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Pregnancy and Childbirth Links

Netdoctor.co.uk - Information on conception, pregnancy and birth. Focusing on health and medical issues relevant to having a baby from pre-eclampsia to postnatal depression.
Women's Health Information - A site by an obstetrician/gynaecologist, containing detailed information on pregnancy complications, miscarriage, infertility and other women's health issues.
Jane's Breastfeeding and Childbirth Resources - Large collection of links to related information.
Nicky Menzies' UK Homebirth Website - A British midwife looks at homebirth in the United Kingdom.
Radical Midwives Homepage - Midwives committed to improving maternity care within the NHS - a support group for midwives, and for women who cannot find the care they need. Articles on many aspects of midwifery.
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers - ABM is a UK based charity that provides support for nursing mothers and information for students and healthcare professionals.
Sheila Kitzinger - Author of woman-centered childbirth books. Includes up-to-date information on her work, both academic and activist.
Home Birth Article - A personal experience of choosing to stay at home and how this is seen by the medical profession.
Dorking National Childbirth Trust - Local branch offering information and support.
The Miscarriage Association - Support and understanding offered from the perspective of having been through miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy through a network of local volunteers. Includes introductory information and some telephone support details.
Home Birth Reference Page - Contains summaries of research into homebirth, references, links, and recommended books.
Water Birth Facts - Details on pools available to buy and hire, as well as information on this method.
Well Mother - Bristol-based organisation combining shiatsu, massage, ante and post natal exercise/education, baby massage, homeopathy and relaxation.
Diagnostic Ultrasound - Information about scans undertaken during pregnancy including to measure nuchal translucency.
Miscarriage and Infant Loss Memorial Book - Memorial book and prayer request facility for all parents who have lost a child from conception to 1-year-old.
Birth Trauma - Individual seeking information about others who have suffered a traumatic birth due to medical neglect. Includes details of her experiences.
Birth Choice UK - Assists women choosing where to give birth. Offers a checklist regarding options, information about maternity care, maternity statistics and research-based information about childbirth.
Tommy's Campaign - This organisation's goal is to help prevent premature birth, miscarriage and stillbirth. Healthy pregnancy hints, toxoplasmosis, pre-eclampsia, and problem pregnancies are covered.
Mothers Over 40 - A positive, encouraging and inspirational resource for older parents and those considering pregnancy past the age of forty and fifty.
The Birth Company - [St John's Wood, London] A clinic that offers a combination of a more holistic approach and a medicalised one. Also specialises in general gynaecological and fertility assessments.
Surrey PND - [Surrey] Local organisation providing information, several stories, support and a means of contacting other mothers who have experienced or suffered from post natal depression.
Twins and Multiple Births Association - Registered charity for all parents with twins, triplets, quads, quins, or sextuplets. Events, books, list of UK Twins Clubs, holidays with other members, and helpline information.
Gentle Water Birthing Pools - Information on pools for hire and franchise opportunities.
Postnatal Depression Training - Provides skills-based training, to identify Postnatal Depression (PND) by appropriate use of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and to provide planned, structured, focussed intervention using techniques derived from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
Post Natal Depression - Information, stories and support forum.
Mothersbliss - Pregnancy and being-a-mother information from the UK. From planning to the baby's first year.
HypnoBirthing UK - Information about self hypnosis for labour and natural childbirth, discussion boards and where to find your nearest classes.
North Tyneside National Childbirth Trust - Details of the support and information offered for local parents and those expecting.
Baby Dolly Antenatal Courses - [Hinckley, Leicestershire] Details of the classes offered.
Baby Bunting Parenting - Details of the health visiting and parent coaching techniques offered by a network across the country.
Independent Midwife Sue Rose - [Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire] Information about the services she offers, plus bio and clients comments.
Aquabirths - Offer pools for hire for home births and baptisms. Delivery throughout UK.
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