Web Resources
The Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators, ALACE, has changed names and is now The International Birth and Wellness Project.They are an international nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting womenís choices in childbirth
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.
Birthscene’s purpose is to improve maternal and child health outcomes by making viable alternatives in childbearing issues more accessible, available and accepted. Online resource library of current news and journal articles related to birth, pregnancy, parenting etc.
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.