Online Resources
Below is a compiled list of several web sites and printable files for your use.
Pregnancy, Birth, Breastfeeding and Postpartum:
- Dr. Sears – all around great resource for information from pregnancy to parenting
- Dr. Brewer – nutrition
- Gentle Birth – childbirth and pregnancy resource
- Spinning Babies.com – positioning of baby, belly mapping, good all around resource
- Barbara Harper – water birth, Christian materials
- Childbirth.org – all things childbirth
- Birthing Naturally – Christian birthing and parenting site with a professional locator
- Blessing Gods Way – A Christian source for a Blessing Way
- La Leche League International – breastfeeding information
- Breastfeeding Online – breastfeeding resource for parents and professionals alike
- International Lactation Consultants Association - for parents and professionals
- Midwifery Today -
- On Line Birth Center -
- Lamaze International
- Independent Childbirth
Certifying or Professional:
- Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) – find a doula or educator and trainings to become a birth professional
- Doulas of North America (DONA) – find a doula or learn how to become one
- ALACE – childbirth educator and labor assistant organization
- Colorado Doulas Association – find a doula and trainings
- Rocky Mountain Doula - Denver area doula services and doula trainer for CAPPA
Advocacy and Resources:
- Childbirth Connection - (formerly Maternitywise) great resource for evidence based information related to childbirth and research
- Cochrane Collaboration - research – The Gold Standard
- National Library of Medicine -
- ICAN of Greater Colorado Springs - local ICAN chapter for VBAC support, cesarean prevention and recovery
- Henci Goer - She is an incredible researcher and decipherer of studies. Expert in the childbirth field.
- Childbirth Solutions -
- Citizens for Midwifery -
- International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) - VBAC support and cesarean prevention
- Cascade Christian Childbirth - locate a Christian birth professional in your area
- Pregnancy-Place - resource locator
- VBAC.com - VBAC information
- The Safety of Homebirths
- Homebirth Research
For Fun and Thought
- Virtual Labor – take a virtual trip through various labor scenarios
- Breastfeeding Quiz – What do you really think about breastfeeding?
- Birth Blog by Desirre
Pregnancy
Childbirth
Please submit your suggested link to desirre@prepforbirth.com!