Links

Planning your place of birth and carers

National Childbirth Trust
Useful website containing information on a wide range of subjects surrounding pregnancy and childbirth.
http://www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com

Homebirth Reference Site
A comprehensive site with useful research articles, and birth stories supporting home birth.
http://www.homebirth.org.uk

Vaginal Birth After Caesarean
Information and support for vaginal birth after caesarian. Links to birth stories and articles.
http://www.vbac.org.uk

Association of Radical Midwives
An organization for midwives and consumers wanting autonomous midwifery. Good discussions on normal birthing 'tips', birth stories, articles by midwives and women.
http://www.radmid.demon.co.uk

Swiss midwives
The site of the Swiss Midwifery Association can be found at:
www.hebamme.ch

Geburtshaus Villla Oberbug
The site for the birthing centre Geburtshaus Villa Oberburg can be found at
www.geburtsvilla-oberburg.ch

Research

Midwives Information and Resource Service
This organization looks at, analyses and publishes, midwifery research from journals world-wide. You can request literature searches and order books.
http://www.midirs.org

British Journal of Midwifery
http://www.britishjournalofmidwifery.com/

The Lancet
http://www.thelancet.com

British Medical Journal
http://www.bmj.com

Association for Improvements in Maternity Services
Campaigns for evidence based practice in midwifery and obstetrics and truly informed choice for women. A very informative site easy to navigate with excellent links.
http://www.aims.org

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Site
Clear, packed full of useful information, frequently asked questions, articles and stories.
http://www.breastfeeding.co.uk

La Leche League
An international association supporting breastfeeding and mothering.
http://www.lalecheleague.org

Parenting issues

RealParents
An independent on-line parenting magazine, written by parents for parents, featuring real stories, tips, advice and more.
http://www.RealParents.co.uk

Babycentre.co.uk
Guide to pregnancy, birth and babies. Includes articles on childhood illness, baby sleep tips, shared experiences with other parents and much more.
http://www.Babycentre.co.uk

Online magazines, sites
Pregnancy, birth, parenting issues, stories, products
http://www.ivillage.co.uk/pregnancy&baby
http://www.babyworld.co.uk
http://www.ukparents.co.uk
http://www.babycentre.co.uk
http://www.b4baby.co.uk

Real Nappy Association
Everything you could possibly want to know about non-disposable nappies - what, where, why then just how easy they are to use and clean.
http://www.RealNappy.com