LINKS WHICH CAME TO ME WHEN BROWSING THE INTERNET
ABOUT DOULAS
58 nice photos of doulas in action.
8 myths about doulas. A myth, that a doula is kind of the same as midwife. Or, that a doula is supposed to replace the role of the father during the labour. Or, a favourite myth, that a doula = home (or minimum alternative) birth.
Who are doulas and why are they so beneficial? 5 minute very explanatory movie.
20 reasons you might consider hiring a doula. Even though you have a partner, who supports you. Even though you are planning to give birth in a hospital which is open to your wishes. Short but very apt article from mothering.com
Doulas who do nothing. So, what are they actually doing? Sometimes a lot and sometimes nothing visible. Maybe "only" holding a space for a to-be mother. Simply, they are there.
Interview for a doula. If you already decided you want to have a doula by your side and you are planning an interview with several candidates, this article might help you. There are questions listed, which you might consider to ask.
58 nice photos of doulas in action.
8 myths about doulas. A myth, that a doula is kind of the same as midwife. Or, that a doula is supposed to replace the role of the father during the labour. Or, a favourite myth, that a doula = home (or minimum alternative) birth.
Who are doulas and why are they so beneficial? 5 minute very explanatory movie.
20 reasons you might consider hiring a doula. Even though you have a partner, who supports you. Even though you are planning to give birth in a hospital which is open to your wishes. Short but very apt article from mothering.com
Doulas who do nothing. So, what are they actually doing? Sometimes a lot and sometimes nothing visible. Maybe "only" holding a space for a to-be mother. Simply, they are there.
Interview for a doula. If you already decided you want to have a doula by your side and you are planning an interview with several candidates, this article might help you. There are questions listed, which you might consider to ask.
PREGNANCY AND BIRTH
Not the width of the pelvis, but the metabolic requirements is what limits the length of pregnancy. Interesting article, which says, that a birth happens at the moment, when the continuing pregnancy would threaten both mother and the baby because of energetic requirements. Neither the size of the baby nor the with of the pelvis are the constraints.
9 facts about a cord around baby's neck - How is it with a cord around baby's neck? Can baby really get "strangled" by the cord? Can baby suffocate because of lack of oxygen passing through compressed cord? This article gives all the answers extracted from scientific research.
Pre-labour Rupture of Membranes: impatience and risk Scientific article going through Cochrane reviews on the topic of pre-labour rupture of membranes.
The Curse of Meconium Stained Liquor Interesting article from the server midwifethinking.com, which goes against the widespread opinion, that green water (amniotic fluid with meconium) always means distress of the baby.
The Hormonal Blueprint of Labor Very interesting article from the server mothering.com with more than 70 links to scientific articles and publications.
Spontaneous latching. A 30-seconds movie about wonderful abilities of a newborn baby.
Not the width of the pelvis, but the metabolic requirements is what limits the length of pregnancy. Interesting article, which says, that a birth happens at the moment, when the continuing pregnancy would threaten both mother and the baby because of energetic requirements. Neither the size of the baby nor the with of the pelvis are the constraints.
9 facts about a cord around baby's neck - How is it with a cord around baby's neck? Can baby really get "strangled" by the cord? Can baby suffocate because of lack of oxygen passing through compressed cord? This article gives all the answers extracted from scientific research.
Pre-labour Rupture of Membranes: impatience and risk Scientific article going through Cochrane reviews on the topic of pre-labour rupture of membranes.
The Curse of Meconium Stained Liquor Interesting article from the server midwifethinking.com, which goes against the widespread opinion, that green water (amniotic fluid with meconium) always means distress of the baby.
The Hormonal Blueprint of Labor Very interesting article from the server mothering.com with more than 70 links to scientific articles and publications.
Spontaneous latching. A 30-seconds movie about wonderful abilities of a newborn baby.
BREASTFEEDING
5 tips for successful breastfeeding start
Myths and facts about breastfeeding in pregnancy and tandem breastfeeding. Article from the american server kellymom.com. Most points has different answers than you might expect. The article has links to scientific sources.
The natural human weaning age. How long is it normal to breastfeed? How long will baby/toddler breastfeed if we let him? Scientific article comparing weaning age at other mammals and projecting to natural human weaning age.
Tongue (and lip) ties. Very interesting and instructive article which shows (among others) how to find out, that a baby has a tong or lip tie.
5 tips for successful breastfeeding start
Myths and facts about breastfeeding in pregnancy and tandem breastfeeding. Article from the american server kellymom.com. Most points has different answers than you might expect. The article has links to scientific sources.
The natural human weaning age. How long is it normal to breastfeed? How long will baby/toddler breastfeed if we let him? Scientific article comparing weaning age at other mammals and projecting to natural human weaning age.
Tongue (and lip) ties. Very interesting and instructive article which shows (among others) how to find out, that a baby has a tong or lip tie.
BABYWEARING/SLINGS
Babywearing in the first year. Short article with good pictures about changes of position in a sling during the baby's first year based on the motoric development.
Babywearing in the first year. Short article with good pictures about changes of position in a sling during the baby's first year based on the motoric development.
ATTACHMENT PARENTING AND FAMILY SUPPORT
Cry. A must read for first time parents (and most 2nd, 3rd… time). About Stress-Release Crying, the value of crying and what does it mean if the baby stops crying. The article of Tracy G. Cassels, psychologist writing the web www.evolutionaryparenting.com
Cry. A must read for first time parents (and most 2nd, 3rd… time). About Stress-Release Crying, the value of crying and what does it mean if the baby stops crying. The article of Tracy G. Cassels, psychologist writing the web www.evolutionaryparenting.com