See this at: thebirthsurvey.com| Added on 04/30/09

ABOUT US | ABOUT THE PROJECT | CONTACT / VOLUNTEER | LINKS AND RESOURCES | AMBASSADOR TRAINING | PRESS ROOM | DONATE / SUPPORT | PR MATERIALS | HELP

ABOUT US | ABOUT THE PROJECT | CONTACT / VOLUNTEER | LINKS AND RESOURCES | AMBASSADOR TRAINING | PRESS ROOM | DONATE / SUPPORT | PR MATERIALS | HELP See less

See this at: blackmidwives.org| Added on 04/27/09

The International Center for Traditional Childbearing, ICTC is a non-profit, culturally diverse, pregnancy support, health promotion and training organization. We offer prenatal and parenting classes, doula services/trainings and complete pregnancy... See more

The International Center for Traditional Childbearing, ICTC is a non-profit, culturally diverse, pregnancy support, health promotion and training organization. We offer prenatal and parenting classes, doula services/trainings and complete pregnancy support. As a whole, we strive to positively impact the lives of the unborn, newborn, mothers, fathers and their families; through education, breastfeeding promotion, and overall self-care. We are fully committed to the empowerment of women, increasing positive birth outcomes and decreasing infant mortality in African American Communities. Impart: We strive to follow the moral and ethical guidance of our learned Midwives and Healers of past. See less

See this at: youtube.com| Added on 07/13/08

Prevent Cesarean Surgery is a short inspirational and entertaining production. Using real quotes spoken by women who have had both a cesarean and vaginal bi...

Prevent Cesarean Surgery is a short inspirational and entertaining production. Using real quotes spoken by women who have had both a cesarean and vaginal bi... See less

See this at: nytimes.com| Added on 06/16/08

With individual insurance, prices differ based on medical histories; a past Caesarean can mean higher premiums.

With individual insurance, prices differ based on medical histories; a past Caesarean can mean higher premiums. See less

Highlights: “It made no sense,” said Ms. Robertson, 39, who lives in Centennial, Colo. “I’m in perfect health.” She was turned down because she had given birth by Caesarean section. Having the operation once increases the odds that it will be performed again, and if she became pregnant and needed...

See this at: consciouswoman.org| Added on 02/04/08

Conscious Woman, Inc. is an online resource for personal, community and global issues related to women's health and the environment. Through WebEx, the most technologically advanced and user-friendly online learning system in the market, we will take... See more

Conscious Woman, Inc. is an online resource for personal, community and global issues related to women's health and the environment. Through WebEx, the most technologically advanced and user-friendly online learning system in the market, we will take you into virtual classrooms where you can interact directly with the experts. And all in the comfort of your home! We are delighted to offer an exciting array of interactive, online workshops on topics that are either not readily available to or generally contemplated by the majority of the population. Nearly all of our presenters are nationally and/or world renowned in their areas of expertise; we are excited by the possibilities that the virtual classroom environment can bring in connecting people of varying interests and passions, and in challenging our perceptions of some highly controversial subjects. The focus of our first year will be on programs and resources for the childbearing years, from birth and breastfeeding to postpartum... See less

See this at: cbs3.com| Added on 05/21/07

A group gathered Wednesday to hold a rally for two friends and co-workers who died giving birth in Gloucester County (NJ). Men and women attending the rally at Underwood Memorial Hospital were asking state officials to conduct an investigation into... See more

A group gathered Wednesday to hold a rally for two friends and co-workers who died giving birth in Gloucester County (NJ). Men and women attending the rally at Underwood Memorial Hospital were asking state officials to conduct an investigation into the deaths of Valerie Scythes, 35, and Melissa Farah, 28, who died 15 days apart. Scythes and Farah were delivering their daughters by c-section at the hospital in Woodbury, Gloucester County. Rally attendees believe hospitals often rush to recommend the procedure. "Nobody wants to wait anymore. The doctor doesn�t want to wait, they don�t want to risk that something could potentially go wrong and so they recommend a cesarean,� said Dana Roberts of Manville. Roberts said while she underwent a c-section, she had almost no information about the possible risks. "When you�re in labor it's difficult to make a decision and so when a doctor or midwife says, �Let�s go,� it's hard to say no,� said Dana Roberts of Manville. Though their deaths are... See less

See this at: healthfinder.gov| Added on 04/21/07

Health observances are days, weeks, or months devoted to promoting particular health concerns. This calendar lists selected health observances for 2007 in three ways: the calendar shows days and weeks, and both the text listings and the “Year At a... See more

Health observances are days, weeks, or months devoted to promoting particular health concerns. This calendar lists selected health observances for 2007 in three ways: the calendar shows days and weeks, and both the text listings and the “Year At a Glance” sheet show monthly health observances as well. Health professionals, teachers, community groups, and others can use these special times to sponsor health promotion events, stimulate awareness of health risks, or focus on disease prevention. Materials available from sponsoring organizations range from a single flyer to packets of promotional materials. Information appearing in this document does not represent an endorsement by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which�do not have any role in naming national health observances. For more information, please contact the sponsoring organization directly. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Affairs... See less

