Mothering Links...

The links below were copied from my old website. I have plans to review them to make sure the links are still active. I also may rearrange them a bit since I have chosen to keep all mothering related links on one page (I had a separate page for each previously). This will help you know which websites contain information on a variety of mothering issues, or focuses mainly on one element of mothering.

Pregnancy Links

Pregnancy Related Help & Information

Childbirth.org - "Pregnancy is a very special time in a person's life. Educating yourselves to be good consumers, knowing your options, and how to provide yourselves with the best possible care are essential to a healthy pregnancy. Enjoy the many links of educational, informational, and personal nature."

Obstetric Ultrasound - "...a comprehensive guide to ultrasound scans in pregnancy"

PeeOnAStick.com - "... is a comprehensive collection of home pregnancy test and ovulation predictor test information and images!"

Spinning Babies - "Here at Spinning Babies, a mother can figure out her baby's position and learn things to make her birth easier."

American Pregnancy Association - "The American Pregnancy Association is a national health organization committed to promoting reproductive and pregnancy wellness through education, research, advocacy, and community awareness."

Charting

Taking Charge of Your Fertility - "Welcome to all who are interested in learning more about the Fertility Awareness Method as a means of natural pregnancy achievement and avoidance as well as basic gynecological health. I hope you will find this site to be one of the most practical women's health communities on the web."

FertilityFriend.com - "The Leading Destination for Women Trying To Conceive"

Web Womb - "This site has been lovingly created for those who are trying to get pregnant. The emphasis is based on the FAM method, which is charting your basal body temperature, cervical fluid and cervical position to assist you in pregnancy achievement."

The Cycle Daily - "This fertility chart can be downloaded and used while you TTC. Entire books have been written on the subject of tracking your fertility signals, however, and we recommend that you read at least one of them to fully understand how this method can help you achieve pregnancy."

Midwifery

Midwife Archive - "a collection of information about all aspects of pregnancy, birth and well-woman care from a midwifery perspective"

Birth Love - "Providing resources that will empower you to make informed decisions about your child birthing experiences."

The Farm Midwives - Records the results of a study comparing home and hospital births.

Midwifery Today - A magazine for midwives, but includes some sample articles that are quite informative.

Online Birth Center - Includes information on midwifery, pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding.

Suzanne Arms' Birthing The Future - "Our intention is to make parenting easier and more joyful, and childhood happier, no matter what a parent's circumstances may be."

Sheila Kitzinger - "Here you can explore aspects of birth, drawing on things that Sheila has learned from women around the world and her research as a social anthropologist into women's experiences of pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding."

Midwifeinfo - "The mission of MidwifeInfo.com is: to disseminate information and provide resources to midwives, aspiring midwives, midwifery students and midwifery consumers; to provide a forum for dialogue and strengthening of ties among all midwives; to increase visibility of the midwifery profession; and to inform the public about the excellent outcomes associated with midwifery care."

Midwifery Organizations

M.A.N.A. (Midwives Alliance of North America) - "The Midwives' Alliance of North America (MANA) is an organization of North American midwives and their advocates. MANA's central mission is to promote midwifery as a quality health care option for North American families."

Citizens for Midwifery - "a non- profit, volunteer, grassroots organization... Our goal is to see the midwives model of care universally recognized as the optimal kind of care for pregnancy and birth, and available to all childbearing women and their families."

CAPPA (Childbirth And Postpartum Professional Association) - "...is a non-profit international organization that was founded in 1998 to offer the highest level of professional membership and training to childbirth educators, lactation educators, labor doulas, antepartum doulas and postpartum doulas."

Baby Names & Other Fun Stuff

Babynames.com - "... is dedicated to maintaining an ethnically diverse database of names and meanings, and to keeping the site a fun and family-oriented place to celebrate life and children."

alfabette zoope name lists - wordgirl says: "... i began collecting names again several years ago, and i thought maybe others would be curious to see some of the names i have archived."

The Baby Name Wizard - "The Baby Name Wizard's NameVoyager is an interactive portrait of America's name choices."

Think Baby Names - "Meaning and Origins of Names"

babynamenetwork.com - "We offer an ever-growing database of baby names along with their meanings , origins , famous namesakes , and a guage of how popular each name is."

yourbabysname.com - "World's biggest babynames website and first with Thesaurus & Graphics."

