Prenatal Online Resources
Finding the right resources during pregnancy can be hard. Our team includes doulas, childbirth educators, and parents, so we know a thing or two about the best websites during pregnancy. Here are some of our favorite online resources to help you from the first trimester to the third trimester and all the bump-growing days in between.
Baby List
This baby registry site lets you compile your favorite infant products from numerous brands to one easy list. You can also read reviews on all the big purchases like cribs, car seats, and strollers.
Family Freezer
You will be super thankful you prepped some delicious and easy freezer meals before your baby arrived. This is an amazing resource for quick freezer meal prep that can go into a crockpot, Instant Pot, or right into the oven, including ideas specifically for postpartum.
Giving Birth With Confidence
We love this resource by Lamaze International, especially as you’re 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 based on the latest evidence-based information, so know you it’s good!
Visit lamaze.org/givingbirthwithconfidence
Mama Natural
A resource for parents who lean more natural with their lifestyle. Not only will you find helpful information on how to have a more natural pregnancy, but Mama Natural provides great information for labor and delivery, postpartum, and parenting too.
MotherToBaby
Knowing what medications, both prescribed and over-the-counter, are safe during pregnancy is difficult. When your care provider isn’t available as a resource, MotherToBaby is there to help you identify which medications are safe during your pregnancy.
PALS: Pregnancy After Loss Support
Pregnancy after loss is a unique experience that benefits from lots of love and support. PALS is a wonderful resource for finding local support during your pregnancy, including from other parents who are going through the same experience. Pregnancy after infant loss doesn’t have to be something you do alone, and PALS helps connect you with families who have similar stories.
Visit pregnancyafterlosssupport.org
Surrogates and Intended Parents: Facebook Group
Starting your family through surrogacy is a unique and special experience. Finding other families who have similar stories, questions, and concerns through the process is important. We highly recommend this Facebook group as an opportunity to connect with other intended families and surrogates. Previously known as Surrogate Mother, the group has shifted to be inclusive and helpful to all intended parents, including those who identify as “mothers.” Also, a friendly reminder that we encourage connection when expecting through surrogacy, but can’t vouch for everything posted in this Facebook group, so please use your best judgment on what is right for you!
