resource library

If you are a current patient with Golisano Children’s Hospital Pediatric Practice you can call the front desk and ask to schedule with Shaelise Tor for any mental health, behavior, parenting, or infant/early childhood sleep concerns;

https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/childrens-hospital/general-peds.aspx

Alternatively services with Shaelise can be booked privately below;

https://www.helpwithfeeding.com/sleep-consultant-services

To book sleep support with Adriana please inquire through this consultant link;

https://birthful.com/consult_and_doula_inquiry/

The links below are trusted non local sleep consultants and educators;

https://www.nurture-neuroscience.com/sleep-support

https://islagrace.ca/sleep-coaching/

https://www.kaitlinklimmer.com

https://restinginmotherhood.com

https://www.terrademama.com

https://mothernourishnurture.com

https://thegentlemama.thinkific.com

https://www.myconnectedmotherhood.com

Co-sleeping controversy and Dr. Abraham Bergman, a prominent SIDS researcher on bed sharing and SIDS;

https://www.wbur.org/news/2013/11/15/co-sleeping-controversy-and-tips-for-making-bedsharing-safer#

Cosleeping and Biological Imperatives: Why Human Babies Do Not and Should Not Sleep Alone;

https://neuroanthropology.net/2008/12/21/cosleeping-and-biological-imperatives-why-human-babies-do-not-and-should-not-sleep-alone/

Original SIDS Researcher updated stance on bed sharing;

https://www.savvyparentingsupport.com/original-sids-researcher-says-baby-bed-sharing-is-not-dangerous/

Findings on SIDS. Not US based but still great to consider;

https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/07/Co-sleeping-and-SIDS-A-Guide-for-Health-Professionals.pdf

Highly recommended Podcast on Infant sleep basics;

https://birthful.com/podcast-infant-sleep/

Safe co-sleeping guidelines/Mother-Baby behavioral sleep laboratory:

https://cosleeping.nd.edu/safe-co-sleeping-guidelines/

Beyond sleep training project/biologically normal infant sleep:

https://thebeyondsleeptrainingproject.com

NPR article on co-sleeping:

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2018/05/21/601289695/is-sleeping-with-your-baby-as-dangerous-as-doctors-say

Bedsharing and breastfeeding protocol:

https://www.bfmed.org/assets/DOCUMENTS/PROTOCOLS/Protocol%20%236%20-%20English%20Translation.pdf

Safe co-sleeping guidelines from the La Leche League:

https://www.llli.org/the-safe-sleep-seven/

Co-sleeping culture, science, history:

https://www.naturalchild.org/articles/guest/tami_breazeale.html

Preparing for parenthood:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz9VWWg1bWY

The importance of choosing your provider:

https://birthful.com/podcast-choosing-ob-midwife/

All about the evidence behind “plus size pregnancy” with Jen McLellan and Evidence Based Birth:

https://plusmommy.com/plus-size-pregnancy-risks/

Overuse Of The CPD Diagnosis:

https://mamastefit.com/your-pelvis-is-not-too-small-overuse-cpd-diagnosis/

Ethics and Evidence on circumcision:

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-and-ethics-on-circumcision/

Evidence on labor induction for Gestational diabetes:

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-78-the-evidence-on-labor-induction-for-gestational-diabetes/

Evidence on labor induction for due dates:

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-117-the-evidence-on-inducing-for-due-dates/

Evidence on pitocin augmentation, Epidurals, and cesarean:

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-245-evidence-on-pitocin-augmentation-epidurals-cesarean/

Birth implications for suspected big baby:

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/what-are-the-birth-implications-for-a-suspected-big-baby-podcast/

Induction or cesarean for big baby:

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-induction-or-c-section-for-big-baby/

Evidence on suspected big baby handout:

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Big-Babies-Handout.pdf

Evidence on membrane sweeps:

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Big-Babies-Handout.pdf

Visuals and extensive information about tongue, lip, and cheek ties;

https://www.emdental.com/tongue-lip-ties

Signs of a possible oral restriction;

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tongue-tie/

The importance and role of a body worker;

https://kidstowndentist.com/kidstown-dental-role-of-the-bodyworker/

Local lactation support Heather Mastro- Fingerlakes Lactation accepts insurance;

https://www.fingerlakeslactation.com

Local lactation support Alison Spath IBCLC

http://www.bbcroc.com/bbc/breastfeeding/private-breastfeeding-consultations/

Local provider who assesses and releases oral restrictions; Dr. Oriana Ly-Mapes

https://smilesonthecanal.com/about/meet-the-doctors/

UR Breastfeeding & Lactation Medicine;

https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/breastfeeding.aspx

Local Craniosacral Therapist to address pre and post release care; Molly Deutschbein

http://www.spiritorganic.net/index.html

Local pediatric chiropractor to address pre and post release care;

https://chiropracticandpregnancy.com/meet-the-doctor/

Anxiety during pregnancy or postpartum;

https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/anxiety/

Post-traumatic stress disorder during pregnancy or postpartum;

https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/postpartum-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/

