The following is a list of websites we have found helpful.  However, because they are external links, we can not take responsibility for their content.

Breastfeeding

Dr Jack Newman

Kellymom

La Leche League Canada

Positively Breastfeeding

Cesarean Birth & VBAC

International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)

VBAC.com  This is a woman-centered site about Vaginal Birth After Cesarean.  It is a tremendous resource.

Doulas

Canadian Doulas

Doulas of North America

Grief & Loss

The Compassionate Friends  The Compassionate Friends is a mutual assistance self-help organization offering friendship and understanding to bereaved parents and siblings.

Homebirth

Gentle Birth  This is a site recommended by a current client.  It is a great place to look for homebirth information and is the host of The Midwife Archives, a database of online information.

Homebirth Reference Site 

Mama Goddess Birth Shop  Pre-packaged homebirth supply kits.

Local Businesses & Services

9 Boutique  Breastfeeding bras, shirts and tanks, located at 542B Academy Rd. 

Cloth Options  Cloth diapers, Many Moons cloth menstrual pads, the Keeper, Clean Undies underwear sold by a Winnipeg WAHM (Work At Home Mom).

Childbirth Community Manitoba  An e-Group for parents, doulas, midwives, doctors, and any and everyone with an interest in childbirth in Manitoba.  This group is a virtual bulletin board for announcements about what's up about birth in Manitoba. 

Family First Chiropractic and Wellness

Joel Ross Photography

Nursery Notions  Located on St Mary's Rd in St. Vital, Nursery Notions features cloth diapers and accessories, nursing & maternity bras, maternity and breastfeeding fashions, and Avent and Medela Breastpumps.

Wee Piggies  One-of-a-kind Shadow Boxes, Framed Impressions and LifeCasts of Children's precious Hands & Feet.

Midwifery

College of Midwives of Manitoba 

Canadian Association of Midwives

Online Communities

Midwifery Today Forums  Make sure to check out the forums, but this site also offers valuable articles from the premier midwifery magazine, Midwifery Today.

Mom2Many  An online community for mothers of multiples.

MotheringDotCommune  Run by Mothering Magazine, these are some of the hippest and most diverse online forums on the net. 

Parenting

Baby Name Wizard

Daddy Types  A blog for new dads.

Manitoba Association for Schooling at Home

Mothering Magazine

Pregnancy & Childbirth

Campaign for Normal Birth

Empowered Childbirth

HypnoBirthing

Head's Up!: All About Breech Babies

Motherisk  This service provided by Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children provides information to women who are pregnant and nursing about the fetal risks associated with drug, chemical, infection, disease and radiation exposures.

Multiple Births Canada

Plus Size Pregnancy 

Posterior Babies  The most important thing you can do to ensure a smooth, easy birth--get your baby lined up in a good position through simple prenatal exercises.  A MUST READ for all pregnant women. 

Postpartum Depression

Pacific Postpartum Support Society

Unassisted Birth

Bornfree!  This is Laura Shanley's website, author of Unassisted Childbirth.

Birth Junkie  The author of this page has had SEVEN unassisted homebirths!

Waterbirth

Aqua Doula Waterbirth Spa  The portable waterbirth spa for rent at Birth Roots.

Global Maternal/Child Health Association  This is a great resource about waterbirth, and includes a photo gallery and frequently asked questions. 

Women's Health

Canadian Women's Health Network

The Blood Sisters

All About My Vagina

Serena Manitoba  Serena is a non-profit, registered Canadian charitable organization affiliated with Serena Canada. We promote and teach natural family planning and fertility awareness.

Mothers in Motion  The site features more than 80 pages devoted to encouraging women to lead a healthy, active lifestyle and to mentor their children to do the same.

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