Links to Interesting Pregnancy and Birth websites
Anyone who has done a simple search about pregnancy on the Internet
knows that there is a lot of information out there to sort through. Some
of it is well researched, well thought out information that can help you
make smart decisions about your pregnancy and birth while some is not.
These are a few sites that I think would be helpful to women when making
plans for childbirth. My goal in providing you with these links is not to
suggest a path, but to provide you with access to the information to guide
you on your way.
- The DONA position paper provides research about the role of a birth doula and the impact of doula care.
- The Dads & Doulas position paper addresses the relationship
between partners and doulas. www.dona.org/PDF/DadsandDoulas.pdf
- DONA International has a formal grievance policy to protect
consumers and the solid reputation of DONA certified doulas. www.dona.org/GrievancePolicy.html
- The Cochrane Review report "Continuous Support for Women During
Childbirth" is an evidence based report on the benefits of doula care.
It's a little heavy reading but very solid data. www.maternitywise.org/pdfs/continuous_support.pdf
- Maternity Wise is a project of the Maternity Center Association
that provides evidence based information on the safety and effectiveness
of specific treatments and interventions for pregnancy and childbirth. www.maternitywise.org
- Maternity Center Association's Booklet "What Every Pregnant Woman
Needs to Know About Cesarean Section" provides women with important
information about the realities of cesarean sections and what they can do
to reduce their risks. www.maternitywise.org/pdfs/cesareanbooklet.pdf
- The International Cesarean Awareness Network can support women
who have given birth by cesarean, whether in recovery or in planning
another birth. www.ican-online.org/
- Your baby's position can have a big impact on the length and
difficulty of labor. This website has information about how you can
encourage a better position during pregnancy and labor. www.spinningbabies.com/
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