See this at: cdc.gov| Added on 04/19/07

Preliminary data for 2005 indicate that 30.2% of all live births in the United States were cesarean deliveries, marking the highest U.S. total cesarean rate ever reported. Since 1996, the total cesarean rate has increased by 46%, driven by both an... See more

Preliminary data for 2005 indicate that 30.2% of all live births in the United States were cesarean deliveries, marking the highest U.S. total cesarean rate ever reported. Since 1996, the total cesarean rate has increased by 46%, driven by both an increase in the percentage of all women having a first cesarean and a decline in the percentage of women delivering vaginally after a previous cesarean. Cesarean rates vary considerably among states but tend to be lower in the western mountain states and upper Midwest region and higher in the Southeast and East regions. SOURCE: National Vital Statistics System, unpublished data. Additional information is available at http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/births.htm. **Questions or messages regarding errors in formatting should be addressed to mmwrq@cdc.gov. See less

See this at: lamaze.org| Added on 04/05/07

Normal Birth Forum Featuring Henci Goer

Normal Birth Forum Featuring Henci Goer See less

See this at: choicesinchildbirth....| Added on 03/10/07

How the laboring woman feels EMOTIONALLY about what is happening in her body is just as important as what is occurring physiologically. Negative feelings can intrude and make the labor seem more painful. For example: *If you are not prepared for the... See more

How the laboring woman feels EMOTIONALLY about what is happening in her body is just as important as what is occurring physiologically. Negative feelings can intrude and make the labor seem more painful. For example: *If you are not prepared for the painful sensations of labor or you are demanding a great deal of yourself, you may create a struggle to try and control your labor, which is not really in your control. *If you are extremely anxious about childbirth or about your birth setting, you may get into such a state of physical tension that the slightest touch hurts. *If your labor is very long and you are suffering from lack of sleep, you may feel sensations strongly. Labor demands energy and stamina. Lack of sleep can make you feel more frustrated, impatient, or reactive. Childbirth pain makes most women feel very vulnerable. You need love and comfort to sustain you. You need reassurance and positive affirmations from your Birth Partner. How well-rested you are when you begin... See less

See this at: birthpsychology.com| Added on 03/04/07

This website decodes the messages conveyed by hospital birth rituals otherwise known as "standard procedures for normal birth". These ritual procedures, common in many American hospitals, make birth appear to conform to the technocratic model and... See more

This website decodes the messages conveyed by hospital birth rituals otherwise known as "standard procedures for normal birth". These ritual procedures, common in many American hospitals, make birth appear to conform to the technocratic model and babies appear to have been produced by society. Each procedure is explained in detail in the body of the chapter. See less

See this at: breastfeedingcafe.co...| Added on 03/04/07

As Penny Simkin, doula and founder of DONA, Doulas of North America, says, giving birth is not "just another day in a woman's life." If you've recently had a baby you can undoubtedly remember every detail. And if you haven't yet given birth, it's... See more

As Penny Simkin, doula and founder of DONA, Doulas of North America, says, giving birth is not "just another day in a woman's life." If you've recently had a baby you can undoubtedly remember every detail. And if you haven't yet given birth, it's quite likely that 20 years from now, you will still be able to vividly recount the experience. Giving birth is not just about pushing a baby out - or having it surgically removed. It affects our deepest selves, alters our perceptions of who we are, rocks us to our core. Yet for many women, including the majority of women in the United States (and in many other western countries) our births take place in a culture that promotes birth as scary and dangerous. We are taught not to trust our bodies and the natural process of birth. And our births, more often than not, are subjected to interventions that fly in the face of scientific evidence. Why talk about childbirth on a breastfeeding site? The answer is simple. If we want to breastfeed happily... See less

See this at: motherfriendly.org| Added on 02/28/07

The Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative (MFCI): In its first five years, the work of the coalition has focused on the creation and implementation of the evidence-based Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative (MFCI), which provides guidelines for... See more

The Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative (MFCI): In its first five years, the work of the coalition has focused on the creation and implementation of the evidence-based Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative (MFCI), which provides guidelines for identifying and designating "mother-friendly" birth sites including hospitals, birth centers and home-birth services. The initiative outlines ten steps for mother-friendly care. A consumer version of the Initiative, "Having a Baby? Ten Questions to Ask" is also available. Endorse the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative today! See less

See this at: earthmamaangelbaby.c...| Added on 02/21/07

Natural pregnancy articles, guides and resources

Natural pregnancy articles, guides and resources See less

See this at: kaboodle.com| Added on 02/19/07

*Wisdom & insight from experienced parents are welcome! Explore and share websites, info., tips, blogs, birth stories, etc. related to healthy birth. Topics for discussion can include nutrition during pregnancy, exercise, natural birth, homebirth,... See more

