Resources and Links
300,000 women will be giving birth with you today. Relax and breathe
and do nothing else. Labor is hard work, it hurts and you can do it.
- Unknown
The whole pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding thing! :
•Childbirth
Solutions' mission is to inform women worldwide about all of their
options so that they may make informed choices for the most empowering
birth experience that is possible
•http://www.cfmidwifery.org/resources/ - fabulous resource for a myriad of different information.
Compleat Mother •www.compleatmother.com/
•www.motherfriendly.org/ The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services: Promoting the Care and well-being of mothers, babies and families
•http://www.birthpsychology.com/index.html : Very interesting information on our babies before birth
•http://www.birthingthefuture.com/ A Colorado site, chalked full of wonderful information.
•www.mothering.com The online version of the holistic mothering magazine. Fabulous.
•http://www.birthingthefuture.com/ absolutely everything about birth
Breastfeeding
Find
a lactation Consultant: •http://gotwww.net/ilca/
•La Leche League International An absolute must for all women wanting information and community in breastfeeding. find a group in your area, it is FREE to attend meetings and to call their 24hr 800 hotline
•http://www.projectgotbreastmilk.com/ the most amazing breastfeeding photography and great for breastfeeding advocacy
Parenting and bonding and children
The Association for Treatment and Training in the Attachment of Children (ATTACH) •http://www.attach.org/
•http://www.childrenofthenewearth.com/ created
to give inspiration, information and a voice to the growing international
community. who foresee the necessity for a paradigm shift in the way
we feed, nurture, educate and relate to the new children. Our aim is
to enable them to grow up to be responsible, compassionate, caring, confident,
secure, loving and mindful parents and guardians of our planet, and the
generations to follow.
Natural Child Project •http://www.naturalchild.org/
•Attachment Parenting International
Touch the Future •http://www.ttfuture.org/services/
Midwifery Advocacy (State and National)
Citizens
for Midwifery (CFM) •http://www.cfmidwifery.org/
•http://www.coloradomidwives.org/ Colorado Midwives Association
•http://www.homebirthcolorado.org/ Colorado Association of Independent Midwives
•http://www.mana.org/ The Midwives Alliance of North America
Cesareans and Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) •http://www.ican-online.org/
•http://www.vbac.com/index.html a woman-centered evidence based resource. Has wonderful information
•Current Cesarean rates: State and National
Safety of Midwifery and Homebirth
•http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/330/7505/1416?ehom
•http://www.birthmattersmidwifery.com/safe.htm
•http://www.naturopathicretreatcenter.com/articles10.html
•http://www.gentlebirth.org/ronnie/#Safety
•http://www.gentlebirth.org/ronnie/homesafe.html#safety
•http://www.cfmidwifery.org/pdf/safety.pdf
(a PDF file)
•A study of medical errors (a PDF file) link
Childbirth Education
•http://www.welcomebaby.com/Resources/CO.htm directory of doulas and childbirth educators
•http://www.bradleybirth.com/ husband coached childbirth
•http://www.lamaze.org/expectant/FindLamaze.asp Lamaze International not just about breathing anymore!
•http://www.joes.com/home/HYPNOBIRTHING/ information and expln
•Birthing from Within We create a safe, nurturing class environment which will invite parents to discover their personal strength and wisdom. We balance practical, useful information with introspective, multi-sensory experiences.
Doulas:
•Doulas
Definitions and directory
•http://www.dona.org/ Doulas of North America directory (DONA)
•http://www.coloradodoulas.com/north.html#other great link for doulas in Colorado
•http://www.welcomebaby.com/Resources/CO.htm directory of doulas and childbirth educators
Waterbirth
•Water
Birth International information on water birth
All About Waterbirth and WaterBabies - The Waterbirth Website •www.waterbirthinfo.com
Affordable Waterbirth Pools and Herbal Blends •www.yourwaterbirth.com
Other Great Stuff
•http://www.eternalmaternal.com/Kit.htm Belly casting kits
•Satire on man giving birth in hospital, in Spanish, but even if you don't speak it, the point gets across
•http://www.nocirc.org/ National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers (NOCIRC) for those opposed to circumcision
•http://www.birthingnaturally.net/pregnant/mbm/mbm.html month by month how your baby grows
•http://www.akababy.com/ link to page with a link on absolutely everything you can think of to do with babies.
•National Vaccine Information Center great information on vaccines
•http://www.h2obirth.com/toppage4.htm Page
with information on postpartum depression with understandable definitions,
list of symptoms and some nationwide helpline numbers.
Hip Mama •www.hipmama.com
Earth Mama Angel Baby Natural and Organic Herbal Products for Women and Babies •www.earthmamaangelbaby.com
1001 Free Things For Parents •www.momsview.com
Herbal Bath and Body Products •www.gardendreams.org
Belly Casting, Birth Balls, Birth Tubs, Etc. •www.birthwithsol.com
Need a Website? •www.lyonsnet.net
Jacqui Richart Photography, you will see many of her beautiful photos around our website. Give her a call at: (720) 275-8305