Contains web sites with educational information regarding childbirth, including first person stories, photos, and more.
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Recommended Resources
Pregnancy symptoms are described and explained, and the site offers a pregnancy calendar and due date calculator.
http://pregnancy.about.com/
The Active Birth Centre provides information on waterbirth, natural childbirth, pain-free childbirth, and pregnancy in general for women living in the United Kingdom.
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.
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.
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."
http://www.birthdiaries.com/
Birthing Baby offers doula and homebirthing services; web site complete with testimonials, photographs and descriptions of classes.
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.
http://www.birthingbetter.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.
http://www.birthpsychology.com/
BirthSource.com provides a wealth of information for expectant parents, as well as doulas, childbirth educators, nurses, and midwives.
http://www.birthsource.com/
The Childbirth Connection web site provides a collection of childbirth information and research organized to help women make informed decisions.
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.
http://www.childbirthsolutions.com/
Coalition for Improving Maternity Services
MotherFriendly.org is a collaborative effort of numerous individuals and more than 50 organizations promoting a wellness model for improved birth experiences.
http://www.motherfriendly.org
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.
http://www.confidentbirth.com.au/
The Epidural.net web site provides information about the benefits and side effects of epidurals and regional anesthesia during childbirth.
http://www.epidural.net/
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.
http://www.givingbirthnaturally.com/
The Hip Chick Pregnancy Guide is an online collection of articles about pregnancy and childbirth; including umbilical cord banking information.
http://www.hip-chick-pregnancy-guide.com/
Evidence-based site offers answers to common questions about home birth. Includes extensive references.
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.
http://www.nt.net/lerouxma/
The Marvelous Multiples web site provides pre- and peri-natal education for multiple pregnancy; with information about specialized childbirth classes nationwide.
http://www.marvelousmultiples.com/
Fielding questions about pregnancy including complications of pregnancy, labor, and childbirth education experience.
http://www.mybirthcare.com/forum/
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.
http://www.naturalbirthandbabycare.com/
The Painfree Childbirth web site offers comprehensive information explaining pain-free birth options, including childbirth plans and anesthesia.
http://www.painfreebirthing.com/
Parentlink provides comprehensive online childbirth education and labour support services; from the editor of the Pregnancy and Babycare Guide.
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.
http://www.pregnancy-bliss.co.uk
Pushed Birth offers honest and detailed information about what to really expect from natural childbirth; specifically natural childbirth pain management.
http://www.pushedbirth.com/
The Transition to Parenthood web site provides childbirth information for expectant parents, as well as resources for doula and midwife locators.
http://transitiontoparenthood.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.
http://waterbirthinfo.com/
The Waterbirth International web site features an International Waterbirth Referral Service, as well as comprehensive information about waterbirth.
http://www.waterbirth.org/
