101 AMAZING THINGS ABOUT PREGNANCY
The links below have been chosen for their relevance to information in '101 Amazing Things About Pregnancy' and are here for anyone interested in pregnancy. Those who have been inspired by the book to learn more and to put information to practical use may find this list particularly helpful. This list is currently in its infancy and will be enlarged shortly.
While these sites have been chosen with care, no responsibility can be taken for their content.
While these sites have been chosen with care, no responsibility can be taken for their content.
LINKS
Antenatal Classes
The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) provides antenatal classes across the UK and is a good source of information.
http://www.nct.uk
ICEA (International Childbirth Education Association) mainly USA and Canada based, with a long established organisation providing childbirth education with an emphasis on choice. Directory provided.
http://www.icea.org/
Active birth preparation courses run by Janet Balaskas and other teachers trained in active birth. Mainly London based.
http://www.activebirthcentre.com
See also 'Yoga for Pregnancy'
Baby
Marshall and Phyllis Klaus are probably best known for their additions to the knowledge about the abilities and awareness of the newborn. This site provides lots of information relating to newborn and older babies and more.
http://www.bondingandbirth.org
The International Association of Infant Massage (UK) is involved in training and research and offers a directory of baby massage instructors and classes.
http://www.iaim.org.uk
The Birthlight Trust website has a directory of instructors train in baby yoga.
http://www.birthlight.com
Infant Massage USA provides a directory of teachers and has research and training information.
http://www.infantmassageusa.org
Information on babies brain development and social interaction, both in the context of the individual and on a societal level. Follow the link to view some informative and lovely little videos on baby communication.
http://suzannezeedyk.com
Doulas
UK based directories of Doulas - trained supporters during pregnancy, birth and the days that follow.
http://www.doula.org.uk
http://www.thegoodbirth.co.uk/doulas
International doula site
http://www.dona.org
Electromagnetic Heart Waves
The Institute of Heartmath is a research and education organisation with an extensive collection of research on little known functions of the heart, how these relate to our daily life and how they can be utilised to increase happiness and reduce stress.
http://www.heartmath.org
Facebook 101 Amazing Things About Pregnancy
http://www.facebook.com/pages/101-Amazing-Things-About-Pregnancy
Fathers
The UK Fatherhood Institute collects research on fathers and fatherhood and helps to shape father-inclusive policies on a national and local level. It understands the importance of fathers.
http://www.fatherhoodinstitute.org
The USA based National Fatherhood Initiative provides research-based information and support for fathers.
http://www.fatherhood.org
General Interest
http://maternityathome.com
Gentle Birthing
Trained as a GP, obstetrician and in Family Planning, Sarah Buckley has written extensively on pregnancy, birth and mothering with much scientific reference to the bennefits of gentle birthing.
http://www.sarahbuckley.com
Hypnobithing UK has information about using hypnotherapy during labour and a directory of instructors.
http://www.hypnobirthing.co.uk
This site has a directory of qualified hypnotherapists and relevant articles. It is possible to refine your search to 'fertility', childbirth etc.
http://www.hypnotherapy-directory.org.uk/
Health and other areas linked to the time in the womb
This site provides a database of research that relates fetal life and the first year following birth to health and personality traits later in life. It also has some discussion about epigenetics.
http://www.primalhealthresearch.com
See also 'Pre and perinatal Psychology'
Nutrition
The charity, Foresight, is probably best known for its fertility programme involving individualised nutrition supplementation, however it also offers assistance throughout pregnancy and postnatally. The site has a collection of research articles relating to nutrition and various other topics.
http://www.foresight-preconception.org.uk
Marilyn Glenville is seen as the UK's leading nutritionist with a special focus on women's health. This site has a range of information relating to nutrition in relation to women's health including fertility.
http://www.marilynglenville.com
UK based, but of international interest, the McCarrison Society collects scientific knowledge on nutrition and health, with a particular interest in the physical and mental health of pregnant women and future generations. It also includes information on epigenetics.
http://www.mccarrisonsociety.org.uk
Pre and Perinatal Psychology
The Association for Pre- and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH) is an educational and scientific organisation offering information and support to anyone interested in birth psychology.
http://www.birthpsychology.com
Pregnancy - general information
Childbirth Connection is an USA based not-for-profit organisation providing resources of up-to-date evidence-based information of interest to women planning to get pregnant, already pregnant and health care professionals. It has an active interest in improving the quality of maternity care.
http://childbirthconnection.org/
Yoga for Pregnancy
The Birthlight Trust is dedicated to 'the greater enjoyment of pregnancy, birth and babies' and offers training courses, internationally, to teach yoga exercises ( and more) specifically for pregnancy and after birth. A list of teachers and other helpful information can be found on this site.
