Helpful Childbirth Links

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been given the Kidz are People Too Award.

Obstetric Interventions and their Possible Effects on the Initiation and Duration of Lactation by Andrea Eastman, MA, CCE
International Cesarean Awareness Network Homepage Avoiding an unecessary cesarean; risks of a cesarean; and more.
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Homepage Epidurals causing cesareans?; VBAC FAQ; and more.
Birth Partners Locate a midwife, doula, childbirth educator or lactation consultant in your area! Moms Seeking Moms section helps you find a like-minded mother near you too. NEW!!
misc.kids FAQs on Birth Planning
Birth Planning A page on Childbirth.org dedicated "to information on birth plans, examples, and discussion." You can even create your birth plan online with the Interactive Birth Plan
Natural Childbirth Helpful links.
The Birth Page--a Motherstuff Page; lots of helpful links.
Birth as an American Right of Passage
DONA: Doulas of North America This site includes info on locating a doula and a "Do I Need a Doula?" FAQ.
The Midwife Archives Archives from Fen's Ende Professional Email Lists - By Topic NEW!
Childbirth.org. A lot of important and helpful info on childbirth and pregnancy.
Cyndi's Childbirth Page
Spiritjoy's Pregnancy & Birth Page
Christian Nurse-Midwives Association They can help you find a Christian CNM near you! A great organization to join if you are a Christian CNM.
Spirit Led Childbirth: Birthing and Parenting Supplies

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