Links

This is a combination Links page for parents and professionals.From this page you may link to resources that will help you on your journey. Site listings are not considered an endorsement of a particular technique or theory and are for educational purposes only.

General Birth & Parenting Resources

Childbirth Connection: Childbirth Connection is a national not-for-profit organization that uses research, education and advocacy to improve maternity care for all women and their families. Founded in 1918 as Maternity Center Association, Childbirth Connection has grown from a small group of concerned individuals and community leaders that succeeded in reducing maternal and infant deaths in New York City, to a nationally recognized leader in maternity care quality improvement. Childbirth Connection is a voice for the needs and interests of childbearing families. Our mission is to promote safe, effective and satisfying maternity care.There arelinks to professional information and research provided with a registration.

Gentle Birth: includes archives of midwifery discussion, an excellent resource

BirthSource: Your ONE source for everything birth/parenting. Free referral page listing for professionals.

The Birth Facts: links to the evidence; no opinion.

Kellymom: Breastfeeding & Parenting

Labour of Love: a web magazine for conscious parenting

The Happiest Baby on the Block: The official website of Dr. Harvey Karp author of The Happiest Baby on the Block, book dvd and video. 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 20 years, he has taught thousands of parents, from working moms to superstars like Madonna, Michelle Pfeiffer and Pierce Brosnan his secrets for making children happy. Dedicated to the generous hearts of all parents and to our sweet children who enter the world with such trust. Dr Karp's helpful hints taught as the 5 S's to calm crying babies.

The Happiest Toddler on the Block: The official website of Dr. Harvery Karp author of The Happiest Toddler on the Block, book dvd and video. "How I discovered the secret to successful communication with toddlers." Part One of THE HAPPIEST TODDLER ON THE BLOCK explains the fascinating links between modern toddlers and prehistoric man. Of course, even the wildest toddler isn’t really a Stone Ager, but this general idea is like a window through which you’ll be able to view your child in a profound new way. Once you learn how your toddler is similar to a caveman, your true job will become clear—you must think of yourself as an ambassador from the 21st century to the Neanderthal people!

Doula Training

Doulas of North America (DONA): The official site of the Doulas of North America. Browse to discover the role of the doula for birth and postpartum and to locate a doula in your area. Also learn how to become a Certified Doula and where to locate doula training.

Perinatal Education Associates: Dayton based DONA Doula Training and more!

Childbirth Education

Advanced Birthing Concepts: is the educational division of Perinatal Education Associates, Inc. and is committed to providing the highest quality comprehensive education to maternal/child health professionals at the most affordable price. We also honor the time commitment that you make when accessing any component of education. Our two main components of education are…ICEA Approved Childbirth Educator Workshops & Continuing Education in Advanced Birth Concepts & Care.

International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA): Learn more about "family-centered maternity care." ICEA is one of the leading organizations for certifying childbirth educators, doulas, and postnatal educators. Information on locating a childbirth educator in your area as well as certification information can be found on this site.

Lamaze International (formerly ASPO/Lamaze): Lamaze International is a leading organization in the field of childbirth education. On this site you can locate an instructor, obtain information about becoming a childbirth educator and the advanced training workshops, and much more.

Midwifery Services

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Waterbirth

Waterbirth International: great information by Barbara Harper

Breastfeeding

Adoptive Breastfeeding Resource Website: outstanding site for those adopting and wishing to breastfeed.

International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE): For those wishing to become a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, this site is a must. The primary purpose of International Board Certification is to benefit the public by setting standards for the lactation consultant profession.

La Leche League International: An organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.

Research

National Institutes of Health: The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is dedicated to exploring complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science; training complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) researchers; and disseminating authoritative information to the public and professionals. To fulfill its mission, the NCCAM supports a broad-based portfolio of research, research training, and educational grants and contracts, as well as various outreach mechanisms to disseminate information.

PubMed: database of medical research- a great place to search for medical research and information

World Health Organization (WHO): Dedicated to promoting good health, integrating health and human development, ensuring equitable access to health services, protecting health, and preventing and controlling specific health problems.

