Mini Series #2: Favorite Resources for Pregnancy
Part Two in a mini series where I go through my top recommended resources for pregnancy. Don’t let the abundance of resources in the world overwhelm you! Know that everything I recommend I’ve either tested myself or seen to work well in my 9+ years of work with clients.
Get access to the living resource list here: https://www.resourcedoula.com/resources/
Links: some of these links are affiliate links, and at no extra cost to you, should you choose to purchase through the link, I will receive a commission. I appreciate you supporting my business this way!
Books:
- Lily Nichols Real food for pregnancy: https://mydou.la/real-food-for-pregnancy
- Nine Golden Months by Heng Ou: https://mydou.la/nine-golden-months
- Expecting Better by Emily Oster: https://mydou.la/expecting-better
- The Mama Natural week by week guide to pregnancy and birth: https://mydou.la/mama-natural-guide
Podcasts
- Birthing Instincts https://pod.link/1552816683
- Evidence Based Birth https://pod.link/1334808138 Also check out resources and classes at https://mydou.la/EBB
Products to Make You More Comfortable
- a Squatty Potty.https://trainat.li/squattypotty It is good for pooping in all stages of life, and could even be used like a birth stool in labor.
- A stability ball: https://trainat.li/stabball
- Switching to Minimal footwear if you can!
– Listen to my interviews with Anya of Anya’s Reviews here: https://www.resourcedoula.com/why-minimal-footwear-with-anya-of-anyas-reviews/ and my interview with natural podiatrist Andy Bryant here: https://www.resourcedoula.com/the-truth-about-feet-with-podiatrist-andy-bryant/
Exercises I mentioned:
- stairs/step ups with loaded backpack
- carries
- deadlifts
- squats
- labor positions
- overhead press
- pelvic floor relaxation
- Resource: MamasteFit(https://www.instagram.com/mamastefit/) for labor prep and great visuals
Consumables
- Village Herbals(https://trainat.li/villageherbals) has supportive tea and infusion blends specifically designed for pregnancy and postpartum.
- Edens Garden for non MLM essential oils: https://trainat.li/edensgarden
- Motherlove products.https://trainat.li/motherlove (discount with this link or code: Trainernatalie15)
Clothing
- Kindred Bravely(https://trainat.li/kindredbravely
– Get 15% off your first order with this link.Discount applied at checkout automatically, but if that doesn’t happen, use the code TRAINERNATALIE15 - Pact: https://mydou.la/pact
- Iksplor has a merino wool top with nursing access if you’re an adventure mom and want to stay warm on the trail - great for nursing in a carrier as well. https://iksplor.com/
Mental health
- Mental Push Plan(https://www.instagram.com/mentalpushplan/) code natalie10 for 10% off
- Tapping into your intuition
All the resources I mentioned and more are a part of a bigger list that is a live document - meaning I update it regularly! You can follow the link in the show notes or just go to resourcedoula.com/resources
Please remember that these are just suggestions and not medical advice. Thanks for listening!! I’l catch you next time.
