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www.homebirthsydney.org.au

Homebirth Access Sydney (H.A.S) is a not for profit organisation which promotes and supports homebirth. H.A.S is run by volunteers and its members include homebirth mothers, midwives and others interested in supporting and promoting homebirth.

www.worldhostone.com/altbirth/html/proscons.html

Clear and concise information about place of birth choices. Discusses advantages and disadvantages of each. Site also has a variety of other topics including homoeopathic and herbal remedies. Well worth checking out.


www.homebirth.org.uk

This site has been set up by a consumer/academic. Good, credible information for those who are looking for information on their childbirth choices.


www.sheilakitzinger.com

Sheila Kitzinger first inspired me with her controversial approach to childbirth and pre natal teaching when I was training to become a childbirth educator in the early 70's. She is an anthropologist who has changed the way some professionals look at pregnant women and childbirth.

www.npsydney.com.au

Natural Parenting in Sydney is a gateway to the wonderful world of Natural Birth, Parenting and Family Lifestlye practices - most fulfilling ways to enjoy your family and create a happy, harmonious and healthy environment for everybody.

www.avn.org.au

Information on immunisation. All information is well documented and referenced


www.fertility.com.au

Information on natural fertility management and pregnancy planning. This is Francesca Naish of the Jocelyn Centre's site


www.compleatmother.com

On line magazine of pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding. Addresses issues on these subjects www.babycenter.com Information and news site. Has a lot of advertising but also has interesting and useful information

www.onlinehealthresources.com/Nutrition

Nutrition resources - directory of Nutrition related websites.


web.mac.com/david.vernon

David Vernon is an Australian writer and editor specialising in parenting and birth including Men's experience of birth, Women's experience of birth and Midwives experiences.


www.birthingsense.com

DVD birth education series and video-interviews for pregnant women and their families. Over 26 experts speak on the DVDs, covering birth topics including homebirth and waterbirth as options for pregnant women.

www.pregnancy.com.au

Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond's website, an up-to-date and extensive source of information and support for pregnancy, birth and parenting.  Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond supports independent midwifery services and quality childbirth education. Through this website you will be able to find lots of information on midwifery care, pre-conception care, pregnancy, birth, waterbirth, homebirth, vaginal birth after caesarean, postnatal care and breastfeeding.

www.quickbabynames.com

This site has over 20,000 searchable baby names and their meanings, with popularity charts based on US statistics, and a nifty little name "filter" that makes choosing a baby name a whole lot easier.

 
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