Resources

There are so many things to consider during pregnancy that there's no way this web site can address them all. If you have more questions (and undoubtedly you will), turn to other resources.

The local library, your midwife's bookshelf, friends who have "been there" and, of course, the Internet are all good sources of information.

However, as with any source, be careful. Especially with the Internet, the information offered, as well-intentioned as it might be, may not be accurate or even safe.

Do as much research as you can, talk to people you trust and go with your instincts. It's your pregnancy, and no matter what direction you decide to take, you're only as smart as you make yourself. There are a million places to start getting an education; here are just a few. 8

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• Midwifery
  
• Doulas
  
• VBAC
  
• Domestic Violence
  
• Childbirth Education
  
• Multiples
  
• Breastfeeding
  
• Newborn Care & Parenting

Midwifery

Organizations

Books

Gentle Birth Choices: A Guide to Making Informed Decisions About Birthing Centers, Birth Attendants, Water Birth, Home Birth, Hospital Birth
by Barbara Harper
(Inner Traditions 1994) 0892814802

Links

Childbirth.org Pregnancy and childbirth information
Maternity Wise Pregnancy and childbirth information from the Maternity Center Association
Birth Centers The National Association of Childbearing Center's Web site, providing information on childbirth centers and parenting
Mother-Friendly Coalition for improving maternity services, represents approximately 90,000 birth professionals and offers information on the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative

Doulas

Organizations

Doulas of North America (DONA)
13513 North Grove Drive
Alpine, UT 84004
Phone: 801-756-7331

VBAC

Organizations

International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)
1304 Kingsdale Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Phone: 310-542-6400

Domestic Violence

Organizations

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 800-799-SAFE (7233)

Childbirth Education

Organizations

Lamaze International
2025 M Street, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036-3309
Phone: 800-368-4404, Fax 202-367-2128

International Childbirth Education Association
PO Box 20048
Minneapolis, MD 55420

American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth
Box 5224
Sherman Oaks, CA 91413-5224
Phone: 800-4-A-BIRTH

Books

Great Expectations: Your All-in-One Resource for Pregnancy & Childbirth
by Sandy Jones & Marcie Jones
Barnes & Noble Books-Imports (November, 2004)

Multiples

Organizations

National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs
PO Box 438
Thompson Station, TN 37179

Mothers of Supertwins (MOST)
PO Box 951
Brentwood, NY 11717-0627
Phone: 631-859-1110

Breastfeeding

Links

GotMom.org, a breastfeeding resource from the American College of Nurse-Midwives

Organizations

LaLeche League
1400 N. Meacham Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60168-4079
Phone: 800-LA-LECHE

Books

Complete Book of Breastfeeding
by Marvin S. Eiger, MD and Sally Wendkos Olds
Workman Publishing Company 1999 (Third Edition)

The Nursing Mother's Companion
by Kathleen Huggins
Harvard Common Press 1999 (Fourth Edition)

Newborn Care and Parenting

Books

Great Expectations: Your All-in-One Resource for Pregnancy & Childbirth
by Sandy Jones & Marcie Jones
Barnes & Noble Books-Imports (November, 2004)