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Natural
Childbirth, Pregnancy & Parenting Resources & Links
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Natural
Childbirth & Pregnancy
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The
American Academy of Husband Coached Childbirth has a near 90%
rate of their students with unmedicated births. Through 12-week
courses you learn proper nutrition and exercise to keep yourself
healthy and low risk. You also gain the knowledge to eliminate
most of the fear that women usually have when entering childbirth.
Find and instructor in your area or learn more about what they
advocate. If you live in the East TN area contact me for more
information.
http://www.lisarosscenter.org
East
Tennessee's only free standing baby friendly birth center. They
offer a wealth of services for women from annual well visits
to water births. They also offer educational services for expectant
and new mothers. Their site offers valuable resources and information.
www.miraclesfromheaven.com
Lisa Coomer,
Certified Professional Midwife, provides prenatal, homebirth
and postpartum services to families who desire to have a gentle
and natural birthing experience. Serving the Knoxville, TN and
surrounding areas.
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Breastfeeding |
http://www.lalecheleague.org
The
La Leche League International mission is: To help mothers worldwide
to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement,
information, and education and to promote a better understanding
of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development
of the baby and mother.
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Breasts - Woman's breasts are for breastfeeding!
Discusses how media and society have influenced us to see female
breasts as taboos and sexual symbols and how this relates to
breastfeeding. Topics include breastmilk, breastfeeding, taboo
breasts, why women fail to breastfeed, bras, breast pain, normal
breasts gallery, topfreedom, and more.
http://www.breastfeeding.com
This site has a lot of information and support for those
breastfeeding or just wanting to learn more about it.
www.kellymom.com
This website was developed to provide evidence-based information on breastfeeding, sleep and parenting.
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Parenting Resources |
http://www.pantley.com/elizabeth
Advice, solutions, links and books about parenting. Raise children with love, compassion, respect and consistency and learn to be a confident and joyful parent.
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Living
Naturally |
http://www.mothering.com
Mothering celebrates the experience of parenthood as worthy
of one's best efforts and fosters awareness of the immense importance
and value of parenthood and family life in the development of
the full human potential.
http://www.compleatmother.com
This great site has loads of information
on pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding.
http://naihc.org/hemp_information/hemp_facts.html
Learn what hemp is all about.
www.linksorganic.com
Find international connections in the organic community.
www.thediaperlady.com
Information for new parents on cloth diapering, vaccines,
SIDS, making your own baby food, and much more. Their goal is
to help parents make informed decisions about their babies'
care, and to help children grow up in a chemical free environment
wherever possible. Stop by for a visit and you'll see what I
mean!
Here is some specific information about SIDS prevention.This
is information that is not provided in pediatrician's offices
and is left out of mainstream parenting magazines.
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Supporting
Work at Home Moms |
http://www.mompack.com
An invaluable resource for moms working from home. They provide
support, ideas and friendship. They now offer auctions on a
lot of great products.
www.diaperfabric.com
Maybe you'd like to make your own cloth diapers. Here is
your pattern and fabric source for all your cloth diaper making
and sewing needs!
www.mypreciouskid.com
Are your children protected?
Our line of children's ID products can give you peace of mind!
Children's Safety is our priority. IDcards, Car Seat Cards,
Pet ID, ID Bracelets, ID Scopes, Medical Release Cards, First
Aid Kits, Chore Charts , Baby Sling, Taggies and so much more.
www.wildflowerchildren.com
Unique clothing and gifts for boys and girls
www.freedompondmoonworks.com
Mothers Moon: Gentle pregnancy, birthing, postpartum and breastfeeding
support as well as intuitive parenting information, and many
natural products for mother & child. Nurturing the body
& soul of mother, child, & planet.
http://www.babynut.com
Babynut - Natural Products for Mother and Baby
Babynut provides natural, organic and alternative products for
pregnancy, adoption, childbirth, parenting, babies and toddlers.
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