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Childbirth
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American College of Nurse-Midwives 
 This organization's site has consumer and professional midwifery information. The consumer section includes a database for finding a nurse-midwife, tips on pregnancy and caring for infants, and information on midwifery education programs. Professional information includes educational opportunities, clinical bulletins, and other resources. http://www.midwife.org/ Topics: Families, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Jan 16, 2006 Citizens for Midwifery
A national "consumer-based organization promoting the Midwives Model of Care." Information about midwifery and locating midwives, including a browsable directory of midwives in the United States, a calendar of conferences and events, and membership information. Searchable. http://cfmidwifery.org/ Topics: Families, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Jan 16, 2007 DONA International
The site for DONA (Doulas of North America) explains the work of the doula, who is "a knowledgeable, experienced companion who stays with [pregnant women] through labor, birth and beyond" (they do not perform the kind of clinical tasks midwives or nurses do). Also provides information on the training and education of doulas, how to locate one, studies of the effectiveness of doulas, and a collection of links to other birth-related sites. http://www.dona.org/ Topics: Families, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Jan 16, 2006 PeriStats
Provides "US, state, city, and county maternal [and] infant health data." Includes statistics on birth and preterm birth, infant mortality, delivery methods, birthweight, prenatal care, and substance abuse during pregnancy. Features graphs, maps, and tables. Browsable by geographic area, and topic. From the March of Dimes. http://www.marchofdimes.com/peristats/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs, Families, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Statistics, Women, Women's Health Last updated Jul 26, 2004 Postpartum Health Alliance (PHA)
"PHA is a non-profit, San Diego based organization with the purpose of promoting the emotional and physical well-being of parents and their children after childbirth." The site features a FAQ and a brochure that describes symptoms of abnormal baby blues, and postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis. The brochure includes a self-screening test for depression and anxiety. Also includes a bibliography and links to related sites. http://www.postpartumhealthalliance.org Topics: Families, Mental Conditions, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated May 24, 2005 |
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