Links to Community Resources

HOMEBIRTH SAFETY STUDY
My practice participated in this study. I want to thank all of the women and babies who made it possible. We have a great study here. http://209.234.106.136/HB_2000_Study.pdf
http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/330/7505/1416?ehom

MARCH OF DIMES
Synopsis: The March of Dimes has an extensive library. They have information on topics ranging from staying healthy and prenatal tests to things you should avoid while you are pregnant. Below are selected articles that I feel should be read.
http://www.marchofdimes.com

PRE=PREGNANCY: Folic Acid
http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1151.asp

PREGNANCY: Food Borne Risks In Pregnancy
http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1152.asp

Mercury and Fish
http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_15758.asp

Environmental Risks And Pregnancy
http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_9146.asp

Depression In Pregnancy
http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/188_15663.asp

B-Strep
http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_9146.asp

Postpartum Depression
http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/188_15755.asp

NEWBORN: Newborn Screening Tests
http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/298_834.asp

C-SECTION PREVENTION - VBAC
Synopsis:booklet on how to prevent a C-section and current information on VBAC’s
http://www.maternitywise.org

CORD BLOOD REGISTRY
Synopsis: Cord blood is “rich in stem cells. They are “master cells”. They have the power to heal and treat over 75 life-threatening illnesses.
www.cordblood.com 1-888-267-3256

CORD BLOOD DONOR

Synopsis: donate cord blood for research
www.cordbloodonor.org

Birth Center
Center for Well-Rounded Maternity Care
N88W16733 Main St.
Menomonee Falls, WI
262-893-9945

Director: Coral Slavin
Synopsis: Free Standing Birth Center. Childbirth classes. Independent Midwives can assist with birth there.
www.well-roundedmaternity.com

CASCADE HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS
Synopsis: Complete book store, natural products, and birth supplies
www.1cascade.com

CPM
Synopsis: Certified Professional Midwives are skilled professionals who provide the Midwifery Model of Care to women and families. Preparation to become a CPM involves specialized, competency-based education programs and risk assessment training that requires out-of-hospital clinical experience.
www.narm.org

GUILD OF WISCONSIN MIDWIVES
Synopsis: Questions to ask when interviewing a Midwife. Find a Wisconsin Midwife Join Friends of Wisconsin Midwives. Information on the legislative effort.
www.wisconsinguildofmidwives.org

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION
BRADLEY
Synopsis: Twelve in-depth classes about pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum and baby care.
www.bradleybirth.com

Fox Valley:
Heidi Basford-Kerkhof , 920-426-8063
heidibk@northnet.net

Dawn Olson, 920-730-0018
naturalbirth@sbcglobal.net

NATURAL CHILDBIRTH CLASSES
Synopsis: “Well rounded and balanced classes.” “Freedom of choice based on knowledge of the alternatives.” Coral
Milwaukee Metro: Coral Slavin, 262-893-9945
Class schedule: www.well-roundedmaternity.com

LA LECHE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL - LLL
Synopsis: The La Leche League International mission is: To help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
General: www.lalecheleague.org

La Leche League of WI :
http://www.lllofwi.org/
Toll free number 1-877-MOM-MILK

Local Meetings
http://www.lllusa.org/web/PlymouthWI.html
Http://www.lllusa.org/web/SheboyganWI.html
http://www.lllusa.org/web/WestBendWI.html
http://www.lllusa.org/web/OshkoshWI.html
http://www.lllusa.org/web/NeenahMenashaWI.html
http://www.lllusa.org/web/AppletonWI.html
http://www.lllusa.org/web/ManitowocWI.html

DOULAS
Synopsis: Birth doulas offer emotional support, encouragement and wisdom throughout labor and birth. Postpartum doulas support women and families through the transformation that a new baby brings to a family.
General: www.dona.org

Wisconsin Doulas by County

Winnebago, Outagamie, FDL, Washington & Sheboygan Counties
Sue Blevons
Campbellsport, WI
920-980-7083

Sheboygan, FDL, & Manitowoc Counties
Megan Tinkle
Elkhart Lake, WI
megantinkle@yahoo.com
920-242-5317
Offers Prenatal Yoga Classes

Outagamie, Winnebago, & Brown Counties
Heidi Chaudoir CD(DONA) CBE NS
Appleton, WI
920-734-0454
920-559-1683
doula@new.rr.com

Outagamie & Brown Counties
Maryann Kohlmann
De Pere, WI
920-337-0774

Door, Brown and Kewaunee Counties
Karen Dutil CNM
Forestiville, Wi
Phone: 920 - 837 - 7133
Cell: 920 - 366 – 7146

Amy Jahnke
Sturgeon Bay, WI
Phone (920) 746-5250
Cell (920) 559-9204

Kathy Tellstrom
Sturgeon Bay, WI
Phone: 920 - 743 - 6955
Cell: 920 - 559 - 0200

Waupaca, Shawano, & Brown Counties
Kathy Pehlke, CD (DONA)
(715) 498-8187

Kristi Massman
(715) 258-5507

Waupaca, WI
www.birth-journey.com

Milwaukee Metro
www.milwaukeedoulas.org

BADGER CARE
Synopsis:Badger Care is Wisconsin’s state program to provide health insurance for uninsured working families. Call 800-362-3002 or contact the public health department in your area.

WIC
Synopsis: The Women, Infants and Children program provides food and nutrition information to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children under five years of age healthy and strong. Call 800-722-2295 or contact the WIC project at the public health department in your area.

BLESSING GOD’S WAY
Synopsis: We believe that pregnancy is a reward and gift from our Father in heaven and ought to be taught accordingly. At the same time, pregnancy should be a time of joy and celebration of the extension of His kingdom here on earth!
www.blessinggodsway.com

JOURNEY INTO MOTHERHOOD
Synopsis: Inspirational stories of natural birth and a fabulous resources list
www.journeyintomotherhood.com

Heidi’s favorite sites
http://breechbabies.com/
http://www.homebirth.org.uk/ofp.htm
http://www.spinningbabies.com/
http://www.aunaturelbaby.com/
http://www.medela.com/NewFiles/brafit.html
http://www.birthwithlove.com/categories/search.asp
http://www.breastfeedingonline.com/15.html
http://www.breastfeedingonline.com/4.html
http://www.menstruation.com.au/index.html
http://www.cordclamping.com/
http://www.wprc.org/trimester1.phtml
http://www.generationrescue.org/index2.html
http://www.cogforlife.org/vaticanresponse.htm
www.birthingnaturally.net
www.childbirthsolutions.com
www.birthsupplies.com