resources for our clients
Order the Freedom and the Seed birth kit- Precious Arrows
our local birth community
Arizona Association of Midwives- azassocmidwives.com
Arizona Community Birth Coalition – www.ArizonaCommunityBirthCoalition.com
La Leche League: Your local breastfeeding experts. A huge lending library, lots of like-minded women, and the best advice you’ll find. lllofaz.org
International Caesarean Awareness Network AZ- The local chapter of International Caesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) meets monthly in AZ. ican-online.org/chapter/search
doulas
waterbirth
childbirth education
The International Childbirth Education Association
safety of homebirth (studies)
A large, retrospective study of American homebirths, published in British Medical Journal- British Medical Journal
Midwives Model of Care by the national organization National Association of Certified Professional Midwives (NACPM) – Midwives Model of Care
“Technology in Birth: First Do No Harm” by Marsden Wagner, MD Midwifery Today
The Childbirth Connection is a source for trustworthy, up-to-date, evidence-based information and resources on planning for pregnancy, labor & birth, and the postpartum period. childbirthconnection.org
midwifery advocacy
Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs)—our training, credentialing process, national exams, and maintenance. National Association of Certifiec Professional Midwives
The North American Registry of Midwives: An international certification agency whose mission is to establish and administer certification for the credential “Certified Professional Midwife” (CPM) NARM
The Big Push for Midwives is working to legalize out-of-hospital birth and midwifery in all 50 states. pushformidwives.org
The Birth Justice Bar equips lawyers and advocates to protect and advance the human rights of birthing people. Birth Justice Bar
Coalition for Improving Community Birth in Arizona: Organizations, professionals, advocates, and families who share a commitment to making Mother-Friendly Care a reality in Arizona. Arizona Community Birth Coalition
diet (including vegetarians)
Best information on food in pregnancy – Real Food for Pregnancy
Iron in the vegan diet. Works for vegetarians, as well. info on iron
breastfeeding
It doesn’t get any more classic than La Leche League. llli.org
Great Blog! mamaknowsbreast.com/lactivism
International Lactation Consultant Association ilca.org
All things Breastfeeding Kellymom.com
our bodies are beautiful
The Shape of a Mother has photos of real mothers. Spectacular and inspiring. theshapeofamother.com
Breasts—what they really look like. breast gallery
Look at all the pregnant bellies! maternitygallery.com
cesarean awareness
The International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) was formed over 25 years ago in order to support women in their journey towards understanding the risks of cesarean section and with the purpose of helping them have healthy births and healthy lives after undergoing the surgery that changed them. ican-online.org
VBAC info and informed consent topics. vbac.com
post-partum support
vaccines
Standard main stream medicine – cdc.gov
Alternative schedule for small humans – askdrsears.com
Alternative to Vaccines in pregnancy – AvivaRomm.com
circumcision
Intact information – Intactamerica.org
National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers, founded by healthcare professionals to provide information to expectant parents, healthcare professionals, educators, lawyers, ethicists, and concerned individuals about circumcision and genital cutting of male, female, and intersex infants and children, genital integrity, and human rights. nocirc.org
miscarriage and stillborn
Missing GRACE Foundation provides resources and support for families that have experienced pregnancy loss, infant loss, infertility, or adoption and to advocate for comprehensive, patient-focused prenatal care for all women. missinggrace.org
Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep is a network of 6,000 volunteer photographers that will come to your hospital or hospice location and conduct a sensitive and private portrait session at no cost. nowilaymedowntosleep.org
A gathering of women experiencing pregnancy loss. themiscarriageblog.blogspot.com
Topics ranging from causes of miscarriage, to prevention, to when to try again for a new pregnancy. pregnancyloss.info
government assistance
Women, infants and children (WIC)
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
cloth diapers
Free how to booklet
Arizona based Diaper service – SunSprout
Books
must haves
- Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
- Birth Plan by Marsden Wagner
- The Thinking Woman’s Guide by Henci Goer
- Homebirth by Sheila Kitzingher
also good…
- Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin, nice just before birth
- Birth over 35 by Shiela Kitzinger
- Birth Partner by Penny Simpkin
- Childbirth Without Pain by Grantly Dick-Reed
- Birth Without Violence by Fredrick Leboyer
- Your Baby, Your Way by Shiela Kitzinger
- Gentle Birth Choices (book & video) by Barbara Harper
- Immaculate Deception 1 or 2 by Suzanne Arms
- The Breastfeeding Answer Book by La Leche League
- Breastfeeding by Sheila Kitzinger
- Waterbirth by Susana Napierala
- Birthing From Within by Pam England
- The Baby Book by William Sears
- Any books by Aviva Romm
- After Baby’s Birth: A Women’s Way to Wellness by Robin Lim