Favorite Resources

Benefits of a doula:

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• Evidence on: Doulas by Rebecca Dekker

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Covid-19-related:

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1. Coronavirus COVID-19 | Evidence Based Birth® Resource Page  - https://evidencebasedbirth.com/covid19/ 

   • evidence on COVID-19

   • virtual doulas

   • virtual childbirth education classes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Lo59Dls-L4&list=PL-lEXCUOjN-isTSvgt5Qe8d4YJxF5fZrS 

   • relaxation tools

   • various resources for information/tools for birth

2. Wyoming Medical Center's current policies during Covid-19 (Labor and Delivery floor)

   • only 1 visitor allowed - either partner/support person or doula

     • visitor is discouraged from leaving room but may do so for short frequencies (get a snack, c​heck on kids, etc.)

   • both laboring mama and visitor must wear masks whole time

   • full staff (nurses and doctors) will be wearing masks full time

   • https://wyomingmedicalcenter.org/patients-visitors/visiting-hours-guidelines

3. National Perinatal Association - medical information and recommendations for pregnancy and birth: http://nationalperinatal.org/COVID-19

   • breastmilk ​

   • transference of disease

   • webinars

   • programs & assistance

4. COVID-19 & Doulas – DONA International Recommendations:  https://www.dona.org/covid-19-and-doulas/ 

   • Recommend doulas to be present during birth,  to be viewed as medically necessary personnel 

5. Birth monopoly - shares current hospital policies in whom/what is allowed in the delivery rooms: https://birthmonopoly.com/covid-19/​

6. Waterbirth - facts and recommendations for using waterbirth during Covid-19 

   • If positive, waterbirth is not recommended by some organizations, as the virus can be transferred through fecal matter; however, ​waterbirth may prevent the virus from living in the water in the first place

   • https://waterbirth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Keeping-Waterbirth-Safe-During-COVID-19.pdf

7. FAQ regarding pregnancy and Covid-19

   • ​https://www.babycenter.com/0_coronavirus-covid-19-pregnancy-faqs-medical-experts-answer-y_40007006.bc#articlesection3 

8. Resources for pregnancy if you are exposed or tested positive for Covid-19

   • ​https://www.pregnancycovid19.com 

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Local support for women:

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• True Care Women's Resource Center  (free resources for pregnant women)

  • Pregnancy test, limited ultrasound, STD testing and treatment, abortion recovery, and options/resources consultation

  • Long-term "Mommy and Me" program, walks alongside women in their options to parent or choose adoption 

  • (307)215-9684

  • 1746 S. Poplar St. Casper, WY 82601

  • https://truecarecasper.org - now offering special circumstances to serve pregnant women by taking extra precautions during the Covid-19 pandemic

• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

  • Supplemental nutritional benefits to lower-income women who are pregnant or who have any children under the age of five​

  • Other resources include education, health screenings, breastfeeding support and referrals to health care

  • (307)777-7494

  • https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/wic/householdincomeguidelines/

• Child Development Center ​of Natrona County

  • Offers developmental screenings,  assessing things ​such as hearing/vision, thinking/reasoning, communication/motor skills

  • Early intervention and therapy services

  • (307) 235-5097

  • 2020 E. 12th St., Casper, WY 82601

  • https://cdccasper.org

• Resources Wyoming-wide: dial 2-1-1 

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Labor and Birth Resources

1. Waterbirth International - https://waterbirth.org

   • Information on benefits and recommendations of waterbirth

   • Purchase birth pool and accessories

   • ​Article on successful waterbirth: https://waterbirth.org/seven-secrets-of-successful-waterbirth/

2. In His Hands ​Birth Supply - purchasing birth pool 

   • ​https://www.inhishands.com/BPIAB

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Postpartum Care:

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1. Diastasis Recti check and exercises when the abs separate during pregnancy)

   1. check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmqjLD_hJ-c​

   2. ​exercises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmqjLD_hJ-c

2. Pelvic floor exercises (can also be used during pregnancy): https://www.nct.org.uk/pregnancy/exercise-and-fitness/pelvic-floor-and-stomach-exercises-pregnancy​

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Stillbirth, miscarriage and neonatal loss:

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1. The TEARS Foundation - services on funeral planning, support services and local support groups:

   • www.thetearsfoundation.org 

   • Second Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm

   • 1964 E. 1st St. Casper, WY

   • Contact for Casper branch: Amy (307)797-1931 

   • wyomingchapter@thetearsfoundation.org

   • https://www.facebook.com/WyomingTEARS/ 

2. The Compassionate Friends

   • ​https://www.compassionatefriends.org

   • http://tcfwyoming.tripod.com/index.html (Wyoming Chapter)

   • Natrona County Public Library

   • 307 East 2nd Street Casper WY 82604

   • Email: villas022@gmail.com

3. ​Molly Bears - weighted teddy bears to cuddle and remember your baby (orders open the 30th of each month)

   • https://www.mollybears.org/our-story/molly-bears-story 

4. Nancy Guthrie resources: 

   • https://www.nancyguthrie.com/respite-retreat - Retreat for families suffering loss of a child

   • Next retreat July 17-19, 2020 in Nashville, TN

   • https://www.nancyguthrie.com/ask-nancy - Questions and answers regarding grief and faith

   • Books and devotionals on grief and faith:

     1. “Holding onto Hope”

     2. “The One Year Book of HOPE”

     3. “Hearing Jesus Speak Into Your Sorrow”

     4. “When Your Family’s Lost a Loved One”

5. ​​The Healing Place - biblical counseling at affordable rates

   • https://hpcc.church/ministries/the-healing-place/ 

   • Highland Park Community Church

   • 5725 Highland Dr. Casper, WY 82609

   • (307) 265-4073

   • I would personally recommend Julie Fox.

6. ​Melissa Jenkins, Ph.D. at Parkridge Behavioral Health - counselor who takes Medicaid

   • 2435 King Blvd. Ste. 313

   • Casper, WY 82604

   • (307) 462-4876

   • https://www.prbhealth.com/melissa-jenkins 

7. ​PATTCh (Prevention and Treatment of Traumatic Childbirth)  - resources on traumatic childbirth, PTSD regarding birth, and postpartum depression/anxiety

   • http://pattch.org/resource-guide/ 

8. ​Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death (M.E.N.D.)

   • www.mend.org 

   • Resources and support: https://www.mend.org/infant-loss-organizations 

9. ​Still Standing - web base of articles on enduring child loss: www.stillstandingmag.com 

10. ​Faces of Loss - stories and pictures of parents who’ve lost babies: www.facesofloss.com 

11. ​Miscarriage specific: www.miscarriagehurts.com 

12. Stillbirth specific: https://stillbirthday.com 

13. NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders): https://rarediseases.org 

14. Web-based Healing - articles, blogs, forums, and other online activity for grieving

    • https://webhealing.com

    • www.grieving.com 

15. ​Pregnancy After Loss Support (PALS): https://pregnancyafterlosssupport.org ​

16. Books:

    1. “I'll Hold You In Heaven: Healing and Hope for the Parent Who Has Lost a Child Through Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Abortion Or Early Infant Death” by Jack Hayford

    2. “Anchored: A Bible Study for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, & Infant Loss” by Erin Cushman

    3. “A Grief Observed” by C.S. Lewis

    4. “When Bad Things Happen to Good People” by Harold S. Kushner

    5. “Hope is Like the Sun: Finding Hope and Healing After Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Infant Death by Lisa Church” and Ann H. Prescott 

    6. “Birth Crisis” by Sheila Kitzinger 

    7. “Trying Again: A Guide to Pregnancy after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss” by Ann Douglas and John Sussman

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