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Birth
9Moons Pregnancy Page
Celebrating pregnancy, birth, and midwifery. Links for breastfeeding and pregnancy loss. Books available.
Midwifery Today
Midwifery Today is a resource for parents and practitioners. We have been in print publication for over 12 years and been on the web since 1994. We put on conferences around the world and provide the best of women and baby centered information about pregnancy, birth and midwifery. Our mission is: through networking and education, to return midwifery care to its rightful position in the family, to make midwifery care the norm throughout the world; and to reedine midwifery as a vital partnership with women.
We want every women to have the best and healthiest pregancy and birth possible so she is ready for the holy calling of motherhood. Midwives are the best helpers in this journey.
Birth:Breech
Breech Delivery
The diagnosis of breech is the third most common reason for cesarean section in our country. Any strategy to bring down overall cesarean section must deal with this issue. Somewhere between 2 and 4% of all babies are born in the breech position (butt first). At the present time virtually 100% of these babies are delivered by cesarean section in the outdated belief that it is the safest way for the baby; none will say cesarean is the safest way for the mother.
Birth:Home Birth
For a Natural Birth, There's No Place Like Home
An article written by a midwife about the safety and benefits of having a home birth.
Baby Catcher
The memoir of a Berkeley California midwife's home birth career, culminating in a lawsuit. Reviewed by People Magazine, Anne Lamott, and Ina May Gaskin
Home birth
A physician/midwife practice in the Chicago metropolitan area
Home Birth and Out-of-Hospital Birth: Is it Safe?
Sheila Kitzinger, British childbirth expert, states that planned home birth with an experienced lay midwife has a perinatal death rate of 3-4 babies per 1,000 births (51). Hospital births, by contrast, carry a perinatal mortality rate of 9-10/1,000.
Midwives and Homebirth
An article which cites statistics which show that homebirth with a midwife is as safe or safer than a more convential birth
Questions to Ask When Selecting a Midwife
A list of questions to ask a prospective midwife when planning a home birth
Safe & Gentle Maternity, New Braunfels, Texas
Offering homebirth, waterbirth, personalized prenatal care, breastfeeding counseling, and labor assistance to parents planning a hospital birth.
Birth:Labor:Support During
What types of things should I consider when choosing a midwife?
Considerations when choosing a midwife.
YOUR MIDWIFE
carol advises on your midwife and her role in your care her skills and covers other related health professionals and their roles
Birth:Natural Childbirth
Midwifery Today
Info on pregnancy, birth, homebirth, midwifery, breastfeeding, and herbs,
from MIDWIFERY TODAY magazine. Plus: subscription info, books, educational
audio tapes, birth art and more.
NaturalChildbirth.org - Natural Childbirth Resources
"Organization dedicated to providing natural childbirth education, midwifery, and pregnancy resources."
Books:Labor and Birth
Spiritual Midwifery
The classic book on home birth! The first section details the experiences of parents and midwives during the birth experience. The second seciton is a technical manual for midwives, nurses, and doctors. Includes information on prenatal care and nutrition, labor, delivery-techniques, care of the new baby, and breast-feeding.
Unassisted Childbirth
Laura and her husband delivered their first child without the aid of a doctor or midwife. Laura alone delivered the next three children, assisted by her belief that giving birth was a natural process for which a woman's body had been well designed. Shanley's birth experiences, combined with subsequent research, have confirmed her belief that with the proper mindset, delivering one's own baby is the safest, most fulfilling way to give birth.
Getting-Pregnant
PLANNING A BABY
carol a midwife of 10yrs answers the most common questions on pregnancy planning and pre conceptual care also smoking in pregnancy and prevention of neural tube defects
Pregnancy
Choosing a Certified Nurse-Midwife
Information on how to choose a CNM or CM to care for you during your pregnancy and labor and also postpartum.
Midwifery Today
Information on pregnancy, birth, homebirth, natural birth, midwifery,
breastfeeding, and herbs, from MIDWIFERY TODAY magazine. Plus: subscription info, books, educational audio tapes, birth art and more.
Pregnancy:Complaints:Morning Sickness
How to Use Herbs to Cure Morning Sickness - eHow.com
"How to Use Herbs to Cure Morning SicknessAlthough no advice will beat the advice from your doctor or midwife, some herbal and homeopathic remedies are very effective at combating the morning sickness blues."
Pregnancy:Complaints:Stretch-Marks
How can I get rid of stretch marks?
Find out what nurse and midwife Ann Linden has to say about dealing with stretch marks.
Pregnancy:Health
Ob-GYN or Midwife - Which is better for you?
A discussion of times to use an OB-GYN or a midwife.
What is the difference between a direct entry midwife and a certified nurse
A discussion of the different types of midwives.
Pregnancy:Health:Bleeding During
Rectal Bleeding During Pregnancy
"I've noticed some rectal bleeding recently. What is this?, Will this bleeding harm my baby?, What can I do to stop the bleeding?, How can I avoid constipation?, and When should I call my doctor or midwife? "
Pregnancy:Miscarriage
Coping With a Miscarriage
Information about the following topics is available: - What should I expect from my doctor or midwife after a miscarriage?
- I can't seem to get over my sadness at miscarrying.
- Will a miscarriage affect my ability to conceive later?
- At what point is it safe to try to get pregnant again?
- I'm pregnant again, but I'm terribly afraid of another miscarriage. What can I do?
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