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YOUR BIRTH PREP RESOURCES

I believe in "knowledge is power". Yet having too much information can be overwhelming. Therefore I've gathered top picks for your use. I'm not affiliated with any of the providers other than Body Ready Method and Birth Time. The resources are categorised into prenatal care, birth preparation, postpartum & postnatal, beyond postpartum, special topics, education and research. Enjoy exploring!

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Prenatal Care

Body Ready Method

This online program covers alignment guide, pelvic floor training, core preparation and much more. Check out tips on dealing with aches and pains, bursting pelvic floor in pregnancy myths, improving pelvic floor health with squats and kegels.


Spinning Babies

This is a physiological approach preparing for birth, with information on weekly pregnancy tips, daily and weekly activities, more in resource library and online basic parent class.


The Functional Pelvis

Take a look at the online program "Kegels that Work", which explains when, how and why we do kegels and how to do self assessment. Check out why you should see a pelvic floor therapist.

Birth Preparation

Body Ready Method

This online program is more than prenatal exercises. It provides guidance on baby positioning, birthing techniques and what if you are overdue. Check out how to prepare yourself for a natural birth, exercise to prepare for a caesarean section, how to prepare yourself for a successful vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC).


Spinning Babies

Take a look at the valuable information such as maternal positioning, labour, if caesarean is recommended, breech and much more. 


The Miles Circuit

This offers easy-to-follow circuit to regulate a labour, a good tool for early labour and back labour.


Debra Betts

Explore the articles and videos on acupressure for pregnancy and childbirth, techniques for natural pain relief during labour, labour preparation and even when medical induction is required or when you don't have support people with you.

Postpartum & Postnatal Care

One Strong Mama

This online program offers recovery protocols for core, postnatal and post caesarean. Here are more tips: recovering core and pelvic floor, belly binding, exercising in the first 6 weeks.


The Functional Pelvis

Get the guidebook to care for your core, back and pelvic floor. There are good tips on healing birth scar and a video on scar massage to reduce pain after caesarean.


Australian Breastfeeding Association

This association provides comprehensive support, ranging from education classes, online support, helpline, breast pump hire, network of lactation consultants and much more. 


Pinky McKay

Take a look at the online baby massage program and publications on sleeping, weaning and more.


Baby Doc - Dr Howard Chilton

This offers regular online meetings with parents on topics such as feeding, sleeping, settling, as well as publications and resources.  

Beyond Postpartum

Restore Your Core 

This online program focuses on core and pelvic issues such as diastasis recti, constant back pain, sneeze pee. Check out the articles on diastasis recti, pelvic floor, prolapse, postpartum pain and hernia.


Pelvic Pain Relief

The online programs are tailored with self-paced toolsets and one-on-one tele-coaching for women with pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, leaking, scar pain and overactive bladder. 


Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia

This organisation supports women, men and families across Australia affected by anxiety and depression during pregnancy and in the first year of parenthood. It provides resources for emotional and mental wellbeing.

Special Topics

Babies After 35 - Dr Shannon Clark

This focuses on the care of women with maternal and foetal complications in pregnancy. Check out the articles on fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and parenthood especially for women over age 35 and for women delaying childbearing until later in life. 

 

Lily Nichols

This offers in-depth understanding in optimal prenatal nutrition and online program for gestational diabetes. There are voluminous articles on baby food, prenatal and postpartum nutrition.


Parijat Deshpande

This focuses on support for preterm delivery, neonatal loss or birth trauma, and women who are preparing for high-risk pregnancy. The online program "Path to Peace" may be useful for women trying to conceive. More resources can be found in the blog and podcast.

Education & Research

Lamaze Childbirth Education

Lamaze supports evidence-based practices: let labour begin on its own, move around and change positions during labour, bring a loved one or doula for continuous support, avoid unnecessary interventions, and keep mother and baby together for skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding. Check out the podcast and online classes for parents. 


Evidence Based Birth

This organisation tackles numerous birth topics and publishes accessible research that aims to empower and inspires expecting parents to understand the latest, evidence based care practices. Check out the comprehensive resource portal and blog to keep you well informed.


Dr Sarah Buckley

Take a look at her research report on hormonal physiology of childbearing, her publications and articles on science and wisdom of birthing.


Dr Sara Wickham

Check out her extensive publications and articles, covering many aspects of pregnancy and birthing including inducing labour, birthing placenta and more.


Dr Rachel Reed

Check out her publications on rite of passage and induction of labour, and her blog MidwifeThinking on wide range of topics.

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