Childbirth Connection: Childbirth Connection is a national not-for-profit organization that uses research, education and advocacy to improve maternity care for all women and their families. Founded in 1918 as Maternity Center Association, Childbirth Connection has grown from a small group of concerned individuals and community leaders that succeeded in reducing maternal and infant deaths in New York City, to a nationally recognized leader in maternity care quality improvement. Childbirth Connection is a voice for the needs and interests of childbearing families. Our mission is to promote safe, effective and satisfying maternity care. There are links to professional information and research provided with a registration.

Aromatherapy+

Mother Earth Sundries: local Dayton resource for aromatherapy and natural products.

Susun Weed: herbal wisdom and spirit healing for pregnancy and birth through to menopause

Holistic Health

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Homebirth

www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/homebirthchoice.asp (US)
http://www.homebirth.org.uk/ (UK)
http://www.homebirth.net/ (UK)
http://www.homebirth.org.nz/ (New Zealand)
www.changesurfer.com/Hlth/homebirth.html (The safety of homebirth)

Integrative Therapies

Magazine Websites

Mothering Magazine: articles, chat rooms

Midwifery Today Magazine: (US) a treasure-trove of natural birth information

Professional Sites

American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM): A comprehensive site devoted to support of the childbearing family via the profession of nurse-midwifery.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG): Includes a physician directory to locate an ACOG physician anywhere in the U.S., wellness tips, latest research findings, patient education and much more. Some areas of site require ACOG membership to access.

Association of Nurse Advocates for Childbirth Solutions (ANACS): An organization that assists like-minded nurses and other childbirth advocates to network and discuss maternity service issues. The goal is more Mother-Friendly TM nursing for hospital based birth. This devoted community of individuals desire positive affects on hospital births through autonomous practice changes. The website offers many resources, links, news, chat rooms and participation in the community through frequent updates and automatic notification of new articles on the site.

Association of Women's Health, Obstetrics, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN): The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses is a not for profit association of 22,000 health care professionals in the United States, Canada and abroad who are dedicated to establishing and promoting the highest standards of nursing practice.


