Birthing Attendants
Doulas
Websites
http://www.dona.org/
Pardon us for bragging, but we are the oldest, largest and most respected doula association in the world. Our founders are among the foremost experts on doula care, and DONA International certification is a widely respected measure of quality and professionalism. We are an international, non-profit organization of doulas that strives to have every doula trained / educated to provide the highest quality / standards for birth and/or postpartum support to birthing women and their families.
http://doulanetwork.com/
We're here to help make it easy to find the perfect doula for you.
Articles
http://www.hpakids.org/holistic-health/articles/49/1/Doulas
A doula (meaning a woman who mothers the mother) cares for the emotional and normal physical needs of a birthing woman.
http://www.dona.org/mothers/index.php
The word "doula" comes from the ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves" and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth; or who provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5638868_interview-labor-doula.html
Choosing the right doula is easy with these simple interview suggestions.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2318941_choose-birth-doula.html
This article will help you choose a birth doula.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2303438_design-birth-plan-doula.html
When planning a natural childbirth, many women choose to employ a doula or birthing assistant. This person will help you to plan the birth you want, as well as assisting you through the birthing process. A birth plan is a written document that you can review with your doctor or midwife to help them understand the way you'd like your birth to progress.
Midwifery
Websites
http://cfmidwifery.org/
Citizens for Midwifery – the only national consumer-based group
promoting the Midwives Model of Care! CfM works to provide information and resources that promote the local midwife, as well as midwives and midwifery care across the country!
http://www.midwiferytoday.com/
Through networking and education, Midwifery Today's mission is to return midwifery care to its rightful position in the family; to make midwifery care the norm throughout the world; and to redefine midwifery as a vital partnership with women.
Articles
http://cfmidwifery.org/midwifery/faq.aspx
http://www.irishhealth.com/article.html?id=16698
Midwife-led, woman-centred care is key to the transformation of maternity services, according to the Association for Improvements in Maternity services (AIMS Ireland).
Birth Interventions
Articles
http://www.birthingthefuture.com/AllAboutBirthPops/MythorFact_Pop.htm
Myth vs. Fact about everything from Homebirth to Interventions.
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/press/2003/FEBRUARY/030207A.HTM
In a study to be presented Feb. 7 researchers show that babies born under such conditions fared similarly to those born to women whose wombs held normal amounts of amniotic fluid. No significant differences were found in the babies' birthweights, levels of acid in the umbilical cord blood, or lengths of stay in the hospital.
Cesareans
Websites
http://www.ican-online.org/pregnancy/cesarean-fact-sheet
The International Cesarean Awareness Network is a non-profit advocacy and support group whose mission is to improve maternal and child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, provide support for cesarean recovery, and promote vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).
Articles
http://www.ican-online.org/pregnancy/cesarean-fact-sheet
These facts are presented by the International Cesarean Awareness Network with the hope that parents, childbirth educators, doulas, nurses, midwives and doctors together can effectively reduce the rate of unnecessary cesarean sections and their effects.
http://www.ican-online.org/pregnancy/things-you-can-do-avoid-unnecessary-cesarean
The Public Citizen Health Research Group in Washington, D.C. has estimated that half of the nearly 1 million cesareans performed every year are medically unnecessary. With more appropriate care during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, half of the cesareans could have been avoided.
ScienceDaily (June 29, 2009) — Swedish researchers have discovered that babies born by Caesarean section experience changes to the DNA pool in their white blood cells, which could be connected to altered stress levels during this method of delivery, according to the July issue of Acta Paediatrica.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34826186/ns/health-pregnancy/
Nearly half of all births in China are delivered by cesarean section, the world’s highest rate, according to a survey by the World Health Organization — a shift toward modernization that isn’t necessarily a good thing.
