Our First Resource Episode!

I am so excited to introduce you to Sue Gottschall a co-founder of Chicago Family Picnic. Sue is a  Certified Lactation Consultant, Childbirth Educator and Doula. She answers questions about common childbirth fears and explains best practices for postpartum care. If you are pregnant, a new mom, or partner this conversation has a wealth of information for you!

If you are in the Chicago area you have to check out Chicago Family Picnic out! Even if you are not, they have a well researched blog that addresses childbirth issues. http://www.chicagofamilypicnic.com/about  

Here are some articles with more information about our discussion: 

Postpartum Care

https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2018/05/optimizing-postpartum-care

https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-perinatal-postpartum-depression-pregnancy-northwestern-compass-20200211-spciwzgdl5cpjm325pa2trtpra-story.html

Difference between US and Europe in Postpartum Care 

https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/what-post-childbirth-care-looks-like-around-the-world-and-why-the-u-s-is-missing-the-mark

Fetal Monitoring 

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/fetal-monitoring/