Darlene MacAuley

Nurturing Mothers with Heart and Hands
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Perhaps the greatest social service that can be rendered by anyone for the country and for mankind is to bring up a family. ~ George Bernard Shaw
 
Baby Care
Happiest Baby on the Block - Learn about the Happiest Baby programs, see segments from the Happiest Baby video and excerpts from the book.
 
 
Babywearing
Babywearing International - A great introduction to wearing your baby.
 
Wear Your Baby - Learn the art of babywearing! See videos, learn about the variety of carriers available, how to make your own slings, and so much more.
  
 
Bedrest and High Risk Pregnancy
Sidelines National Support Network - This organization provides support to women and families with high risk pregnancies and premature births.
 
Keep Em Cookin - Keep Em Cookin offers resources and information to prevent pre-term birth.
 
 
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding.com - All about breastfeeding.
 
Dr. Jack Newman - This well-respected doctor offers video clips and handouts about breastfeeding.
 
Kelly Mom - Great information about breastfeeding and a community forum for nursing moms to connect.
 
La Leche League - Mothers help other mothers during the breastfeeding years through local meetings in communities around the world. New mothers who are looking for support with breastfeeding are encouraged to call LLL leaders for assistance and attend monthly meetings.
 
 
Cesarean Births 
International Cesarean Awareness Network - Provides support for women who have had a cesarean and promotes Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).
  
 
Circumcision 
National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers (NO CIRC)  - NO CIRC is dedicated to educating the public about circumcision.
 
 
Evidence-Based Information About Pregnancy and Birth
Childbirth Connection - Offers evidence-based articles about pregnancy and birth, including information about Cesareans, continuous support during labor, and medical interventions.
 
The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services - The mission of this organization is "to promote a wellness model of maternity care that will improve birth outcomes and substantially reduce costs." It works to improve maternity care in hospitals and birth centers through evidence-based education, and is the creator of the Mother Friendly Childbirth Initiative.
 
 
Holistic Healthcare 
Acupressure for Childbirth - Self-help for childbirth with acupressure. Learn pressure points by downloading a pdf file or viewing demonstration videos.
 
Craniosacral Therapy in the Midwifery Model of Care - Article by Kara Maia Spencer about craniosacral therapy during pregnancy, postpartum, and for infants.
 
Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy - The American Pregnancy Association's article discussing the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy.
 
The Essential Guide to Acupuncture in Pregnancy and Childbirth - Learn about what acupuncture can help with during pregnancy, the benefits of acupuncture and more.
 
Homeopathy for Pregnancy and Childbirth - Dana Ullman writes about homeopathy during pregnancy and childbirth.
 
Maya Abdominal Massage - Learn about this type of massage and the benefits it can offer to women.
 
 
Hypnosis for Childbirth
Hypnobabies - The official website for Hypnobabies. Learn more about hypnosis for childbirth here.
 
Hypnobabies Blog - Read birth stories from Hypnobabies births and find valuable links and resources.
 
Enjoy Birth Blog - Wonderful blog by Sheridan Ripley, Hypnobabies instructor and Hypno-mom.
 
Hypnobabies Yahoo Group – . Join the Hypno-mom email list through Yahoo! Groups to connect with other Hypnobabies students around the world.
 
Hypnobabies Class Links - Read the full articles referenced in your Hypnobabies Workbook.
 
Join in the conversation on Facebook and Twitter!
 
Hypnobabies in Austin on Facebook 
  
 
Nutrition During Pregnancy
Blue Ribbon Baby - The official website about the Brewer Pregnancy Diet.
 
The Dr. Brewer Pregnancy Diet - Dr. Tom Brewer developed a diet that can help pregnant women stay low risk or provide help to correct certain conditions that occur during pregnancy.
 
 
Parenting
Ask Dr. Sears - Dr. Sears is a pediatrician and the man who coined the term Attachment Parenting. Dr. Sears' website offers a wealth of information about child development, medical guidance, and parenting. He is joined by his sons who are also doctors.

Attachment Parenting International - a philosophy of parenting that encourages strong parent/child relationships through early bonding. Breastfeeding, co-sleeping, and babywearing.
 
 
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Support International - Support for women seeking information about postpartum depression. 
 
 
Postpartum Support

Lotsa Helping Hands

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This is a great resource for new parents. Friends and family always want to know how they can help you ease into parenting. Have a friend create an online calendar that friends and family can be referred to after the birth so they can sign up to bring meals, take care of younger siblings, and more.

 
 
Sleep Issues
Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory at the University of Notre Dame - Dr. James McKenna has a Ph.D in Anthropology and is the chair of this research lab. The results of studies of the benefits of co-sleeping and sleep habits of mothers and babies have been widely published, and links can be found on this website.
 
No-Cry Sleep Solution - Elizabeth Pantley is the author of the No-Cry Sleep Solution, and she teaches specific techniques to help mother your baby to sleep without using a cry-it-out method.
 
 
Survivors of Sexual Abuse
A Safe Passage - Directly from their homepage: "This site is dedicated to childbearing women survivors of abuse, their family and friends impacted by the abuse, and care-providers looking for information and training so that they may better meet the needs of pregnant women in their care who have experienced childhood sexual abuse, woman abuse, sexual violence or trauma from a previous pregnancy."
 
 
Vaccination
The Vaccine Handbook - Dr. Bob Sears wrote this book to help parents navigate the complicated world of vaccination for children. Dr. Sears talks about the benefits, risks and alternatives of these vaccines. He also suggests an alternate vaccination schedule for parents to consider.
 
 
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There is no way out of the experience except through it, because it is not really your experience at all but the baby's. Your body is the child's instrument of birth.

~Penelope Leach