Links
Articles
Outcomes of planned homebirths...
A large study conducted on the results of planned homebirths with certified professional midwives found excellent results. This was published in the British Medical Journal in June 2005.
Homebirth: As Safe as it Gets
This is a short article comparing homebirth neonatal deaths to hospital neonatal deaths and a few intervention rates.
Effects of Hospital Economics on Maternity Care
This article is frightening. Do you really think that hospitals have you and your child's best interests at heart? Think again!
But What If...
Answers to common "what if" questions regarding homebirth.
The Assault on Normal Birth: The OB Disinformation Campaign
This article by Henci Goer should be plastered on the doors of every OB office in the US. It poses some great questions that every thinking woman should consider.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding.com "The #1 site for breastfeeding information, support and attitude!" There are lot's of mini videos on breastfeeding including 'how-to's'. Great site.
Breastmilk: A World Resource
LLL: Toll free 24hour breastfeeding help line 1-877-4 LALECHE (1-877-452-5324)
kellymom.com: My personal favorite breastfeeding website. Answers to ALL of your questions.
The Compleat Mother
Caring for Babies
Articles on Using Cloth Diapers, choosing between cloth and disposable, tips on cleaning cloth diapers and sources for diapers.
Attachment Parenting doc
N.O.C.I.R.C. National Organization of Circumcision Resource Centers. Lots of articles and information on events. Link is for 'articles' page, click on 'home' for more.
Colic Release Technique, this site shows you how to release the ileo caecal valve
Infant Massage
Herbs:
www.bulkherbstore.com Organic bulk, dried herbs, great information, including a list of remedies.
www.mountainroseherbs.com Organic bulk, dried herbs and information.
www.herbdoc.com Dr. Richard Schultz's website. Herbs, cleanses, and information.
Homebirth:
World Health Organization's Summary of Research on Place of Birth
Home Versus Hospital Deliveries: Follow up Study of Matched Pairs for Procedures and Outcome (BMJ)
Homebirth is Where the Heart Is
Homebirth - Safety and Benefits
Homefirst Health Services
The Medical Literature on the Safety of Home Birth
The Safety of Home Birth: The Farm Study
Online Birth Center: Midwifery, Pregnancy, Birth and Breastfeeding
Home Birth: What Are the Issues?
Mothering (or Parenting)
Mothering: The Magazine for Natural Family Living This is the online version of the magizine. There is lots of information and an online chat forum.
The Family Bed
Nutrition
Blue Ribbon Baby The Brewer Diet, Prenatal Nutrition for Optimal Health
The Weston A. Price Foundation
Comparison of Prenatal Vitamins doc
Dietary Sources of Iron
Not Milk! doc
Birthing Way Nutrition Guide doc
Importance of Water in Pregnancy
Unhappy Meals New York Times Article
Pregnancy and Birth
C.H.O.I.C.E.S.- www.indianabirthchoices.com A local information and support network, in Northwest Indiana. This natural birth and parenting group meets once a month (first Wed. of each month, 7pm) at the Hebron Community Center, Hebron, IN. A free informational class is given each month on topics such as natural childbirth, water birth, nutrition, herbs and homeopathy during pregnancy and for your family, chiropractic care for pregnancy and your family, Gentle Birth Choices, and many, many more..
The Bradley Method ® - I recommend this for any parent-to-be who has never taken it.
The Ovulation Calculator
What is a Doula?
The Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section
Pregnancy & Birth
Interactive Pregnancy Calendar
Childbirth.org - Pregnancy and Childbirth Information
Drugging Pregnant Mothers, Followed by Early Infant Umbilical Cord Clamping -- It Seldom, If Ever, Needs to be Done
Several Articles on Morning Sickness
Treatment for Varicose Veins including Hemorrhoids.doc
Breech Turning Techniques.doc
Kegel Exercises.doc
Herbal Allies For Pregnant Women
Article by Henci Goer on the Uselessness of Standard Management of Gestational Diabetes
Ways to Cope With Labor
The Amazing Placenta
Prenatal Blood Work
Mothering Magazine's:Treating Group B Strep: Are Antibiotics Necessary? Word Document of same article
Garlic to Treat GBS
Reducing GBS Colonization with Alternative Treatments and GBS Treatment for Homebirth several articles
Dangers of Prenatal Ultrasound doc
Let the Baby Decide: The Case Against Inducing Labor
Water Birth:
Why Waterbirth
The Waterbirth Website