Natural Childbirth, Pregnancy & Parenting Resources & Links

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.

http://www.blueribbonbaby.org/
Dr. Tom Brewer shares his simple nutrition plan for pregnant women. He has had 0% toxemia with the thousands of pregnant women he has worked with. This is a must for every pregnant women. Learn more on how you and your baby can stay healthy through good nutrition.

www.bellykastkreations.com
Local to East TN this artist creates one of a kind, hand-made belly sculptures. On the front is a woman's pregnant belly and when you turn it over to the back side, it is a sculpture of the baby in the womb. Beautiful!

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.

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.

http://www.greentit.com
Offering articles and resources for Breastfeeding, Attachment Parenting, Cloth Diapering, Herbalism, Aromatherapy, Natural Living, Simple Living and so much more.....

007 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.

http://www.militantbreastfeedingcult.com
The Militant Breastfeeding Cult is designed as an information resource and a community to assist mothers and all those concerned about our babies. They also have some lighter reading, greeting cards, other fun stuff and great pictures of breastfeeding moms.

www.modestmums.com
We offer upscale nursing covers for breastfeeding moms. Discreet breastfeeding, with style!

 

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.

Here is some vaccine information:
http://www.thediaperlady.com/vaccine-information.htm

Prevent SIDS
For the true cause of SIDS and what you can do about it, visit this site to learn how it IS possible to prevent SIDS in your family. Stop by today, before it's too late.

www.earthmothertobe.com
Find organic labor pillows, headache pillows and more at this site run by a work at home mom and a friend of mine!

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.

http://www.julesjewelry.com/couponpage.htm
Coupons, Discounts & Specials from work-at-home-family businesses from across the country and around the world. For all of your shopping needs!

www.spunkyturtle.com
Unique and spunky things for your little ones!

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://taterberrycottage.com
At Taterberry Cottage we look back to a time when gifts came from the heart and were made by hand. Stop by today to see our unique line of gifts designed for those you love.

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.