Childbirth

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Birthjourney - Information and related links regarding the use of a midwife, home or water birth, VBAC and health department regulations.

BirthPlan.com - Learn about birth plans and save a birth plan online.

Childbirth Injury Net - Home of the Worldwide Fund for Mothers Injured in Childbirth.

Childbirth Resources at FirstBabymall.com - Various articles about pregnancy and childbirth preparation.

Childbirth.org - A variety of informative and personal links relating to childbirth, pregnancy, parenting, early childhood, and infant feeding.

Christy's Birth Pages - Promotes informed and empowered birthing. Includes information on choosing a birth attendant and birthing place, creating an effective birth plan, the importance of labor support and the basics of breastfeeding.

Ecstatic Pregnancy and Birth - A virtual pregnancy and childbirth education center.

Enemas & Childbirth - Article explaining use of enemas to speed labor, provide hydration, and stimulate contractions.

Epidural Headache - Information about one woman's experience with a late onset of an epidural complication.

Epidural.net - This site provides information about the benefits and side effects of epidurals and regional anesthesia.

Fetal Monitoring Tutorial - A tutorial about fetal monitoring during labour including example CTG's and test MCQ's.

International Epidural Awareness Program - Information regarding side effects and complications. Site includes personal stories.

IVillage Pregnancy and Parenting - Resources for every stage from preconception to teens.

Labor Monitoring - Comprehensive information about labor monitoring and fetal monitoring showing graphs, nomograms and partograms.

Labor of Love - Pregnancy articles, message boards, birth stories, and childbirth search engine.

Maternity Wise - Offering information regarding pregnancy, labor and childbirth, and other relevant topics. Information is provided by the Maternity Center Association (MCA).

NaturalChildbirth.org - Organization dedicated to providing natural childbirth education, midwifery, and pregnancy resources.

Nutrition and Nourishment During Labor - An article discussing eating and nourishment before and during the early parts of labor.

Online Birth Center - Organization focused on natural birthing and midwifery. Also offers a nice weekly newsletter.

Painfree Childbirth - Offers animated pictures explaining pain free birth options, including childbirth plans and anesthesia.

Perinatal Research Center - Organization dedicated to research and education regarding preterm problems and delivery.

Pregnancy HelpDesk - Childbirth information plus month-by-month pregnancy guide, tests during pregnancy and many links.

Pregnancy Today - A community for expectant parents, offering many unique features to guide you through pregnancy.

The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth - Get the information you need to make informed choices; avoid unnecessary procedures, drugs, and restrictions; and determine whether you are receiving quality care.

Writing a Meaningful Birth Plan - Things to consider when preparing a birth plan.

NPR : History of Childbirth - Join Ray Suarez and guests for a look at the history of childbirth. [48:57 streaming audio broadcast, the childbirth story starts approximately 5 minutes into the broadcast] (July 28, 1998)