Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA)
Provides national certification for Labor Doulas, Postpartum Doulas, Certified Lactation Educators and Childbirth Educators. Provides referrals to consumers.
www.cappa.net
Childbirth.org
Professional and parent resources.
www.childbirth.org
The HypnoBirthing Institute
www.hypnobirthing.com
Information, books and tapes for the use of hypnosis for childbirth.
International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)
"ICAN works to lower the rate of unnecessary cesareans, supports vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), and encourages positive birthing through education and advocacy."
www.ican-online.org
International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA)
Provides National certification for Childbirth Educators and Doulas.
www.icea.org
Penny Simkin
Visit Penny Simkin's website - newsletter and schedule of workshops and presentations.
www.pennysimkin.com
Waterbirth International
www.waterbirth.org
Whole Birth Resources
Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga classes, Whole Birth Yoga Teacher Certification Training, audio tapes and resources for parents, including Holistic Birth Counseling.
www.wholebirthresources.com