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Resources for Birthing Families and Doulas

Helpful Websites 
PictureSCBD training in Springfield, MA. 2017.
www.childbirthconnection.org - This is a massive and very useful site.   
  • See tab for Maternity Care: “Ten Tips for Taking Charge of Your   Maternity Care”    
  • See  tabs for Labor Support: “Research and Evidence” and “Labor Support Resources”, especially the Cochrane Review articles
  • See tabs for Giving Birth: What is informed decision-making, and why should I care?, Making Informed Decisions, Evidence-Based Maternity Care High Quality Evidence, Shared Decision-Making: Working with Your Maternity Care Provider; Decision-Making: Working with Your Maternity Care Provider

www.ebbirth.com -  For Doulas, parents and other birth professionals. Read research reports by Rebecca Decker, APNP, Phd, on Evidence-Based Birth practices in maternal & infant care, such as inductions, use of erythromycin, and much more.  Some are recently updated. 


www.lamaze.org -This a very useful site.  Read "6 Steps to a Healthy Birth".  This article has lots of good advice to parents.  Step #3 is: Get a trusted person such as a doula, for continuous support.

www.betterbeginningsbirthservices.com -  Sign up for free eBooklets: “Packing for the Hospital” and “Welcoming [Preparing for] Your Baby at Home”

www.greenriverdoulas.org -A listing of members of the Green River Doula Network (includes people in other birth professions). 
  • Parents: See tab on community resources, “Application for Volunteer/Stipend doulas”  -  for WIC-eligible clients
  • Doulas: See tab on community resources, “Application for Volunteer/Stipend doulas”

www.dona.org - DONA International Doula of North America. Great resources for doulas and doulas in training. Read the information on the Professional Development tab and Ethics Statement.

Pandora.com- has Labor Playlist & Relaxation Playlists



Helpful Links and Videos (click hyperlinked titles)
Romper Doula Diaries videos- Great visual of doulas in action!

 Visual Birth Plan Template -FREE resource to help to make your list of birth preferences 

"Slow" caesarean- Family friendly video.  If video does not pop-up and play at bottom right, scroll down to see video at bottom of article 
Natural Birth video

3 keys to Labor: Relaxation, Rhythm and Ritual- Easy breathing routines

Breastfeeding Solutions App-App that helps answer questions about breastfeeding

​Breastfeeding: Latching on video 
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Biological or Laid-Back Nursing video
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SCBD family's birthing preferences being honored.

​Books and Organizations on Post-partum Care
Vicki Elson, Laboring Under an Illusion: Mass Media Childbirth vs. The Real Thing - excellent DVD that presents many options, in a balanced way.

Jill Romm Aviva, Natural Health after Birth: The Complete Guide to Postpartum Wellness (2002). Brings a great, yet different perspective from a  physician point of view. Check out her website for more resources. 

Debra Pascali-Bonaro & Jane Arnold with Marcia Ringel, Nurturing Beginnings: Guide to Postpartum Care for Doulas and Community Outreach Workers (2014). Useful references throughout. Chapter 10, Unexpected Outcomes: Caring for the Family at a Time of Loss and Chapter 12,  Professional Development and Building your Business are especially compelling.  Good resources at the end.

Also, Check out the organization It Takes a Village, more or less for families in the Hilltowns. Hampden County would also benefit from this model of volunteer postpartum visitors.  http:// www.HilltownVillage.org , abbreviated ITV. It’s small and I would be glad to refer you to members of the board.


Other Helpful Material
Iron Sources in Pregnancy
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Different Positions for Birth
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Relaxation Routine
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Hospital Packing List
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Goals
    • Become a Doula
    • Find a Doula
  • Resources
  • Support Us
    • Time, Treasure, Talent
  • Contact Us