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Homepage Meet the Practitioners What is a Doula? Events Networking Links Contact Us	Links This is a combination Links page for parents and professionals.From this page you may link to resources that will help you on your journey. Site listings are not considered an endorsement of a particular technique or theory and are for educational purposes only. General Birth & Parenting Resources Childbirth Connection: Childbirth Connection is a national not-for-profit organization that uses research, education and advocacy to improve maternity care for all women and their families. Founded in 1918 as Maternity Center Association, Childbirth Connection has grown from a small group of concerned individuals and community leaders that succeeded in reducing maternal and infant deaths in New York City, to a nationally recognized leader in maternity care quality improvement. Childbirth Connection is a voice for the needs and interests of childbearing families. Our mission is to promote safe, effective and satisfying maternity care.There arelinks to professional information and research provided with a registration. Gentle Birth: includes archives of midwifery discussion, an excellent resource BirthSource: Your ONE source for everything birth/parenting. Free referral page listing for professionals. The Birth Facts: links to the evidence; no opinion. Kellymom: Breastfeeding & Parenting Labour of Love: a web magazine for conscious parenting The Happiest Baby on the Block: The official website of Dr. Harvey Karp author of The Happiest Baby on the Block, book dvd and video. 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 20 years, he has taught thousands of parents, from working moms to superstars like Madonna, Michelle Pfeiffer and Pierce Brosnan his secrets for making children happy. Dedicated to the generous hearts of all parents and to our sweet children who enter the world with such trust. Dr Karp's helpful hints taught as the 5 S's to calm crying babies. The Happiest Toddler on the Block: The official website of Dr. Harvery Karp author of The Happiest Toddler on the Block, book dvd and video. "How I discovered the secret to successful communication with toddlers." Part One of THE HAPPIEST TODDLER ON THE BLOCK explains the fascinating links between modern toddlers and prehistoric man. Of course, even the wildest toddler isn’t really a Stone Ager, but this general idea is like a window through which you’ll be able to view your child in a profound new way. Once you learn how your toddler is similar to a caveman, your true job will become clear—you must think of yourself as an ambassador from the 21st century to the Neanderthal people! Doula Training Doulas of North America (DONA): The official site of the Doulas of North America. Browse to discover the role of the doula for birth and postpartum and to locate a doula in your area. Also learn how to become a Certified Doula and where to locate doula training. Perinatal Education Associates: Dayton based DONA Doula Training and more! Childbirth Education Advanced Birthing Concepts: is the educational division of Perinatal Education Associates, Inc. and is committed to providing the highest quality comprehensive education to maternal/child health professionals at the most affordable price. We also honor the time commitment that you make when accessing any component of education. Our two main components of education are…ICEA Approved Childbirth Educator Workshops & Continuing Education in Advanced Birth Concepts & Care. International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA): Learn more about "family-centered maternity care." ICEA is one of the leading organizations for certifying childbirth educators, doulas, and postnatal educators. Information on locating a childbirth educator in your area as well as certification information can be found on this site. Lamaze International (formerly ASPO/Lamaze): Lamaze International is a leading organization in the field of childbirth education. On this site you can locate an instructor, obtain information about becoming a childbirth educator and the advanced training workshops, and much more. Midwifery Services Please check back... Waterbirth Waterbirth International: great information by Barbara Harper Breastfeeding Adoptive Breastfeeding Resource Website: outstanding site for those adopting and wishing to breastfeed. International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE): For those wishing to become a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, this site is a must. The primary purpose of International Board Certification is to benefit the public by setting standards for the lactation consultant profession. La Leche League International: An organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. Research National Institutes of Health: The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is dedicated to exploring complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science; training complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) researchers; and disseminating authoritative information to the public and professionals. To fulfill its mission, the NCCAM supports a broad-based portfolio of research, research training, and educational grants and contracts, as well as various outreach mechanisms to disseminate information. PubMed: database of medical research- a great place to search for medical research and information World Health Organization (WHO): Dedicated to promoting good health, integrating health and human development, ensuring equitable access to health services, protecting health, and preventing and controlling specific health problems. Childbirth Connection: Childbirth Connection is a national not-for-profit organization that uses research, education and advocacy to improve maternity care for all women and their families. Founded in 1918 as Maternity Center Association, Childbirth Connection has grown from a small group of concerned individuals and community leaders that succeeded in reducing maternal and infant deaths in New York City, to a nationally recognized leader in maternity care quality improvement. Childbirth Connection is a voice for the needs and interests of childbearing families. Our mission is to promote safe, effective and satisfying maternity care. There are links to professional information and research provided with a registration. Aromatherapy+ Mother Earth Sundries: local Dayton resource for aromatherapy and natural products. Susun Weed: herbal wisdom and spirit healing for pregnancy and birth through to menopause Holistic Health Please check back... Homebirth www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/homebirthchoice.asp (US) http://www.homebirth.org.uk/ (UK) http://www.homebirth.net/ (UK) http://www.homebirth.org.nz/ (New Zealand) www.changesurfer.com/Hlth/homebirth.html (The safety of homebirth) Integrative Therapies National Institutes of Health: The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is dedicated to exploring complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science; training complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) researchers; and disseminating authoritative information to the public and professionals. To fulfill its mission, the NCCAM supports a broad-based portfolio of research, research training, and educational grants and contracts, as well as various outreach mechanisms to disseminate information. Magazine Websites Mothering Magazine: articles, chat rooms Midwifery Today Magazine: (US) a treasure-trove of natural birth information Professional Sites American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM): A comprehensive site devoted to support of the childbearing family via the profession of nurse-midwifery. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG): Includes a physician directory to locate an ACOG physician anywhere in the U.S., wellness tips, latest research findings, patient education and much more. Some areas of site require ACOG membership to access. Association of Nurse Advocates for Childbirth Solutions (ANACS): An organization that assists like-minded nurses and other childbirth advocates to network and discuss maternity service issues. The goal is more Mother-Friendly TM nursing for hospital based birth. This devoted community of individuals desire positive affects on hospital births through autonomous practice changes. The website offers many resources, links, news, chat rooms and participation in the community through frequent updates and automatic notification of new articles on the site. Association of Women's Health, Obstetrics, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN): The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses is a not for profit association of 22,000 health care professionals in the United States, Canada and abroad who are dedicated to establishing and promoting the highest standards of nursing practice.
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