Blogs
http://blog.ican-online.org/
Epidurals
Articles
http://www.mothering.com/pregnancy-birth/the-hidden-risk-of-epidurals
A common intervention, epidurals are given to reduce pain during birth. But at what cost? A leading Australian physician discusses how this invasive procedure actually impedes labor and harms both mother and baby.
http://www.natural-pregnancy-mentor.com/epidural-side-effects.html
Epidural side effects and risks, do you know what they are?
http://www.childbirth.org/articles/sideeppi.html
All obstetric interventions carry benefits and risks. While some of the following effects are rare and others are common, it is important for every mother to be aware of these risks, to explore the many natural forms of pain management, and to decide carefully whether the benefits of epidural anesthesia outweigh the risks.
http://www.transitiontoparenthood.com/ttp/foreducators/ceinfo/Side%20Effects%202.htm
All of the following data, unless otherwise cited, is collected and summarized from three recent reviews of this topic. This article is intended as a summary of available data.
Research
http://www.internationalbreastfeedingjournal.com/content/1/1/24
Anecdotal reports suggest that the addition of fentanyl (an opioid) to epidural analgesia for women during childbirth results in difficulty establishing breastfeeding.
http://www.icpa4kids.org/research/pregnancy/drugs_labor.htm
Women who receive epidurals to ease labor pains may be increasing discomfort for their newborns, according to a study published in Pediatrics.
Induction
Articles
http://prepforbirth.com/2009/09/11/labor-induction-myths/
It never ceases to amaze me why women are induced for labor. I have compiled a list of commonly heard “reason” for an induction occurring. Interestingly none among them is true. The true reasons for induction is a very short list
http://pregnancy.about.com/od/induction/a/risksinduction.htm
The induction of labor can be done for many reasons, including many valid medical reasons. However, the rise in the rate of social inductions, or elective inductions is on the rise. As the induction rate rises there are more babies and mothers placed at risk for certain complications. Here are five risks of induction that you may not know about:
http://www.ican-online.org/pregnancy/induction-labor
The International Cesarean Awareness Network strongly advises women and health care practitioners to avoid induction of labor unless a true medical indication exists.
http://www.theunnecesarean.com/blog/2009/11/26/refusing-pitocin-in-labor-helens-story.html
Just over two weeks ago, Helen was getting to know her newborn baby, Jesse, after spending the entire day getting to know what informed refusal is all about. Her story is heavily excerpted below and does not do Helen’s must-read blog posts justice.
http://www.birthingnaturally.net/birthplan/intervention/induction/pitocin.html
According to A guide to effective care in pregnancy an childbirth, oxytocin without also breaking the bag of waters has a high failure rate for inducing labor.
http://www.natural-pregnancy-mentor.com/pitocin-induction.html
Pitocin induction and augmentation are common in the US, but are they safe?
Research
www.pubmed.gov
The objective of this study was to examine if patients with "early rupture of membranes (ROM)" after spontaneous onset of labor are at increased risk of cesarean section.
Ultrasounds/Fetal Heart Monitoring
Articles
http://www.birthinternational.com/articles/wagner02.html
Although we now have sufficient scientific data to be able to say that routine prenatal ultrasound scanning has no effectiveness and may very well carry risks...
http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/ultrasoundrodgers.asp
Health practitioners involved in prenatal care have reason to be concerned about the use of ultrasound. Although proponents point out that ultrasound has been used in obstetrics for 50 years and early studies indicated it was safe for both mother and child, enough research has implicated it in neurodevelopmental disorders to warrant serious attention.
http://www.natural-pregnancy-mentor.com/fetal-ultrasounds.html
Fetal ultrasounds - which were introduced in the 1960s - have long been regarded as a safe means of checking on the health of your unborn baby. But some are now saying...they may not be as safe as previously thought.
http://www.greenhealthwatch.com/newsstories/newslatest/latest0701/ultrasound-hurt.html
Although women are now routinely offered several ultrasound scans during a pregnancy, costing health services worldwide millions of pounds every year, the safety of taking ultrasound pictures has never been tested.
http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr06-22-09-2.cfm
Refinements of the definitions, classifications, and interpretations of fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring methods were issued today in new guidelines released by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
http://www.ehow.com/about_5347776_dangers-fetal-doppler.html
Used regularly by obstetricians, and available for over-the-counter purchase by patients, dopplers are not risk free.
https://www.asrt.org/content/News/IndustryNewsBriefs/Sono/studyshows062408.aspx
A new study reports that prolonged and frequent use of ultrasound on pregnant mice causes brain abnormalities in the developing mouse fetus. Researchers said that the study findings support warnings by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration against the use of medically nonindicated or commercial prenatal ultrasound videos.
