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Birthing the Future

Learn here about birth, birthing, mothers, babies, fathers, family & society... What few people will tell you... and many don't even know... Plus, new scientific evidence that backs up the best of ancient wisdom.

www.fertility2.com/p4.pps

A Powerpoint presentation of the possible presentations of a baby at birth that we found on the internet. Some good drawings!

A very famous but truly inspiring Midwifery Practice in London.

Birth Psychology
The Assoc. for Pre & Perinatal Psychology & Health

On this site many doorways open to reveal the rich dimensions of a new psychology of consciousness applied to pregnancy and birth. You will find sections revealing the secrets of life before birth, the psychological drama that unfolds during birth for babies, parents, and caregivers, the bitter realities of birth trauma, and innovative ways to prevent or resolve these traumas.

An American website run by James "J." Hughes Ph.D who serves as the Executive Director of the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies. Dr. Hughes also teaches Health Policy at Trinity College in Hartford Connecticut. This page contains lots of resources stating the evidence in favour of home birth.

The Dangers of Early Cord Clamping

Website dedicated to the dangerous practice of early cord clamping

A fantastic group of community midwives based in Angus, Scotland. If you're pregnant, you'll want to move to Angus by the time you've finished reading this site.

This website is for you if you are interested in making decisions about the third stage of labour (delivering your placenta).

An educational charity set up in 1985, providing information and practical resources to maternity healthcare professionals.

We are midwives, student midwives and others in the UK committed to improving the maternity care provided by the NHS.

Information on intrauterine life from Michel & Pascal Odent.

Here you can explore aspects of birth, drawing on things that Sheila has learned from women around the world and her research as a social anthropologist into women's experiences of pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding.

Spinning Babies is a unique way of looking at Optimal Fetal Positioning.

The Association exists for the dissemination of information about, and support for, independent midwives, and to lobby for the traditional role of the midwife.

The non-profit association of doulas in the UK

AIMS... at the forefront of the childbirth movement for more than forty years, working towards normal birth, providing independent support and information about maternity choices & raising awareness of current research on childbirth and related issues.

You have the right to choose where to have your baby & BirthChoiceUK.com can help you make the right decisions about this important event. Also contains links to other websites, suggested reading and how to book antenatal classes.

Disability, Pregnancy & Parenthood international (DPPi) is a small UK based registered charity, controlled by disabled parents, which promotes better awareness and support for disabled people considering, during and after pregnancy and as parents.

Information on childbirth

Run by an American Midwife, this site provides an abundance of information on pregnancy & childbirth & links to lots of research

International Cesarean Awareness Network

The aim of this site is not to persuade you to choose home birth. What I would like to do instead is to provide information about home birth, for parents who think that it might be the right choice for them, and for health professionals looking for facts and ideas.

Some newborn babies need a little extra special care. BLISS is dedicated to ensuring that more premature babies survive, have the best possible quality of life and that their parents and families get the support they need.

This site was developed so that families expecting a breech baby have a place to come to get a great deal of information regarding the dynamics of birthing breech.

We are the leading charity for pregnancy, birth and parenting in the UK. Every year we support thousands of people through this incredible life-changing experience, offering relevant information, reassurance and mutual support.

NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health.

We want every woman in the UK from whatever background and socio-economic status to have the opportunity to choose their lead professional (midwife) and be provided with a maternity service built upon Choice, Information and Partnership.

With Woman

A site for wome, midwives & anyone interested in creative birth & birth choices.

Women who have had a previous caesarean birth are a higher-risk group for future vaginal births. VBAC is the usual term for Vaginal Birth After Caesarean, and is pronounced 'Vee-back'. These pages were initially written after requests from women considering home VBAC, but they are also relevant for those planning hospital births.

This site is not here to be anti-caesarean, but to offer women who are pregnant after a caesarean stories of VBACs and links to useful information.

We offer research-based information and support on all aspects of caesareans and vaginal birth following caesarean section.

