Homebirth
Homestead Natural Birth 
Articles about birth, specific to midwifery and homebirth, with various additional resources linked.
Bornfree! Unassited Childbirth 
Site maintained by Laura and David Shanley that explains why birth can be enjoyable. Encourages women to trust the natural process of birth.
Homebirth Talk
A midwife answers many questions about home birth. Includes video and audio segments.
Home Birth Reference Site
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.
PureBirth
Unassisted pregnancy and childbirth in Australia.
Advantages of Home Birth
Article discussing the reasons why some families choose homebirth.
Homebirth - Safety and Benefits
Collection of resources that document the safety and benefits of homebirth.
Home Birth Family Handbook
This online guide written by a midwife for the families she serves helps families prepare for the homebirth experience.
Unassisted Homebirth
Experiences of one family as they gave birth to 7 different children at home and alone.
"Take Me to a Hospital" - Discussion
Contains one author's bad experience with homebirth and discussion about the article from those with more positive experiences.
Homebirth Association of Ireland
Information and support for homebirthing families in Ireland.
Bob's Unassisted Homebirth Site for Fathers
A page devoted to Fathers and Birth. In particular- Unassisted Homebirth!
Christian UC
A resource for Christian families to research and plan for an unassisted childbirth.
The Power of Pleasurable Childbirth
Hosts a collection of articles to help families prepare for childbirth.
Is Homebirth for You?
6 Myths About Childbirth Exposed. originally published by Friends of Homebirth.
Unassisted Birth
Article about unassisted birth and links to other unassited birth sites.
A Journey to Homebirth
Collection of articles and extensive web resources to research homebirth.
Home Birth Guide
Provides advice on how to have a joyful, safe and empowering natural birth, including homebirth.
American College of
Community Midwives
Professional organization for midwives who practice at birth centers or clients homes, offers sources of information for families.
Homebirth Information for Midwifery Clients
Microsoft Word document used to inform families in British Columbia.
Unassisted Homebirth
Childbirth author offers articles to inspire and challenge your thinking about giving birth.
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Please note: The directory is provided in an attempt to help you educate yourself about your options and to assist you in planning for a natural birth. Listing in the Natural Childbirth Directory does not indicate that professionals or sites only offer natural childbirth services.
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