Bipolar Mood Disorders during pregnancy and postpartum;

https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/bipolar-mood-disorders/

Psychosis during pregnancy or postpartum;

https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/postpartum-psychosis/

Depression during pregnancy or postpartum;

https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/depression/

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder during pregnancy or postpartum;

https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/obsessive-symptoms/

Postpartum care falls short for Black women. One mother is trying to fix that;

https://www.npr.org/2022/08/16/1117762246/postpartum-care-falls-short-for-black-women-one-mother-is-trying-to-fix-that

Postpartum Psychosis Victim and Husband-Gabby and Sam; I don't care for the way this interview was conducted but I do feel the perspectives of the parents are valuable.

https://www.softwhiteunderbelly.com/videos/gabby-and-sam-b

Postpartum mental health for men;

https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/help-for-dads/

Postpartum resource center;

https://postpartumny.org/resourcedirectory/

A little bit about your rights as a birthing person;

https://www.webmd.com/parenting/what-to-know-about-birth-rights

Important action step for birthworkers providing care;

https://birthingadvocacy.thinkific.com/courses/2021-prerecorded-racism-privilege-in-birthwork-part-i-live-august-2021

The Effect of Doulas on Maternal and Birth Outcomes;

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10292163/

Doulas, Racism, and Whiteness: How Birth Support Workers Process Advocacy towards Women of Color;

https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/12/1/19

Perspectives on cultural competency and race concordance from perinatal patients and community-based doulas;

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36017646/

Maternal Right to Informed Consent throughout Labor and Delivery;

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31307347/

Medical dynamic and the importance of self advocacy;

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/parenting/pregnancy/birth-advocate.html

OB-GYN workforce shortages could worsen maternal health crisis;

https://rollcall.com/2023/03/16/ob-gyn-workforce-shortages-could-worsen-maternal-health-crisis/

Exposing the Role of Labor and Delivery Nurses as Active Bystanders in Preventing or Perpetuating Obstetric Violence;

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1751485123001587

Realities for Black birthing people;

https://www.npr.org/2017/12/07/568948782/black-mothers-keep-dying-after-giving-birth-shalon-irvings-story-explains-why

Why preventable maternal complications are growing within the US;

https://www.npr.org/2017/12/22/572298802/nearly-dying-in-childbirth-why-preventable-complications-are-growing-in-u-s

Schedule with Aurore Dorsinville- pelvic floor physical therapist to prepare for labor and brith;

https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/physical-medicine-rehabilitation/physical-therapy/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy.aspx

What to Know About Your Birth Rights & no is a complete sentence;

https://www.webmd.com/parenting/what-to-know-about-birth-rights

A few things you can decline in a hospital setting during labor and birth;

https://www.lamaze.org/Giving-Birth-with-Confidence/GBWC-Post/things-you-can-say-no-to-in-pregnancy-childbirth-1

3 pelvic levels of fetal station:

https://mamastefit.com/3-pelvic-levels-fetal-station-understand/

Pelvic mechanics best pushing positions:

https://mamastefit.com/best-pushing-position-create-space-baby-in-birth/

Pelvic opening movement for early labor:

https://mamastefit.com/my-early-labor-pelvic-opening-workout/

Opening the top of the pelvis:

https://mamastefit.com/open-the-top-of-the-pelvis-help-baby-engage/

Mid pelvis the pelvic floor anatomy:

https://mamastefit.com/the-mid-pelvis-the-pelvic-floor-anatomy-movement/

The pelvic outlet:

https://mamastefit.com/the-pelvic-outlet-anatomy-amp-movement-support/

Make space for the sacrum:

https://mamastefit.com/3-pushing-tips-to-make-space-for-the-sacrum/

Biomechanics during pregnancy and labor understanding babies location:

https://mamastefit.com/pelvis-biomechanics-during-pregnancy-and-labor/

Epidural laboring positions:

https://mamastefit.com/3-epidural-laboring-positions/

Evidence on birthing positions:

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-birthing-positions/

Positions in labor and their effects on pain relief:

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/positions-during-labor-and-their-effects-on-pain-relief/

Evidence on birthing positions:

