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Most recent Update: March 2010

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Pregnancy

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.

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 ~ Bellyblessings.com used to offer ideas for celebrations on the web, now the only link we can share is to this new book. Same idea but not quite as accessible.

Quick Baby Names ~ 20,000 names and growing. Gives meanings, popularity, origins and other info on names.

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Empowered Birthing

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.

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.

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.

Birthpsychology.com ~ An authoritative site on the experience of being born.

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!

My Best Birth ~ Celebrity mother and activist Rikki Lake's online childbirth community.

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For Fathers

Unassisted Homebirth for Fathers ~ Bob Griesemer, husband to author Lynn Griesemer (mentioned above) has dedicated a corner of the web just to helping men understand the many benefits to home and unassisted birthing.

Great Dad ~ Finally, more links for Dad! A new online community for all you great dads and great dads to be.

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Magazines

Brain, Child ~ The magazine for thinking mothers.

The Compleat Mother ~ Pregnancy, Birth and Breastfeeding.

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Important Issues

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!

No Cry Solutions - Author Elizabeth Pantley's articles are a good way to determine if her books (The No-Cry Sleep Solution and Perfect Parenting are two) are a good fit for your family.

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.

The Diva Cup ~ Many of our members swear by this alternative to tampons and pads.

Gratefulness ~ Light a virtual candle. Gratitude is important issue and this site allows us to express our prayers and gratitude in a unique way.