 

Parenting & Breastfeeding

Kellymom Breastfeeding & Parenting

This website was developed to provide evidence-based information on breastfeeding, sleep and parenting.

I Want My Mum

We call this site ‘the progressive parenting website’ because we don’t think knowledge is finite. Whilst we acknowledge that certain things are a ‘given’ (breast feeding really is best for mother and baby), research often sheds new light on things. We don’t like myths to be perpetuated (e.g:‘picking up your baby will spoil him’, ‘I couldn’t breastfeed’) and we don’t believe in patronising parents by hiding facts from them. What we really believe in is informed choice because if you make an informed choice, it’s a happy and guilt-free one, one you can rest easy with.

Ask Dr Sears

Advice on parenting, breastfeeding & medical conditions run by an impressive family of paediaticians.

The Informed Parent was set up to counter frustration and isolation experienced by parents in their efforts to seek information about immunisation, following uncertainty about its safety and effectiveness.

Support & advice for one parent families

BabyGROE (Green, Recycled, Organic, Ethical) is a registered natural parenting charity that promotes information to new mums through a free annual magazine and website of the same name.

Attachment Parenting Europe welcomes you for support and information on Attachment Parenting.

The mission of Attachment Parenting International (API) is to promote parenting practices that create strong, healthy emotional bonds between children and their parents. We believe these practices nurture and fulfill a child's need for trust, empathy, and affection, providing a lifelong foundation for healthy, enduring relationships.

Natural-Parenting.com has been created as a resource for parents that are interested in learning what other parents suggest as far as raising children in today's world. Throughout this site you will find many articles that offer helpful ideas and suggestions concerning the many challenges that parents are faced with.

Baby Milk Action is a non-profit organisation which aims to save lives and to end the avoidable suffering caused by inappropriate infant feeding.

To help mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information and education, and to promote a better understanding, of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and the mother

The ABM was founded in 1980 by a group of mothers who felt that there was a need for another breastfeeding organization. We are a charity run by mothers for mothers, committed to giving friendly support and supplying accurate information to all women wishing to breastfeed. You don't have to be a member to get help from us.

What it says on the tin

From its modest beginnings, Cry-sis has developed to become a well-respected and national charity. The stated aims remain 'to be efficient and effective in providing self-help and support to families with excessively crying, sleepless and demanding babies'.

The Baby Friendly Initiative is a worldwide programme of the World Health Organization and UNICEF. It was launched in 1992 to encourage maternity hospitals to implement the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and to practise in accordance with the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes.

Supporting mothers like you.

We work with health professionals and lay support groups in providing formal and informal education in lactation management for parents, and for the staff who care for them. We give information and practical help to mothers at any stage in the breastfeeding process, in order to prevent or solve difficulties and to make the experience as enjoyable as possible. We may also act as their advocates in liaison with other health professionals such as GPs, for example in giving advice about medical treatment.

The main aim of Little Angels is to promote, support and protect breastfeeding within the community. Little Angels advocates and strongly supports exclusive breastfeeding for six months and supports the continuation of breastfeeding for as long as mother and baby are happy.

The leading provider of outstanding resources in lactation, perinatal & women's health. Publishers of 'Medications and Mothers Milk'.

A wide range of breastfeeding books

The national information centre on fatherhood.We're here to help you harness the full potential of fatherhood with news, training information, policy updates, research summaries and guides for supporting fathers and their families.

Student Midwives' Sanctuary

This site has been set up for student midwives in the UK - Chances are you are either thinking about starting a midwifery course and you need some more information, or you're already a student midwife and you have essays to write and nervous breakdowns waiting to happen! Either way I hope you find this site interesting and helpful, and hopefully a source of support in stressful situations.

Provider of information on employment, law and best practice.

A wide range of information and data on health-related issues and activities at both European and international level. The main objective of this thematic Portal is to provide European citizens with easy access to comprehensive information on Public Health initiatives and programmes at EU level. The portal is intended to help meet EU objectives in the Public Health field, it is an important instrument to positively influence behaviour and promote the steady improvement of public health in the 25 EU Member States.

