Links, Resources and Recommended Reading
Websites
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- Childbirth Connection: I can't recommend this website enough. Filled with well-researched articles, this site is a fantastic resource for anyone searching for information with which to make informed decisions.
- Lamaze Institute for Normal Birth: Not your mother's Lamaze! The Lamaze Institute for Normal Birth is a great resource for learning about normal birth. Presented in clear, concise, and easy-to-read articles, this website should be a first source of information for every pregnant woman. An excellent resource network of research-based evidence for anyone looking for further reading.
- Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS): Want to know what Normal Birth is? Check out this site. A coalition of impressive organizations seeking to effect positive change in the way maternity services are offered today.
- International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) Even if you don't think it will ever happen to you, this site is a fantastic resource. Know the risks. Know what you can do to avoid one. Know what to expect if you have one. To that particular end, I also recommend Childbirth Connection's What Every Woman Needs to Know About Cesarean Section.
- The Triangle Birth Network: A local, non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to and awareness of mother-friendly care right here in the Triangle. An excellent source of local information about your choices for childibirth, this organization presents monthly topics related to maternity care, connects you with care providers, and lets you know: you DO have a choice!