Natural Childbirth Directory
Birth Planning
West Texas Birth Center
Read the article titled Facts and Myths, a well researched and forthright discussion about common beliefs regarding childbirth.
Natural Childbirth Information
Offers links to various resources about natural childbirth and breastfeeding.
Eyes-Open Childbirth: Writing an Meaningful Birth Plan for a Gentle Birth
Article discusses the types of questions to ask yourself as you prepare to write your birth plan. Includes resources for more information.
Having a Baby - Ten Questions to Ask
Questions to ask when interviewing birth attendants and birth places.
Citizens for Midwifery
Check on the status of midwives throughout the United States and get help finding a midwife near you.
Your Baby Your Body
Planning for childbirth through the eyes of a TV producer who used the latest research and wouldn't take no for an answer.
Am I Ready for Induction?
Interactive scoring tells you if an induction is likely to fail or succeed.
BirthChoice UK
UK specific statistics and information to help you make informed choices about your health care.
Hypnosis for Childbirth: What Is It -- And Does It Work?
Article answers common questions about hypnobirthing.
Birthing The Future
This link will take you to the "All About Birth" page with information about procedures and the American "normal" birth.
Natural Birthing Options: Technology in Birth- First Do No Harm
Marsden Wagner. M.D. discusses problems that plague the current medical system of birth in an article reprinted from Midwifery Today.
Suggestions for VBAC Delivery
One family shares their suggestions for a successful VBAC and how to keep it safe based on their experience with uterine rupture.
How to Make a Birth Plan
The basics of birth planning.
Weighing the Pros and Cons of the Epidural
Penny Simkin helps sort out the benefits and risks so you can decide if an epidural is for you.
Care in Normal Birth: A Practical Guide
Read the World Health Organizations list of useful and harmful birth practices.
Pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood
A community directory for Western Australia
compiled by the Birthplace Support Group Inc.
Hypnosis, the answer to Natural Childbirth?
An article outlining the advantages of hypnosis during pregnancy and birth.
Is Pitocin Safe?
A mother shares her experience with Pitocin.
Midwives Alliance of North America
Information and resources to help you find midwifery care in your area.
Hand Holding for Moms
A father/husband shares the importance of a doula at his baby's birth.
Childbirth Without Fear
Discusses the impact Dr. Dick-Read's philosophies have had on childbirth.
Midwives vs. Labor Pain
Explores reasons birth with a supportive midwife is less painful than birth with a doctor.
Spontaneous Pushing
Instructions on how to follow your pushing urge, and why it should be your first choice for pushing technique.
Estatic Birth
Virtual education to help you prepare to give birth.
Chapter 14: Episiotomy
From Obstetric Myths Versus Research Realities
Vitamin K for Newborns
From the Canadian Paediatric Society
Eye treatment for Newborns
From Gentlebirth.org
Please note: The directory is provided in an attempt to help you locate information and childbirth professionals to assist you in planning for a natural birth. Listing in the Natural Childbirth Directory does not indicate that professionals and sites only offer natural childbirth services.
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