Contains web sites with educational information regarding childbirth, including first person stories, photos, and more.
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DoulaMidwifery |
Regular Websites
A Better Birth is a childbirth education organization, seeking to prepare expectant parents for a successful birth through supportive, educational programs and doula services. - A Better Birth
http://abetterbirth.ca/
The Active Birth Centre provides information on waterbirth, natural childbirth, pain-free childbirth, and pregnancy in general for women living in the United Kingdom. - Active Birth Centre
http://www.activebirthcentre.com
The Birth Arts web site provides information about birth and postpartum doula. Web site also offers childbirth education, herbal remedies, and aromatherapy. - Birth Arts
http://www.birtharts.com/
The Birth Network provides information on the benefits and availability of mother-friendly pregnancy and natural childbirth care; chapters in Michigan, Florida, New Jersey, Colorado and Ohio. - Birth Network
http://www.birthnetwork.org/
"Real birth stories told in real pictures." Informative site offers pictures and narratives of vaginal and surgical birth, with ratings for "graphicness." - Birth Story Diaries
http://www.birthdiaries.com/
Birthing Baby offers doula and homebirthing services; web site complete with testimonials, photographs and descriptions of classes. - Birthing Baby
http://www.birthingbaby.com/
The Birthing Better web site provides information and resources to achieve the best birth possible; featuring the Pink Kit, a comprehensive childbirth preparation tool. - Birthing Better
http://www.birthingbetter.com/
Web site offers information about natural childbirth, as well as pregnancy, and nutrition information; with handouts for birth companions. - Birthing Naturally
http://www.birthingnaturally.net
The BirthMatters web site offers educational materials for childbirth, breastfeeding, parenting and baby massage classes; with complete descriptions. - BirthMatters
http://www.birthmattersny.org/
BirthPlan.com features side-by-side comparisons of a number of quality and varied birth plans; web site also allows visitors to register, create, and save their own birth plans online. - BirthPlan.com
http://birthplan.com/
BirthPsychology.com allows those interested to explore the many mental and emotional dimensions of giving birth; from medical journal articles to personal stories, etc. - BirthPsychology.com
http://www.birthpsychology.com/
BirthSource.com provides a wealth of information for expectant parents, as well as doulas, childbirth educators, nurses, and midwives. - BirthSource.com
http://www.birthsource.com/
Blooming Bellies provides labour and childbirth support, specifically preparation; with private and group classes, as well as educational materials for expectant parents. - Blooming Bellies
http://www.bloomingbellies.ca/
Buddha Bellies offers active birth classes, as well as yoga for pregnancy; complete reading lists, and first-person testimonials from women in the United Kingdom. - Buddha Bellies
http://www.buddhabellies.co.uk
CaesareanBirth.com features an online guide, and other resources for those needing information and support on all aspects of Caesareans. - CaesareanBirth.com
http://caesareanbirth.com/
The Calgary Childbirth web site offers pre- and peri-natal counselling, as well as childbirth, new family, and lactation classes. - Calgary Childbirth
http://www.calgarychildbirth.com/
The Childbirth Connection web site provides a collection of childbirth information and research organized to help women make informed decisions. - Childbirth Connection
http://www.childbirthconnection.org/
Aims to educate and empower women about their child birth choices. Read about the amazing pregnancy journey, birth choices, labor, newborn care, and postpartum health. Humor section and comic gallery. - Childbirth Solutions, Inc.