Biblical Baby Names - "... has over 650 baby names chosen from the Bible and the popular derivatives of these traditional baby names. Each name is accompanied by baby name meaning, origin and a description of the Biblical character."

Childbirth Links

Childbirth

Childbirth.Org - One of my favorite sites for information on all aspects of childbirth. This is where I first realized that there was a different approach to childbirth than a purely medical one.

Birth Psychology - "In these pages you'll be able to explore the many mental and emotional dimensions of pregnancy and birth in everything from scholarly articles to personal stories and late-breaking headlines."

Active Birth Center - "At the Active Birth Centre we offer a combination of informative education as well as emotional and physical preparation for birth and early parenting."

BirthPartners.com - "The Internet's Leading Directory of Natural Birth Options."

Henci Goer - "... award-winning medical writer and internationally known speaker, is the author of The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth ."

Waterbirth International - "Waterbirth International Research, Resource and Referral Service is a project of the non-profit public benefit corporation, Global Maternal/Child Health Association."

Homebirth

I Homebirth for You? - "6 Myths About Childbirth Exposed"

Homebirth - Safety and Benefits - Has a great collection of studies showing the safety of homebirth.

The Home Birth Decision - Includes links to help make an informed decision regarding home birth.

The Homebirth Choice - Answers the question - Why Homebirth?

Childbirth Organizations

International Childbirth Education Association Inc. (ICEA) - "Family-centered maternity care is ICEA's primary goal and the basis of ICEA philosophy."

The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth - "Husband-Coached Childbirth"

Lamaze International - "...to promote normal, natural, healthy and fulfilling childbearing experiences for women and their families through education, advocacy and reform."

Doulas of North America (DONA) - "...trained to provide the highest quality labor support to birthing women and their families."

American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) - "For 25 years, the American Association of Birth Centers has been the nation's most comprehensive resource on birth centers."

International Cesarean Awareness Network (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)."

Association for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth (ASAC) - "...is a part of a growing network of parents and health professionals who believe that childbirth is a normal, healthy part of life, of special significance to the pregnant woman and her family."

Breastfeeding Links

Breastfeeding Support and Information

Breastfeeding.com - "We are here to give you the best in breastfeeding information, support, humor, news, supplies, advocacy, stories, attitude and more."

Global Breastfeeding - Formerly Ted Greiner's website "Let’s make the world a place where breastfeeding works better for mothers and babies!"

The Adoptive Breastfeeding Resource Website - "This site has been created to serve the growing population of Adoptive Parents who are interested in Adoptive Breastfeeding."

BFLRC (Bright Future Lactation Resource Center) - "...we support the people who support breastfeeding with articles, education and motivation resources for healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, lactation consultants, peer counselors, peer helpers and others providing parents with infant feeding information."

Breastfeeding Pharmacology - "Dr. Hale is an experienced clinical pharmacologist with many years of lecturing in all areas of pharmacology and therapeutics. He currently is considered a leading expert in the use of medications in breastfeeding women and travels world-wide lecturing on the topic of using medications in breastfeeding mothers."

Jane's Breastfeeding & Childbirth Resources - "...Expert input comes from nurses, midwives and childbirth educators around the world. There are exhaustive links and a helpful Frequently Asked Questions section divided into categories such as weaning, breastfeeding technique and medical problems."

Breastfeed.com - "...a community for parents who breastfeed..."

Breastfeedingonline.com - "... hopes to help empower women to choose to breastfeed and to educate society at large about the importance and benefits of breastfeeding."

Breastfeeding Organizations

La Leche League International (LLL) - "...an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed."

MOBI (Mothers Overcoming Breastfeeding Issues) - "...for women who are/were unable to breastfeed, feel unsuccessful in breastfeeding, are/were experiencing severe breastfeeding problems, or experienced untimely weaning."

ProMoM (Promotion of Mother's Milk, Inc.) - "... a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing public awareness and public acceptance of breastfeeding."

INFACT (Infant Feeding Action Coalition) Canada - "...a non-profit, non-governmental organization, works to promote optimal infant and maternal health through the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding."

CDC's Breastfeeding Resources - CDC (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)

Australian Breastfeeding Association - "...an organization of people interested in the promotion and protection of breastfeeding. Amongst these are breastfeeding women and their partners and health professionals such as doctors, lactation consultants and midwives."

The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) - "...is a global network of individuals
& organisations concerned with the protection, promotion & support of breastfeeding worldwide."

