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The following resources should be helpful in offering support to expectant parents.
 
 
 
 
 

 Web Resources

 

Dedicated to providing information that will help families have the best birth possible – a safe, gentle, positive birth experience that supports happy, healthy families. Includes a section called The Midwife Archives, which is a collection of information about all aspects of pregnancy, birth and well-woman care from a midwifery perspective.
 
Published by birth advocate, midwife and founder of The Farm Midwifery Center – statistics on homebirth, articles, workshop information
Childbirth Connection, formerly the Maternity Center Association, is a long-term national program to promote evidence-based maternity care. Excellent resource for consumers and professionals; see Maternity Center Associationís listing under birth related organizations
 
Established in 1996, the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) is a collaborative effort of numerous individuals and more than 50 organizations representing over 90,000 members. Our mission is to promote a wellness model of maternity care that will improve birth outcomes and substantially reduce costs.
Many resources for parents, including Ten Questions to Ask When Youíre Having a Baby.
 
Spinning Babies is a unique, step-by-step approach to Optimal Fetal Positioning. The techniques described here were found around the world. But, "what to do when" is found right here. Your labor can be shorter and less painful. Easier, in other words, than a posterior labor.
  
International Cesarean Awareness Network
 
Attachment Parenting International – information about attachment parenting and referrals to parent support groups in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
 
Comprehensive website for mothers who are breastfeeding or thinking about breastfeeding. Articles, lactation consultant directory, breastfeeding art, latching-on video clip, support message boards, opportunities to “ask the experts”, etc.
 
Holistic Moms Network (HMN) members share a common bond: a desire to be the best parents possible by providing our children with a physical, psychological, and spiritual environment that will nourish them and allow them to reach their greatest potential.
 
A natural family living magazine. There are many great articles and resources on this website.
 
A discussion forum of Mothering.com, the website of natural family living and natural solutions to parenting challenges.
 

 Circumcision decision maker

 

www.drbrewerpregnancydiet.com

A website dedicated to nutritional needs of mothers during pregnancy. also addresses twin pregnancy.

 

 

 

 Local Resources

Childbirth Classes

Lamaze Childbirth Classes taught by Jeanine Moyer 716-997-0714

    alianna2018@yahoo.com

Birthing By Design, Chrisitan Childbirth education by Tara Withey

    www.birthingbydesign.webs.com

Tree of Life Birth Services, Christina Tait- 716-440-8654

    www.treeoflifebirthservices.org

 

Midwives

Cecelia Stearns- 585-344-4700

Jennifer Bozza- 814-602-0190

Eileen Stuart- 716-885-2229

Khristeena Kingsley- 716-474-2816

WNY Midwifery Associates- 716-885-4401
 
Doulas
Tara Withey- 716-310-3926
Karren Goddard- 716-685-9616
Christina Love- 523-1933
Lori Gehl- 716-393-5235
Pamela Gay-716-835-1148
Rebecca Pelka- 716-604-8423
Arlene Devlin- 716-698-3962
 
 
Lactation Support 
   Baby's Sweet Beginnings- Breastfeeding and maternity boutique.
   The Care Connection- Lactation and wellness center.
 
Other
   This Buffalo based grassroots orgainzation is devoted to improving the      conditions under which women give birth in the WNY area.
   WNY's cloth diaper connection. Free classes!