There are many things a mama needs when planning for a new addition to the family. Most of them can be found nearby but some require knowing just where to look. We'll keep adding to this section as we acquire more groovy links to add.

~*~Birth Art ~*~ Birth Supplies ~*~ Books ~*~ Diapers ~*~ Empowerisms ~*~ Gift Items ~*~ Herbals ~*~ Magazines ~*~ Maternity Clothing~*~

For: Conception, Pregnancy, Birth, Healing from birth, Parenting

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The following links are all to other sites that offer items our guests might want or need. To be listed in this section, businesses need to be recommended by at least one Empowered Childbirth member.

~*~ Birth Art ~*~

Birthright - Artwork to celebrate life ~ Empowered Childbirth contributor Audrey has painted stunning works that adorn tote bags, calendars, T-shirts and more. Check out her cafepress shop.

Body Blessings ~ Waterproof, inspirational poetry cards with suction cups for hanging in the shower. Enjoy the support of a body blessing for pregnancy and/or postpartum as well as other blessings for everyone.

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~*~ Birth Supplies ~*~

Birth With Love ~ There aren't a whole lot of things one needs for a normal birth but there are a few items families might be seeking. I'd bet that many of them can be found here.

In His Hands ~ Another source for traditional and not-so-traditional birth supplies online.

Common Knowledge Trust ~ Not your typical "birth supplies" link. This New Zealand Trust offers a "pink kit" designed to help women focus on the tension they hold in their bodies and release it before labor begins. Worth a look.

Cascade ~ Midwifery supply company offers most anything any homebirther would want (and a number of things they wouldn't).

Bellyblessings ~ Need supplies or ideas for your Blessingway ceremony? Look no further. Bellyblessings offers information, kits, jewelry and even a listing of local Blessingway facilitators for your special event!

Earth Mama Angel Baby ~ OK, so maybe these aren't typical "birth supplies" but the packaging is soooo cool and the products are so unique (you must check out the Booby Tubes!) that I'm placing the link here anyway. Many herbal "tea"s, oils, soaps and balms (for mamas and babies) but several birth oriented supplies and shower gift ideas as well.

The Mommy Spa ~ These fine folks are "Dedicated to serving pregnancy massage as a natural adjunctive therapy for prenatal and postpartum stress." Sounds like a childbirth "must-have" to me. Hands-on services for lucky mamas in Los Gatos, CA.

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~*~ Books ~*~

BornFree Books and Videos ~ Laura Shanley, author of Unassisted Childbirth, has an online bookstore offering her book and others. Enjoy!

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~*~ Diapers ~*~

Baby Belle Bottoms ~ Cloth diapers, covers, diaper bags, even tie-dyes here. Lots of good info. on cloth diapers too.

Princess and Pea ~ Empowered mama Jenni makes cozy cloth diapers from hemp and fleece. Those are her little angels on the front page of her site. You've gotta' take a look! : )

B. Coole Designs ~ Great page on diapering basics from a cloth diapering mama/seamstress. Tips on clips vs. pins, laundry and rashes as well as ordering information.

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~*~ Gift Items ~*~

Empowered Childbirth ~ A few items celebrating love, motherhood and womanhood!

Unique Baby Boutique ~ Become a consultant and help others throw baby-themed parties or just shop for products online.

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~*~ Herbals ~*~

TriLight Herbs ~ Featuring Herbalist Shonda Parker's pregnancy formulas including; Hem Halt to stop bleeding after birth, Morning Soothe for morning sickness and many other combinations for pregnant families.

Gentle Moon ~ Wendy has lots of goodies for mamas here. Red raspberry leaves, birth balls and more!

Mountain Rose Herbs ~ Bulk organic herbs, spices and herbal "tea" blends. Also essential oils and items like books, beeswax, bottles and jars for the budding herbalist.

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~*~ Magazines ~*~

Mother's Milk ~ Founded by a charter member of the Empowered Childbirth list, author and web goddess in her own right, Ril Giles, Mother's Milk magazine covers holistic birth and parenting with a focus on breastfeeding.

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~*~ Maternity Clothing ~*~

JOYS Earthly Goods ~ Looking for artistic, custom made maternity and nursing creations? Check out this site.

Elizabeth Lee Designs ~ For the nursing mama who wants to sew her own outfits, this site offers sewing patterns for nursing nightgowns, dresses, tops, even a swimsuit or two. Enjoy!

B. Coole Designs ~ Oh Joy! Oh Rapture! I've finally found Barbara Coole's website! Formerly The Richman Cotton Company, I fell in love with Barbara's designs and her no-nonsense business style ages ago. This California mama understands style, empowerment and chemical sensitivities, as well as emotional sensitivities including those of the larger woman and the challenges that accompany hair loss during chemotherapy. I just love this company! For comfy all cotton clothes for mamas, papas, babies and kids in any luscious color you want, including tie-dyed, check out Barbara's designs.

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