Birth Planning Resources
Research + Evidence | Articles + Handouts
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Eating and Drinking in Labor | Full Article - Evidence Based Birth
Eating and Drinking in Labor | One-page Handout - Evidence Based Birth
Restricted Food and Drink Fact Sheet | One-page Handout - Lamaze International
IV Fluids During Labor | Full Article - Evidence Based Birth
IV Fluids During Labor | One-page Handout - Evidence Based Birth
EFM (External Fetal Monitoring) Fact Sheet | One-page Handout - Lamaze International
Premature Rupture of Membranes | Full Article - Evidence Based Birth
Premature Rupture of Membranes | One-page Handout - Evidence Based Birth
Failure to Progress | One-page Handout - Evidence Based Birth
Prolonged Pushing Stage | Full Article - Evidence Based Birth
Pitocin in the Third Stage | Full Article - Evidence Based Birth
Pitocin in the Third Stage | One-page Handout - Evidence Based Birth
Cesarean Fact Sheet | One-page Handout - Lamaze International
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Induction Fact Sheet | One-page Handout - Lamaze International
Talking About Due Dates | One-page Handout - Evidence Based Birth
Induction for Due Dates | Full Article - Evidence Based Birth
Induction for Due Dates | One-page Handout - Evidence Based Birth
Suspected Big Baby | One-page Handout - Evidence Based Birth
Induction for Gestational Diabetes | Full Article - Evidence Based Birth
Induction for Gestational Diabetes | One-page Handout - Evidence Based Birth
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Additional Online Resources
ACOG: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Have you chosen to deliver your baby with an OBGYN? The ACOG website is a great resource to learn more about the latest recommendations straight from OB’s. We recommend reading through several articles and bringing questions you have about labor and delivery to your own OB at your next prenatal appointment.
Childbirth Connection
We love Childbirth Connection. This organization is regularly working to use the latest evidence to improve pregnancy, birth, and postpartum for all families here in the US. Check out all their helpful resources on many labor and delivery topics.
Visit childbirthconnection.org
Cochrane
If you’re looking for long-form research articles, Cochrane.org is the place. Here, you’ll be able to find the scientific research articles on any topic related to pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond.
Connecting the Dots
This Lamaze International resource makes it easy to find evidence-based articles on many topics related to birth. These articles are written by Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educators.
Visit lamaze.org/connecting-the-dots
Evidence Based Birth
If you only look at one online resource to prepare for your birth, we recommend it be this one. Evidence Based Birth takes all of the latest evidence on birth-related topics and breaks it down into easy to understand articles. Their site is easily searchable to find just the information you need. Topics range from due dates and gestational diabetes to induction and circumcision. Every article is unbiased and based strictly on the latest evidence.
Giving Birth With Confidence
We love this resource by Lamaze International, especially as you are navigating choices in the first two trimesters. We highly recommend checking out their resources on pregnancy, choosing your care team, and birthing location. All of their content is rooted in the latest evidence-based information, so know you it’s good!
Visit lamaze.org/givingbirthwithconfidence
Our Moment of Truth
Is your prenatal, birth, and postpartum care with a midwife? We have just the resource for you. Our Moment of Truth breaks down many pregnancy, birth, and postpartum topics all based on the latest recommendations from the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