Birthing Techniques
Websites
www.bradleybirth.com
What is the difference between Bradley® and other types of childbirth classes.? The Bradley Method® is unique. Our classes stress the importance of Healthy Baby, Healthy Mother and Healthy Families. We attract families who are willing to take the responsibility needed for preparation and birth.
www.alexandertechnique.com
The Alexander Technique is a method that works to change (movement) habits in our everyday activities. It is a simple and practical method for improving ease and freedom of movement, balance, support and coordination. The technique teaches the use of the appropriate amount of effort for a particular activity, giving you more energy for all your activities.
www.hypnobirthing.com
HypnoBirthing® - The Mongan Method is as much a philosophy as it is a technique. The method teaches you that, in the absence of fear and tension, or special medical circumstances, severe pain does not have to be an accompaniment of labor.
www.waterbirth.org
Waterbirth is felt by mothers and providers alike to be the gentlest of gentle births.
Warm luxurious water to cradle you and give you complete freedom to move during the greatest achievement of your life.
www.lamaze.org
Lamaze promotes a natural, healthy and safe approach to pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting. Knowing that pregnancy and childbirth can be demanding on a woman’s body and mind, Lamaze serves as a resource for information about what to expect and what choices are available during the childbearing years.
http://spinningbabies.com/
Spinning Babies Website takes the topic of Optimal Foetal Positioning and makes it easier to understand. The 3-Principles give you a step-by-step way approach to fetal positioning.
Articles
http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/plabor/0,,80mq,00.html
Comfort measures are strategies designed to help you cope with the pain of labor.
http://www.childbirthsolutions.com/articles/worldbirth/middleeast/index.php
For centuries women in other countries have known what some modern women are just discovering for themselves: pelvic movements and exercises help our bodies relax, stretch, and open naturally during birth.
http://birthwhisperer.blogspot.com/2009/11/aromatherapy-and-essential-oils-for.html
Aromatherapy is a very powerful modality and it has many wonderful benefits.
Natural Birth Options
Websites
www.mothersnaturally.com
The goal of Mothers Naturally is to increase the number of safe and positive births by educating and informing the public about natural birth options and empowering women to make pregnancy and birth choices appropriate for their lives.
www.choicesinchildbirth.org
Choices in Childbirth is a non-profit organization that strives to improve maternity care and birth experiences by providing access to information about the range of choices available regarding where and with whom to birth.
www.choicesinchildbirth.com
Let this web site be the first of many steps that you take on your journey to learning about all of your choices for your childbirth experience.
http://www.naturalbirthandbabycare.com/index.html
Find the information you want on healthy pregnancy, natural childbirth, and baby care. You'll find everything from natural baby care basics to baby carriers and elimination communication.
http://www.empoweredchildbirth.com/index.html
Empowered Childbirth.com was created out of a deep and abiding love for women, men, children and the sacred healing powers of childbirth. Here, we share our experiences with each other in hopes of restoring our faith in our own birthing power and encouraging our sisters to restore theirs
Articles
http://www.childbirthsolutions.com/articles/pregnancy/whattoask/index.php
Have you decided where to have your baby?
The choice is yours!
Peer Reviewed Research
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/118/2/511
The most important determinants of the gut microbiotic composition in infants were the mode of delivery, type of infant feeding, gestational age, infant hospitalization, and antibiotic use by the infant. Term infants who were born vaginally at home and were breastfed exclusively seemed to have the most "beneficial" gut microbiota (highest numbers of bifidobacteria and lowest numbers of C difficile and E coli).
