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Moby Wrap
The award-winning original Moby Wrap is the most recognized wrap-style baby carrier on the market. Its simple yet versatile design makes it suitable for any wearer. The benefits of babywearing are many, and with the slightly, but not too stretchy, 100% cotton fabric, there's no better place for your baby to be.
Easily and naturally prepare for childbirth using the Hypnobabies method of Hypnotic Childbirth, which some might call "hypnobirthing". Hypnobabies however, is a complete childbirth education course that also teaches Gerald Kein's famous Painless Childbirth techniques to Hypnobabies mothers so that they can enter hypnosis, deepen it themselves and remain mobile during labor, completely comfortable at all times. Most of our Hypno-babies have no drugs in their systems when they are born, and are able to nurse, breathe well and interact with their happy parents immediately.
Indigo Village
Indigo Village, located in Encinitas, CA, is a Center for people of all walks of life to learn, laugh, take care of themselves, grow and create. Indigo Village offers programs and services for individuals, businesses, parents, couples, children and families. If you have yet to experience the "Magic" of Indigo Village, or if you haven't been here in a while, it's time to get inspired and rejuvenated! Feel free to drop in and say "Hi" anytime. Indigo Village is always collaborating to connect community and people so please let us know how we can support each other.
Bring Birth Home - Empowering and Educating Women about the Choice to Birth at Home.
SproutBaby.com is the brainchild of parents and professionals who saw an unexplored area of parenting and shopping and wanted to bridge the gap between making healthy choices and making easy choices. As we grow to include more options to fit more needs, we will provide comprehensive, eco-conscious, e-commerce and social shopping which is centered around making it easy to make mindful decisions about the products parents choose to put on, in and around their children and families.
At PacifiCord, we focus on what truly matters when it comes to the future quality and viability of your baby's stem cells: rapid time to cord blood storage and the best freezing and preservation technology available. www.PacfiCord.com
Business consulting and advocacy in the mom market. An event, a resource, a way to do business.
Nearly as Nice as Mommy's Tummy. Coined "the magical bucket", the Original TummyTub is a unique womb-shaped and sized bath that eases baby’s transition from a familiar, safe place to an unknown world. Enormously popular in Europe, this alternative to the standard baby bath makes bath time stress-free for babies and parents alike!
Other Websites Supporting Natural Care for Pregnancy, Birth, and Baby
The International MotherBaby Childbirth Organization (IMBCO) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization created to develop, regularly update, and promote the International MotherBaby Childbirth Initiative (IMBCI): 10 Steps to Optimal Maternity Services worldwide.
http://www.motherfriendly.org/index.php
Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS); Making mother-friendly care a reality.
http://birthpsychology.com/apppah/
The Association for Pre- and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH) focuses attention on the life-changing discoveries being made in the first period of human development from preparation for pregnancy through the postpartum period and establishment of breastfeeding.
http://www.omaep.com/english/index-en.html
World Organization for Pre-Natal Education
Birth Rites Collection
DONA
CAPPA
ALACE
Natural Fertility Resources
Natural Fertility Prescription
Natural fertility advice, articles and a complementary medicine based fertility program for overcoming infertility naturally or increasing your IVF success, from a leading natural fertility specialist and an internationally accredited and qualified naturopath.
Childbirth Education Information
The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth
Lamaze promotes a natural, healthy and safe approach to pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting.
http://www.birthworks.org/site/
Birth Works International is a nonprofit organization with certification programs for childbirth educators and doulas.
http://www.birthingfromwithin.com/
Birthing from Within offers a multitude of resources, products, and events for expectant parents, families, birth companions of all sorts, and anyone who cares about birth.
The International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) is a professional organization that supports educators and health care professionals who believe in freedom of choice based on knowledge of alternatives in family-centered maternity and newborn care.
Hypnosis for Childbirth
Hypnosis for Childbirth
Hypnobirthing, the Monagan Method
Cesarean and VBAC Support and Information
International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN); ICAN's mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unneccessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).
