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Childbirth
Directory of web sites related to Childbirth.

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Birth Options

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Active Birth Taranaki
It contains a brief overview of the active birth, water birth and home birth options; links to some of the articles reproduced in TummyTalk magazine; several positive birth stories (also from the magazine); and links to other relevant websites.
Birth Resources
Birth Resources is about seeking, sharing and receiving pregnancy, birth and parenting information and support.
We run Childbirth Education Classes in Wellington, New Zealand.
We also offer online education via our web site to anyone and provide a workbook that can be purchased.
We wish to present a package to any health professional that provides childbirth education.
There is a resource booklet for the educator available.

Wellington Birth Resources Childbirth Education Classes
Helen and Denise are both Midwives and offer two types of classes: Weekend Intensives at Miramar and Karori, Tuesday and Thursday night classes at Wellington Hospital.

HOW TO ENROLL
Enroll online via http://www.birthresources.org
You should aim to finish your class a month before your baby is due.

Birthing Better
Positive Birth Memories Are So Important ... The Pink Kit Method For Birthing Better® Leads The Way To Positive Births In ALL Births
Campaign for Normal Birth
Campaign being coordinated by the Royal College of Midwivesin the UK
Childbirth Options
Childbirth Options
Everybody
District Health Boards (DHBs) and hospitals in New Zealand
Home Birth
Home Birth Aotearoa supports and celebrates home birth and provides birthing women and whanau with information about the home birth option.
Home Birth
Homebirth (UK)
Kiwi Doula
Doulas for labour support
Lotus Birth
Lotus Birth - where the cord is not cut and left alone to fall off
Maternity
This website contains information on how maternity care is provided in New Zealand and the options available to women.
RANZCOG
Locate an Obstetrician / Gynaecologist via The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RANZCOG) web site
The New Zealand College of Midwives
The New Zealand College of Midwives (NZCOM) is the professional organisation and recognised 'voice' for midwives in New Zealand.
Water Birth
Water births
Water Birth Info
The Waterbirth Website provides in-depth information on the use of water for labor and childbirth.
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Books / Magazines

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Active Birth Centre
Janet Balaskas web site, author of "New Active Birth"
Birth International
Welcome to Birth International, providing support and resources for midwives, childbirth educators and expectant parents.
Birth Spirit
Maggie Banks Books
Bounty
Free information for new and expectant parents.
Capers Book Store
Capers Bookstore Australia
Little Treasures Magazine
Treasures Baby and Parenting magazine
Maternity Wise
Maternity Wise is the Maternity Center Association's long-term national program to promote evidence-based maternity care.
Medical Books
Medical Books
MIDIRS
Midwifery Information & Resource Service
Sheila Kitzinger
Sheila Kitzinger web site, author on books about pregnancy & childbirth
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Caesarean Section

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Caesarean
Information on Caesarean Section
Caesarean Birth
We are committed to providing you with information on all aspects of Caesareans, VBAC, Pregnancy & Parenting.
Caesarean Section
Cesarean Section Homepage on childbirth.org web site (USA site)
CS Fact
These facts are presented by the ICEA Cesarean Options committee with the hope that parents, childbirth educators, nurses, midwives and doctors together can effectively reduce the rate of unnecessary cesarean sections and consequently, their effects. (USA site)

VBAC
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean
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Information

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Active Birth Centre
Active Birth Centre (UK)
AIMS
Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services (UK)
Birth
Pregnancy & Birth Resources (Australia)
Birth Love
Pregnancy, childbirth and parenting resource. Articles and birth stories.
Birth Net
NZ Links to mainly homebirth information.
Birth Wise
Birth Wise was formed by parents for parents and promotes wellness in pregnancy, natural birth and holistic parenting by empowering women and men to make informed choices.
Birthing Better
The Pink Kit method for birthing better - A multi media training kit providing the birthing mother and partner with tools/skills in birth preparation and labour management. Suitable for all women in all birthing situations.
Childbirth
Links of educational, informational, and personal nature.
Childbirth Solutions
USA site childbirth and pregnancy resource
Cochrane Consumer
Consumer Network
Cord blood
Medical Pros & Cons to Banking Umbilical Cord Blood
Everybody
NZ Health Guide
Informed Choice
MIDIRS Informed Choice Leaflets. Every woman should be enabled to make informed choices about the care she receives during pregnancy, childbirth and afterwards.
Maternity Essentials
Maternity Essentials. The ME gift pack is a free gift pack containing products & services to support, spoil and acknowledge the woman in you. (Auckland)
Maternity Wise
Maternity Wise is the Maternity Center Association's long-term national program to promote evidence-based maternity care.
RANZCOG
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is dedicated to maintaining the highest possible standards in obstetrics and gynaecology in Australia and New Zealand.

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Midwifery Resources

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Birth International
Welcome to Birth International, providing support and resources for midwives, childbirth educators and expectant parents.
CBE
Childbirth Education Resource
Duolas Down Under Network
Doulas support in childbirth
Health Ed
Ministry of Health
Mama
MAMA Maternity Information Services can provide a regularly updated list of contact details for midwives working in Central & West Auckland and the North Shore and Hibiscus Coast as well as information to help women choose an LMC, plan their pregnancy care as well as free Birth and Parenting Preparation Courses in these areas.
Medline
Medline Chilbirth articles and information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine. (USA)
Midwife
NZ College of Midwives. The role and functions of NZCOM include:
Professional Practice Advice and Information, Professional development/standards, Quality Assurance, Education, Liaison, Research, Communication and Promotion, Legal Advice and representation
Midwifery Today
Information on pregnancy, birth, homebirth, natural birth and midwifery from Midwifery Today magazine. You'll also be able to subscribe to our publications, order books and other birth-related products, participate in the forums and learn more about our conferences.
NZ Midwife
Midwifery Resource
RCM UK
The RCM is the professional organisation run by midwives for midwives in the UK. This is their links page.
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NZ Midwives

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Find a Midwife
Find a Midwife via BabyWebNZ
Home Birth
Home Birth Organisation
Karen Nelson
Auckland Midwife please contact Karen on ph 021 2070186
Midwife Search
Find a LMC Midwife on the Everybody site.
NGAMAIA
National Organisation of Maori Midwives
NZ Midwives
New Zealand College of Midwives search for a Midwife page
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Pain Management

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Acupuncturist Debra Betts
Information from Acupuncturist Debra Betts. As an acupuncturist I have been promoting the of use acupressure for use during labour since 1992.
ANZCA
Australian and NZ College of Anaesthetists
Childbirth Pain
Extracts from Dr Brownridges book on childbirth. An Anaesthetist.
City Osteopaths
City Osteopaths located in Central Wellington.
It has grown to encompass not only Osteopathic medicine, but Acupuncture, Homoeopathy,Chinese Medicine, herbs, Western herbal medicine and massage therapy.

Essence of Baby
Acupuncture
Pain relief options
Pain relief options in labour by Dr Shepard. (Anaesthetist)
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