Blogs
http://www.themidwifenextdoor.com/
Welcome to The Midwife Next Door! I’ve been a midwife since 1986,and
during that time have worked in a variety of settings–home births,
a freestanding birth center, and hospitals. I am passionate about
returning to normal birth for the majority of American women, and
that’s why I’ve started this blog.
Free Birth
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=9130439
Women taking back control of birth by having 'freebirth' babies at home without medical help
Blogs
http://www.haveanaturalchildbirth.com/
This blog is created by a coalition of doulas, midwives, and other natural childbirth advocates to help you explore and discover the joys of natural childbirth.
http://birthwhisperer.blogspot.com/
Little known facts about safe and healthy pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and mothering.
Home Birth
Websites
http://www.indiebirth.com/
Here’s the purpose of Indie Birth:
To fire up the minds of modern-day mamas, so that they are inspired, educated and aware of all the choices surrounding them concerning their pregnancies and births.
To cater to those that are already independent, free-thinking and maybe a little bit radical… and to transform those mamas not yet in touch with their instinctive abilities to birth and nurture naturally.
Articles
http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/7tips.asp
Just removing your birth from a hospital setting doesn’t guarantee that it will proceed in a natural, flowing manner. Too many women learn the hard way that a midwife can bring a hospital mentality and interventions right into the home and negatively affect the course of the birth. How can you assess the type of midwifery practice that you are purchasing? Here are some tips to help you assess the care that will be provided by midwives:
http://www.gentlebirth.org/format/myths.html
6 myths about childbirth exposed.
http://www.bmj.com/archive/7068pr4.htm
To assess procedures and outcomes in deliveries planned at home versus those planned in hospital among women choosing the place of delivery.
http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/homebirthchoice.asp#Homebirth
This document discusses homebirth as one of many avenues toward a successful birth—one that results in a happy and healthy mom and baby. We offer this in support of education, freedom of choice and empowerment of women and their families.
http://www.gentlebirth.org/ronnie/homejjg.html
http://www.homebirth.org.uk/
http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/homebirthissues.asp
There is no shortage of evidence to support the fact that homebirth is safe, satisfying and empowering for women and their families. It is also a much-neglected option for childbearing women in Western society today. This article seeks to discuss modern-day attitudes about birth and present the arguments for midwifery care and homebirth in an accessible format.
http://www.childbirthsolutions.com/articles/pregnancy/midwives/index.php
http://www.thefarm.org/charities/mid.html
Pregnancy outcomes of 1707 women, who enrolled for care between 1971 and 1989 with a home birth service run by lay midwives in rural Tennessee, were compared with outcomes from 14,033 physician- attended hospital deliveries derived from the 1980 US National Natality/National Fetal Mortality Survey.
http://www.naturalbirthandbabycare.com/homebirth.html
Homebirth allows your baby to come into the world surrounded by those you want there - in peace, in reverence, in joy, in laughter, with tears of elation - however you want.
It gives control of your baby's birth back to you. You feel a sense of euphoria that can hardly be matched. Your birth experience is just that - yours.
http://www.indiebirth.com/2008/08/25/10-homebirth-facts-no-ones-telling-you/
If you’re newly pregnant, chances are you have never heard the truth about why homebirth is a safer choice for low-risk pregnancies. And if you’re not newly pregnant, it is never to late to consider your options and give birth to your baby at home.
Videos
http://www.mybestbirth.com/page/alyson-hannigan-alexis
http://www.indiebirth.com/2008/09/09/going-home-to-birth-birth-centers-and-homebirth-episode-3/
Audio
http://www.voiceamerica.com/voiceamerica/vepisode.aspx?aid=44261
Family Support
http://www.nchomebirth.com/coloringBook-main.html
Waterbirth
http://www.childbirthsolutions.com/articles/birth/whywater/index.php
The following is an excerpt from Gentle Birth Choices by Barbara Harper, RN, Director of Waterbirth International Research, Resource and Referral Service
A Gentle Beginning for a New Life
http://www.birthbalance.com/content.asp?cpid=beni&iP=1
Videos
http://www.glorialemay.com/blog/?p=241
VBAC
Websites
http://vbacfacts.com/
Vaginal birth after Cesarean; Don't freak, know the facts!
