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Our list of useful resources are for sites and people or organisations we know personally, have worked with over the years and/or share our passion for informed choice and taking responsibility for those choices.
My core group of partners who work with Born regularly Read my Blog to find out more about them
Juliana Houndsfield Osteopath Cofounder of the Family Practice Osteopaths
Amanda Rayment Master Hebalist and founder of Welcome World Cafe whose teas we sell in our stores and online.
Dominique Sakoilsky Co-founder of Relaxed Birth and Parenting
April Whincop La Leache League Leader and 1 to 1 breastfeeding support Believe in Breastfeeding.
Suzanne Yates - founder of Well Mother Shiatsu and massage
Planning to have a baby is an exciting time in a couple life. Not every pregnancy is planned, some a just lovely surprise, unfortunately for some couples conceiving doesn't come easily. When getting pregnant is an issue you may want to check out some of these excellent resources and sources of help.
Zita West incorporates nutrion, lifestyle and medical advice to give your body the best chance of conceiving naturally
Marilyn Glenville is a great resource for all women's issues throughout their lives.
Fertility Solutions is a whole person fertility programme designed to meet the unique needs of individuals and couples looking to conceive.
Dr Northrup Christiane Northrup, M.D., is a visionary pioneer and the world’s leading authority in the field of women’s health and wellness. Dr. Northrup is a leading proponent of medicine that acknowledges the unity of mind, body, emotions, and spirit. Internationally known for her empowering approach to women’s health and wellness, Dr. Northrup teaches women how to thrive at every stage of life.
Biocare nutritional supplements are made in the UK. To obtain a 10% discount on all purchases quote code 5870, you may need to phone up to place your order to ensure you get the discount. They also make supplements for all age groups, including vitamin drops for children.
Relaxed Birth and Parenting - From pregnancy yoga classes and birth preparation workshops to breast-feeding support, from providing a doula to parenting workshops, everything we do is based upon our vast experience of working with women and their families. And our only aim is the one summed up in our name: to help you relax and make the most of life's most enriching experience.
One World Birth is a free online video resource for birth professionals, activists and parents who want to keep their finger on the pulse of birth around the globe today. The world's birth experts discuss the latest thinking & research in short, bite-sized video clips that are based around a central theme each month.
Mental Preparation for birth. Prepare yourself mentally and emotionally for birth and motherhood by listening to hypnosis recordings. Kiristin Hayward has been teaching expectant mothers how to prepare mentaly for thir birth via her website Positive Birth
If you do not have family around to assist you in having a baby-moon, you may want to emply a Post Birth Doula. In Bristol we recommend Searching on The Bristol Doula Network's list. For elsewhere please see the Doula UK website.
Lotus Birth is when the placenta is kept attached to the baby via the umbilical cord post birth. The cord will naturally fall off 3-10 days after birth. The benefits of a Lotus Birth are predominantly emotional for parents and baby. The Lotus Birth website has lots of information on why and how to have a Lotus Birth.
Placenta Capsules can be made from your placenta after your baby is born. The process is called Placenta Encapsulation. The benefits of it are amazing and can be read about on the site.
The defination of a tramatic birth is in the ey of the beholder. If you feel you have had a traumatic birth then contact Birth Crisis, a support service started by Shelia Kitzinger. The Birth Trauma Association also offer support.
Fathers-To-Be supports expectant and new dads by reinforcing their relationship with themselves, their partners their babies, and the health professionals caring for the family.
Babies Know is a fantastic wonline resource as well as provider of brilliant parent courses
Scott Noellle's Enjoy Parenting site has a free email newsleter that sends out parenting inspiration. The website is also a great source of information.
A selection of online (and offline print) magazines with interesting articles
Juno magazine has been around for quite a few years now. It's a quarterly magazine avaiable by subscription or you can buy a copy in our shops. The Juno website also has great articles.
ERGOparent is a brillinat online magazine from ERGObaby the makers of the ERGObaby carrier.
The Green Parent is a UK based subsciption magazine and online site with loads of interesting articles on eco/Green parenting
The Mother Magazine is a UK based subscription magazine, online site and Blog that supports 'natural' mothering. Some radical views sometimes and mostly reader written articles but stimulating topics.
Mothering is a great US subcription magazine and one I read when Maya was little as at that time there was nothing else. Some topics (thankfully) not relevant to us in the UK like Circumsision, Obstetricain led births (as opposed to midwife led in th UK).
Pathways to Family Wellness is a US based print and digitil sunsciption magazine but there is loads on their website too.
PhD in Parenting - exploring the art and science of parenting from one mama's perspective
Analytical Armadilo - Interesting critiques on mostly breastfeeding research.
My friend and fellow Bristolian Lisa set up fhis fantastic pro-breastfeeding website called Lactivist. Lisa used to be a customer of ours when her son was a baby. There is also an associated Blog
Kellymom.com - the best breastfeeding resource on the internet
Breastfeeding online is a wealth of resources on the effects of medication on breast milk
Vaccination Awareness Network provides inormation to assist you in making an informed choice about vaccinations.
Babyled weaning is an easy hassle free way to introduce your baby to solids. The website is a great source of information, we also stock the book.
