://naturalchildbirth.org/natural/resources/history/history01.htm -
Childbirth Myths vs. Facts – http://www.natural-pregnancy-mentor.com/Childbirth-facts.html
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Ecstatic Birth – Hormonal Blueprint of Labor – http://www.mothering.com/pregnancy-birth/ecstatic-birth-the-hormonal-blueprint-of-labor
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Birth Affects Parenting – http://babycalm.wordpress.com/2011/07/23/5-reasons-why-your-birth-can-affect-your-baby-parenting/3 Things We Need to Stop Doing to Newborns – http://progressive-parenting.com/2012/04/24/three-things-we-need-to-stop-doing-to-newborns/Normal Birth – Do We Believe? – http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/normalbirth.asp
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Don’t Push the River – http://www.unassistedchildbirth.com/joy-be-inspired/dont-push-the-river-it-flows-by-itself/
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You Don’t *have* to Push – http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/pushnot.html
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Undisturbed Birth – http://chriskresser.com/why-undisturbed-birth
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The First Hour Following Birth – http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/firsthour.asp
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Mother-Baby Positioning After Birth & Instant Love Rush – http://cord-clamping.com/2011/12/19/mother-baby-after-birth/The Tree & the Fruit – Postmaturity – http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/tree_fruit.asp
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Newborn’s Sense of Smell – First Moments Matter – http://www.parentingscience.com/newborn-senses.html
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Delayed Cord Clamping Video by Penny Simkin – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3RywNup2CM&feature=share
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How the Cord Clamp Injures Your Baby’s Brain – http://www.whale.to/a/morley1.html
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Physiological Cord Clamping Detailed Article – http://www.beyondconformity.co.nz/BlogRetrieve.aspx?PostID=62695&A=SearchResult&SearchID=2657800&ObjectID=62695&ObjectType=55
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How the FDA Approves Obstetric Medications – http://www.aimsusa.org/obstetricdrugs.htm
- Cervical Scar Tissue (can be applicable to perineal scars as well) – http://www.birthresourcenetwork.org/blog/98-cervical-scar-tissue-a-big-issue-that-no-one-is-talking-about
- Postpartum Herbal Care – http://midwiferytoday.com/articles/herbspostpartumcare.asp
Breastfeeding
- What Affects Breastfeeding Experience: Importance of the Birth – http://talkbirth.me/2013/01/05/preventing-culturally-induced-lactation-failure/
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Hand Expression – http://youtu.be/6ZViuYKX5LUBreastfeeding in Mongolia - http://www.drmomma.org/2009/07/breastfeeding-in-land-of-genghis-khan.html
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CranioSacral Therapy & Breastfeeding Difficulties – http://www.breastfeedingonline.com/craniosacral.htm
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Watch Your Language – http://www.bobrow.net/kimberly/birth/BFLanguage.html
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A Natural Age of Weaning – http://www.kathydettwyler.org/detwean.html
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Comparison of Formulas & Breastmilk – http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/feeding-infants-toddlers/bottle-feeding/comparision-formulas-and-breastmilk
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When it Has to be Formula – http://thebabybond.com/FormulaFeedingNecessary.html
Postpartum & Parenting
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Why African Babies Don’t Cry – http://www.naturalchild.org/guest/claire_niala.html
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Death by Circumcision – http://www.drmomma.org/2010/05/death-from-circumcision.html
- Kangaroo Care – http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/kangaroocare.asp
- “Wait it Out Method” of Sleep Training – http://nurshable.com/2012/07/19/the-wio-wait-it-out-method-of-sleep-training/
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12 Features of a High Needs Baby – http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/fussy-baby/high-need-baby/12-features-high-need-baby
- Birth & Postpartum Herbs – http://midwiferytoday.com/articles/herbspostpartumcare.asp
Christianity as it Relates to Perinatal Events
- “Eve’s Curse” & Pain in Childbirth - http://www.christadelphianbooks.org/agora/art_less/p-q02.html
- More “Eve’s Curse” & Pain in Childbirth - http://www.unhinderedliving.com/birthbasis.html
- Circumcision – http://www.udonet.com/circumcision/christian.html
- Circumcision Straight from the New Testament - http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+5&version=NIV
Miscellaneous
- Evidence Based Care – http://evidencebasedbirth.com/2012/09/03/labor-day-2012-the-state-of-evidence-based-maternity-care-in-the-united-states/
- Homeopathic Vaccine Detox – http://vaccinefree.wordpress.com/vaccine-injuryhomeopathic-detox/
Websites that I Love & Have Too Many Great Articles To List Separately
- Gloria Lemay – http://www.glorialemay.com/blog/
- Natural Pregnancy Mentor – http://www.natural-pregnancy-mentor.com
- Midwifery Today – http://www.midiwferytoday.com
- Midwife Thinking Blog – http://www.midwifethinking.com/
- Henci Goer – Thinking Woman’s Guide to Birth – http://www.hencigoer.com/article/
- Delayed Cord Clamping - http://cord-clamping.com/
- Kelly Mom – Breastfeeding & Parenting – http://www.kellymom.com/
- Best for Babes – Breastfeeding - http://www.bestforbabes.org/
- Peaceful Parenting – http://www.drmomma.org/
- Ask Dr. Sears – http://www.askdrsears.com/
- Dr. Jay Gordon/Natural Remedies/Vaccines – http://drjaygordon.com/
- How to Wear Your Baby (The Tummy2Tummy DVD is Available in the EB Lending Library) – http://wearyourbaby.com/
- Loss & Bereavement Support – http://www.stillbirthday.com

















