There’s so much (almost too much) information on the Internet. Here’s a collection of the best articles to educate and guide you during pregnancy:
Drugs
“The trouble with Tylenol and pregnancy” The New York Times
“Tylenol in pregnancy tied to behavior problems in children” The New York Times
Learn how paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen or Tylenol, proves risky in pregnancy. BBC
How does caffeine during pregnancy affect baby’s intelligence? Daily Mail
Weighing the benefits and risks of anti-depressants during pregnancy. The New York Times.
The American Academy of Pediatrics released guidelines on alcohol consumption during pregnancy. American Academy of Pediatrics
Health & Nutrition
Learn more about CPD. How accurate is this commonly diagnosed complication? Pathways to Family Wellness
“Clear advice on healthy eating: Introducing EWG’s new dietary guidelines.” Healthy Child Healthy World
Exercising may not be enough to alleviate stress. Evidence shows mindfulness meditation to be highly effective in reducing stress. Time
Have you heard about the benefits of raspberry leaf? Learn more about herbs during pregnancy and labor. Essential Baby
Need to unwind? Adult coloring books are scientifically proven to relieve stress. CNN
The benefits of chiropractic care in pregnancy. Pathways to Family Wellness
Birth Place and Birth Team
“Doula Support for Pregnant Women Could Improve Care, Reduce Costs.” NPR.
“Call the midwife” The Atlantic
Learn more about the rise in birth centers and what attracts pregnant couples to deliver at a birth center as opposed to a hospital or at home. CNN
For the first time a major health authority states home births may be safer than hospitals in some low risk cases. The Wall Street Journal
Recent research shows the safety and cost effectiveness of home births. Mothering
Find out why one OB-GYN questions whether hospitals are the best birth setting for low risk births. The Washington Post
Birth Preparation, Labor and Delivery
“Birthing Basics: The Bradley Method®” Well Rounded NY
“Six benefits of The Bradley Method®, including high rate of natural birth success“ Dr. Axe
“Ultrasound scans – cause for concern” Dr. Sarah Buckley
Learn more about ultrasounds during pregnancy. Pathways to Family Wellness
How to write a birth plan. Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine
Writing your birth plan? Read these often missed interventions you may want to mention. Mothering
New research shows that measuring the cervix may more accurately predict due dates. The Huffington Post
Using moxibustion for breech babies. Birth Institute
“Let the baby decide: The case against inducing labor” Mothering
“Most healthy women would benefit from light meal during labor” Science Daily
“Evidence for the Saline Lock during Labor” Evidence Based Birth®
“The curse of meconium stained liquor” Midwife Thinking
Fact sheet on why there’s such a high rate of cesarean sections in the United States. Childbirth Connection
Curious about cesarean section rates in your state? See how your state compares to the national average. Cesarean Rates
“The gentle cesarean: more like a birth than an operation” NPR
“The new generation of pregnancy websites and apps you need to know about” The Washington Post
“Hormones – The Hidden Heroes.” Pathways to Family Wellness
The method you deliver your baby affects the transfer of good bacteria from mother to baby. Very Well
Baby
Find out about why delayed cord clamping may benefit your baby. NPR
Birth professionals question the efficacy of neonatal erythromycin treatment. Global News
“Mothers holding low birth weight newborns skin-to-skin linked with lower mortality rates” Harvard
Skin-to-skin contact reduces maternal and paternal stress, profoundly benefiting the whole family. Medical News Today
To hat or not to hat, that is the question. Belly Belly
The Hold – Quick and effective calming technique for newborns. Dr. Robert Hamilton
“Should babies sleep through the night?” College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University
“Putting your baby to sleep: Some advice and good news” The New York Times
Breastfeeding
“What’s in breastmilk and what’s in formula?” Belly Belly
Research shows that breastfeeding matters on a whole new level. The Huffington Post
Everything you need to know on starting breastfeeding. Breastfeeding Today
A graphic yet useful visual of what baby’s poops will look like. Breastfeeding Materials
Read about how a partner’s support helps determine the right time to wean. Pathways to Family Wellness
Postpartum
“The fourth trimester: A guide to healthy postpartum recovery” Pathways to Family Wellness
“Six ways to heal your perineum after giving birth” Belly Belly
The science supporting placenta encapsulation. Placenta Wise
Parenting
Jordan Schachter, a leader in evolved parenting, discusses techniques, offers insight and explores the path to becoming an evolved parent. Green Child
“Sunday Book Review: ‘The Gift of Failure,’ By Jessica Lahey” The New York Times
Read these reviews of “The Conscious Parent” By Dr. Shefali and change the course of your parenting. Good Reads
Global Perspective
New data from the World Health Organization on maternal mortality rates across the globe. How does the U.S. rank? The Washington Post
Find out what is happening with maternal death rates across the world. Huffington Post
If only kraamzorg were a word in America’s postpartum lexicon. Read about The Netherland’s incredible postpartum support services, from housecleaning to breastfeeding support. Babble
Please be sure to share your favorite pregnancy articles in the comments. Thanks!