The RCM is the only professional organisation and trade union run by midwives for midwives. It is the voice of midwifery, providing excellence in professional leadership, education, influence and representation for and on behalf of midwives.

National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit

Birth International, providing support and resources for midwives, childbirth educators and expectant parents.

Good database of medical research - produces and promotes the use of research based knowledge in health and social care.

British Journal of Midwifery (BJM) is the leading clinical journal for midwives. Published each month, the journal is written by midwives for midwives and peer reviewed by some of the foremost authorities in the profession.

Royal College of Midwives Journal

NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health.

Improving healthcare decision-making globally, through systematic reviews of the effects of healthcare interventions, published in The Cochrane Library.

A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine
and the National Institutes of Health

An educational charity set up in 1985, providing information and practical resources to maternity healthcare professionals.

This site provides details of the Scottish Multiprofessional Maternity Development Programme and maternity services from all NHS Boards in Scotland.

Please add your voice to this campaign

Britain's best-selling monthly journal for midwives

Stem cell banking services - this company follows the strict DOH Code of Practice for Tissue Banks. It organises the collection and storage of cord blood [rich in stem cells] for possible future use in the treatment of a variety of diseases.

Includes details on the 'Breast Chek' examination kit

Action on pre-eclampsia, very informative for both mothers and professionals.

The RCOG is dedicated to the encouragement of the study and the advancement of the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology.

Confidential enquiry into maternal and child health

The International Confederation of Midwives will advance worldwide the aims and aspirations of midwives in the attainment of improved outcomes for women in their child bearing years, their newborn and their families wherever they reside.

A forum for the presentation and discussion of issues at the forefront of pregnancy, birth, and care of the newborn.

UK's regulatory body for midwives, nurses and health visitors.

Midwifery Today Magazine

The UK's gateway to high quality Internet resources for Nurses, Midwives and Allied health Professions. Replaces Nursing and Healthcare Resources On the Net (NHCON).

A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine
and the National Institutes of Health

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Pelvic Instablility Network Scotland

Pelvic Instability Network Scotland (PINS) is a newly registered Scottish Charity which has been set up to support people with Pelvic Girdle Pain (formerly Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction or SPD). Run by a GP who has suffered PGP in all her pregnancies, this is a great source of information about the condition, containing good advice & links to research.

Mothers 35 Plus is the UK's leading website devoted to 'late motherhood' and has been online since 1998. Whether you are about to have your first, second or tenth baby, if you are an older mother or want to be an older mother this is the place to be!

Centre for Pregnancy Nutrition

Information for women on healthy eating and food safety before and during pregnancy, and whilst breast feeding.

Information and support around postnatal depression.

The leading provider of abortion services in the UK, with a national network of consultation centres and clinics.

Information for women who are pregnant and thinking about adoption.

Free and confidential sexual health advice for under 25s, including information on pregnancy and abortion.

Information and support around unplanned pregnancy.

Information about infertility, treatment and clinics, including a free downloadable guide to infertility.

Information, practical and emotional support to people affected by infertility.

FertilityPlus is a non-profit website for patient information on trying to conceive. We are not professionals, but rather are providing information that is written by patients for patients

Advice, information and support to multiple birth families (twins, triplets and more) and professionals working in the field.

We are the leading charity for pregnancy, birth and parenting in the UK. Every year we support thousands of people through this incredible life-changing experience, offering relevant information, reassurance and mutual support.

Information on Getting Pregnant, IVF, IUI, Miscarriage, Male Infertility, Adoption Success Stories, Fertility Directory, Shared Experiences, Infertility Definitions.

Information and mutual support networks for families of twins, triplets and more.

Information and advice provided by nurse counsellors and medical advisers on a range of gynaecological and sexual health issues.

