Resources

Books and websites I highly recommend

Pregnancy

Am I Allowed by Beverley A Lawrence Beech. A must read for anyone who wants to understand their rights in maternity care.
The Secrets Of Birth By Kicki Hansard. A detailed account of physiological birth and what every woman should know about it.
The Positive Birth Book by Millie Hill. A practical guide on how to have a positive birth.
Birthing From Within by Pam England. How to approach birth as a profound act of self discovery, rather than a medical event.
Gestational Diabetes by Deborah Hughes. Should i get tested? I've got it, what now? Find out everything you need to know
Birth After Caesarian by Jenny Lesley. Contains everything you need to get informed and make the best decision for you.
Inducing Labour by Sara Wickham. Decide what's right for you here.
Association for the Improvement of Maternity Services (AIMS). Struggling to navigate the system? AIMS can help you.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Find out what the latest maternity guidelines are here.
Spinning Babies. Improve your fetal position and subsequently, your birth.
Evidence Based Birth. Lots of evidence based information to help you get informed.
National Childbirth Trust (NCT). Evidence based research and antenatal classes. Find your nearest here.
Positive Birth Movement. Global network of free antenatal groups in your area.
The Birth Place Study. Find out the statistically safest place to give birth. The results may surprise you.
Birth Rights. Want to know more about your human rights in childbirth? This is the place for you.

Doulas

Doula UK. The national recognition body for doulas. Find out more about doulas and how to find the right one for you.
Cochraine Review of continuous support of women during childbirth. Here's the evidence - Doula's make a difference!
The BirthBliss Academy. Want to become a doula? This is the place for you.

Postnatal Information

The Breastfeeding Network. Helpline: 0300 100 0212. Get breastfeeding support online, over the phone or in person.
La Leche League. Get breastfeeding support online, over the phone or in person.
Pre And Postnatal Depression Advice and Support (PANDA) Support service for those suffering with depression
The Lullaby Trust. Safer sleep for babies and families (including co-sleeping)
Forth Trimester. Ten Real Truths About The 4th Trimester (short article)
Forth Trimester. You can't spoil a baby (short article)
Forth Trimester Lessons To help you with the first few months of parenting.
Matrescence. Watch! A new way to think about the transition to motherhood.
The Mother Side. Your village of new mums.
Baby Sleep Info Source (BASIS) Evidence based sleep information
Holistic Sleep Coaching by Lyndsay Hookway. An alternative way to help your baby sleep.
Family Line. Support service for new parents via phone calls, emails and text message.

Resources

Books and websites I highly recommend

Pregnancy

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Am I Allowed by Beverley A Lawrence Beech. A must read for anyone who wants to understand their rights in maternity care.

The Secrets Of Birth By Kicki Hansard. A detailed account of physiological birth and what every woman should know about it.

The Positive Birth Book by Millie Hill. A practical guide on how to have a positive birth.

Birthing From Within by Pam England. How to approach birth as a profound act of self discovery, rather than a medical event.

Gestational Diabetes by Deborah Hughes. Should i get tested? I've got it, what now? Find out everything you need to know

Birth After Caesarian by Jenny Lesley. Contains everything you need to get informed and make the best decision for you.

Inducing Labour by Sara Wickham. Decide what's right for you here.

Association for the Improvement of Maternity Services (AIMS). Struggling to navigate the system? AIMS can help you.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Find out what the latest maternity guidelines are here.

Spinning Babies. Improve your fetal position and subsequently, your birth.

Evidence Based Birth. Lots of evidence based information to help you get informed.

National Childbirth Trust (NCT). Evidence based research and antenatal classes. Find your nearest here.

Positive Birth Movement. Global network of free antenatal groups in your area.

The Birth Place Study. Find out the statistically safest place to give birth. The results may surprise you.

Birth Rights. Want to know more about your human rights in childbirth? This is the place for you.

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Doulas

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Doula UK. The national recognition body for doulas. Find out more about doulas and how to find the right one for you.

Cochraine Review of continuous support of women during childbirth. Here's the evidence - Doula's make a difference!

The BirthBliss Academy. Want to become a doula? This is the place for you.

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Postnatal Information

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The Breastfeeding Network. Helpline: 0300 100 0212. Get breastfeeding support online, over the phone or in person.

La Leche League. Get breastfeeding support online, over the phone or in person.

Pre And Postnatal Depression Advice and Support (PANDA) Support service for those suffering with depression

The Lullaby Trust. Safer sleep for babies and families (including co-sleeping)

Forth Trimester. Ten Real Truths About The 4th Trimester (short article)

Forth Trimester. You can't spoil a baby (short article)

Forth Trimester Lessons To help you with the first few months of parenting.

Matrescence. Watch! A new way to think about the transition to motherhood.

The Mother Side. Your village of new mums.

Baby Sleep Info Source (BASIS) Evidence based sleep information

Holistic Sleep Coaching by Lyndsay Hookway. An alternative way to help your baby sleep.

Family Line. Support service for new parents via phone calls, emails and text message.

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