Childbirth

Birthjourney
Information and related links regarding the use of a midwife, home or water birth, VBAC and health department regulations.
http://www.birthjourney.com/

Childbirth Injury Net
Home of the Worldwide Fund for Mothers Injured in Childbirth.
http://www.wfmic.org/

Childbirth Resources at FirstBabymall.com
Various articles about pregnancy and childbirth preparation.
http://www.firstbabymall.com/expecting/childbirth/resources.htm

Childbirth.org
A variety of informative and personal links relating to childbirth, pregnancy, parenting, early childhood, and infant feeding.
http://www.childbirth.org/

Christy's Birth Pages
Promotes informed and empowered birthing. Includes information on choosing a birth attendant and birthing place, creating an effective birth plan, the importance of labor support and the basics of breastfeeding.
http://www.geocities.com/skettimamma/

Ecstatic Pregnancy and Birth
A virtual pregnancy and childbirth education center.
http://www.ecstaticbirth.com/

Enemas & Childbirth
Article explaining use of enemas to speed labor, provide hydration, and stimulate contractions.
http://www.lifeknox.com/childbirth.htm

Epidural Headache
Information about one woman's experience with a late onset of an epidural complication.
http://www.epidural.net/epiduralheadache.htm

Epidural.net
This site provides information about the benefits and side effects of epidurals and regional anesthesia.
http://www.epidural.net/

Fetal Monitoring Tutorial
A tutorial about fetal monitoring during labour including example CTG's and test MCQ's.
http://www.fetal.freeserve.co.uk

International Epidural Awareness Program
Information regarding side effects and complications. Site includes personal stories.
http://www.nt.net/lerouxma/index.htm

IVillage Pregnancy and Parenting
Resources for every stage from preconception to teens.
http://parenting.ivillage.com/

Labor Monitoring
Comprehensive information about labor monitoring and fetal monitoring showing graphs, nomograms and partograms.
http://uk.geocities.com/drsandhyasaharan/

Labor of Love
Pregnancy articles, message boards, birth stories, and childbirth search engine.
http://www.thelaboroflove.com/

Maternity Wise
Offering information regarding pregnancy, labor and childbirth, and other relevant topics. Information is provided by the Maternity Center Association (MCA).
http://www.maternitywise.org/

NaturalChildbirth.org
Organization dedicated to providing natural childbirth education, midwifery, and pregnancy resources.
http://naturalchildbirth.org/

Nutrition and Nourishment During Labor
An article discussing eating and nourishment before and during the early parts of labor.
http://www.thelaboroflove.com/forum/dorinda/1.html

Online Birth Center
Organization focused on natural birthing and midwifery. Also offers a nice weekly newsletter.
http://www.moonlily.com/obc/

Painfree Childbirth
Offers animated pictures explaining pain free birth options, including childbirth plans and anesthesia.
http://www.painfreebirthing.com/

Perinatal Research Center
Organization dedicated to research and education regarding preterm problems and delivery.
http://www.perinatalresearch.com/pnr/index.html

Pregnancy HelpDesk
Childbirth information plus month-by-month pregnancy guide, tests during pregnancy and many links.
http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/1483/childbirthinfo.html

The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth
Get the information you need to make informed choices; avoid unnecessary procedures, drugs, and restrictions; and determine whether you are receiving quality care.
http://www.efn.org/~djz/birth/betterbirth/toc.html

Writing a Meaningful Birth Plan
Things to consider when preparing a birth plan.
http://www.thelaboroflove.com/forum/attachment/2.html

NPR : History of Childbirth
Join Ray Suarez and guests for a look at the history of childbirth. [48:57 streaming audio broadcast, the childbirth story starts approximately 5 minutes into the broadcast] <small>(July 28, 1998)</small>
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1010553