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I’ve been wanting to put a post like this together for a while! Knowledge is power and will help you make better, more informed choices.

If you don’t know your choices, you don’t have any!

I’ve come across some amazing resources the past few months and honestly don’t know how I would have gotten by without them. I hope you find these helpful! They will live on the blog forever and I’ll continue to update as I find more. It’s really important to me to share as much as possible because I wish I had something like this when I was a bit lost in the beginning and wanting more support surrounding my choices.

Whether that be making a decision about having a home-birth, nutrition, if certain symptoms are normal, risks of all the routine protocols, how to prepare for labor, childbirth education, birth plan templates, non-toxic nursery items, maternity leggings, what supplements to take, books to read, podcasts, etc. It’s all here!!! And leave a comment if there is something you think I should add!!

READ THROUGH THIS POST CAREFULLY! THERE’S A LOT TO GO THROUGH!!

Resources here on the blog (my supplements, what I eat, etc.)

Plant-Based Pregnancy Nutrition & Supplements:

My favorite Pregnancy-Safe Youtube Workout Channels:

Pelvic Floor Health, Diastasis Recti:

Holistic Pregnancy, Birth & Home-birth Inspo Accounts:

Childbirth Education Courses & Labor Prep:

Birth Plan Templates – (holistic-minded, for home-birth and hospital if you must transfer)

My amazing friend Brittany from @nourishedwithbritt was kind enough to share her birth plan for a home-birth and also hospital, in case of a emergency transfer. I removed her name to make it more of a template so you can take it and fill it out. Please edit, add and change to your personal wants and desires. I know some things on here are touchy subjects – please do not come at me for certain things listed in the plans – this is PERSONAL CHOICE and is more so for laying out the protocols and environment you want your birth team to follow! Remember, you do you!

Documentaries to Consider (circumcision):

GBS (Group B STREP) Natural Remedies and Prep for Test:

Ultrasound Risks:

I ended up doing only 2 ultrasounds this pregnancy. I’m low risk so the 1st was at 13 weeks and my last was the anatomy scan at 20 weeks. I did the blood test to find out the gender at 14 weeks which was confirmed in the anatomy scan. I have allowed my midwives to use the doppler at my appointments because it’s literally for 15 seconds but some even opt out of doing those! Do what you are comfortable with.

Delayed Cord Clamping (until it turns white and stops pulsing), Delayed Bath & Golden Hour:

Vitamin K Drops Protocol

This is for if you opt out of the vitamin K shot. The shot has aluminum AND a black box warning… it’s not “just a vitamin”.

Podcasts & Episodes I LOVE:

Maternity Leggings, Bra’s & Clothes:

Belly Oils I’m Using:

I’ve been doing a mix of 2 oils! I rub them together in my palms and then rub them in my belly. It’s a mix of this Camellia Seed Oil and this Rosehip Seed Oil!!

Postpartum Resources & Items:

Will be adding to this more as I learn and go through it!! It’s nowhere near complete!

Books:

Baby Clothes:

Non-Toxic Baby Items on my Registry:

Firstly, check out The Gentle Nursery blog for non-toxic nursery products!! It’s seriously amazing and so, so helpful. I will keep adding to this list too, it’s far from complete.

If you think I’m missing something, leave me a comment below!

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  1. Hey!! I just wanted to let you know about The Circumcision Movie. It is free on amazon prime. It is a wonderful 30 min documentary about culture/religion & bioethics regarding circumcision that interviews families & professionals from various disciplines.. There is also an interview with an adult male who talks about how circumcision negatively affected his sexual identity and an interview from a woman on her perspective of circumcision during a sexual encounter. It is a must watch for any expecting parent!

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    • Thank you for sharing this!!

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  2. What pregnancy safe nail products are you using and pregnancy safe perfume?

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    • I use Dazzle Dry for nail polish. Or Ella + Mila. Not sure about perfume because I don’t use it often but did find a clean one a while back at whole foods. Pacifica also has clean perfume.

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  3. What are you diapering with?

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    • I’m doing Rascal and Friends and/or Honest diapers. May switch to cloth a few months in but not sure yet.

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