Finding a Care Provider
Minnesota Families For Midwifery
The Birth Survey
Choosing a birth professional: What Questions Should You Ask?
LOCAL RESOURCES
Midwives
Erika Urban CPM, LM, CD (BAI)
Homebirth, waterbirth, VBAC
Doulas, Childbirth Educators, and More:
Breastfeeding Resources
La Leche League International
Evidence-based breastfeeding support:
kellymom.com
Dr. Jack Newman's Breastfeeding Articles and Resources
Circumcision
Cesarean Awareness and VBAC Information
International Cesarean Awareness Network
ican-online.org
The Brewer Diet
blueribbonbaby.org
drbrewerpregnancydiet.com
Evidence-Based Maternity Care
The Milbank Report
Childbirth Education Options
Cloth Diapering Resources
Cloth Diaper Finder
Frequently Asked Questions About Cloth Diapering
Attachment Parenting Information
Attachment Parenting International
attachmentparenting.org
Dr. Sears' Website
The Seven Baby B's
Car Seat Safety
I recommend that all car seats be installed and inspected before the baby is born. Find your local car seat expert with SeatCheck----it's free!
SeatCheck
How Long Should My Baby Ride Rear-Facing?
Babywearing
Tips for Safe Babywearing
The Babywearer
Ten Reasons to Wear Your Baby
Recommended Reading
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah J. Buckley
The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger
Birthing From Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by Pam England
Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McCutcheon-Rosegg
Pushed by Jennifer Block
Attachment Parenting: Instinctive Care For Your Baby and Young Child by Katie Allison Granju
The No-Cry series by Elizabeth Pantley
The (entire!) Dr. Sears Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenting Library
Periodicals
MORE Internet Resources
Created
and maintained by a Minnesota midwife and doula educator, Spinning Babies is dedicated to helping mothers use optimal fetal position for an
easier labor and birth. An amazing website----well worth exploring!
Mothering is a lively online community. A wealth of
information on natural family living, healthy pregnancy, normal birth,
gentle discipline, and more.
mothering.com
Documentaries and Videos
The Business of Being Born
thebusinessofbeingborn.com
What Babies Want
