Hospital Risks Summary

Birth As An American Rite of Passage by Robbie Davis Floyd

Robbie's Rite of Passage Website is an educational look at the medical "rites" practiced by physicians and hospitals.

HomeBirth Safety & Advocacy

A collection of articles, studies, and links about homebirth safety.

Pregnancy Calculator

A scanned handheld pregnancy calculator that can be printed out and easily assembled by parents or birth attendants. The calculator can then be used again or saved in the baby's birthbook (babybook) as a keepsake along with pictures and birth/growth information. I find it much nicer to use than the electronic calculators that I have seen here in cyberspace. A permanent, professional copy of this calculator can be purchased through CascadeHealthCare Supplies, Inc. for $4.00 (Price may change).

MoonDragon's On-Line Pregnancy & Ovulation Calculator

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MoonDragon's Collection of Pregnancy, Homebirth, & Birthing Articles

Gentle Birth Choices by Gentle Birth Alternatives


Gentle Birth Choices by Barbara Harper, RN
Compiled by Andrea Eastman, MA, CCE, IBCLC for
The Gentle Birth Alternatives® Website

MoonDragon's Custom Made Birth Kits & Supplies.

A list of supplies that MoonDragon asks expectant parents to obtain in preparation for their birth with the option of obtaining the supplies on their own or having MoonDragon put together a "birth kit" for them.

MoonDragon's Custom Made Infant Clothing & Layette Items.

MoonDragon also custom makes breastfeeding & body pillows, baby blankets, diaper bags, baby clothes and more for moms and their newborn babies. Prices and designs depend upon fabric and design chosen. MoonDragon specializes in Goth-Pagan-Wiccan baby clothes and items.

MoonDragon's Postpartum Pampering Service.

MoonDragon's Postpartum Pampering Doula-Home Health Care services.



Organizations, Resources, Information & Other Links

MoonDragon's Pregnancy Information: Baby Name Tips

This is a wonderful resource for expectant parents looking for unusual, but beautiful, names for their new baby.

Kabalarians.com: Baby Names

Midwives' Alliance of North America (MANA)

MANA is a national organization that has guidelines and certification protocols & information for midwives who pursue the CPM (Certified Professional Midwife).

Massachusetts Midwives Alliance (MMA)

MMA is the Massachusetts Midwives' organization that has guidelines and protocols for midwives practicing within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Citizens For Midwifing


Citizens for Midwifery is a non-profit, volunteer, grassroots organization. Founded by mothers in 1996, it is the only national consumer-based group promoting the Midwifery Model of Care.

BirthPartners.Com


Search Engine for finding: Acupuncturists, Alexander Technique, Babywearing Consultants, Birth & Pregnancy Art, Birth Centers, Birth Doulas, Birth Photos, Breastfeeding Support, Childbirth Educators, Chiropractors, Counselors, Herbalist, Holistic Family Physician, Holistic Pediatricians, Holistic Practitioners, Homeopaths, Hypnosis for Birth, Hypnosis for Fertility, Infant Massage, Massage Therapists, Mental Health, Midwifery Schools, Midwives, Midwives - Will Travel, Music for Birth, Natural Parenting, Naturopathic Physicians, Nutritionists, Osteopathic Physician, Parents, Postpartum Doulas, Postpartum Pilates, Pregnancy Photos, Pregnancy Yoga, Prenatal Massage, Prenatal Pilates, Reflexology, Sleep Consultants, Waterbirth, Zen Shiatsu.

Ronnie Falcao's Midwifery Information


Midwifery Today Information Website


Midwifery Today has a great deal of information for midwives regarding seminars and training workshops. Subscription information for their Midwifery Today Magazine is also available.

Plus Size Pregnancy Website

This is a website oriented toward the plus-sized pregnant woman and many concerns she may have about her pregnancy. This site is very "plus-size-friendly". As a "plus-size" woman, myself, I can relate to much of her information about size and prejudices in the medical profession.

Starlady's Website & Birthing Links

Starlady has some valuable information and birthing links available for midwives and birthing parents. She also has an excellent On-line Birthing Newsletter available that can be subscribed to by e-mail.

Marilyn's Midwifery Page

Marilyn's Midwifery Page is another valuable resource of information for both midwives and birthing parents.

The Farm Midwives

The Farm Midwives are valuable resource of information for midwives and parents.

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Educational, Medical and Midwifery Supplies & Resources

Mayawrap.com: Wear Your Baby Website

Wear Your Baby specializes in Maya Wrap Baby Carriers.

Earth Mama Angel Baby

Natural Pregnancy, Labor, Postpartum, Breastfeeding, Baby Care Products.

Ace Graphics Midwifery Website

Ace Graphics is located in Australia and is an excellent resource of supplies and teaching aids for midwives, childbirth educators and other healthcare practitioners working with birthing couples.

Cascade HealthCare Supplies, Inc.

Cascade has a great assortment of professional and parenting medical supplies, books, educational materials and much more.

Emergency Medical Products, Inc.

EMP has inexpensive medical surgical instruments (forceps, scissors, ect.) and umbilical cord scissors as well as first aid supplies, emergency medical supplies and clothing, emergency medical equipment along with much more.

Birth With Love

Birth With Love has birth and midwifery supplies with comparable prices to Cascade's and Moore Medical's. She has customized birth kits, a freebie list of free samples, and a swap meet page for used equipment.

WRS Health Education Products

Wonderful health oriented supplies for all aspects of health prevention & education, pregnancy, drug prevention, smoking prevention, alcoholism and more.

Arista Surgical Supplies

Medical, surgical, and home health care & supplies for medical professionals.

Henry Schein Medical Supplies

Medical, surgical, and dental equipment & supplies for medical & dental professionals.

Moore Medical Corp.

Medical, surgical supplies for medical professionals.

Anatomical Chart Company

Anatomical Educational Products.

Birth & Beyond Childbirth/BirthSupplies.com

Birthing & parenting supplies.



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GentleBirth.org Supplies, Links & Resources.

Lots of helpful information for professionals and parents alike.

Common Cents EMS Supply

Emergency medical supplies for emergency medical professionals and firefighters.

SurgMed.com Home Page

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