The MomSource mission is to provide information so that will aid and ease the transition when a new baby is added to the family. Please browse the resource links and books noted here. If you do not find what you need please contact us.
Links:
The www.Babycenter.com is an online information and education site connecting parents and parents-to-be.
La Leche League International, www.lalecheleague.org (800)525-3243 provides information regarding breastfeeding and support groups.
BirthNetwork National, www.birthnetwork.org is a grassroots organization advocating for mother-friendly maternity care.
The Birth Survey, www.TheBirthSurvey.com
is an online survey about your birthing experience.
Hartford Hospital, www.harthosp.org offers an online parenting newsletter and parenting and baby groups
Postpartum Support International (PSI), postpartum.net, offers information and resources on postpartum depression.
The www.pregnancy.org website is an online information and education website.
Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), www.otispregnancy.org offers information regarding the risks of medications and other exposures during pregnancy and lactation.
National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs (NOMOTC). www.nomotc.org
Books:
Chopra, Deepak, Simon, David, & Abrams, Vicki. Magical Beginnings, Enchanted Lives: A Holistic Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2005.
The Boston Womens’ Health Book Collective. Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth, 2008.
Huggins, Kathleen. The Nursing Mother’s Companion, 5th ed, 2005.
Kleiman, Karen, & Raskin, Valerie This Isn’t What I Expected, 1994.
Plackson, Sally. Mothering the New Mother: Women’s Feelings and Needs After Childbirth; A Support and Resource Guide. 2nd ed, 2000.
Rubin, Stacey. The ABCs of Breastfeeding: Everything a Mom Needs to Know for a Happy Nursing Experience, 2007.
Boyle, Christina, & Stahl, Cathleen. Twin Set: Moms of Multiples Share Survive and Thrive Secrets, 2008
Malstrom, Patricia Maxwell, & Polan, Janet. The Art of Parenting Twins: The Unique Joys and Challenges of Raising Twins and Other Multiples, 1999.
Karp, Harvey. The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer, 2002.
