Links

The following links are provided as opportunity for you to gain more knowledge in your pursuit of an informed birth.

We have set them up by category so be sure to scroll all the way down to take advantage of all of the information.

Pregnancy and Childbirth:

Empowered Childbirth

Childbirth

Gentle Birth

Birthing From Within

Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS)

Baby Friendly Hospitals

Transition into Parenthood

Birth Plans:

 

BirthPlans.com

Cesarean Birth & Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC):

VBAC

International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)

Pregnancy @ About.com

Maternity Wise

Epidurals:

Medical Risks of Epidural Anesthesia During Childbirth

Kim James

Epidural Analgesia for Childbirth

Breastfeeding:

La Leche League

Promotion of Mother's Milk (ProMoM), Inc.

Breastfeeding.com

Depression/PTSD

 

Postpartum Support International

 

 

Still Rising: A Resource for Survivors of Childhood Abuse

Doula Organizations (Info on doulas, referrals, etc)

Pacific Association for Labor Support (PALS)

Doulas International (DONA International)

Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Organization (CAPPA)

Association of Labor Assistants & Childbirth Educators (ALACE)

National Association of Postpartum Care Services (NAPCS)

Northwest Association for Postpartum Support (NAPS)

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