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-birthing-positions-and-tried-and-true-midwifery-practices-for-protecting-the-perineum/

6 epidural positions to try:

https://mamastefit.com/6-epidural-pushing-positions-to-try/

The Gentle Cesarean;

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/09/390977656/the-gentle-cesarean-more-like-a-birth-than-an-operation

Vaginal seeding;

https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2017/11/vaginal-seeding

3 Strategies To Enhance Your Postpartum Recovery;

https://mamastefit.com/boost-your-c-section-recovery-3-strategies/

C-section recovery;

https://mamastefit.com/c-section-recovery-how-to-approach-it/

C-Section Scar Mobilization Timeline;

https://mamastefit.com/c-section-scar-mobilization-timeline/

Experts discuss benefits, risks of cesarean section;

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/some-benefits-to-c-sections-researchers-say

Coping with emotions after a c-section;

https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/giving-birth/caesarean-section/coping-emotions-after-c-section

Mental Health After C-section - What to Look Out for and How to Get Help;

https://www.lamaze.org/Giving-Birth-with-Confidence/GBWC-Post/mental-health-after-c-section-what-to-look-out-for-and-how-to-get-help

Processing a Cesarean while Planning for a VBAC;

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-248-processing-a-cesarean-while-planning-for-a-vbac-with-ebb-childbirth-class-graduate-jencie-richtman/

How to Decline a C-Section and Have a VBAC;

https://georgiabirth.org/blogcontent/2019/1/8/how-to-decline-a-c-section-and-have-a-vbac

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery;

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507844/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36787374/

What is in your breastmilk?:

https://www.medela.com/breastfeeding/mums-journey/breast-milk-composition

Visual aide attaching your baby at the breast:

https://globalhealthmedia.org/videos/breastfeeding-attachment/

Great bottle option for bread-fed babies;

https://www.target.com/p/lansinoh-baby-bottles-for-breastfeeding-babies-with-3-slow-flow-nipples-size-2s-5oz-3ct/-/A-14009929

Great bottle option for breastfed baby;

https://www.target.com/p/evenflo-balance-wide-neck-anti-colic-baby-bottles-9oz/-/A-77549446

Great bottle option for breastfed baby;

https://www.target.com/p/dr-brown-39-s-options-anti-colic-baby-bottle-4oz-3pk/-/A-17303138

Great pacifier for breastfed baby;

https://www.target.com/p/philips-avent-soothie-0-3m-blue-4pk/-/A-78866601

Benefits of breastfeeding:

https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/faq/index.htm

The risk of adding cereal to bottles;

https://www.healthline.com/health/baby/rice-cereal-in-bottle

(AAP) recommends against the routine use of rice cereal in the bottle to improve infant sleep patterns;

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/144/2_MeetingAbstract/212/3302/Prevalence-and-Parental-Perceived-Efficacy-of-Rice?autologincheck=redirected

Reasons behind some hidden latch concerns;

https://www.lknbreastfeedingsolutions.com/articles/hiddenlatchproblems

Psychological Benefits of Breastfeeding:

https://www.webmd.com/parenting/psychological-benefits-of-breastfeeding

Visuals and extensive information about tongue, lip, and cheek ties:

https://www.emdental.com/tongue-lip-ties

All about nipple shields:

https://kellymom.com/ages/newborn/nb-challenges/wean-shield/

Nipple Shields | 6 Steps To Weaning Off A Nipple Shield:

https://www.bellybelly.com.au/breastfeeding/nipple-shields-steps-to-weaning-off-a-nipple-shield/

A beginners guide to pumping:

https://aeroflowbreastpumps.com/beginners-guide-breastfeeding-pumping

Figuring out your flange size:

https://aeroflowbreastpumps.com/flange-size-chart

Breastfeeding and positioning:

https://www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/positioning/

World Health Organizations most recent breastfeeding:

recommendation on “continuing to breastfeed until 2 and beyond”: https://www.who.int/health-topics/breastfeeding

What to expect, breastfeeding a newborn:

https://kellymom.com/hot-topics/newborn-nursing/

Mastitis protocol:

https://www.bfmed.org/assets/ABM%20Protocol%20%2336.pdf

Pumping for beginners:

https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/pumping-and-hand-expression-basics

Freezing and storing breastmilk:

https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/recommendations/handling_breastmilk.htm

Babies intake in the early days:

https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/how-much-milk-your-baby-needs

Fascinating insight as it relates to research regarding breastfeeding

https://freakonomics.com/podcast/how-important-is-breastfeeding-really/

Weaning from the pump;

https://www.medela.us/breastfeeding/articles/how-to-wean-from-pumping-and-let-your-pump-go

