Links, Resources and Information
Links
Childbirth Education and Doula Links
DONA International
I have attended 2 (two) DONA-approved Birth Doula trainings. DONA is the “premier Doula organization” which represents more than 6700 Birth and Postpartum Doulas around the world. They are an organization that holds firm to a strict Standard of Practice and Code of Ethics. I am currently on the Birth Doula Certification Committee. http://www.dona.org
DoulaC.A.R.E
I am a member and Toronto Regional Representative of Doula C.A.R.E., which is a not-for-profit organization that provides a network and monthly meetings for Doulas. It also provides a referral service in locating a Doula in your area. Recently I have been voted in by the membership as the Director of Member Services (including Membership and Regional Rep Liason) http://www.doulacare.ca
Lamaze International
Now in sisterhood with DONA International, Lamaze International provides informative group or private childbirth education. Their mission is to normalize birth and give women and their families the ability to birth with confidence. http://www.lamaze.org
Ontario Perinatal School
Ontario Perinatal School provides professional training programs for birth specialists. As experts in adult education, our programs are designed and facilitated by qualified and knowledgeable teachers. We offer everything from entry level programs for the beginner to advanced continuing education programs for experienced practitioners.
OPS is proud to have filled the gap that has long existed in educating students in this field. Unlike organizations that don’t use concrete lesson plans, we pay close attention to assessing our learners’ needs, understanding the scope of a subject, identifying goals and objectives, planning the curriculum, sequencing course topics, designing the learning sessions, developing evaluation criteria and methods, and facilitating the learning experience for our students. I am an Approved Teacher with OPS and offering Trainings in Birth, Postpartum and Childbirth Education. http://www.ontarioperinatal.com
HypnoBirthing® - The Mongan Method - is a unique method of relaxed, natural childbirth education, enhanced by self-hypnosis techniques. HypnoBirthing® provides the missing link that allows women to use their natural instincts to bring about a safer, easier, more comfortable birthing. Emphasis is placed on pregnancy and childbirth, as well as on pre-birth parenting and the consciousness of the pre-born baby. As a birthing method, HypnoBirthing® is as new as tomorrow and as old as ancient times. It is presented in a series of five, 2 1/2-hour classes. http://www.hypnobirthing.com
Association of Ontario Midwives
The Association of Ontario Midwives represents and advocates on behalf of Registered Midwives. The AOM promotes the profession of midwifery in Ontario. They are committed to the growth of the profession and support midwives in the provision of optimal midwifery care that is responsive to the needs of women and their infants. http://www.aom.on.ca.
Breastfeeding Support
La Leche League Canada
La Lache Legue Canada offers you breastfeeding information and support, based on research and experience, to give your baby the very best start. You can easily locate a local group. http://www.lalecheleaguecanada.ca
Dr. Jack Newman
Dr. Newman has been helping families and women for over 20 years with Breastfeeding issues. He can be seen in North York at the new clinic located in the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Find helpful tips and video clips on his website. http://www.breastfeedingonline.com
Perinatal Loss and Bereavement
Perinatal Bereavement Services Ontario
PBSO provides a variety of unique support services that have been tailored specifically to meet the special needs of perinatally bereaved families. The organization has also grown to include developing and implementing educational training seminars for health care professionals, caregivers, clergy and funeral directors on how to best support these families.When a pregnancy ends with miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, medical termination, stillbirth or neonatal death, the parents may experience anger, hopelessness, lowered self esteem and other feelings. It is healthy and helpful to allow the parents to feel, name and express their emotions. For one on one phone support or group support please visit their website. http://www.pbso.ca
Silent Grief.com
SilentGrief.com is a place for anyone who has been touched by child loss to visit. This is a place for grieving parents, grieving siblings and other family members, and grieving friends. This is also a place to visit if you want to understand how to help those who are grieving the loss of a child. Every profession that deals with child loss should visit SilentGrief.com frequently. SilentGrief.com is a ministry of love for all parents who have suffered the very personal pain of child loss. This work of love came about as its founder, Clara Hinton, realized that many needs of parents going through child loss were not being met. SilentGrief.com is a place where one can find ongoing support and encouragement to help you walk through the slow process of healing from the loss of a child. http://www.silentgrief.com
Resources and Books
- The Doula Book, Klaus, Kennell and Klaus
- The Birth Partner Everthing You Need to Know to Help a Woman through Childbirth, 2nd Edition, Simkin
- The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth, Kitzinger
- Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn, The Complete Guide, Simkin, Whalley & Keppler
- The Mother of All Pregnancy Book: The Ultimate guide to Conception, Birth and Everything In Between, Douglas
- Gentle Birth Choices: A Guide to Making Informed Decisions About Birthing Centers, Birth Attendants, Water Birth, Home Birth, Hospital Births, Harper
- Ina May's Guide to Childbirth, Gaskin
- An Easier Childbirth: A Mother's Guide for Birthing Normally, Peterson
- Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth, Goer
- Dr. Jack Newman's Guide To Breastfeeding, Newman & Pitman
- The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, La Leche League International
Local Prenatal Educators
Toronto
Janice Battiste: 416.686.9832, growingbaby2@yahoo.com
Website: www.growingbaby.net
Scarborough
Effi Pallotta: 416.752.2977, effiepallotta@gmail.com
Website: http://www.freewebs.com/newlifeprenatal/
Durham Region
Stephanie Alouche-Ross: 905.428.1766, sistersinbirth@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.geocities.com/sistersinbirth/
Items that rock
The MangoBaby Baby Carrier
Traditional Chinese Mei Tai
At MangoBaby, helping mothers keep their babies close is important -- after all, it's where your baby wants to be! Mothers all over the world know that close contact is a vital part of their baby's physical and emotional development in the first few months and years. In China the mei tai is the one tool that allows mothers to stay with their babies whatever they need to do or wherever they need to go. www.mangobaby.com
RiNGLEY
An organic Teething ring made by a mom in Toronto.
RiNGLEY is a natural teething toy that combines two efficient teething tools, natural untreated wood and 100% organic cotton terry cloth. www.ringley.ca
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