Evidence-Based Resources for New Moms

Hi! Coach Megan here. I’ve worked with hundreds of clients who are currently pregnant or newly postpartum. One challenge I commonly see is finding evidence-based information to support your pregnancy and postpartum journey. Here are resources I used with my child and suggest to other clients:

General information and support

·       Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/-/scassets/files/org/obgyn/healthy-pregnancy-guide-20.pdf and https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/9679-postpartum-care

·       Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/pregnancy/art-20047208

·       What To Expect: https://www.whattoexpect.com/

·       Maven Clinic: https://www.mavenclinic.com/

Physical Activity

·       CDC guidelines for pregnancy and postpartum: https://www.cdc.gov/physical-activity-basics/guidelines/healthy-pregnant-or-postpartum-women.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/pregnancy/index.htm

·       Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/6914-exercise-during-pregnancy

Stress reduction

·       Expectful app for meditation and yoga: https://app.expectful.com/

·       Balance app: https://balanceapp.com/

·       InsightTimer: https://insighttimer.com/takecarecoaching

Nutrition

·       MyPlate: https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/pdf/ChooseMyPlateFlyer912.pdf

·       CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/hcp/diet-micronutrients/maternal-diet.html

Pregnancy Weight Loss

·       National Library of Medicine:  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000586.htm

·       Cleveland Clinic: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/postpartum-weight-loss/

Pregnancy Sleep

·       National Library of Medicine: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000559.htm

·       Sleep Foundation: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/pregnancy

Interested in exploring more? I would be happy to help you with your health and wellness goals! Email info@takecarecoach.com for more information.