Below are a few of my favorite free or low-cost resources for pregnancy, birth, newborn care, and navigating relationships in the early days. Read on to learn about…
…understanding the “why” behind pregnancy and birth options
Evidence Based Birth provides approachable, research-based overviews of many important pregnancy and childbirth topics in both article and podcast form.
I love their overviews of the evidence for and against induction and their podcast series on comfort measures!
…navigating the transition to new parenthood (especially for dads and other non-gestational parents)
The Patrescence Project is my own undertaking: a Substack site where I write about my academic research on fatherhood and masculinity and apply that lens to personal experiences watching loved ones take on the mantle of parenthood.
Read on for reflections and science-based advice on how to step into new parenthood with intention, confidence, and an emphasis on maintaining and building relationships with romantic partners and extended family. <3
…building intimacy in 36 Questions
Created by psychologist Arthur Aron, these 36 questions were designed to help any two strangers fall in love by gradually building intimacy and understanding. Answer them with a partner or loved one—all at once, or over multiple conversations—to renew a sense of connection.
The link above takes you to the questions themselves'; you can read more in this classic New York Times essay.