http://www.birthlight.com
Yogabirth provide a directory of teachers offering antenatal and postnatal yoga classes. This site also has information about their training courses.
http://www.yogabirth.org
Janet Balaskas antanatal yoga classes in London.
http://www.activebirthcentre.com/pb/catyogaforpregnancy.shtml
The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) provides antenatal classes across the UK and is a good source of information.
http://www.nct.uk
ICEA (International Childbirth Education Association) mainly USA and Canada based, with a long established organisation providing childbirth education with an emphasis on choice. Directory provided.
http://www.icea.org/
Active birth preparation courses run by Janet Balaskas and other teachers trained in active birth. Mainly London based.
http://www.activebirthcentre.com
See also 'Yoga for Pregnancy'
Baby
Marshall and Phyllis Klaus are probably best known for their additions to the knowledge about the abilities and awareness of the newborn. This site provides lots of information relating to newborn and older babies and more.
http://www.bondingandbirth.org
The International Association of Infant Massage (UK) is involved in training and research and offers a directory of baby massage instructors and classes.
http://www.iaim.org.uk
The Birthlight Trust website has a directory of instructors train in baby yoga.
http://www.birthlight.com
Infant Massage USA provides a directory of teachers and has research and training information.
http://www.infantmassageusa.org
Information on babies brain development and social interaction, both in the context of the individual and on a societal level. Follow the link to view some informative and lovely little videos on baby communication.
http://suzannezeedyk.com
Doulas
UK based directories of Doulas - trained supporters during pregnancy, birth and the days that follow.
http://www.doula.org.uk
http://www.thegoodbirth.co.uk/doulas
International doula site
http://www.dona.org
Electromagnetic Heart Waves
The Institute of Heartmath is a research and education organisation with an extensive collection of research on little known functions of the heart, how these relate to our daily life and how they can be utilised to increase happiness and reduce stress.
http://www.heartmath.org
Facebook 101 Amazing Things About Pregnancy
http://www.facebook.com/pages/101-Amazing-Things-About-Pregnancy
Fathers
The UK Fatherhood Institute collects research on fathers and fatherhood and helps to shape father-inclusive policies on a national and local level. It understands the importance of fathers.
http://www.fatherhoodinstitute.org
The USA based National Fatherhood Initiative provides research-based information and support for fathers.
http://www.fatherhood.org
General Interest
http://maternityathome.com
Gentle Birthing
Trained as a GP, obstetrician and in Family Planning, Sarah Buckley has written extensively on pregnancy, birth and mothering with much scientific reference to the bennefits of gentle birthing.
http://www.sarahbuckley.com
Hypnobithing UK has information about using hypnotherapy during labour and a directory of instructors.
http://www.hypnobirthing.co.uk
This site has a directory of qualified hypnotherapists and relevant articles. It is possible to refine your search to 'fertility', childbirth etc.
http://www.hypnotherapy-directory.org.uk/
Health and other areas linked to the time in the womb
This site provides a database of research that relates fetal life and the first year following birth to health and personality traits later in life. It also has some discussion about epigenetics.
http://www.primalhealthresearch.com
See also 'Pre and perinatal Psychology'
Nutrition
The charity, Foresight, is probably best known for its fertility programme involving individualised nutrition supplementation, however it also offers assistance throughout pregnancy and postnatally. The site has a collection of research articles relating to nutrition and various other topics.
http://www.foresight-preconception.org.uk
Marilyn Glenville is seen as the UK's leading nutritionist with a special focus on women's health. This site has a range of information relating to nutrition in relation to women's health including fertility.
http://www.marilynglenville.com
UK based, but of international interest, the McCarrison Society collects scientific knowledge on nutrition and health, with a particular interest in the physical and mental health of pregnant women and future generations. It also includes information on epigenetics.
http://www.mccarrisonsociety.org.uk
Pre and Perinatal Psychology
The Association for Pre- and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH) is an educational and scientific organisation offering information and support to anyone interested in birth psychology.
http://www.birthpsychology.com
Pregnancy - general information
Childbirth Connection is an USA based not-for-profit organisation providing resources of up-to-date evidence-based information of interest to women planning to get pregnant, already pregnant and health care professionals. It has an active interest in improving the quality of maternity care.
http://childbirthconnection.org/
Yoga for Pregnancy
The Birthlight Trust is dedicated to 'the greater enjoyment of pregnancy, birth and babies' and offers training courses, internationally, to teach yoga exercises ( and more) specifically for pregnancy and after birth. A list of teachers and other helpful information can be found on this site.
http://www.birthlight.com
Yogabirth provide a directory of teachers offering antenatal and postnatal yoga classes. This site also has information about their training courses.
http://www.yogabirth.org
Janet Balaskas antanatal yoga classes in London.
http://www.activebirthcentre.com/pb/catyogaforpregnancy.shtml
