- Doulas
- DONA International-The "Premiere Doula Organization"-with which I am
a certified doula
- Breastfeeding
- Dr. Jack Newman-The Canadian "guru" of breastfeeding...a wealth of information and someone you can actually contact if necessary!
- La Leche League-Moncton-our local Leaders and meeting dates
- Pregnancy
- Spinningbabies-Has information on optimal fetal positioning during pregnancy and labor as well as positions to prevent an OP
baby (sunny side up!)
Obstetric Interventions-information on common interventions in childbirth as well as the risks and benefits of each
- Postpartum Support International
- Childbirth Connection-formerly Maternity Center Association-a non-profit organization that has worked to improve maternity care for mothers, babies and families since 1918
- ICAN-International Cesarean Awareness Network
- Mamatoto-information on wearing your baby, types of slings and carry positions as well as instructions on how to make your own
Local resources
Slings & Things by Heather-386-8698-heatherleev@rogers.com
Belly Casting-Jessica Durete Amrani-Artist-388-9644-jessdurette@hotmail.com
Birth Matters -It is our mission at Birth Matters to see the midwifery model of maternity care adopted in New Brunswick and to act a resource for women in New Brunswick who are seeking more information and support on maternity care issues. We are very eager to see midwives as part of New Brunswick's health care system!
- Peekaboos-local playhouse and cereal cafe