Resources
| Doula Info | Associations | Birth Plans | Breastfeeding | Caregivers | VBAC | Childbirth Education | Birth Trauma | Postpartum & Depression | Diapering | General Childbirth | Parenting | General Pregnancy | Pregnancy After Loss | Waterbirth | Women's Health |
Doula Information |
| DONA International
Provides information on a doula's role for expectant parents as well as links to find a doula in one's area. Educates and certifies doulas internationally. |
| Best Evidence: Labor Support
From Childbirth Connection (formerly the Maternity Center Association) |
Associations/Consumer Advocacy |
| Association for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth (ASAC)
Consumer advocacy group based in Edmonton, Alberta. Publishes Birth Issues magazine. |
| Birth Unlimited
Consumer advocacy group based in Calgary, Alberta. Publishers of Birthing magazine. |
| Women's Options in Maternity Care & Birth (WOMB)
Consumer advocacy group based in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Maintains a comprehensive listing of doulas and midwives in Alberta & Saskatchewan. Distributor of Birth Issues magazine. |
| Doula Network
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| Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) |
Birth Plans |
| Childbirth.org Interactive Birth Plan |
| iParenting Birth Plan Creator |
| Pregnancy Weekly Birth Plan Checklist |
| SheKnows Pregnancy & Baby Birth Plan Generator |
Breastfeeding |
| Breastfeeding is Priceless |
| La Leche League International |
| LactMed
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) - From the United States National Library of Medicine, LactMed is a peer-reviewed and fully referenced database of drugs to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. Among the data included are maternal and infant levels of drugs, possible effects on breastfed infants and on lactation, and alternate drugs to consider. Remember, web sites contain information for review; however, do not use a web site to replace a doctor's or midwives's advice. |
| African-American Breastfeeding Alliance |
Caregivers |
| Alberta Association of Midwives |
| Canadian Association of Midwives |
| Midwives Alliance of North America |
| The Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists of Canada |
Cesarean Sections/Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) |
| International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) |
| What Every Pregnant Woman Needs to Know...
About Cesarean Section (PDF Download available) |
Childbirth Education |
| Are Your Birth Classes Mother-Friendly? |
| ACBE |
The Organization of Labor Assistants for Birth Options & Resources |
| Birthing from Within |
| Birthworks International |
| The Bradley Method |
| Childbirth International |
| Hypnobabies |
| International Childbirth Education Association |
| Lamaze International |
Dealing with Previous Birth Trauma |
| Birth Trauma Canada |
Depression During Pregnancy/Postpartum |
| Canadian Mental Health Association |
| March of Dimes
Information on depression during pregnancy. |
| Mother Reach
Based in Ontario |
Diapering |
| Bummers Diaper Service
Cloth diaper service and online store located in Medicine Hat, AB. |
General Childbirth |
| Active Birth Centre |
| Back to basics for safer childbirth
From Consumer Reports |
| Childbirth Connection |
| Comfort in Labor
A resource by Penny Simkin, PT a founding member of Doulas of North America (DONA). |
| The Rights of Childbearing Women |
| Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative |
| Virtual Labor
A fun and educational approach to choices in childbirth from the Birthing Naturally web site |
| Mother's Advocate
Wonderful web site from InJoy Birth & Parenting Education. Features informative downloadable resources created in partnership with Lamaze International. |
Parenting |
| Alberta Moms |
| ParentLINK Centre
Excellent resource for support, parenting information and activities for growing families. |
| Invest In Kids |
| Mothering Magazine |
General Pregnancy |
| Motherisk
The Motherisk Program at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is a clinical, research and teaching program dedicated to antenatal drug, chemical, and disease risk counseling. It is affiliated with the University of Toronto. Created in 1985, Motherisk provides evidence-based information and guidance about the safety or risk to the developing fetus or infant, of maternal exposure to drugs, chemicals, diseases, radiation and environmental agents. The information on this Web site is not intended as a substitute for the advice and care of your doctor or other health-care provider. Always consult your doctor if you have any questions about exposures during pregnancy and before you take any medications. |
Pregnancy After A Loss |
| Pregnancy After a Loss
A book by Carol Cirulli Lanham |
| Subsequent Pregnancy After a Loss Support |
Waterbirth |
| Waterbirth International |
Women's Health |
| Canadian Women's Health Network |
