postpartum

Dr. William Sears: Dr. Sears is a well-known pediatrician practicing for over 30 years. This website offers a wealth of information on everything from pregnancy to vaccinations.
Pacific Post Partum Support Society: The Pacific Post Partum Support Society is a non-profit organization offering support to women and families experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety related to the birth or adoption of a baby.
James McKenna's Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory: Dr. James McKenna is a supporter of mother-infant co-sleeping. If you are considering the family bed, this website offers guidelines for co-sleeping including information about the risks, advantages and effects of co-sleeping.
Kangaroo Care: Kangaroo care is an effective way of nurturing a baby by enhancing skin-to-skin contact between the baby and the parent. It is especially effective for premature babies. This is a PDF fact sheet explaining Kangaroo Care, its' benefits and practice.
Attachment Parenting International: Attachment Parenting International (API) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting parenting practices that create strong, healthy emotional bonds between children and their parents.