Watch this DOCUMENTARY film that explores the in's and out's of the maternity care system in the USA.

Connect with your body and prepare it for childbirth with the support of a pelvic floor specialist at Origin.

Is your provider the right fit for you?

Discover what questions to ask a doctor before you hire them.

Listen to The Birth Hour, a childbirth podcast where parent's can learn from other people's experiences

Learn about childbirth from a top tier Evidence Based Birth educator.

Stay informed on the most current evidence on pregnancy and birth by listening to Evidence Based Birth's Podcast.

Stanford University outlines in detail and uses images to explain proper latch and positioning for a pain free breastfeeding experience.

Hand expression is a free skill parent's can learn that does not require an electric pump.

It's used to relieve engorgement and can be done while a baby is feeding so that more milk is transferred from breast to a newborn's stomach.

Watch Stanford University's video that teaches families how to hand express breastmilk.

Learn the basics of breast massage and hand expression from Maya Bolman, IBCLC.

The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine has informative PDFs regarding:

Physiologic infant care

Hypoglycemia in newborns,

Bed-sharing & breastfeeding

Mastitis in breastfeeding.

1. Feed on Demand + minimize the use of a pump
2. Use Cold Compress to decrease inflammation. Avoid warm compress
3. Ibuprofen (optional) to decrease inflammation
4. Hand Express to avoid engorgement and increase milk transfer
5. Gently Massage Breast (avoid deep pressure)
6. Sunflower Lecithin
7. Probiotics
8. Wear supportive bra to avoid lymphedema
9. Do NOT pick at blebs. Avoids nipple trauma

Search for an IBCLC that is covered by your insurance via Lactation Network.

Discover why WHO and UNICEF recommend at least 6 MONTHS of exclusive breastfeeding.

Learn what promotes successful breastfeeding and what creates barriers to it via The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF).

Did you know that breastfeeding benefits infant and maternal health?

Learn about the benefits and contraindication's via the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).