every BIRTH CAN BE A JOYFUL BIRTH.
www.hypnobirthing.com
- The official link to HypnoBirthing the Mongan Method.
This site promotes Marie Mongan's method for relaxed, natural childbirth.
Doula Support For Pregnant Women Could Improve Care, Reduce Costs.
- The official link to La Leche League International
Their Mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
www.bellybelly.com.au/breastfeeding/lactation-cookies/
- These Lactation cookies seem to do the trick! Try the recipe to increase your milk supply.
- Suzanne Arms is the author of many books and provides profound words of wisdom
focusing on childbirth, mothering and early child development.
For more innovative information on the world of natural birth visit www.suzannearms.com Visit this site!
www.childbirthconnection.org
- Great site for updated research, guidance, education, advocacy
and policy for natural childbirth. Please explore!
www.fearlessbirthing.com
- Kim Wildner is the author of Mother's Intention, How Belief Shapes Birth.
She is an advocate for natural childbirth, HypnoBirthing, and holds workshops all over the US helping parents determine what their own best birth decisions will be.
www.fromwombtoworld.com/
- Anna Verwaal is a name that I hope you will all become familiar with.
Her birth photography is a blessing to ones eyes and heart. Her knowledge of the human being is nurtured in her workshops offered from Conscious Conception Preparation to Birth Trauma Support. She has been published in Mothering magazine and Midwifery Today as well as a talking cameo in “The Business of Being Born.”
Hey! Who's Having This Baby Anyway?
- Breck Hawk is the author
She covers everything from birth plans, breastfeeding, water and home births and hospital deliveries.
Her chapter review worksheets ensure comprehension of the material.
www.hencigoer.com
- Henci Goer is the author of "The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth."
Her book provides up to date medical information to help you make informed decisions.
She covers unnecessary procedures, cesareans and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).
These are just a few of the topics she gives statistics for and in depth information. You will enjoy her site.
www.ican-online.org
- International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc. Check them out for wonderful support groups.
- Her recent book Birth Matters, a midwifes manif is a phenomenal book for Natural Birth advocates and new mothers every where. Renowned for her midwifes at The Farm and her publications, Ina May's Guide to Childbirth, and Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding and "Spiritual Midwifery". Ina May has gained international notoriety for promotion of Natural Birth. She received the 2011 "The Right Livelihood Award. www.therightlivelihood.org/inmay_gaskin.html
For more on Ina May and the Gaskin Farm check out: www.thefarm.org/midwives.
- CIMS – Coalition for Improving Maternity Services.
CIMS produces a groundbreaking consensus document called The Mother-Friendly Initiative and has already been endorsed by over 50 organizations.
www.mothering.com
– Mothering is the premier community for naturally minded parents.
Founded as a magazine in 1976 Mothering today hosts the most active forums for parents on line.
Fun Stuff
www.bellpineartfarm.com
- Beautiful, small and profound clay sculptures of family and parent and child.
www.devaluna.com
- Wonderful paintings by Krista Lynn Brown evoking myth, poetry, spirit and magic.
www.mayawrap.com
- Baby slings or carriers that promote attachment parenting.
www.mothersadvocate.com
- Wonderful site all about Doulas, by certified doula and childbirth educator Mary Smits in Wisconsin.
Great videos and links.
www.motherlove.com
- Certified organic herbal products for pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and babies. Awesome products!
www.mountainroseherbs.com
-Quality certified organic herbs. Great source for Raspberry Leaf and Comfrey teas. Check them out!
www.newmoonvisions.com
- Artist Mara Berendt Friedman. Beautiful mother and child images and note cards.
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