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RELATED
WEBSITE LINKS
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for ease of navigation. These are external website links
provided on an informative basis only, and do not indicate
HMA endorsement of these sites or products.
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Breastfeeding
& Postnatal Care
Breastfeeding,
lotus birth, postnatal care, babymoons,
postnatal
depression
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Health
Yoga, alternative therapies, massage, vegetarian
diet |
Businesses
Where to buy or hire maternity, birthing, and baby
goods |
Homebirth
- Australia
Australian homebirth information, photos, forums,
birth stories |
Conferences
& Workshops
Birth and parenting conferences, workshops and seminars,
in 2008 |
Homebirth
- General
General/international HB information, photos, forums,
birth stories |
Education
& Activism
Information about childbirth & promotion of choices
in childbirth |
Hospitals
& Interventions
Ultrasounds, labour medications, inductions, caesarean
sections |
Entertainment
Cartoons, games, jokes, child-focused activities |
Midwives
& Doulas
Midwives, doulas and other birth support people,
courses of study |
Family
Talking with children, partners and relatives about
homebirth |
Parenting
Natural/attachment parenting, slings, co-sleeping,
nappies & elimination communication |
Freebirth/Unassisted
Birth
Freebirth & unassisted birth information, photos,
forums & birth stories |
Variations
in Pregnancy & Birth
Breech birth, twins, VBAC, pregnancy health concerns,
waterbirth |
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Breastfeeding & Postnatal Care
- Australian
Breastfeeding Association (ABA)
Breastfeeding information, support & advocacy
- Beyond
Blue: Postnatal Depression
Information on postnatal depression (PND)
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Breastfeeding Education Classes - Qld
Short education classes on breastfeeding, for expectant
and new parents
- Extended
Breastfeeding
Many articles and FAQs on breastfeeding beyond 1 year
- ICSM:
Lotus Birth
Article on lotus birth, lotus birth stories, links
- La
Leche League International
Breastfeeding resources, shop, forums, podcasts, FAQs
- Lotus
Birth
Article on lotus birth by Dr. Sarah Buckley
- Mothers
Milk Bank
Gold Coast breastmilk bank
- Nursing
After the First Year
Articles, FAQs, links on breastfeeding beyond 1 year
- Sustained
Breastfeeding
Article on breastfeeding beyond 1 year
- Taking
a Babymoon
Article on postpartum babymoons, by Pinky McKay
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Businesses
- Capers
Bookstore
Childbirth and parenting books, journal & resources
- The
Pink Kit
This product helps you learn your individual pelvic
shape and optimal birthing positions for you
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Conferences
& Workshops
- 2nd
International Babywearing Conference
Conference in Chicago, Illinois, USA, June 25-28 2008
- 14th
Annual DONA International Conference
Doulas of North America (DONA) conference in Vancouver,
British Columbia, Canada, 17-20 July 2008
- 28th
ICM Triennial Congress
International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) conference
in Glasgow, Scotland, 1-5 June 2008
- Annual
CAPPA Conference
Childbirth
and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) conference
in Dallas, Texas, USA, 21-24 August 2008
- Australasian
2008 Midwifery Expo/"Welcome to the Real World"
Conference
Australian College of Midwives Qld state conference
in Brisbane, 5-7 November 2008
- Australian
College of Midwives 16th Biennial conference: Women
and Midwives - A Brilliant Blend
Conference in Adelaide, 22-25 September 2008
- Breathing
New Life into Maternity Care: Working together for
normal birth
Australian College of Midwives interdisciplinary conference
in Surfers Paradise, Qld, 18-20 September 2008
- Capers
Events: 2008 Breastfeeding Update & Ethics in
Lactation Practice Seminars
Seminars for health professionals and breastfeeding
counsellors in various locations including Brisbane,
10-11 July 2008
- ICEA
2008 International Conference
International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA)
conference in Buffalo, New York, USA, 23-25 October
2008
- Lamaze
International Annual Conference: Off and Running for
Normal Birth
