Doula Andrea

Pregnancy and Childbirth

 

• Mothers advocate

This website offers free video clips and print materials that will educate and inform you on how to have the birth you want for you and your baby.

http://www.mothersadvocate.org/index.htm

 

• Childbirth connection

 Evidence-based information about pregnancy, labor and birth, and postpartum. A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of maternity care.

http://www.childbirthconnection.org/

 

• Mothering

The magazine covers alternative childbirth options, and advocates breastfeeding, alternative education, homeschooling, co-sleeping and open discussion about the risks and benefits of vaccination.

http://www.mothering.com/

 

• Choices in Childbirth

This website offers workshops, tools, and resources to help expecting moms evaluate the many options for where, how, and with whom to birth and increase access to childbirth services that support healthy birth outcomes.

http://choicesinchildbirth.org/

 

• Evidence Based Birth

This website mission is to get the research evidence on birth into the hands of mothers and families, inspiring them to make more informed decisions about their care during childbirth.

http://evidencebasedbirth.com/

 

• Giving Birth Naturally

This site provides evidence-based resources from a variety of reputable sources: peer-reviewed research, scientific journals, government statistics, & guidelines for prenatal and postpartum care.

http://www.givingbirthnaturally.com/

 

• Mothers naturally

Learn about natural childbirth and get your questions answered.

http://www.mothersnaturally.org/

 

• Mother friendly  CIMS

CIMS Coalition for Improving Maternity Services. Their mission is to promote a wellness model of maternity care that will improve birth outcomes and substantially reduce costs. Many good articles full of useful birthing information. Free mother-friendly documents and downloads.

http://www.motherfriendly.org/

 

• Giving birth with confidence

A Lamaze blog for real women sharing stories, finding answers and supporting each other.

http://www.givingbirthwithconfidence.org/

 

• March of dimes

We help moms have full-term pregnancies and research the problems that threaten the health of babies.

http://www.marchofdimes.org/index.aspx

 

• Babycenter

Find information about pregnancy, children's health, parenting & more. 

http://www.babycenter.com/

 

• The bump

Get pregnancy information, baby advice and parenting tips. Join parenting forums.

http://www.thebump.com/

 

• Penny Simkin       Local

She is a physical therapist who has specialized in childbirth education and labor support. She producer of several birth related films and is the author of many books and articles on birth for both parents and professionals. We are honored that she lives in Seattle.

https://www.pennysimkin.com/

 

• Henci Goer

Award-winning medical writer and internationally known speaker, is an acknowledged expert on evidence-based maternity care. Informed choices in childbirth.

http://www.hencigoer.com/

 

• Spinning babies

Easier childbirth with fetal positioning. Mom's job is to dilate, but baby' s job is to rotate. When baby's job is easier, labor is easier for mother as well.

http://spinningbabies.com/

 

• Coalition for Breech Birth

Organization advocating for the re-normalization of vaginal breech birth. This site provides information, networking, and support to women and their families as they prepare for the birth of their breech babies, and facilitate training and networking opportunities for birth care providers who wish to support informed choice in breech birth.

http://www.breechbirth.ca/Welcome.html

 

•  Circumcisión

Circumcision Resource Center is a nonprofit educational organization with the purpose of informing the public and professionals about the practice of male circumcision. The mission is to raise awareness and facilitate healing.

http://www.circumcision.org/

 

• ICAN International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc

The International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc. (ICAN) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).

http://www.ican-online.org/

http://icanseattle.wordpress.com/      Local

 

• VBAC

This site provides childbearing women and maternity care professionals access to evidence-based resources, educational materials, and support for VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) and cesarean prevention.

http://www.vbac.com/

 

• Parent help 123     Local

Helping families in Washington State find programs and resourses.

http://www.parenthelp123.org/

 

• WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)     Local

WIC is healthy food and a lot more. WIC is a nutrition program for pregnant women, new and breastfeeding moms, and children under 5.

http://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/WIC

 

• Next Step     Local

Next Step Pregnancy Services in Lynnwood is a non-profit agency serving those who face unplanned pregnancies ~ regardless of race, color, creed, religion or marital status. All services are provided free of charge.

17602 Highway 99, Suite 170  Lynnwood, WA

Phone (425) 329-4569 or free  866-892-5125

http://www.nextstepnw.com/

 

• Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS)     Local

This nonprofit organization has helped parents connect and grow as they begin their journey into parenthood. PEPS parent support programs educate, inform and create community. We've become a vital resource for new mothers and new fathers in the Puget Sound region, with parent groups serving thousands of families annually.

http://www.peps.org/

 

• The Great Starts Guide      Local 

The Great Starts Guide is a FREE, downloadable magazine. a consumer guide to help you choose what’s best for you. It includes articles on the different types of childbirth providers and birth places, summaries of recommendations on what policies, services and intervention rates you should look for, and survey responses and quotes from new parents about how they feel about the care they received.

Download the Great Starts Guide for King County with results from our local survey.

A report from Parent Trust for Washington Children.

http://www.parenttrust.org