Support

Suggested websites that I believe are helpful from pregnancy to postpartum.
Always remember that this is your birth and you have the power to make the final decision for you and your family. These are simply suggestions of places on where to start your own research.

 

Pregnancy & Postpartum Wellness Support

 

Evidence Based Birth

Non-biased source for the most current, evidence-based information on pregnancy and childbirth. 

  • Great source for labor and delivery information

Spinning Babies

Spinning Babies is an approach based on easing baby’s rotation. When rotation is easier for baby, birth is often easier for mother.

  • Key website during pregnancy to keep pelvis aligned for optimal pregnancy and labor position for baby

  • Provides exercises/stretches that are easy and safe

Mama Natural

Evidence-based resources, tools, and inspiration for every trimester, medically reviewed by our team of Certified Nurse Midwives to help you have your best and most natural pregnancy and childbirth.

  • I find this website easy to navigate and great for helping you decide what you want in your birth plan and life with your baby

Hypothyroid Mom

Incredible website for information on Thyroid issues and miscarriage information. Website is a bit hard to navigate but research on thyroid pregnancy levels is valuable.

Mental Health support

If you are experiencing an emergency crisis contact your local emergency provider or National Suicide Prevention hotline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

 
 

Motherhood Center

The Motherhood Center provides supportive services for new and expecting moms, including a range of treatment options for women experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) often referred to as postpartum depression (PPD).

  • Currently offering virtual therapy.

Postpartum Support International

The mission of Postpartum Support International is to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide.

 

Breastfeeding Support

 

Kelly Mom

This website was developed to provide evidence-based information on breastfeeding and parenting.

  • One of the top resources to go to with any and all questions on breastfeeding. Visit this site before having your baby and return to it frequently after

Human Milk Banking

HMBANA believes in a world where all infants have access to human milk through support of breastfeeding and use of pasteurized donor human milk.

  • If you have an over supply or a supply due to infant loss you can donate your breastmilk with a milk bank. There are different chapters throughout the US and EU.

The Milk Stork

For Moms on a Mission™ Easing the load for hardworking parents and getting breast milk where it needs to go.

  • Whether you’re moving, going on a business trip or just need to get your milk to another location safely Milk Stork is an amazing company that makes that happen.

 

Black Maternal Health Support

 

Black Mamas Matter Alliance

Black Mamas Matter Alliance is a Black women-led cross-sectoral alliance. They center Black mamas to advocate, drive research, build power, and shift culture for Black maternal health, rights, and justice.

  • Their Instagram is a great resource to be a part of the conversation and advocate for Black Maternal health

MommiNation

Community for Black mothers. Fun, real talk about motherhood centered on health and wellness.

Natal Podcast

A docuseries about having a baby while black in the United States