Links and Resources

Doula Certifying Organizations
CAPPA - Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Assn.
ALACE - Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators
ICEA - International Childbirth Educators Assn.
DONA- Doulas of North America

Approaches to Childbirth
The Bradley Method
Birthing From Within
Hypnobirthing
Lamaze

Midwife Information
ACNM- American College of Nurse Midwives
MidwifeInfo.com
CHOICE- Center for Humane Options in Childbirth Experiences
Citizens for Midwifery
Midwives Alliance of North America
Ohio Friends of Midwives
Ohio Midwives Alliance

Resources for Parents
Questions to Ask When Hiring a Doula
Childbirth.org
Maternitywise.org
Patient's Bill of Rights
ICAN - International Cesarean Awareness Network
Sidelines - Support for high risk pregnancies
La Leche League - Breastfeeding information and support
CIMS - Coalition for Improving Maternity Services.  See if your provider and hospital are mother-friendly!
Postpartum Outreach and Encouragement for Moms (POEM) - Resources, information and support are available for women suffering from Postpartum Depression. Regular meetings are held.
Location:
1110 Chambers Road
Columbus , Ohio