We empower individuals, organizations and businesses by providing unique up-to-date information. We specialize in Female Pelvic Pain , Back Pain Relief , Sciatic Nerve Pain , Muscle Pain Relief , Severe Pelvic Pain

This website has been created to provide information for: PTSD sufferers Expectant mothers and their partners, Family members, Support people Caregivers, Health professionals

This site was developed so that families expecting a breech baby have a place to come to get a great deal of information regarding the dynamics of birthing breech.

Pelvic Instablility Network Scotland

Pelvic Instability Network Scotland (PINS) is a newly registered Scottish Charity which has been set up to support people with Pelvic Girdle Pain (formerly Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction or SPD). Run by a GP who has suffered PGP in all her pregnancies, this is a great source of information about the condition, containing good advice & links to research.

The Baby Mailing Preference Service is here to help reduce the number of baby-related mailings you receive. Many parents to be are happy to hear from companies who can help them at this exciting time in their lives but in the sad circumstances of the death of a baby, mailings to parents about baby products from well meaning companies can cause unintended hurt.

If you have been affected by the loss of a baby in pregnancy, whether recently or long ago, we hope that you will find here support, information and comfort.

Action on pre-eclampsia, very informative for both mothers and professionals.

Miscarriage Support - Scottish Care & Information on Miscarriage

Group B Strep Support

The Babyloss website provides information and support online for anyone affected by the death of a baby during pregnancy, at birth, or shortly afterwards.

Information and support for families affected by cleft lip and/or palate, including parents who have received a prenatal diagnosis.

Information, support and advice for families who care for a child with any disability or special need. Information about a wide range of conditions, including rare conditions.

Information, advice and support on any aspect of cystic fibrosis

Information and support for families with a child diagnosed with congenital heart disease.

Advice, support and family matching to anyone affected by congenital cytomegalovirus.

Information on gestational diabetes mellitus

Support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down's syndrome.

Information and support for people with Down's syndrome, their families and carers

NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health.

Perinatal Illness UK is a registered charity for women & their families who think they have any form of perinatal illness (PNI). PNI incorporates any distressing psychological and emotional condition which has developed during pregnancy, birth or during the postnatal period. These include antenatal depression, postnatal depression, puerperal psychosis & birth trauma.

Care Confidential

A safe place to talk it through. Free confidential help if you are facing an unplanned pregnancy or have post-abortion concerns. Facing an unplanned pregnancy or abortion? CAREconfidential offers you a calm space, a listening ear, accurate information and time to think through the decision-making process. We offer you friendly support and practical assistance.

The Birth Crisis Network is a help line in Britain that women can ring if they want to talk about a traumatic birth.

If you have been affected by the loss of a baby in pregnancy, whether recently or long ago, we hope that you will find here support, information and comfort.

The Birth Trauma Association (BTA) supports all women who have had a traumatic birth experience. We understand that, for many different reasons, childbirth may not be the event we planned or expected it to be.

The Babyloss website provides information and support online for anyone affected by the death of a baby during pregnancy, at birth, or shortly afterwards.

Provides details of qualified and accredited counsellors and therapists by geographical area.

Information and support around postnatal depression.

Information on Getting Pregnant, IVF, IUI, Miscarriage, Male Infertility, Adoption Success Stories, Fertility Directory, Shared Experiences, Infertility Definitions, plus links to counselling services.

Counselling Directory

Information on relaxation and stress management which is available in the mind/body basics and wellness information listed in the site.

A charity providing support for sufferers of Panic Attacks. FREEPHONE 0808 808 0545, 10-00 am TO 10-00 pm.

The Baby Mailing Preference Service is here to help reduce the number of baby-related mailings you receive. Many parents to be are happy to hear from companies who can help them at this exciting time in their lives but in the sad circumstances of the death of a baby, mailings to parents about baby products from well meaning companies can cause unintended hurt.

Provider of information on employment, law and best practice.

HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS TAX CREDIT HELPLINE

Promoting supportive policies and services for lone parents and their children.

Information on maternity rights, fathers' rights and other issues.

 

 

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