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Local Information | Planning
A Baby/ Infertitility | Pregnancy/Loss
| Pregnancy/Birth | Caesarean/VBAC
Breastfeeding Parenting
| Multiple Births | Organisations/Campaigns
LOCAL
INFORMATION
www.3shiresmidwife.co.uk
Experienced, sensitive midwife offering Independent or private midwifery
care from booking to one month postnatal.
www.BirthIndex.co.uk
Local online guide for all things pregnancy, birth and baby
www.global-wellness-circle.com
A group of independent community members dedicated to promoting natural
and holistic health
www.hypnotherapy-directory.org.uk
UK wide Hypnotherapy Directory
www.loveyourbody.me
A web site and community of professionals to help you Love Your Body
www.myhypnobirthing.co.uk
Denise Marleyn is a qualified psychotherapist and hypnotherapist with
a special interest in birth and fertility, she also teaches hynobirthing
techniques
www.kiconnections.com
Shiatsu is relaxing and can be beneficial in pregnancy; it may help
back pain, headaches, joint pain, digestive problems, insomnia, stress
or depression
www.thehypnopractice.com
Emily Heale is a professional Hypnotherapist helping expectant mums
feel more in control during childbirth. Use hypnotherapy for a happier,
calmer, more relaxed childbirth experience
www.thesunflowerhouse.co.uk
Kelly Holman, Reflexologist. Reflexology is relaxing and can be beneficial
in pregnancy; Kelly provides gentle treatments in an amazing setting
PLANNING
A BABY/INFERTILITY (Back to Top)
www.fertilityplus.org
Self-help source for information on trying to conceive
www.foresight-preconception.org.uk
Organisation supporting couples to fertility through improved health
www.haveababy.com
American site with lots of useful info on in/fertility issues
www.infertilitynetworkuk.com
Infertility support network, and offer information and support to
anyone affected by fertility problems
www.zitawest.com
An integrated reproductive health practice, combining the very latest
in both medical and complementary care
PREGNANCY/LOSS
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www.babyloss.com
Provides information and support online for anyone affected by the
death of a baby during pregnancy, at birth, or shortly afterwards
www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk
Provides support and information for those suffering the effects of
pregnancy loss
www.uk-sands.org
Supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby and promoting research
to reduce the loss of babies’ lives
PREGNANCY/BIRTH (Back
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www.childbirth.org
American site with many links of an educational, informational, and
personal nature
www.depression-in-pregnancy.org.uk
Information and support for antenatal depression
www.eatwell.gov.uk/agesandstages/pregnancy/whenyrpregnant
Food Standards Agency – current best advice on nutrition in
pregnancy
www.homebirth.org.uk
Research based homebirth reference site
www.pregnant2day.co.uk
Pregnant2day is a website which provides information and support
for pregnancy
www.pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk
Contains helpful information and some positive things that you can
do to manage your symptoms
www.sheilakitzinger.com
A social anthropologist committed to supporting women in motherhood
www.spinningbabies.com
Spinning Babies is a unique, step-by-step approach to Optimal Fetal
Positioning
www.withwoman.co.uk
A site for women, midwives, and anyone interested in creative birth
and birth choices
www.womantomother.co.uk
Prepare for the rite of passage into motherhood in a conscious, intuitive
and empowering way. Workshops include: Preconception, Early Pregnancy,
Holistic Childbirth, Preparation and Birth Cafe for pregnant woman,
new mums and birth professionals
CAESAREAN/VBAC
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www.caesarean.org.uk
Research based information on all aspects of caesarean and vaginal
birth after caesarean (VBAC)
www.ican-online.org
The International Caesarean Awareness Network, Inc (ICAN) was formed
over 25 years ago in order to support women in their journey towards
understanding the risks of caesarean section
www.vbac.co.uk
Information for those planning vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)
and home VBAC
BREASTFEEDING (Back
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www.abm.me.uk
Breastfeeding support group founded in 1980
www.babyfriendly.org.uk
The Baby Friendly Initiative is a worldwide programme of the World
Health Organization and UNICEF. It was established in 1992 to encourage
maternity hospitals to implement the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding
and to practise in accordance with the International Code of Marketing
of Breastmilk Substitutes
www.babymilkaction.org
A non-profit organisation which aims to save lives and to end the
avoidable suffering caused by inappropriate infant feeding
www.laleche.org.uk
Mother to mother support and information on all aspects of breastfeeding
www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com
The National Childbirth Trust offers antenatal education and postnatal
support in breastfeeding and is a leading charity for parents campaigning
for improvements in maternity services
www.suzannelc.co.uk
Suzanne Barber
Suzanne is a midwife and lactation counsellor and offers private breastfeeding
support and tongue tie division in the local area.
PARENTING (Back
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www.attachmentparenting.eu
Support and information on attachment parenting
www.cry-sis.org.uk
A national charity which aims 'to be efficient and effective in providing
self-help and support to families with excessively crying, sleepless
and demanding babies'
www.education-otherwise.co.uk
Information and support for those considering home education
www.informedparent.co.uk
More and more parents are looking into the safety and effectiveness
of vaccinations. This site aims to provide a wide spectrum of information
that will help you make up your own mind
www.natural-parenting.com
Natural-Parenting.com has been created as a resource for parents that
are interested in learning what other parents suggest as far as raising
children in today's world
www.naturalnurturing.org.uk
Support and information on attachment parenting
MULTIPLE BIRTHS (Back
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www.multiplebirths.org.uk
An independent charity based at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital
in West London
www.tamba.org.uk
UK charity providing information and mutual support networks for families
of twins, triplets and more
ORGANISATIONS/CAMPAIGNS (Back
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www.aims.org.uk
Association for Improvements in Maternity Services supports parents
and professionals by working towards normal birth, providing independent
support and information about maternity choices and raising awareness
of current research on childbirth and related issues
www.apni.org
The Association for Post-Natal Illness is the leading organisation
in its field and aims to provide support to mothers suffering from
post-natal illness, increase public awareness of the illness and encourage
research into its cause and nature
www.babygroe.co.uk
A charity set up to help mums make more informed choices
www.BirthChoiceUK.com
Independent website explaining birth options in the UK
www.birthchoices.co.uk
Comprehensive website aiming to provide accurate, unbiased information
on pregnancy, birth and the early post natal period
www.independentmidwives.org.uk
Information and contact details for independent midwives
www.mama.co.uk
The Meet A Mum Association was created to help mothers who feel depressed
and isolated when their babies are born
www.maternityaction.org.uk
Maternity Action works to end inequality and promote the health and
well-being of all pregnant women, their partners and children from
before conception through to the child's early years.
www.midwivesonline.com
Portal for parents and midwives to access midwifery, pregnancy, childbirth
and early parenting information
www.nice.org.uk
NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national
guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill
health
www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com
The National Childbirth Trust offers antenatal education and postnatal
support and is a leading charity for parents campaigning for improvements
in maternity services
www.nmc-uk.org
The Nursing and Midwifery Council is the professional body for midwives
in the UK
www.onemotheronemidwife.org.uk
Campaigning for every woman in the UK from whatever background and
socio-economic status to have the opportunity to choose their lead
professional (midwife) and be provided with a maternity service built
upon choice, information and partnership
www.radmid.demon.co.uk
Association of Radical Midwives - midwives, student midwives and others
in the UK committed to improving the maternity care provided by the
NHS
www.rcm.org.uk
Professional organisation and trade union for midwives
