On this page you will find resources and links on: The Normalizing Hombirth Project, Books, Movies, Breastfeeding, Birth Info, Some Things to Consider, Interventions, Your Rights and Informed Consent, Doula Information, and some Neat Stuff. There is only so much information that I can share with you. Please take the time to educate yourself about your choices and don't stop here. I wish you the best on your journey.
The Normalizing Homebirth Project
This nonprofit (501c3) project was created to help homebirth parents and to educate parents about the safe option of homebirths. Part of the project is to have a Homebirth Circle. The Homebirth Circle is a FREE social gathering where women and families can be emotionally supported for their choice to birth at home. This gathering is for families who are considering homebirth, planning a homebirth or have homebirthed. Families who are considering homebirth can learn about homebirth through the stories that others share. If you are planning a homebirth, come and be supported through pregnancy. Families that have homebirthed, come and share your experience. Support one another through pregnancy and beyond. Enjoy a community of like minded families. Learn from one another and share your experience.
When: The fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30-7:00 pm Where: Boynton/Delray Area. To confirm date, get exact location and RSVP please visit http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/home.php?sk=group_198758276822338&ap=1
For more information about the project please visit www.thenormalizinghomebirthproject.org
Videos that beautifully illustrate the essential role of a doula:
http://www.vimeo.com/17166340 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvmB96cRnaU
For more links, information, resources, and events also see LCDS on
Recommended Readings
Gentle Birth Choices by Barbara Harper
The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International
Recommended Movies
The Business of Being Born
What Babies Want
Orgasmic Birth
Birth As We Know It. See the trailer at www.birthasweknowit.com
Breastfeeding Information and Support
Birth Information and Support
www.transitiontoparenthood.com
www.sarahjbuckley.com/index.html
Hypnosis for Childbirth
Learn to let go of fear, trust birth and have a beautiful and comfortable birth.
Some Things to Consider When Thinking About:
Cesarean Section
www.associatedcontent.com/article/293272/risks_of_elective_csection_what_you_pg3.html?cat=25
Circumcision
www.circumcisiondecisionmaker.com
Induction
www.associatedcontent.com/article/109908/what_you_should_know_risks_of_labor.html?cat=52
www.associatedcontent.com/article/322231/labor_induction_inducing_risk.html?cat=52
VBAC
www.ahrq.gov/clinic/tp/vbacuptp.htm
http://consensus.nih.gov/2010/images/vbac/vbac_statement.pdf
http://consensus.nih.gov/2010/vbac.htm
Home Birth
www.homebirth.org.uk/youcant.htm
www.thenormalizinghomebirthproject.org
Birth and Common Interventions
http://pregnancy.about.com/od/laborbasics/ss/interventions.htm
http://www.birthinternational.com/articles/subjects.php?subject=bi
http://www.childbirthconnection.org/article.asp?ck=10182
http://childbirth.amuchbetterway.com/risks-of-childbirth-interventions/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1595040/
http://www.sarahjbuckley.com/articles/ultrasound-scans.htm
http://curezone.com/art/read.asp?ID=83&db=1&C0=1
Your Rights and Informed Consent
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/50580/free_your_mind_the_language_and_mindset.html?cat=25
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/408422/the_real_deal_what_to_expect_in_birth.html?cat=52
Doula Organization and Information
www.doula.com/doula-experience.shtml
www.dona.org/mothers/why_use_a_doula.php
www.doula.com/dads_and_doulas.shtml
www.dona.org/PDF/DadsandDoulas.pdf
www.dona.org/mothers/dads_and_doulas.php
www.dona.org/mothers/faqs_postpartum.php
http://pregnancy.about.com/od/scheduledcesarean/a/doulacesarean.htm
www.pregnancytoday.com/expertqa/c-section/is-it-worth-hiring-a-doula-if-i-am-going-1922/
Neat Stuff (more to come)
Giving birth in a hospital? You don't have to wear a hospital gown! Check out these neat birthing gowns!
Other things you may like:
Please note that the information given in this site is not intended as medical advice.
