Informative Links
Aims.org - Aims in improvements in Maternity Services UK, but some great articles and resources.
Waterbirth.org - International waterbirth site. Izzy and I are registered there!!!
Midirs.org - From epidural to episiotomy, read about the pros and cons of procedures that you may come across. Be able to make an informed choice.
Midwifery Today - Midwifery website with great articles and reading.
Waldorf World - Resources and information about Waldorf education.
Dona - DONA International, doula training, info, listings. I am a DONA trained doula.
ALACE - CBEducation site, training, listings. I am finishing the accelerated learning program with these guys. I love their philosophy.
NCT Pregnancy and Baby Care - The organization that trained me!
Coalition for Improvements in Maternity Services
The American Pregnancy Association - find out all you need to know about reproduction and pregnancy well being. A wealth of info, forums, links etc
Birth Source - a huge selection of childbirth information, downloads, equipment for teachers and doulas, continuing education etc.
Local Links
Connecticut birthing resources.
Body Mind and Spirit Directory - find a practitioner in the holistic wellness field.
Doula Network Find a doula, ask a question!
Baby Zone - Great resources, articles, best buys, local pages!
Holistic Moms: This links to the local chapter, for the main site, click here
Life Passages: links to local Childbirth educators, doulas, counsellors, photographers, chiropractors, reflexologists in the US and Canada.
US City Net directory - find all kinds of services in the local and national areas
Magazines and E-zines
Mothering Magazine - My favourite internet place to be with likeminded moms.
The Mother Magazine
Midwife's Cottage - Great holistic, gentle parenting, natural birth magazine with its US sister site.
Breastfeeding
Kellymom breastfeeding site
La Leche League: Internationally renowned breastfeeding site. Great resources, information on local groups, shopping.
Parenting
The Natural Child Project A site dedicated to the vision of a world in which all children are treated with dignity and respect. They have some wonderful literature and some little cards which I use daily.
Dr Sears - The guru of gentle birth and parenting, Dr William Sears. An interactive site with answers to your questions. At least one of his books is a must for any bookshelf.
Shopping
A Toy Garden - beautiful waldorf inspired toys. I can always find something here that I can't resist!
The Babywearer - if you are unsure of which sling to choose, check out this site. There are reviews, articles, instruction downloads for various slings as well as links to suppliers.
Elemental Handcrafts - this is a local connectictut WAHFamily inspired business. Some delightful pregnancy and breastfeeding gifts with a Waldof theme.
Cloth diapers by Mother-ease: I have used these on all three of my children and highly rate them for cost and efficiency.
Hug-A-Bub slings: This is an Australian site, but I love this sling. It is so comfortable and supports your back totally.
Earthy Babes - Moss feet shoes, clothing, pregnancy and baby gifts and loads more. This is lovely site.
Breastfeeding and weightloss support
Welcome Baby Your Place For Unique And Personal Gifts To Welcome Your New Little One
And for days when things get to you more than normal, try this site and drool!
If you can recommend a great site or would like to link to my site with one that is appropriate for the content of this site, please e-mail me.
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