Expectant Parent Resources

Doula Certifying Organizations

DONA International - Professional Doula Association

CAPPA - Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association

ALACE - Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators

ICEA - International Childbirth Educators Association

Approaches to Childbirth

The Bradley Method

Birthing From Within

Hypnobirthing

Lamaze

Midwifery

ACNM - American College of Nurse Midwives

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 Connection - Evidence-based information on childbirth

Patient's Bill of Rights

ICAN - International Cesarean Awareness Network

Sidelines - Support for high risk pregnancies

Spinning Babies - Fetal positioning for optimal childbirth

La Leche League - Breastfeeding information and support

CIMS - Coalition for Improving Maternity Services. Check 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 at: 1110 Chambers Road Columbus, Ohio.

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