Here are links to some websites that I enjoy or that I think may be useful to you. Sometimes both! Not in any particular order, but grouped together by topic. If you have a favourite site that you would like to share, please contact me.
Useful links
Pregnancy and birth
Doula UK An association of doulas run by doulas for doulas. Includes geographical listings of all members, recognised training courses and extensive research and articles.
Birth Choice UK Where you choose to have your baby and whom you choose to look after you in labour will affect the type of birth you have and the care you receive. Includes maternity statistics for UK hospitals.
With Woman A site by two UK midwives offering articles on birth and midwifery as well as birth art. The articles often present an alternative view on accepted practices.
Home Birth Reference Lots of information and research on home birth in the UK. Lots to interest those planning a hospital birth, too.
Sheila Kitzinger Explore aspects of birth that Sheila has learnt from women around the world.
Association of Radical Midwives Committed to improve maternity care within the NHS. Also has an internet group open to all.
AIMS Association for Improvement in the Maternity Servies can help if you experience problems having your wishes met.
Birthworks Includes Michel Odent's Primal Health Research Database.
Birth Companions A charity devoted to provide practical and emotional support to women who face giving birth while in detention.
National Childbirth Trust Offers support in pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
VBAC
The VBAC Pages Initially written for women considering home VBAC, also relevant to those planning hospital birth.
VBAC Positive and inspiring vaginal birth after caesarean birth stories and links to useful information.
Caesarean Birth and VBAC Information Research-based information and support on all aspects of caesareans and VBAC.
Breech Birth
Breech Presentation: Caesarean Operation Versus Normal Birth Article by Gina Lowdon
Keep Your Hands Off The Breech Article by Mary Cronk
Waterbirth
Waterbirth Provides in-depth information on the use of water for labour, childbirth and early childbirth development.
Waterbirth International Founded with one purpose "To make waterbirth an available option for all women".
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding.com Help and information on breastfeeding. Detailed information, book reviews, humor, a directory of lactation consultants, videos and more.
Jane's Breastfeeding Resources Provides information and support. Bulletin board, video, books and links.
La Leche League Helping mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information and education.
The Breastfeeding Network Providing breastfeeding support and information.
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers Providing breastfeeding support by mothers for mothers.
Parenting
Natural Parenting UK Beautifully-designed site with information on natural birth, breastfeeding and family life.
Smilechild Organic, ethical and sustainable shopping for mother and baby, including natural parenting advice and an online parenting community.
Ask Dr. Sears General advice on healthcare and parenting from Dr William Sears and Martha Sears.
Pregnancy and birth
Doula UK An association of doulas run by doulas for doulas. Includes geographical listings of all members, recognised training courses and extensive research and articles.
Birth Choice UK Where you choose to have your baby and whom you choose to look after you in labour will affect the type of birth you have and the care you receive. Includes maternity statistics for UK hospitals.
With Woman A site by two UK midwives offering articles on birth and midwifery as well as birth art. The articles often present an alternative view on accepted practices.
Home Birth Reference Lots of information and research on home birth in the UK. Lots to interest those planning a hospital birth, too.
Sheila Kitzinger Explore aspects of birth that Sheila has learnt from women around the world.
Association of Radical Midwives Committed to improve maternity care within the NHS. Also has an internet group open to all.
AIMS Association for Improvement in the Maternity Servies can help if you experience problems having your wishes met.
Birthworks Includes Michel Odent's Primal Health Research Database.
Birth Companions A charity devoted to provide practical and emotional support to women who face giving birth while in detention.
National Childbirth Trust Offers support in pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
VBAC
The VBAC Pages Initially written for women considering home VBAC, also relevant to those planning hospital birth.
VBAC Positive and inspiring vaginal birth after caesarean birth stories and links to useful information.
Caesarean Birth and VBAC Information Research-based information and support on all aspects of caesareans and VBAC.
Breech Birth
Breech Presentation: Caesarean Operation Versus Normal Birth Article by Gina Lowdon
Keep Your Hands Off The Breech Article by Mary Cronk
Waterbirth
Waterbirth Provides in-depth information on the use of water for labour, childbirth and early childbirth development.
Waterbirth International Founded with one purpose "To make waterbirth an available option for all women".
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding.com Help and information on breastfeeding. Detailed information, book reviews, humor, a directory of lactation consultants, videos and more.
Jane's Breastfeeding Resources Provides information and support. Bulletin board, video, books and links.
La Leche League Helping mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information and education.
The Breastfeeding Network Providing breastfeeding support and information.
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers Providing breastfeeding support by mothers for mothers.
Parenting
Natural Parenting UK Beautifully-designed site with information on natural birth, breastfeeding and family life.
Smilechild Organic, ethical and sustainable shopping for mother and baby, including natural parenting advice and an online parenting community.
Ask Dr. Sears General advice on healthcare and parenting from Dr William Sears and Martha Sears.