Resources for expectant and growing families

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Local Resources

• Everyday Miracles
• ​Childbirth Collective​
• ​Baby Wearing International
• Hypnobabies
• Minnesota Cesarean Rates
• International Cesarean Awareness Network  ​

Resources for Birth Partners

• Dads and Doulas
• The Doula and the Partner 
• Daddy Confidential Blog
• Four Benefits to Hiring a Doula

​ ​Breastfeeding Support

• La Leche League 
• Breastfeeding Coalition​
• Getting a good latch (video)
• Adjusting a bad latch (video)

​Pregnancy Info

• Water Birth FAQ
• ​Evidence Based Birth
• ​One Strong Mama Online Body Alignment Program 
• ​​Spinning Babies ​
• Delayed Cord Clamping​
• Choosing a Care Provider

​​Postpartum Care

• Postpartum Depression Signs
• Postpartum Recovery
• ​​​Pregnancy and Postpartum Support MN

​Parenting Topics

• Co-sleeping ​

Prenatal Yoga 

• ​Blooma

Mama Lacey and Baby Wilder
​May 2018

Sample Contract

Interested in knowing what my doula contract entails? Click here for a typical contract. Subject to change in case of sliding scale/insurances needs. 

Special Needs

Many clients may be interested or qualified to receive special benefits such as car seats, breast pumps, or reduced rates for support and classes. Please ask your doula if you are interested in these services! 

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Don't Forget the 'Go Bag'!

Many families like to be prepared for an early delivery. Here are some ideas for your hospital bag so you can leave in a hurry. 

Oil for massage
Tooth brush and paste
Hair brush
Pajamas/robe/slippers
Underwear
Nursing bras
Socks
Rolling pin for massage
Ice packs/heat packs
Blanket/pillow
Music and player

Juice/snacks
Birth ball
Going home clothes
Baby clothes and hat
Diapers
Car seat
Car seat #2
Wipes
Partner Swimsuit
Paper and pencil
Books

Phone numbers
Camera
Phone
Sibling clothes
Sibling diapers
Sibling toys/activities
Full tank of gas
K-Y jelly
Long maternity pads
Nipple pads
Pump supplies

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