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Childbirth Education Links

Links
Learn about the Mother Friendly Childbirth Initiative at CIMS and contribute to the growing data base by discribing your birth experience in the Birth Survey

At Research Summaries For Normal Birth you can find summaries of the latest research about childbirth. Lamaze International gives you the facts that are relevant to you for your birth.

Resources for Dads at Dr.Moz

Help writing a birth plan at www.birthingnaturally.net


How to lower your chances of Cesarean Birth? Go to ICAN 

Midwifery Today   

Research articles:

How does a having a doula at your birth effect your chances of having a cesarean birth? The journal Birth 2008

What is the impact of birthing practices on your breastfeeding relationship? The Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health 2007

Should I have an induction? When and why? The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services fact sheet 2003

Is an Episiotomy necessary? JAMA 2005

Why delay cutting the umbilical cord and how long do you wait? JAMA 2007

Is Kangaroo Care beneficial for full term infants? The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing 2007