Breastfeeding & birth conference, Louisville,
KY, USA, 11-14 September 2008
- Midwifery
Today Conference: The Epic Journey of Midwifery and
Birth
International conference in Bad Wildbad, Germany,
22-26 October, 2008, guest speakers including Michel
Odent and Ina May Gaskin
- NACE
Biennial National Conference: Educators Epicure: Recipe
for Success
National Association of Childbirth Educators (NACE)
conference in St Kilda, Melbourne, 3-5 September 2008
- Natural
Baby Expo & Independent
Education Expo
Combined expos for parents/consumers at various locations
in Qld: Townsville, 12-13 July, Brisbane, 2-3 August,
and Toowoomba, September 2008
- Pregnancy,
Babies and Childrens Expo
Expo for parents/consumers in various capital cities
including Brisbane, 27-29 June 2008
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Education
& Activism
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Entertainment
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Family
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Freebirth/Unassisted
Birth
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Health
- Active
Birth Yoga
Active birth & mummy & baby yoga, birth support, counselling
- Australian
Feldenkrais Guild
Feldenkrais movement lessons
- Easy Babies
Acupuncture, naturopathy, herbalism, counselling for
conception, birth & babies
- Find
a Therapist
Directory for natural, complementary and psychological
therapies (Australia)
- Men's
Health and Wellbeing Association
Qld Men's health, men's retreats, and fatherhood
- My
Nutrition Health Products
Website directory of nutrition and health products
relating to pregnancy and birth
- Natural
Therapy Pages
Website directory of natural therapy professionals
in Australia
- Preggi
Bellies
Exercise/fitness training classes and DVD/video for
pregnant women
- Super
Foods for Pregnancy and Lactation
Article on vegetarian foods by Cathe Olson
- The
Vegetarian/Vegan Society of Qld
Recipes, resources, shopping guide, forum, links
- Pregnancy
and the Vegan Diet
Artticle on how to boost a vegan diet during pregnancy
and lactation.
- Women's
Wellbeing Association
Women's retreats and circles (emotional health focus)
- Yogababy
Pregnancy, active birth, and mummy & baby yoga classes
* See also the Variations
in Pregnancy & Birth section for more websites
containing information about pregnancy and labour health
concerns.
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Homebirth
- Australia
- Community
Midwifery Western Australia
Government funded homebirth program, in liaison with
hospitals (WA)
- Homebirth:
A Midwife Mutiny
A midwife's blog, commentary on current homebirth
news issues
- Homebirth
Access Sydney
Products, links, midwives listing (NSW)
- Homebirth
Australia
Articles, links, conferences
- Homebirth
Canberra
Articles, contact details (ACT)
- Homebirth
Network SA
Stories, photos, FAQs, links, recommended reading,
MWs and doulas (South Australia)
- Illawarra
Birth Choices
Meetings, statistics, midwives, information (NSW)
- Joyous
Birth: The Australian Homebirth Network
Homebirth forum, articles, photos, and midwife & doula
directory
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Melbourne Midwifery
Services
Melbourne homebirth midwife,
links
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Homebirth
- General
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Interventions
- Caesarean
Awareness Network Australia
Resources, C/S and VBAC advocacy, education & support
- Drugs
& Their Effects
Pethedine, Entonox
- Epidurals
& Other Drugs
Article, links and midwives' comments on epidurals
and other drugs
- Fetal
Monitoring/Decels
Information and midwives' comments on fetal monitoring
of various kinds
- International
Cesarean Awareness Network
Against un-necessary c/s, information on c/s and vbac
- Pharmaceutical
Induction
Links to studies, critiques, pitocin, gel, rates of
C/S
- Problems
and Hazards of Induction of Labour
Article (pdf format) on various hazards of inducing
labour, with references
- Routine
Hospitalization - Help or Hazard?
Article on common hospital interventions in the natural
process of labour
- Sarah's
Articles
Articles by Sarah Buckley on topics including: the
role of hormones in labour, the benefits of a natural
third stage, and the potential dangers of ultrasound
- Should
obstetricians see women with normal pregnancies?