*Wisdom & insight from experienced parents are welcome! Explore and share websites, info., tips, blogs, birth stories, etc. related to healthy birth. Topics for discussion can include nutrition during pregnancy, exercise, natural birth, homebirth, types of birth preparation classes, "pregnant emotions," pros & cons of various prenatal tests, how to avoid a cesarean, getting started with breastfeeding and dealing with bf challenges, planning a VBAC, etc. Join us, whether you're expecting, TTC, or planning ahead; or you've already had a baby and want to share your experiences. Also welcome are doulas, midwives, L&D/postpartum/newborn nurses, CBEs, LCs, and other birth-related professionals. Feel free to introduce yourself and join in our forum discussions, or start your own topic. To see the full array of forum topics, Kaboodle lists, and "Best of" collection, be sure to click "View All" in each section. The lists I've compiled are far from complete; this group collection is a work in... See less

See this at: childbirthsolutions....| Added on 02/18/07

Childbirth Solutions' mission is to inform women worldwide about all of their options so that they may make informed choices for the most empowering birth experience that is possible. "If you want your children to turn out well, spend twice as much... See more

Childbirth Solutions' mission is to inform women worldwide about all of their options so that they may make informed choices for the most empowering birth experience that is possible. "If you want your children to turn out well, spend twice as much time with them, and half as much money." - Abigail Van Buren July Founder's Message! July is the month for independence! I hope that this letter from a home birth mother helps you find yours. I want to present a letter in place of my normal words to you this month. It says exactly what I think will make an impression on women who may be on the fence about home birth. See less

See this at: mx.groups.yahoo.com| Added on 02/15/07

Red Internacional de Información sobre la Cesárea (ICAN) La lista de correo eléctronico de la Red Internacional de Información sobre la Cesárea (International Cesarean Awareness Network, ICAN) es un grupo de ayuda en la Internet para cualquier... See more

Red Internacional de Información sobre la Cesárea (ICAN) La lista de correo eléctronico de la Red Internacional de Información sobre la Cesárea (International Cesarean Awareness Network, ICAN) es un grupo de ayuda en la Internet para cualquier persona que desee discutir partos y operaciones de cesárea. Los temas de discusión con frecuencia incluyen: cómo evitar una cesárea innecesaria, cómo prepararse para un PVDC (parto vaginal después de cesárea), cómo curarse y recuperarse de un parto anterior difícil o traumático, cómo encontrar a un proveedor de cuidados que apoye el parto vaginal y el PVDC, el consentimiento informado, educación sobre el parto, el papel de las doulas y de las parteras, las historias de parto, etc. La lista se compone sobre todo de madres, además de algunas doulas, parteras, educadores, y de vez en cuando de padres. Puedes elegir recibir todos los mensajes enviados al grupo como correos individuales, o agrupados en resúmenes diarios. Cuando te unas a la lista,... See less

See this at: blogher.org| Added on 02/10/07

.... Other women believe that a c-section will leave them looking better after birth than a vaginal delivery. Because, you know, have your skin, muscles, tissue, the abdominal wall, and your uterus cut through is painless compared to a vaginal birth.... See more

.... Other women believe that a c-section will leave them looking better after birth than a vaginal delivery. Because, you know, have your skin, muscles, tissue, the abdominal wall, and your uterus cut through is painless compared to a vaginal birth. And don’t forget the intense vomiting that often accompanies the feeling of having your uterus placed back inside you after it was removed to more safely extract the baby. Piece of cake. Another friend of mine is a general surgery resident recently consulted on a c-section. “They are probably the most disgusting surgeries I see. Fortunately, I don't have to see many because I am not an OB-GYN,” she chuckled. I guess other women think it is better to have ginormous scars on their abdomens than deal with a stretched out vagina. The risks of c-sections are downplayed and the procedure is glamorized in Western society. We see so many pictures of celebrity moms frolicking in bikinis on the beach soon after giving birth that it is understandable... See less

See this at: ican-online.org| Added on 02/10/07

ICAN's online newsletter is published usually twice per month.

ICAN's online newsletter is published usually twice per month. See less

Highlights: Now available in English, Spanish, French, and Greek! More languages planned soon!

See this at: mothering.com| Added on 02/09/07

Tips for planning a soul-nurturing ritual that celebrates mother and child

Tips for planning a soul-nurturing ritual that celebrates mother and child See less

See this at: transitiontoparentho...| Added on 02/04/07

Pregnancy, Birth, Newborn Care. My goal for developing this site was to develop materials for birth professionals and parents that was free of charge, commercial-free, high-quality, research-based information. If you would like to use these... See more

Pregnancy, Birth, Newborn Care. My goal for developing this site was to develop materials for birth professionals and parents that was free of charge, commercial-free, high-quality, research-based information. If you would like to use these materials with clients or in the classroom setting, just check out my statement about copyright and use. See less

See this at: childbirthconnection...| Added on 02/03/07

From our national Listening to Mothers survey, a remarkable number of mothers shared vivid and moving stories, observations, and opinions that bring their experiences to life.

From our national Listening to Mothers survey, a remarkable number of mothers shared vivid and moving stories, observations, and opinions that bring their experiences to life. See less

See this at: a-little-wish.co.uk| Added on 01/20/07

Hysterectomy the truth, The number one place on the net for facts about post pregnancy hysterectomy, c-section hysterectomy. We provide support on a wide range of subjects.

Hysterectomy the truth, The number one place on the net for facts about post pregnancy hysterectomy, c-section hysterectomy. We provide support on a wide range of subjects. See less