Pregnancy & Parenting Resources to Reference Instead of "Dr. Google"

Parenting is hard. And confusing. And exhausting. Trust me, I get it. Much of parenting is trial & error and gut instinct, am I right? The honest truth is that only you know what's best for your children and family. But where do you go when you need answers?

The modern world has resources and information literally at your fingertips. But a lot of what is floating around out there is opinion and not evidence-based information from experts. And no offense to Google, but that is the last place you need to go when you are looking for direct and factual data. Please save yourself some time and uncertainty. Instead, here are some  highly-recommended and equally popular resources that can be beneficial to you on your parenting journey.

Websites

• Lucie's List– Great registry guidance, gear reviews, and postpartum tips.
• The Bump– Week-by-week pregnancy tracker, baby name tools, and parenting guides.
• BabyCenter– Trusted site with community forums, due date calculators, and developmental milestones.
• KellyMom– Evidence-based breastfeeding and parenting support.
• Janet Lansbury– Focuses on respectful parenting and the RIE method.
• What to Expect– Based on the popular book, with forums and a strong app.
• ​​Zero to Three​- Child development research and parenting tools from birth to age 3.
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) – HealthyChildren.org- Pediatrician-backed advice on everything from pregnancy through adolescence.
• Motherly- Thoughtful, mom-focused content with expert guidance on parenting and wellness.​

Apps

• Peanut– A social networking app for moms and expecting parents to connect.
• Ovia Pregnancy & Ovia Parenting– Tracking tools for pregnancy and baby development.
• Huckleberry– Baby sleep tracking with expert guidance.
• Kinedu– Developmental activity suggestions backed by child development research.
• Baby Tracker– Logs feeding, diapering, and sleep data.
• The Wonder Weeks- Tracks mental development leaps in babies based on neuroscience.

Podcasts

• “The Longest Shortest Time” – Fascinating stories about parenthood, often hilarious and heartwarming.
• “Unruffled” with Janet Lansbury – Practical advice on parenting calmly and respectfully.
• “Evidence-Based Birth” Podcast – Especially helpful for expectant parents who want to make informed birth choices.
• “The Birth Hour” – Real birth stories from all perspectives.
• “Raising Good Humans” by Dr. Aliza Pressman – Expert interviews and modern parenting science.

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When You Need Professional Input

• Your Pediatrician or OB/GYN– Always defer to them for health concerns.
• IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)– For breastfeeding issues.
• Postpartum Support International– For maternal mental health and postpartum depression help.

Again, nothing beats your gut instinct. But if you need a starting point for specific topics related to pregnancy, birth and parenting, some of these online resources will surely be at the top of your go-to list.

Have you tried any of the resources listed above? Have any to add to the list? Leave a comment below!