Bradley MethodŽ Childbirth Classes
Christina Barkley's Natural Childbirth Education in Cedar Park & Austin, TX
Be sure to check out these links containing excellent information and resources.
Information & Resources:
*Childbirth:
www.bradleybirth.com/
The American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth; The Bradley MethodŽ.
www.birthingnaturally.net/
Extremely comprehensive information on healthy pregnancy topics and natural childbirth.
www.childbirth.org/
Overall excellent site for childbirth information and resources.
www.hencigoer.com/
Henci Goer, award-winning medical writer and internationally known speaker; Author of The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth (1999).
*Birth Planning:
http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/birthplan?ice=iv|hy|pp
Free, interactive Birth Plan.
www.birthplan.com/
Free, interactive Birth Plan.
*Doula/Labor Support:
I'm listed at DoulaNetwork.com
Find my listing and other listings for area doulas.
www.dona.com/
The Doulas of North America site gives information about doulas and doula certification.
*Baby Stores/Products in Austin, Texas:
http://www.maternityandnursing.com/catalog/
Special Addition Nursing & Maternity Boutique. Specialty products for pregnancy & motherhood.
http://www.austinbabystore.com/index.html
Austin Baby! Great products for breastfeeding, baby wearing, and cloth diapering.
*Breastfeeding:
www.lalecheleague.org/
La Leche League International provides breastfeeding support.
http://www.kellymom.com/
Kellymom - breastfeeding info, support, and parenting.
*VBAC & C-Section Support:
www.vbac.com
Provides access to research-based information, resources, continuing education, and support for VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean).
www.ican-online.org/
The International Cesarean Awareness Network; Information to improve maternal-child health, striving to prevent unnecessary c-sections through education, provide support for c-section recovery, and promote VBAC.
*Parenting:
www.thehappiestbaby.com
About Dr. Harvey Karp's method/books, etc.
www.attachmentparenting.com/
Support groups, publications, education, advocacy, and research to promote parenting practices that create strong, healthy emotional bonds between children and their parents.
