Educational Resources

Evidence Based Care Websites

• Evidence Based Birth (well referenced and scientifically accurate information - summaries of research on relevant topics) www.evidencebasedbirth.com

• Lamaze Blog  www.scienceandsensibility.org

• The Cochrane Collaboration research Summaries  www.cochrane.org

Finding a Baby Friendly Hospital

The baby-friendly hospital initiative (BFHI) is a global program that was launched by the world health organization (WHO) and the united nations children’s fund (UNICEF) in 1991 to encourage and recognize hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for infant feeding and mother/baby bonding . www.babyfriendlyusa.org

Consumer Awareness & Advocacy Groups

• Childbirth Connection  www.childbirthconnection.org

• The Coalition For Improving Maternity Services  www.motherfriendly.org

• The International Cesarean Awareness Network  www.ican-online.org

• The Alliance for The Improvement of Maternity Services  www.aimsusa.org

• Consumer Reports: Your Biggest C-Section Risk May Be Your Hospital www.consumerreports.org/c-section/biggest-c-section-risk-may-be-your-hospital

• The Leapfrog Groups Report on Cesareans- Consumer Awareness www.leapfroggroup.org

Excellent Information for New Parents

• TedTalk by renowned pediatrician Dr. Alan Greene
  about the benefits of Physiological Cord Clamping
  www.youtube.com—90 Seconds to Change the World

• Learn How to Get Your Baby Well Positioned For Birth
  www.spinningbabies.com

• The Holistic Mom's Network
  www.holisticmoms.org

• Childbirth Education on The Web  www.transitiontoparenthood.com

• Mothering Magazine  www.mothering.com

• The Most Scientific Birth Is Often The Least Technological 
  www.theatlantic.com—article

• Maternal Mortality in The US Has Doubled in the Past 30 Years  www.huffingtonpost.com—article

• Essex Pregnancy and Parenting Connection

  http://www.essexpregnancyandparenting.org

• Parents Helping Parents

  www.phponline.org

• Midwife Thinking

  https://midwifethinking.com

• VBAC Facts

  https://vbacfacts.com