Resources/Links

					Here are a list of internet resources concerning natural birth, midwifery, and breastfeeding: Birth and Midwifery-- Learn how to get and keep your baby in an optimal fetal position for birth at Spinning Babies. Babywearing--learn how keeping your baby close can result in a happier baby. 50 Ways to Protest a VBAC Denial Understanding Prenatal Testing The Brewer Diet for pregnancy can help prevent abruptions, premature birth, pre-eclampsia and toxemia in pregnancy. Nutrition Worksheet to see how your diet stacks up. For a more natural approach to parenting, subscribe to Mothering Magazine. They have both a paper and digital edition. Turning the posterior baby The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services. Find out if your hospital is mother-baby friendly. International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)-important information and current studies on the safety of VBAC. 15 Ways to Turn a Breech Baby Midwives Alliance of North America--the governing association for Certified Professional Midwives Citizens for Midwifery--citizen lobbying group which has great info about midwifery, homebirth safety and state-by-state legal status. Childbirth Connection--great information here about birth and pregnant patient's rights. Listening to Mothers I & II surveys are here also. Birthing Naturally--lots of good information about seeking a natural birth Want to become a midwife? Check out Ancient Art Midwifery Institute's distant learning program. One of the oldest and most well-respected distance programs. Another site which helps you learn the most current drug precautions is DrugWatch. Breastfeeding-- Kellymom is hands-down, the best breastfeeding info site out there. Bookmark it! La Leche League has been around a long time. Find a group near you or check out their many helpful pages for more information. 101 Reasons to Breastfeed-this site is constantly updated to stay current with the latest research out there on the many benefits of breastfeeding. Dr. Jack Newman-Canadian pediatrician, author and breastfeeding advocate and expert, this site has video clips to show you how to achieve a good latch. Breastfeeding.com--amazing site with tons of information and interesting stuff. An animation from Ameda showing you how to achieve a good latch. BFAR--breastfeeding after breast surgery. Find out if the surgery you've had or are considering will interfere with breastfeeding. Low Milk Supply--tips to help build an adequate supply (TIP: don't take an antihistimine or hormonal birth control while breastfeeding. It wreaks havoc on your milk supply!) Find out if your prescription or over-the-counter medicine is safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding at SafeFetus.com Dr. Jack Newman has some excellent handouts on a variety of topics of interest to breastfeeding moms (colic, sore nipples, low milk supply, etc.) at Breastfeeding Online Recommended Reading List Please check out my reading list and Amazon EStore here Podcast South Georgia Birth Services, LLC is now producing a podcast called Bellycast. The podcast can be found on ITunes or at the website: Bellycast Bellycast is dedicated to providing information to expectant and new parents about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and early parenting.