Text Box: The links here are provided as a resource. naMAMAste and Sky Yoga Studio do not endorse any of the sites and strongly recommend that you investigate topics fully with independently reviewed, scientifically based research and articles. Remember—the key is empowerment and knowledge! Find a doula that’s right for you…. http://www.alldoulas.com—great for international searches (Canada and Australia esp) http://doulanetwork.com/ http://www.birthwaysinc.com/ - If you are in the city of Chicago look here. http://www.mana.org Find a Midwife as your primary care provider http://www.freewebs.com/naturalbirth/ - Robin Ross, Hypnobirthing Certifying Organizations, Find a Doula here too! http://www.dona.org http://www.alace.org http://www.cappa.net Articles about Doulas: Having a Doula—American Pregnancy Assoc. Should You Hire A Labor Coach? - Baby Center Do I Need a Doula– FAQ—Childbirth.org Benefits of a Doula Present at the Birth of a Child –Pediatrics—search the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics Mother and Infant: Early Emotional Ties Research Studies from Various Medical Journals Compiled Books to Prepare for birth: The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin, PT, CD(DONA) The Birth Book by Dr. William and Martha Sears, RN IBCLC Mothering the Mother: How a Doula Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier & Healthier Birth by John H. Kennell , Phyllis H. Klaus , Marshall H. Klaus Active Birth by Janet Balaskas Good Birth, Safe Birth by Diana Korte and Roberta Scaer Silent Knife: Cesarean Prevention & VBAC by Nancy Wainer Cohen & Lois Estner Open Season: A Survival Guide for Natural Birth and VBAC in the 90's by Nancy Wainer Cohen Obstetric Myths Versus Research Realities by Henci Goer Natural Birth After Cesarean: A Practical Guide by Johanne C. Walters , Karis Crawford Easing Labor Pain by Adrienne Lieberman Resources Regarding Birth & Postpartum: Weighing the Pros and Cons of Epidurals—The Journal of Perinatal Education and many links to research articles, websites, etc. Nature and the Management of Labor Pain American Family Physician journal of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Episiotomy: Mayo Clinic BreechBabies—site dedicated to resources about breech babies Water Birth International ICAN—International Cesarean Awareness Network—don’t be forced into Cesarean, great for VBAC information VBAC Support Groups Worldwide—find information on PTSD, VBAC and more. Sexual Abuse and the effects on Childbirth Experience A Safe Passage—childbirth counseling for survivors of abuse CDCP Breastfeeding Support—government resource on breastfeeding, data and statistics La Leche League—breastfeeding support Vegans and Pregnancy—both my son and I are vegans and had no problem. A well researched site with citations. History of Circumcision Sick Newborns—Meriter Health Services, NICU information and more. The National Parenting Center—articles, reviews, etc. by PhD staff and more. Exceptional Parent Magazine—dedicated to parents of children with special needs March of Dimes—Pregnancy and Newborn Information Attachment Parenting Wisconsin Stillbirth Service Program—WISSP supports those worldwide with information and help American SIDS Institute Dealing with Grief and Loss Bereaved Parents USA SHARE: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support CarePages.com—support and community for coping with illness The sites below offer different opinions, but no clear cut research: CDC Vaccinations for Children Vaccinations: Against Hep B Merck Manuals Childhood Vaccinations To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate Add some of your favorite links and resources on our site.