http://www.ican-online.org/
Our website reaches women all over the world as they empower themselves to work towards their birthing goals. Our subscribers enjoy benefits such as free webinars that range from educational, CEU-accredited sessions to more informal support meetings.
http://www.childbirth.org/section/VBACindex.html
Articles
http://vbacfacts.com/vbac/
Quite simply, no. Bruce Flamm, MD states in Birth After Cesarean: The Medical Facts, that VBAC parents “have been erroneously told that they are in a very high-risk group” as well as “the chance that a VBAC candidate will require emergency surgery is, for all practical purposes, no higher than that of any other pregnant woman” and “the risk of VBAC is not substantially greater than the risk of any type of childbirth.”
Blogs
http://birthingbeautifulideas.com/?p=907
Many women who want to have a vaginal birth after cesarean (or VBAC, pronounced “vee-back”) in the U.S. have faced some sort of opposition from their care providers when they have expressed their desire to VBAC. Oftentimes, this opposition comes in the form of ” VBAC scare tactics.”
Nutrition
Articles
http://www.birthingfromwithin.com/first_trimester
On the Importance of Good Nutrition in the First Trimester
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/11/07/No-Nonsense-Guide-to-a-Naturally-Healthy-Pregnancy-and-Baby.aspx
Making sure that your baby gets a healthy start in life is one of your biggest priorities. That means ensuring that your nutritional intake is at optimal levels.
http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/newsletter/pregnancy-and-gestational-vitamin-d-deficiency.shtml
This research indicates Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy endangers the mother's life and health, and is the origin for a host of future perils for the child, especially for the child's brain and immune system.
http://www.drfuhrman.com/library/folic_acid_dangers_and_prenatal_vitamins.aspx
Women who take supplemental folic acid increase their breast cancer risk by 20-30%, according to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
http://www.indiebirth.com/2007/11/10/how-to-eat-to-avoid-morning-sickness/
Good nutrition during pregnancy is the most important factor in making sure that you have a successful, positive natural birthing experience.
Postnatal
Circumcision
Websites
(NOCIRC)www.nocirc.org
The National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers (NOCIRC) is an organization of diverse individuals committed through research, education, and advocacy to securing the birthright of male, female, and intersex infants and children to keep their sex organs intact.
http://www.mothersagainstcirc.org/
Articles
http://www.cirp.org/library/normal/aap1999/
At birth, a boy's penis, including the shaft and head (glans), is covered by a double fold of skin. This is called the foreskin. Circumcision removes the foreskin over the glans. If a boy is not circumcised, his foreskin is left intact.
http://www.cirp.org/pages/parents/FAQ/
http://notjustskin.org/en/circumcisionfaq.html
http://www.cirp.org/library/
The Library is an online collection of abstracts, full text articles, and other material relating to male circumcision.
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/1/t012000.asp
This is a decision that many parents face. There are many misconceptions and out-of-date information that parents may read. Here is a summary of the pertinent issues that you should consider when making this decision
http://www.drmomma.org/2010/01/babies-do-feel-pain.html
In this paper, I reflect on the painful impact of medicine on infants over the last century.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/christiane-northrup/we-need-to-stop-circumcis_b_470689.html?ref=fb
Circumcision is an unnecessary procedure that is painful and can lead to complications, including death.
