The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth - Includes the class content, and has info on becoming a Bradley instructor yourself!
Baby Center - Bradley Childbirth Method
Baby Center - A Dad's Role in Delivery
The Bradley Method - An instructor's page
Bradley Method Unofficial FAQ - Gives objective opinions on the method from parents who have tried it
Expecting Fitness - Great site for exercises!
Sabrina's Pregnancy Page - Scroll down to the bottom and check out her links and FAQs
Labor of Love - Pregnancy and parenting Information
Moondragon Services - Services for pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting, with a pagan touch
Interactive Pregnancy, Ovulation, and Childbirth Calendar - Get a personalized pregnancy calendar
My Favorite:
Natural Childbirth Directory - Listings of teachers, doulas, midwives, etc. by state
Evaluated Childbirth - A collection of thoughts, research, experiences, and opinions on
natural childbirth. Very pro-nature, pro-woman, and pro-education.
Acupressure Techniques for Childbirth
The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth -
Includes the class content, and has info on becoming a Bradley instructor yourself!
Bradley Method Unofficial
FAQ - Gives objective opinions on the method from parents who have tried it
Birthing the Future - Suzanne
Arms' website
Polly's Birth Book: Obstetrics for the Home - A Manual About Natural Childbirth at
Home
Pain in Labour -
A Feminist Issue
Moondragon Services - Services for pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting, with a pagan
touch
Childbirth.Org - Excellent site with LOTS of great articles! Childbirth - Interventions, Controversies, and Outside the
Norm:
What if My Baby is Breech, Posterior, or Transverse?
Several articles on Electronic Fetal Monitoring
Good list of routine interventions and their risks and benefits
In the News - Contains short articles on up-to-date topics concerning childbirth
Newborn Procedures in a Medical Environment
Medical Article on Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid
Meconimum in Fluid - Reassuring! Not very common, less likely in natural, vaginal births, suctioning usually does the trick
What to do About Meconium in Fluid
Obstetric Myths Versus Research Realities - Chapter 14: Episiotomy
Medical Risks of Epidural Anesthesia During Childbirth
Technology in Birth - Incredible article!
On the "Safety" and "Usefulness" of Prenatal Ultrasound
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Homepage
Dr. Brewer's Blue Ribbon Baby (Currently off-line)
Pregnancy Diet
Herbs to
Avoid During Pregnancy
Breastfeeding:
101 Reasons to Breastfeed Your Child
Dr. Newman's Breastfeeding Handouts
Breastfeeding Guide bySara Spencer - RN, MSN, Clinical Nurse Specialist
American Academy of Pediatrics Reaffirms Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding.com - Lots of great info, and check out the Message Board
Breastfeeding Pharmocology - Info on drugs and breastfeeding
Breastfeeding World Domination
What Every Parent Should Know About Infant Formula
La Leche League International - Breastfeeding
Nursing Mother - Breastfeeding information
Moondragon Services - Services for pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting, with a pagan touch
Polly's Birth Book: Obstetrics for the Home - A Manual About Natural Childbirth at Home
Natural Childbirth Directory - Listings of teachers, doulas, midwives, etc. by state
Birth Scene - Alabama: Group of Women Looking to Fight State Midwife Laws
Motherstuff Midwifery Page -Midwifery in the U.S. - Alabama
Citizens for Midwifery - State by State
Gentle Birth's Midwife Archives - Articles about all aspects of pregnancy, birth and well-woman care from a midwifery perspective
Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA)
The Midwifery Link - A resource to help individuals interested in child birth alternatives, midwifery, labor support, breastfeeding, parenting, and related issues
Midwife's Dream (Florida Midwives) - The goal of this site is to promote midwifery, provide access to health and wellness resources for midwives, women and their families and to promote health care advocacy.
Midwifery Today - Articles, conferences, great site!
Motherstuff Midwifery Page - Includes midwifery and the law, state by state
Polly's Birth Book: Obstetrics for the Home - A Manual About Natural Childbirth at Home
WithWomanWeb - A midwifery resource for expectant parents
CIRP - Circumcision Information and Resource Pages
NoHarmm - National Organization to Halt the Abuse and Routine Mutilation of Males
National Vaccine Information Center
Is Government Ordering Experiments on Humans?
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
How to Write a Letter for a "Personal" Religious Exemption from Immunizations
Attachment Parenting International
Newborn Procedures in a Medical Environment
Focus On The Family... - The best place to find help in most parenting needs!
Moondragon Services - Services for pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting, with a pagan touch
Jon's Homeschool Resource Page
Sacred Grove Academy's Links Page - lots of good HS links!
Motherstuff - Pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, parenting, etc.
Natural Childbirth Directory - Listings of teachers, doulas, midwives, etc. by state
On-Line Birth Center - Good links to all sorts of things
Baby Center - Prenatal care, pregnancy and baby care
Moondragon Services - Services for pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting, with a pagan touch
All Sorts of Stuff:
Birth Care
Slings:
New Native Baby Carrier
Over the Shoulder Baby Holder - Also offers the Babywearing video
SlingEzee - Padded sling with rings
Peapods - Offers both the Maya and the Over the Shoulder, with a quick comparison between the two. Also has natural baby products.
Kangaroo Corner - Excellent page with reviews of different types and brands of slings, most of which they sell
Carinlee Slings - You can provide your own fabric for $5 off
Doula Network - Alabama - great site!!
American Pregnancy Association - Doulas by State
Doula Doula - Labor Support Professionals in West Central Georgia
Birthing Options - Doulas in the MS and AL areas