Natural Birth at home
A collection of Australian home birth stories.
Compiled by Donna Hatswell and Wendy Thornton
Home birth stories to help you make an informed choice. All Australian stories from women who birthed breech, VBAC and for the first time. More...
Find out more about homebirthing at the following websites:
Australian Breastfeeding Association
Phone 1800 mum 2 mum or 1800 686 2 686
www.breastfeeding.asn.au
… Child and Youth Health...
24 hour Parent Help Line Phone 1300 364 100
Head Office (for clinic locations) Phone 08 8303 1500
… Other Maternity Services
Consumer Groups ...
SA Birth Matters
Offers information and resources on pregnancy, birth and
parenting issues. Working towards improvement of services for
women and their families.
WEBSITE: www.sabirthmatters.org.au
EMAIL: info@sabirthmatters.org.au
CARES SA Inc
Caesarean Awareness Recovery Education & Support.
Support and understanding for women dealing with physical and
emotional issues surrounding caesarean birth; promotion of the
safety and viability of vaginal birth after caesarean section.
WEBSITE: www.cares-sa.org.au
EMAIL: cares.sa.org@gmail.com
DoSA—Doulas of South Australia
The ultimate in birth support—see list of South Australia's
Qualified and Trainee Doulas: www.doulasofsa.com.au
The Maternity Coalition Inc
Organisation of group & individual members promoting woman-
centred care, lobbying for changes in the public health system’s
maternity services and linking national & local people supportive
of birth reform & best practice maternity care.
WEBSITE: www.maternitycoalition.org.au
EMAIL: matcoalitionsa@yahoo.com.au
Natural Parenting SA
A group of parents who support alternative parenting practices,
such as cloth nappying, homeschooling, co-sleeping, gentle
discipline, elimination communication natural infant hygiene) and
other natural parenting methods. Gatherings 1st Friday of the
month.
WEBSITE: http://www.naturalparentingsa.org/
... Mental Health ...
Beyond Blue
Offers clear and comprehensive information and support
for postnatal depression and other mental health issues
PHONE: 1300 22 4636
WEBSITE: www.beyondblue.org.au
... Recommended Websites
Homebirth
www.homebirthsa.org.au
http://www.homebirthaustralia.org/
www.midwiferytoday.com - fantastic site
www.birthdiaries.com
www.birthways.net
www.homebirthsydney.org.au
www.homebirth.net.au
Stories
http://www.bellybelly.com.au/
Pregnant bodies
The Pink Kit – vital info for every woman -
www.commonknowledgetrust.com
Check out how tiny the embryo is!
www.visembryo.com/baby/index
Water Birth
International waterbirth site – register your waterbirth!
www.waterbirth.org
An in-depth website with information on the use of water for
labour, childbirth, and early childhood development -
www.waterbirthinfo.com
Breastfeeding
http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/
Vaccination
Vaccination Information Serving Australia -
www.visainfo.org.au
Australian Vaccination Network - www.avn.org.au
www.909shot.com
www.thinktwice.com - Information and awareness
General information on routine vaccination program -
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/
National centre for immunization research and surveillance -
www.ncirs.usyd.edu.au
Support & Advocacy
Heaps of stuff - www.freestone.org
US childbirth educators and activists -
www.hencigoer.com
www.glorialemay.com
Australian -
www.materitycoalition.org.au
www.bellybirthandbeyond.com.au
www.doulasofsa.com.au
www.birthrites.com.au
www.wonderfulbirth.com
www.pregnancy.com.au
http://www.sabirthmatters.org.au/
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