Pregnancy and birth are major life changing events and sometimes can be overwhelming to prepare ourselves for! If you need a pointer on what you can do or get to ease your pregnancy and postpartum journey, you can visit my storefront to view recommended items or scroll down to view all of the resources available to you.
Here are some discount codes, books, podcasts, websites, and freebies that might be helpful for your pregnancy & postpartum journey. I’ve read, listened, or reviewed all of these resources below throughout my pregnancy and I personally recommend them to you.
TDROLSON at checkout for $20 off your first $200 order
Book List (for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum)
Title
Description
Where to Get
Made For This – a Catholic Mom’s Guide to Birth by Mary Haseltine
A wonderful and enjoyable book to read on how to invite and trust in God throughout your pregnancy and labor journey, in addition to all the evidence-based knowledge you need about pregnancy and birth to empower you to make the best decision for you and your baby.
Amazon or Thriftbooks for used books
The Birth Partner 4th Edition by Penny Simkin
A very comprehensive guide for birth partners on how to physically and emotionally support pregnant and laboring women throughout the pregnancy and labor stages. Treat this book as a textbook, you can skip around and focus on what you need to know.
The most recent edition is the 5th one, but they used gender inclusive language, which I personally dislike.
Amazon or Thriftbooks for used books
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by the founders of La Leche League
An excellent book about all things breastfeeding. This book is, hands down, a must have if you’re planning to breastfeed your newborn – especially if you’re a first time mom.
Amazon or Thriftbooks for used books
Nurturing New Families by Naomi Kemeny
A very comprehensive guide for mothers, family members, friends, and postpartum doulas on how to best support the new mom and her family during postpartum. In my opinion, this book is far more detailed than any postpartum planning courses available.
Amazon or Thriftbooks for used books
Podcast List (for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum)
Title
Description
Where to Listen
Happy Homebirth by Katelyn Fusco
A MUST if you are interested in or planning to have a home birth to boost your confidence in yourself and what your body is made for.
Available on Spotify
The Birth Hour by Bryn Huntpalmer
A podcast filled with all kinds of birth stories, including home, birth center, and hospital births, with or without medications, planned or unplanned. This will provide you a greater picture of what to expect from labor and birth that sometimes can be so unpredictable.
Available on Spotify
Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy by My Essential Birth
A light-hearted, grab-a-cup-of-coffee, and informative podcast filled with essential stuff that you absolutely what to know about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum from a mom, doula, and childbirth educator.
Available on Spotify
Postpartum University Podcast by Maranda Bower
this is a MUST to listen for your postpartum journey, to better take care of yourself and your baby. She talks about the most important things about postpartum recovery and support alongside experts.
Available on Spotify
Website List (for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum)
Name
Description
Link
The Made For This Birth Directory
A great resource to find pregnancy-related Christian/Catholic/pro-life providers (doulas, midwives, chiropractors, etc.)
The Daily Roses 