http://www.childbirthsolutions.com/
The Confident Birth web site provides a description of the doula profession, as well as a list of those availing their services in and around Australia. - Confident Birth
http://www.confidentbirth.com.au/
Doula Connections offers prenatal classes, birthing assistance, and postpartum services; including blessing ceremonies, and video diaries for their clients in Edmonton. - Doula Connections
http://www.doulaconnections.com/
The Doula UK web site includes a member directory, an FAQ, as well as a thoroughly researched list of suggested reading, and testimonials. - Doula UK
http://doula.org.uk
The Epidural.net web site provides information about the benefits and side effects of epidurals and regional anesthesia during childbirth. - Epidural.net
http://www.epidural.net/
The Gentle Birth web site features a collection articles detailing aspects of pregnancy and childbirth, including a perspective on homebirth for expectant mothers. - Gentle Birth
http://www.gentlebirth.org/
The Giving Birth Naturally web site focuses on the options for childbirth and challenges the myth that choosing a natural birth means choosing a painful birth. - Giving Birth Naturally
http://www.givingbirthnaturally.com/
The Golden Flower Birth web site contains information about courses and workshops offered, as well as details about Doula care during birth. - Golden Flower Birth
http://www.goldenflowerbirth.co.uk/
The Greenwich Doulas web site provides information about the birthing services offered, as well as profiles of associates and staff members. - Greenwich Doulas
http://www.greenwichdoulas.co.uk/
The Healthy Birth Options offers Natural Childbirth Classes in the Bradley Method. Web site provides information about certified teachers and programs. - Healthy Birth Options
http://www.healthybirthoptions.com/
The Hip Chick Pregnancy Guide is an online collection of articles about pregnancy and childbirth; including umbilical cord banking information. - Hip Chick Pregnancy Guide
http://www.hip-chick-pregnancy-guide.com/
Evidence-based site offers answers to common questions about home birth. Includes extensive references. - Home Birth Reference Site
http://www.homebirth.org.uk/
Internation Epidural Awareness Program
The Internation Epidural Awareness Program provides information regarding the benefits, side effects and complications about the pain management procedure. Web site includes first-person stories. - Internation Epidural Awareness Program
http://www.nt.net/lerouxma/index.htm
International Cesarean Awareness Network
The International Cesarean Awareness Network is a non-profit organization that works to lower the rate of unnecessary cesareans. - International Cesarean Awareness Network
http://ican-online.org/
Island Childbirth offers both private and group prenatal classes and education materials, as well as doula services and breastfeeding support in Victoria, British Columbia. - Island Childbirth
http://www.islandchildbirth.com/
Lucina Birth Services provides doula support from conception and through to the last trimester; including private and group classes, as well as after birth services. - Lucina Birth Services
http://www.lucina.ca
The Marvelous Multiples web site provides pre- and peri-natal education for multiple pregnancy; with information about specialized childbirth classes nationwide. - Marvelous Multiples
http://www.marvelousmultiples.com/
Mom-e offers information about pregnancy and labour, pre-pregnancy care, as well as preparation for pregnancy; complete with articles written by an obstetrician. - Mom-e
http://www.mom-e.com/
The Morning Star Childbirth offers birth consulting services, as well as early pregnancy, and childbirth education classes; complete with a resource list and a newsletter. - Morning Star Childbirth
http://www.morningstarchildbirth.com/
MotherFriendly.org is a collaborative effort of numerous individuals and more than 50 organizations promoting a wellness model for improved birth experiences. - MotherFriendly.org
http://www.motherfriendly.org/
The Motherhood Center offers prenatal, childbirth, new mother wellness and complete new family education services; with photographs and descriptions. - Motherhood Center
http://motherhoodcenter.com
National Association of Childbirthing Centers
The National Association of Childbirthing Centers web site offers a variety of information about birth centers to expectant parents and health care professionals. - National Association of Childbirthing Centers
http://www.birthcenters.org/
The Natural Birth and Baby Care web site features a collection of articles on natural pregnancy and birth, along with information about what to expect from a newborn. - Natural Birth and Baby Care
http://www.naturalbirthandbabycare.com/
The Painfree Childbirth web site offers comprehensive information explaining pain-free birth options, including childbirth plans and anesthesia. - Painfree Childbirth
http://www.painfreebirthing.com/
Parentlink provides comprehensive online childbirth education and labour support services; from the editor of the Pregnancy and Babycare Guide. - Parentlink
http://www.parentlink.org/
Web site provides information for expectant parents; covering the full range of the subject from pre-conception, pregnancy, labour, delivery, and beyond. - Pregnancy & Childbirth FAQs
http://www.pregnancy-bliss.co.uk
Premature Babies UK was created by a mother of a premature baby to help others. Web site provides detailed information, including a list of organisations. - Premature Babies UK
http://www.premature-babies.co.uk/
Pushed Birth offers honest and detailed information about what to really expect from natural childbirth; specifically natural childbirth pain management. - Pushed Birth
http://www.pushedbirth.com/
"The Birth Ecology Project's Journal publishes articles and essays of quality on topics of interest to parents, birth professionals, and birth advocates on the website." - The Birth Ecology Project
http://birthecology.squarespace.com/
Tiny Hands offers ante-natal education, birthing assistance, post-natal support, home visits, as well as complete care of the mother's physical and emotional needs. - Tiny Hands
http://www.tinyhands.org.uk/
The Transition to Parenthood web site provides childbirth information for expectant parents, as well as resources for doula and midwife locators. - Transition to Parenthood
http://transitiontoparenthood.com/
Trianglechildbirth.com offers information about classes in the Bradley Method around the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill areas of North Carolina. Web site provides a class outline. - Trianglechildbirth.com
http://trianglechildbirth.com
The Waterbirth Website provides information on the newest innovations in safe, gentle, and empowering childbirth; including a tutorial, photo gallery, dozens of first-person stories. - Water Birth Information
http://waterbirthinfo.com/
The Waterbirth International web site features an International Waterbirth Referral Service, as well as comprehensive information about waterbirth. - Waterbirth International
http://www.waterbirth.org/