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.
CPM C-SECTION PREVENTION CHILDBIRTH
EDUCATION
Synopsis:
www.narm.org
GUILD OF
Synopsis: Questions to ask when
interviewing a Midwife. Find a
Wisconsin Midwife
Join Friends of Wisconsin Midwives.
www.wisconsinguildofmidwives.org
MARCH OF DIMES
Synopsis: The March of Dimes has an extensive library. They have information on topics ranging
from staying healthy, prenatal testing and information on what you should avoid
while you are pregnant. Below
are
selected articles that I feel should be read.
htp://www.marchofdimes.com
PRE-PREGNANCY:
Folic Acid
PREGNANCY:
Seat Belts
Pregnancy
Food Safety
Hazardous Substances During Pregnancy
Mercury and Pregnancy
Mercury and Fish
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and
Pregnancy
Stress During
Pregnancy
Group B Strep and Pregnancy
NEWBORN:
Newborn Screening Test
Synopsis:booklet on how to prevent a C-section and
current information on VBAC’s
http://www.maternitywise.org
BRADLEY
Synopsis: Twelve in-depth classes
about pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum and baby care.
www.bradleybirth.com
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
Fox
Valley:
Heidi Basford-Kerkhof , 920-426-8063
BRADLEY
Synopsis: Twelve in-depth cla=
sses
about pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum and baby care.
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
Heidi’s
favorite sites
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.a=
sp
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:
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
CORD
BLOOD REGISTRY
Synopsis: Cord
blood is “rich in stem cells.
They are “master cells”. They have the power to heal and tat
over 75 life-threatening illnesses.
www.=
cordblood.com 1-888-267-3256
CORD
BLOOD DONORwww.cordbloodonor.org
CASCADE
HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS
Synopsis: Complete book store,
natural products, and birth supplies
www.1cascade.com