Resources

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Dr. Harvey Karp is a nationally renowned pediatrician and child development specialist. He is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UCLA School of Medicine. Over the past 30 years, he has taught thousands of parents 4 ancient principles, The Missing “4th Trimester”, The “Calming” Reflex, The 5 “S’s” (Swaddling, Side/stomach position, Shushing Sounds, Swinging, Sucking), and The Cuddle Cure, that are crucially important for anyone who wants to understand babies and be skillful at comforting them and improving their sleep.

Dr.Sears – Get important information and valuable advice from the Dr. Sears Family. Listen to PregTASTIC Pregnancy podcast episode #76 with Dr. Robert Sears, author of The Vaccine Book. To fully vaccinate, selectively vaccinate or none at all? What is vaccine overload? Should you opt for the flu shot while pregnant? How to find a vaccine compatible pediatrician.

March of Dimes Foundation – Information and answers about pregnancy, your baby, folic acid, prematurity, genetic disorders, birth defects and much more. Listen to PregTASTIC Pregnancy podcast episode #20. President, Dr. Howse joins PregTASTIC to talk with us about the importance of newborn screenings. How and when are these tests performed? What do the screenings test for? And, why does your state play an important role in the health of your newborn? And on PregTASTIC Pregnancy podcast episode #93 Dr. Diane Ashton, Deputy Medical Director of the March of Dimes talks preterm birth.

Due Maternity Clothes – Stylish Maternity Clothing for Fashionable Expecting Moms. Listen to PregTASTIC Pregnancy podcast episode #51. Shannon Raffetti DiPadova, Owner of Due Maternity talks with us about maternity clothing. Is it possible to be a knockout when you are knocked up? What are the staples of a maternity wardrobe? How can you get the most mileage out of maternity clothes? PLUS, diaper bags: stylish, practical and bags for dads.