Blogs
http://nocircumcision.blogspot.com/
Cord Clamping
Articles
The Dangerous Practice of Early Clamping of the Umbilical Cord http://web.archive.org/web/20041010160019/www.cordclamping.com/index.htm
Another thing very injurious to the child, is the tying and cutting of the navel string too soon; which should always be left till the child has not only repeatedly breathed but till all pulsation in the cord ceases. As otherwise the child is much weaker than it ought to be, a portion of the blood being left in the placenta, which ought to have been in the child.
http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/lateClamping.html
Here's some of the thoughts and ideas I have gleaned over the year s about leaving the umbilical cord to pulse until it stops
http://www.empoweredchildbirth.com/articles/birth/noclamp.html
Cutting your newborn's umbilical cord is a highly significant event and the job is considered a high honor in many places. There's a sense of pride in the words, "I cut the baby's cord." But far too many Americans who utter these words don't realize that there is an event far more significant than severing the cord, it’s the clamping of it.
http://academicobgyn.com/2009/12/03/delayed-cord-clamping-should-be-standard-practice-in-obstetrics/
For the majority of my career, I routinely clamped and cut the umbilical cord as soon as it was reasonable. And after some research I found that there was some pretty compelling evidence that indeed, early clamping is harmful for the baby.
http://cordclamp.org/ExpressCCPictArtGMMred.pdf
CLAMPING a newborn baby's umbilical cord too soon after birth can lead to oxygen deprivation and may explain the dramatic rise in autism, scientists have warned.
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,830142,00.html
A group of pediatricians* from the University of California suggests that the most important factor is the time at which the obstetrician clamps and cuts the infant's umbilical cord.
Your Amazing 'Placenta' & Postpartum Support
Websites
http://placentabenefits.info/
Women who take placenta capsules report fewer emotional issues, have more energy and tend to enjoy a faster, more pleasant postpartum recovery.
Articles
http://www.believeinbirth.com/placenta.html
As strange as it may sound at first glance, Placenta medicine can benefit a women tremendously in the postpartum period.
http://www.brighthub.com/health/alternative-medicine/articles/43315.aspx
More and more women who suffer from postpartum depression are considering placenta eating as a natural remedy for the condition. The placenta can be consumed in a variety of ways, and has many health benefits.
Blogs
http://blog.placentabenefits.info/
Skin-on-Skin Contact
Articles
http://www.naturalchild.org/guest/jack_newman2.html
There are now a multitude of studies that show that mothers and babies should be together, skin to skin (baby naked, not wrapped in a blanket) immediately after birth, as well as later. The baby is happier, the baby's temperature is more stable and more normal, the baby's heart and breathing rates are more stable and more normal, and the baby's blood sugar is more elevated.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-400756/A-cuddle-newborns-fights-infections.html
New mothers should hold their naked babies next to their skin for the first hour after birth so they can bond together, says a leading midwife. The 'golden hour' helps calm the baby, build up resistance to infection and get breastfeeding off to a good start.
http://www.lotusfertility.com/Skin_to_Skin_Protocols_for_Bonding_and_Attachment.html
Recent Observations on the Importance of Immediate Skin-to-Skin Bonding,
Newborn-led Suckling, and Postpartum Support for Early Parenting
Vitamin K
Articles
http://legaljustice4john.com/jaundiceVitKshotNewborns.htm
The reason given for administration of Vitamin K is to prevent haemorrhagic disease
in newborns. However consider the following points...
http://icpa4kids.org/Wellness-Articles/vitamin-k-at-birth-to-inject-or-not.html
Newborn infants routinely receive an injection of vitamin K after birth in order to prevent (or slow) a rare problem of bleeding into the brain weeks after birth. The downside of this practice however is an 80% increased risk of developing childhood leukemia.
Preconception
Websites
http://www.preconceptionhealth.org/
Creating healthy children begins before the time of conception!
http://www.dynamicchiropractic.com/mpacms/dc/article.php?id=53021
So what does the body require to have a healthy pregnancy? Start with the whole-food concept.
ScienceDaily (Jan. 20, 2010) — Prenatal exposure to ambient levels of flame retardant compounds called polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) is associated with adverse neurodevelopmental effects in young children, according to researchers at the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health (CCCEH) at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.
Support
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Family Magazines/Newsletters
www.pathwaystofamilywellness.org
Pathways magazine offers parents resources and thought provoking articles about the family wellness lifestyle.
http://www.icpa4kids.org/e-news.htm
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