Baby Milk Action - "...is a non-profit organization which aims to save lives and to end the avoidable suffering caused by inappropriate infant feeding."

United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) - "To improve the Nation's health by working collaboratively to protect, promote and support breastfeeding."

womanshealth.gov Breastfeeding - "Whether you are a new or expecting Mom, if you are on this section of the web site, you're probably interested in giving your baby the best care you can. And one of the best things that only you can do is to breastfeed for as long as possible."

NABA (National Alliance for Breastfeeding Advocacy) - "...is breastfeeding's primary lobbying arm, is responsible for monitoring policy for its impact on the breastfeeding family, and is the independent v oice for breastfeeding at various national and international meetings."

Baby Friendly Hospital Innitiative (BFHI USA) - "Baby-Friendly USA envisions an American culture that values the enduring benefits of breastfeeding and human milk for mothers, babies, and society."

Breastfeeding Articles

American Academy of Pediatrics - "Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk 115 (2): 496"

Promoting and Supporting Breastfeeding - "Position of ADA (American Dietetic Association)"

Breastfeeding State Laws - "National Conference of State Legislatures"

Using Your Mind While Minding Your Child - "La Leche League International "

Parenting Links

Attachment Parenting

Attachment Parenting International - "In addition to providing assistance in forming Attachment Parenting support groups, API provides educational materials, research information, consultative, referral and speaker services to promote Attachment Parenting concepts."

Kellymom: Breastfeeding & Parenting - "This website was developed to provide evidence-based information on breastfeeding, sleep and parenting. I hope that my articles are helpful and encouraging."

Wears The Baby  - "...for mindful families practicing attachment parenting"

Attachment Parenting iVillage Message Board - "Attachment parenting (AP) is a philosophy attributed to pediatrician William Sears. The hallmarks of attachment parenting are the five B's - bonding, breastfeeding, babywearing, bedding with baby and being responsive to your baby's cry."

Natural Parenting

The Natural Child Project - "Our vision is a world in which all children are treated with dignity, respect, understanding, and compassion."

The Natural Family - "I hope that The Natural Family Site helps you to discover a whole new world of natural practices that really are better, both for you and your children. These practices let you take control of the health, happiness and well-being of yourself and your family."

Mother's Nature - "A gathering place for mother's who do what comes naturally"

Mothering Magazine - " The Natural Family Living Magazine - Birthplace of the Natural Family Lifestyle"

Spirited/High-Needs Children

Nurturing Our Spirited Children - "We are the resource for parents raising spirited, high-need, strong-willed, active alert or difficult children."

Spirited Kids Online - "Spiritedkids.com defines "spirited" children simply as those children who challenge us the most. We also believe spirited children have enormous potential, if fully understood and managed accordingly."

Mary Sheedy Kurcinka - "Known for her real-life examples, Mary links research-based information with typical challenging behaviors and provides practical solutions which really work."

Child Development

AskDrSears.com - "....is intended to help parents become better informed consumers of health care. The information presented in this site gives general advice on parenting and health care."

Health & Safety

Kidd Safety - "....the premier website geared to prevent unreasonable risks of injuries to children associated with consumer products."

Child Passenger Safety - Please visit this site and educate yourself on the proper steps to take to make sure your tiny passengers are properly restrained while driving.

Healthy Child Healthy World - "We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit inspiring parents to protect young children from harmful chemicals."

Family Activities & Ideas

Amazingmoms.com - "... an Internet resource for busy families. Our ideas are practical, useful and provided by mothers with busy lives, just like you!"

Family Fun - "Great Idea - Practical Advice - Fun Stuff To Do"

Love To KNow: Kids - "LoveToKnow Kids is the parents' place for information about every aspect of parenting. Because the articles are written by parents for parents, they are chock full of tried and true tips and suggestions."

Adoption Links

Adoption.com - "... is committed to helping as many children as possible find loving, permanent homes."

Child Welfare Information Gateway - "Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families."

AdoptionClubhouse.org - "Adoption Resources and Fun Stuff for Kids and Parents - Includes Homework Help, School Projects, Famous People, Fun Stuff, E-Cards, Message Board and more"

The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute - "... founded in 1996, is a national not-for-profit organization devoted to improving adoption policy and practice. The Adoption Institute is a reliable, unbiased and respected voice for ethical adoption practices that respect all people touched by adoption."

North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) - "... is committed to meeting the needs of waiting children and the families who adopt them."