RECOMMENDED READING: 

HELPFUL INFORMATION:

Pregnancy:

Dear Friend - A letter from Improving Birth

Ultrasound Risks - Kelly Brogan, M.D. Article

Informed Consent - HDD Blog Post

Birth:

Evidence Based Birth - A variety of labor and birth related topics

Epidural risks and concerns for mother and baby - Sarah Buckley, M.D. Article

​Choosing Home Birth - Aviva Romm, M.D. Article 

Variations of Birth:

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean - International Cesarean Awareness Network 

Breech Birth Choices - Sarah Buckley, M.D. Article 

​In Celebration of the OP Baby - Midwife Thinking Article 

Breastfeeding:

Medication Safety During Lactation (hotline) 

​Breastfeeding and Bedsharing - James J. McKenna, PhD Article 

Kellymom 

Early Newborn Care:

Biologically Normal Parenting Practices 

​National Vaccine Information Center

Circumcision:

Basic Circumcision Facts

A trusted resource for information about foreskin and circumcision

Circumcision vs. Child Health, Breastfeeding and Maternal Bonding

​Long-Term Consequences of Pain in Newborn or Very Young Infants

Inspirational Birth Videos:

Birth Center Waterbirth 

Birth Center Waterbirth

Home Waterbirth

​Home Waterbirth
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Hospital Birth

Gentle Cesarean Birth

FORT WAYNE RESOURCES:

Community Doula Collective - Northeast Indiana's only all certified birth and postpartum doula organization
Happy Healthy Child - childbirth education material (request 4 disk dvd series at ACPL) 
Holy Family Birth Center 
Breastfeeding and New Mom Support Group
Fertility and Midwifery Care Center ​- fertility and obstetric care  
Flower Moon Placenta Encapsulation - placenta encapsulation services 

Crossroads Wellness Center - homeopathic, naturopathic, and functional medicine + chiropractic care
OAKTREE Guidance and Wellness Center - acupuncture, massage therapy, counseling, and naturopathic medicine