Imari Rodriguez
Childbirth Doula
Prenatal Resources
This carefully curated prenatal resource list is designed to support you throughout your pregnancy journey. It includes evidence-based information, tips for self-care, recommended reading, and links to trusted providers and services. Whether you're looking for guidance on nutrition, exercise, mental wellness, or preparing for birth, this list is here to help you feel informed, empowered, and supported every step of the way.
What Are Some Good Resources To Get Me Started
Dedicated to putting the research back into the hands of birthing people and their families
Promoting evidence-informed health decision-making
Use the tool to look up your hospital's C-section rate. The World Health Organization's target is 10-15%; the average in the US is just under 30%. How does your provider compare? What about their colleagues (since your provider may not be on call when you deliver)?
National Library of Medicine
​American Pregnancy Association
Things To Keep In Mind
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If you are healthy and have a low-risk pregnancy, then you should think of yourself as your provider's client, not their patient. You are not sick, pregnancy does not equal pathology, and there is nothing wrong with you that needs to be fixed. Pregnancy and childbirth are the most natural things in the world!
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You can always switch providers. Yes, even at 38wks!
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Good maternity care is care that follows the evidence and empowers the mother with knowledge, choice, and consent.
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When making decisions about your care, use your BRAIN
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What are the Benefits?
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What are the Risks?
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Are there any Alternatives?
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What is your Intuition telling you?
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Does it have to be Now?
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Your due date is just an estimate! Babies come when they are ready.
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In most cases, you always have a choice about the care you receive and the procedures you consent to.