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Dr. Nathan:
Choosing a Midwife
Glossary: Natural Childbirth
Main Natural Childbirth Sites
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The American College of Nurse- Midwives The key feature of this site is their database of 750 nurse midwifes.  Use this index to find one in your area.
Citizens for Midwifery Citizens for Midwifery promotes citizen and consumer awareness of midwifery and childbirth issues through networking and information sharing
Childbirth at Home a Labor of Love Wonderful site!  I suggest reading 'Why Have a Natural Childbirth'
The Farm Midwives The 'Farm' is a community of approximately 200 persons in Tennessee.  The actively campaign for non-clinical childbirth issues.
Midwifery Today An offline magazine but their website offers abstracts from past publications.
The Doulas of North America Home Page An international association of doulas.  Use this site to find one in your area.
Labor Support Assoc. Canadian doula   information.
Home,Hospital or H20 Information on having your baby at your home, a hospital or in a water birth breastfeeding.
Homefirst Health Services A commercial site for a group of medical doctors that practice home birth in Illinois.
Waterbirth An interesting birth place alternative! It's becoming very popular.
The Active Birth Center Based in the U.K. this site is dedicated to natural waterbirth.
Suggested Reading
Do I need a Doula? FAQ Loads of information on Doulas including costs of hiring one for your birth.
The Alexander Technique Find out how the Alexander Technique can help you during pregnancy and childbirth.
The Instinct of Childbirth An article written by a midwife that is inspiring.
Birth Centers Why women choose birth centers.
Gentle Beginnings Written by a Midwife - Read her philosophy on natural childbirth




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