Links
www.aims.org.uk
No.1 resource for information and support on all aspects of maternity care in UK, homebirth, waterbirth, physiological third stage, Vitamin K, vaginal birth after cesarean, twins, breech birth and more. Support helpline available.
www.bethan-elsdale.co.uk
Bethan Elsdale, craniosacral therapist/psychotherapist based in Edinburgh
www.biologicalnurturing.com
Suzanne Colson's site, mother centred breastfeeding, publications, testamonials
www.birthcompanions.org.uk
A small but vital charity providing practical and emotional support to women who face giving birth whilst in prison
www.pregnancyandparents.org.uk
Edinburgh based Pregnancy & Parents Centre with library, support groups and classes: yoga, preparation for birth, dance for pregnancy, breastfeeding, massage for mothers and babies, homebirth, homeopathy, cranial sacral, shiatsu, counselling services
www.da-a-luz.co.uk
Holistic pregnancy centre in Grenada, Spain. Homebirth with lay midwives and doulas, a natural approach, Midwives Rock seminars. New: Birth Facilitator's course
http://doulafilm.com/
Film about doulas at work, three birth stories where parents are accompanied by doulas.
www.doula.org.uk
Home of leading doula network Doula UK. Information, doula listings, voucher scheme, hardship fund, recognition process for new doulas and discussion forum for members
www.doulas.com
US based doula network, raises awareness about physiological birth, provides Operation Special Delivery volunteer doulas for war veterans and their families
http://developingdoulas.co.uk/
Likeminded Cambridge based doula course, run by doula extraordinaire and breastfeeding expert Maddie McMahon
www.helios.co.uk
"Homeopathic remedies made by homeopaths for homeopaths." Pharmacy (mail order), bookshop and information
www.mamaheaven.org
Inspiring and nurturing retreats for mothers and babies, yoga, massage, organic food and much more
www.naturalchildbirth.co
New website dedicated to supporting gentle pregnancy, birth and parenting, resources, hypnobirthing and much more
www.naturalparenting.com.au
Australian run online guide to green/eco parenting
nicolagoodall.googlepages.com
Doula extraordinaire, Mindful Doulas co-facilitator and Wysewoman; great links for birth and breastfeeding
www.scotbirth.co.uk
Independent Midwives practising in Scotland
www.scottishdoulanetwork.co.uk
Peer group support network of doulas working in Scotland and cross border with Northern England, information, resources, study opportunities.
www.societyofauthors.org
Established in 1884 "to protect the rights and further the interests of authors", essential information and advice for members
www.thebirthhub.co.uk
Doula Maddie McMahon's fabulous resource for expectant and new parents covering a wide variety of issues and information on pregnancy, birth and parenting, including her Cambridge based doula course Developing Doulas
www.torturecare.org.uk
The Medical Foundation for the care and support of victims of torture, centres around UK
http://verysimplesites.co.uk/ Webmaster extraordinaire, Chris McMahon, who is responsible for building this site. He can build one for you too, and he specialises in doulas!
www.wcmt.co.uk
Website of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust detailing information about currently available Travel Fellowships and previous Fellow's projects. Fantastic opportunities for a lifetime experience!
www.womenofspirit.asn.au
The inspirational International College of Spiritual Midwifery sites
http://sites.google.com/site/wysewomen/
Nicola Goodall's inspiring one day workshops for new and experienced birth facilitators and postnatal supporters - midwives, doulas, mothers, educators
http://www.yogabellies.co.uk/
Cheryl MacDonald's inspiring yoga for pregnancy classes, YogaBellies training, pampering mother & baby products