The Online Childbirth Class ~ Loads of useful pregnancy and birth information from The Center for Unhindered Living.
Midwife Archives ~ You have to dig around a little to make sense out of some of the pages here but the amount and diversity of information makes it a MUST SEE site for pregnant women.
Dr. Brewer's Baby Diet ~ It's tough to be empowered and on a diet at the same time but the connection between nutrition and a healthy pregnancy is hard to deny. Get your facts on pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes here.
Your baby week by week ~ Famous touching photographs of fetal development. First trimester photos on this link with more following.
Knitting/Crochet Patterns ~ While knitting baby booties may be a bit too cliché for some, it's fun to have something to do during those long weeks waiting for labor to kick in.
Blessingway Ideas ~ Bellyblessings.com offers ideas and materials for spiritual ceremonies that celebrate birth and mothers-to-be.
Loving Birth ~ (Down temporarily?) A collection of unassisted birth stories. If the mere mention of doctors of midwives in birth settings bothers you, you'll treasure this archive.
Purebirth ~ Unassisted Pregnancy & Childbirth Australia ~ Unassisted pregnancy and childbirth resources for freebirthing families everywhere. Pregnancy and birth support for homebirth, from prenatal care choices to birth certificates.
The Joys of Homebirth ~ In women's own words.
Unassisted Childbirth ~ Laura Shanley, author of the book "Unassisted Childbirth", has a beautiful site on her favorite subject. Don't miss her Birth Erotica section.
Robbie Davis-Floyd ~ A childbirth anthropologist with several books, articles and studies under her belt. If you need the science to back up your birth choices, check here.
BirthLove ~ Leilah McCracken, author of the book "Resexualizing Childbirth", heads up an awesome collection of information, forums and stories here. There is a small fee required to access the majority of this site but this link sends you to her sample pages.
The Power of Pleasurable Childbirth ~ Laurie Morgan, author of the online book "The Power of Pleasurable Childbirth", offers her insights into birth here. Her links page is a good map to the unassisted birth sites around the web.
Birthing the Easy Way ~ Sheila Stubbs, author of the book, "Birthing the Easy Way, Learning the Hard Way", offers her book and advice here. This link takes you to her "Tips for an Easy Birth" page.
Unassisted Homebirth ~ Lynn Griesemer, author of the book, "Unassisted Homebirth", has a great site here.
Childbirth Support ~ A page written for Doulas, it has an overview of everything from what to have on hand during a homebirth to how labor typically progresses and much more.
Joyous Birth League International (JBLI) ~ An activist group promoting more joy in birthing.
Magical Midwifery: A Mother's Choice ~ A first birth experience leaves this mother feeling abused and disconnected from her daughter. A home birth VBAC 10 years later with a midwife she dubs Artemis opens her to the amazing world of motherhood.
Standard Hospital Birth Procedures Explored ~ A hidden section of the Birthpsychology.com website looks at each component of a standard hospital birth with an eye on how these rituals effect the mother's psychological state.
Natural Remedies for Labor and Post-Partum ~ A neat table that references some of the more common issues and their remedies.
Aromatherapy for Childbirth ~ Essential oils that help to ease the stress of birth.
ICAN Cesarean Awareness ~ For mothers who have survived a past cesarean as well as for women planning to avoid a future one. A very inspiring oganization of empowered women!
Joyous Birth ~ The website and forums of the Australian homebirth network. Safety, Control, Knowledge, Breastfeeding, etc.
Light Hearts ~ Author Elisabeth Hallett's site explores both communication with the pre-born and the rainbow of feelings inspired following births of all flavors. Beautiful ideas here!
Stop Infant Circumcision Society ~ Reader Dana Soin sent us his link and, because Empowered Childbirth.com supports the ending of routine infant circumcisions around the globe, we're happy to offer it here.
Gratefulness ~ Light a virtual candle. Gratitude is a very important issue, to my mind and this site allows us to express our prayers and gratitude in a unique way.
New Baby Ecards ~ Cute, warm and funny ecards for new parts, grandparents and parents-to-be. Offers a fun and inexpensive way to congratulate friends and family or announce your news!
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