Abstract of study comparing obstetric vs. midwife/GP
care
- The
Dangers of Prenatal Ultrasound
Summaries of articles on ultrasound
- The
Epidural Express: Real Reasons Not to Jump On Board
Article explaining what epidurals are, and their risks
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Midwives
& Doulas
- ACM
- The Australian College of Midwives
Events, CPD & training, links, news, midwifery standards
- ASIM
- Australian Society of Independent Midwives
Information about ASIM, find an independent midwife
- Bachelor
of Midwifery (Uni of Qld)
Three year undergraduate degree in midwifery, Qld
- Doula
Locator
Doulas & labour attendants in Qld
- Doula
Register
Register yourself as a doula, or find a doula
- Doulas Australia - Website down; occupied by cybersquatters
(Was: Training, benefits, find a doula)
- Find
a Doula
Register
yourself as a doula, or find a doula
- Homebirth
Access Sydney
Products, links, NSW midwives listing
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Illawarra
Birth Choices
Meetings, statistics, midwives, information (NSW)
- Master
of Midwifery (Griffith Uni)
One year postgraduate degree for nurses, Qld
- Master
of Midwifery (Uni of Sunshine Coast)
One year postgraduate degree for nurses, Qld
- Midwifery Today
Magazine, articles, midwife forums, international
conferences, online shop
- MIPP
(Midwives in Private Practice)
Independent midwives listing (Victoria)
- Optimum
Birth
What is a doula, training, find a doula (Australia)
- Questions
for Clients to ask Midwives
Suggested list of questions to ask midwives at an
initial meeting
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Parenting
- Angel
Mothers
Sunshine Coast/SE Qld natural parenting forum, recipes
- Ask
Dr. Sears
Attachment parenting information, forum, books
- Attachment Parenting International
Journal, articles
- Australian
Home Education Directory
Homeschooling information and links
- Aware Parenting
Institute
Articles, questions & answers, links
- Bawling
Babies
Pro co-sleeping, anti controlled crying articles
- Diaper
Free!
Elimination communication (EC)
- Gentle
Birth, Gentle Mothering: Dr. Sarah Buckley
Shop, blog, links, and articles on gentle birth and
parenting, including co-sleeping, elimination communication
(EC), attachment parenting, and ecstatic birth
- Kindred
Natural parenting and sustainable living magazine,
newsletter, articles, links
- Making
it Work: Guidelines for Safe Co-sleeping
Co-sleeping guidelines, attachment parenting
- Mothering
Magazine
Natural parenting information, forums, magazine
- Natural
Parenting
Natural parenting magazine, articles, forum
- The
Liedloff Continuum Network
Forum for readers of "The Continuum Concept"
- The
Natural Child Project
Lots of articles on natural parenting, and unschooling
(home schooling)
- Tribal
Baby
Nappy free (EC), sleep sharing, breastfeeding
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Variations
in Pregnancy & Birth
- A
Timely Birth by Gail Hart
Article on postdates babies
- Birthing
Way: A Footling Breech Birth
Footling breech homebirth, includes story, graphic
photos
- Birthrites:
Healing After Caesarean
VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean) information,
guidelines, HBAC
- Birthspirit:
Wise Woman Archives Trust
Articles by Maggie Banks inc. on breech birth, baby
in-labour movements (NZ)
- Coalition
for Breech Birth
Stories, petition, photos, articles, links (Canada)
- Heads
Up! All About Breech Babies
Stories, studies, pictures, turning, videos
- Midwife
Archives
Numerous articles and midwives' opinions on pregnancy,
labour, birth, & postnatal issues and variations
- Optimal
Foetal Positioning
Encouraging an anterior occiput position, research,
unusual position birth stories
- Simply
Birth
Waterbirth, birth pool purchase, photos, articles
(Australia)
- Spinning
Babies
Optimal foetal positioning, determining foetal position,
turning babies before birth
- The
Breech Delivery at Home
Guidelines for home breech birth, breech information,
links
- Twin
Birth at Home
Twin homebirth stories, articles, links
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Waterbirth International
Waterbirth information, birth stories, photos
- You
Can't Have a Homebirth Because....
Common reasons you're told you shouldn't homebirth,
and reasons why in fact you can!
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