Pregnancy Related Resources Lamaze Family Center Ann Arbor The Lamaze Childbirth Preparation Association of Ann Arbor, Inc. is a local non-profit organization staffed by trained professionals who promote the well-being of the family and the concept of family-centered maternity care. Cara, Elizabeth and Stephanie all teach Lamaze classes at the center. www.lamazefamilycenter.org American College of Nurse-Midwives Information and resources for midwives, aspiring midwives, midwifery students and midwifery consumers. Information on everyday health, caring for baby and resources. Moms-To-Be page contains The Share with Women series from the Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health and contains great pregnancy advice. www.myMidwife.org The Cochrane Collaboration The reliable source of evidence in health care. An international not-for-profit organization, providing up-to-date information about the effects of health care. learn more They produce the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, part of The Cochrane Library, the definitive resource for evidence-based health care. www.cochrane.org The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) CIMS is a coalition of individuals and organizations with concern for the care and well-being of mothers, babies, and families. Our mission is to promote a wellness model of maternity care that will improve birth outcomes and substantially reduce costs. Excellent site for information on evidence-based care, plus resources regarding breastfeeding, risks of cesarean delivery and problems of unnecessary inductions. www.motherfriendly.org Childbirth Connection Childbirth Connection is a national not-for-profit organization that uses research, education and advocacy to improve maternity care for all women and their families. www.childbirthconnection.org DONA International A useful website for information regarding birth and postpartum doulas. Website also includes doula related events, position statements and articles along with resources and a boutique. www.dona.org Doulas Care This service matches trained doulas with low-income pregnant women in Southeast Michigan for no fee. For middle income families, Doulas Care now offers the birth doula service package for a fee of $350. To learn more, call 1-866-845-0003 or 734-332-8070. www.DoulasCare.org Lamaze International Lamaze International link for many valuable resources. www.lamaze.org Click on <For Expectant Parents> to tap into their resources or join their giving birth with confidence blog. Also a great resource for childbirth educators and healthcare professionals. www.lamaze.org/institute March of Dimes A nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health that provides information on preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Excellent resource for every kind of pregnancy concern and prenatal testing. www.marchofdimes.com Mother's Advocate Produced by InJoy Birth & Parenting Videos in partnership with Lamaze International. This website brings the Six Lamaze Healthy Birth Practices to life and has a combination of free videos, print materials and useful links for better birth. www.injoyvideos.com/mothersadvocate/index.htm The National Women's Health Information Center: WomensHealth.gov Information on getting pregnant, pregnancy, environment, getting ready for baby and childbirth and beyond. www.4woman.gov/Pregnancy/ www.4woman.gov/Breastfeeding/ ORGYN.com: The essential resource in obstetrics and gynecology A useful link for information on current research in obstetrics and gynecology. www.orgyn.com Passion for Birth If you are interested in becoming certified through Lamaze International, Passion for Birth will help you meet that goal. Workshops are often held at the Lamaze office here in Ann Arbor. Check the Passion for Birth website for a schedule of upcoming workshops. www.passionforbirth.com Sidelines- National High Risk Pregnancy Support Network A non-profit organization providing international support for women and their families experiencing complicated pregnancies and premature birth. www.sidelines.org Spinning Babies A fun website that helps identify fetal positioning. Additional information on pregnancy, labor and birth, and cesarean prevention are also available. www.spinningbabies.com Mother Groups Joining a mothers group after the birth of your baby is an excellent way to connect with other women and babies the same age as yours. There are several groups offered in the Ann Arbor area. Here are two groups offered at the Lamaze Family Center. The Lamaze Family Center mothers group is for mom and her baby between the ages of six weeks and one year. Topics include sleeping, eating and care of our baby. Songs and movement are a regular part of the group. www.lamazefamilycenter.org Washtenaw Success By 6 The Washtenaw Success by 6 Parent Eduction and Support Network is working to ensure that every family in the county has the resources and support it needs to prepare its young children for success in school and life. For more information, call (734) 994-8100 www.washtenawsuccessby6.org |  |