Additional Resources

Web Links

Midwifery Information:

Canadian Association Of Midwives - National Canadian Midwifery Association
Alberta Association Of Midwives - Alberta Midwifery Information

Pregnancy:

First Trimester Screening- Genetic screening/testing covered by Alberta Health
Harmony Prenatal Test - Paid out of pocket prenatal genetic screening
Association For Safe Alternatives In Childbirth - "Birth Issues Magazine"
Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada - Obstetrical Guidelines
Pregnancy & Birth - Resource book by Alberta Health Services
Pregnancy Plate - Nutrition during pregnancy
OMama - A variety of resources for pregnancy

Birth Preparation:

Evidence Based Birth - A variety of topics relating to childbirth
Group B Strep - Evidence Based Birth
Going Past Your "Due Date" - Evidence Based Birth
Eating and Drinking in Labor - Evidence Based Birth
Waterbirth - Evidence Based Birth
Outcomes of Planned Homebirth - A Canadian 2009 Study
Outcome of Planned Homebirth - A 2005 Study
Outcome of Planned Homebirth - A 2013 Study done in the Netherlands

Breastfeeding:

Breastfeeding Chart - Expected output, how much milk, stomach size
Breastfeeding Inc - Dr. Jack Newman Breastfeeding information, great videos
9 Short Videos on Breastfeeding Advice - YouTube
La Leache League Canada -Upcoming meetings

Post Partum:

Newborn Eye Ointment - Canadian Pediatric Society
Vitamin K - Canadian Pediatric Society
Vitamin K - Evidence Based Birth
Infant Circumcision - Canadian Pediatric Society
Breastfeeding Elimination Diet - Dr. Sears
Immunizations - Alberta routine immunization schedule
Postpartum Depression Awareness - Postpartum depression resources
Louise Grenier - Homeopathy & more
Hip Dysplasia - How to hip-healthy swaddle your baby
Car Seat Safety Training Modules - Alberta Occupant Restraint Program

Healthy Living:

Dr. Mercola.com - Health Information
Whole Family Health - Acupuncture/Massage Therapy/Prenatal Yoga

Special Circumstances:

Advanced Maternal Age - Evidence Based Birth
Breech Babies - Evidence Based Birth
When your water breaks before labor - Evidence Based Birth
Alberta Resource List - 211 Alberta