Caesarean Birth & VBAC Information
This website provides childbearing women and maternity care professionals access to research-based information, resources, continuing education and support for VBAC* (vaginal birth after cesarean).
Postpartum Support
http://postpartumhealthalliance.org
A non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about postpartum emotional disorders and providing support and treatment referrals to women who are struggling with them.
Information and Resources for Newborns and Babies
Babies Health Naturally: "Empowering Information to Create Vibrant Health in Children"
Babies Health Naturally is dedicated to bringing honest, alternative information to parents. Our goal is to empower parents with knowledge so that they can make informed decisions for their children. We challenge every parent to take full responsibility for their child's health. That means educating yourself about everything that affects your children's health and not taking anything at face value. Finding the truth is your job as a parent. Your children are depending on you.
HAPPYBABY is the #1 selling premium organic food for babies and toddlers. We work with Dr. Sears to offer parents healthy, truly delicious and beneficial cereals, fresh frozen meals, snacks, and meals in pouches. Our book HAPPYBABY: The Organic Guide to Baby's First 24 Months, co-authored with Dr. Sears, helps parents create a safe and environmentally friendly home for their little ones.
Every time parents buy a HAPPYBABY product, they feed malnourished children in Malawi and Sierra Leone for a day through Project Peanut Butter, our non-profit partner.
Friends of Natural Baby Pros
Savvy Mom On CallTM, a baby planning, consulting and concierge service, was established in 2009 because of an incredible passion to help expectant, new, and adopting parents, as well as grandparents, through a very joyous but occasionally stressful time in their lives. We guide, educate and nurture you before, during and after baby is home.
Tardive Dyskinesia & Reglan
Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a result of damage to the bodily systems that process dopamine, and is typically caused by exposure to certain neurological medications - including Reglan. The symptoms of TD, which are irreversible and incurable, mimic those of Parkinson’s disease.
I provide a highly personalized, no-pressure, no-stress, no-guilt consultation, focused on you, your baby and family, while educating and empowering YOU to make the decisions that are right for YOUR family.
www.babiesbytheseaboutique.com
Natural Boutique for Mother, Baby, Toddler in Cardiff, CA; Growing Kids Naturally.
The Conscious Cook
We teach families how to cook and eat healthier using the right equipment and techniques through in-home health and nutrition dinner shows and in-office workshops covering topics such as natural weight loss, eating for balance, healthy oils, how to beat sugar cravings, eating with the seasons, eating locally, and how to grow your own organic garden, among many others.
Writings on motherhood, blog on herbs
InSeason Mom provides support for first time moms over 35
http://www.bellydanceforbirth.com/
Belly Dancing for Birth
Healthlines Australian Bush Flower Essences
The Australian Bush Flower essences are some of the most potent and successful essences in the world. Made with today’s issues in mind, they can help us to address some of the stresses, anxieties and fallout of modern life, to help us navigate through these challenging times and find a stable and safe place in ourselves. Healthlines imports and distributes these and other ranges in the UK and we’ll be happy to hear from individuals, practitioners and retailers regarding supplying these wonderful products.
Go Green St.
Green Momma of 5
http://www.gogreenstreet.com
The 9 Month Club Blog; Pregnancy Health and Fitness with no brainpower required!
Jasmine Jafferali, MPH; National Pregnancy Health Examiner at Examiner.com
http://www.examiner.com/x-29454-Pregnancy-Health-Examiner
Home to the finest natural and organic maternity products, Maternitique has a wide selection of phthalate-free pregnancy skin care, maternity clothes, jewelry, gifts, organic baby clothes, nursery items and more. Whether you're trying to conceive, pregnant or nursing, Maternitique's selection helps you worry less and enjoy motherhood more.
Other Helpful Resources
Cleveland Conception Connection
Cleveland Conception Connection is an egg donor agency dedicated to matching couples with amazing egg donors whose only wish is to help couples conceive.
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