Introducing formula;

https://organiclifestart.com/blogs/guides/best-methods-for-introducing-formula-to-breastfed-babies

Dietician Katie Stephan at The Woman’s Health Center At Rochester General Hospital would be a great resource as you navigate dietary restriction. 1415 Portland Ave set 400 (585)-922-4200

Indicators that baby has an allergy;

https://www.freetofeed.com/post/baby-food-allergy-symptoms

How long do dairy proteins actually last in breastmilk?;

https://www.freetofeed.com/post/truth?locale=en

Breaking down allergic reactions;

https://www.freetofeed.com/post/infant-food-allergy-reaction-timing-when-they-start-what-to-look-for

Mental health during elimination diets;

https://www.freetofeed.com/post/your-mental-health-during-elimination-diets-with-a-food-allergy-baby

Decoding food labels;

https://www.godairyfree.org/food-and-grocery/food-label-info/the-secrets-to-decoding-labels

Vegan and bioengineered foods;

https://www.godairyfree.org/news/perfect-day-vegan-not-dairy-free

Proteins in relation to breastmilk;

https://www.freetofeed.com/post/truth?locale=en

Type the desired restaurant into the search bar to see all dairy free options available;

https://www.godairyfree.org

History of circumcision with a comical lense:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCSWbTv3hng

History of circumcision:

http://www.cirp.org/library/history/

Visual aide, child circumcision:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ceht-3xu84I

Circumcision, racist roots:

https://intactamerica.org/dyk_history-of-racism/

Study on the medical necessity of child circumcision:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41443-021-00502-y

Evidence based resource for circumcision:

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-and-ethics-on-circumcision/

Birthful podcast with a urologist on the practice of circumcision:

https://birthful.com/podcastcircumcision/?fbclid=IwAR3cerbnyo2I5kxpU_guwEqLisgBhJAGYaUnV70-sw7tlJvfbAPK-03rpEY

Intact resources can be found below

Comprehensive resource and common questions as it relates to your whole/intact baby:https://www.yourwholebaby.org/common-sense

Comprehensive resource to share with providers when choosing to keep your baby whole/intact:https://www.yourwholebaby.org/doctors-nurses

Rear facing visual check list;

https://www.instagram.com/p/CnP_IfAOmGu/?igshid=ZjE2NGZiNDQ=

How to harness a newborn and ensure there’s no slack throughout;

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqS7i4yur-q/?igshid=ZjE2NGZiNDQ=

Checking to make sure your infant is buckled fully supported with open airways;

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpK_tmGrYwn/?igshid=ZjE2NGZiNDQ=

How to buckle baby into the carseat:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvzPZfba4ys

Rear facing guide:

http://csftl.org/why-rear-facing-the-science-junkies-guide/?fbclid=IwAR1DJ9OotIu_Sw3m2OaU-FAnggd3JgHclh585DdSHv0674HQvzl6JyTuIYg

Rear and forward facing guide:

https://www.buckleupforlife.org/riding-safely/correct-use/

Unrestrained children in motor vehicles:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=K6tsgzFvVI0&fbclid=IwAR3nFIXDL-TYzXfXOU7S9hX_joZ3WftxPMhnhAp3iVsi2See7IEcfBkMG3U

Rear facing versus forward facing:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sssIsceKd6U&fbclid=IwAR2-Tcc-d2fFCw-e-busqYk8ZpMzEpwF1lj5lSBugOgMtvqAu-ffufx7f3U

Keeping warm in carseats for the winter months:

http://csftl.org/hello-winter-good-bye-coats/?fbclid=IwAR0oNk-Fmk_LnXjntFT1RFBeNO-XJUI7nEUbauW5NjGa0Sek_Cr6mq-VDZA

Seat recommendations for children:

https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/carseat-recommendations-for-children-by-age-size.pdf

Healthy Moms, a program through RRH offering onsite mental health support, pregnancy classes, job training programs etc. free childcare is included during sessions;

https://www.rochesterregional.org/services/womens-health/healthy-moms

Crisis Nursery- emergency care for children regardless of circumstances

https://www.centerforyouth.net/shelter-housing-crisis-services/

Wilson Commencement Park- Support for single mothers

https://www.wcpark.org

Willow Domestic Violence- safe comprehensive support

https://willowcenterny.org/

St Josephs Neighborhood Center- Sliding scale physical and mental health services

https://www.sjncenter.org/services

NAMI- Mental Health Support

https://www.namiroc.org

Saints Place- Community space offering clothing, toys, and household items