There are many wonderful resources available to new parents, both online and in our own community. Here are some of our recommendations.
Breastfeeding
Online
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Breastfeeding information
- Kellymom.com
- DrJackNewman.com
- La Leche League
- US Department of Health and Human Services
- Amma Parenting Center’s free 20 minute webinar on boosting milk supply
Local
- Amma Parenting Center: Every Tuesday is free Baby Weigh-In. You can weigh your baby, track weight gain, and get help from one of our lactation consultants. more
- The Breastfeeding Center at Park Nicollet more
- Lactation clinics within the HealthEast system more
- Local La Leche League chapters more
Breastfeeding phone/internet support
- US Department of Health and Human Services: Monday-Friday 9 am to 6 pm EST 1-800-994-9662
- La Leche League International phone support: 877-4-LALECHE
Baby Care & Development
Online pages & sites
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Healthychildren.org
- MN Department of Health: info on Newborn Screening
- The Mayo Clinic’s website has many good pages:
- Car seat safety: AAP page
- Minnesota Parents Know: all about healthy infant development and how to promote it
- Hennepin County Library’s video collection of finger plays, rhymes and songs
Postpartum emotional health
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Minnesota: local resources
Postpartum Support International Note: PSI holds free weekly chats for moms AND dads wanting anonymous phone guidance
Finding child care
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Mayo Clinic health information
- Preterm labor
- Back pain during pregnancy
- Exercises to prepare for labor
- Overdue pregnancy
- Preeclampsia
- Slide show: labor positions
- Inducing labor
- Pain medication options
- C-section
Children’s Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota health information
- Creating a birth plan
- Eating during pregnancy
- Exercising during pregnancy
- Banking your newborn’s umbilical cord blood
- Recovering from childbirth
Having another baby
Labor Skills