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Mother's
Advocate is
dedicated to
helping you have
the healthiest,
safest, most
satisfying birth
possible. While
every birth is
unique there is
substantial
evidence that
points to ways
you can improve
your chances of
having the best
birth
experience. This
website offers
free video clips
and print
materials that
will educate and
inform you on
how to have the
birth you want
for you and your
baby.
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VBAC HelpIf you are currently pregnant and want to have a VBAC, but are facing a hospital policy that would require you to deliver by c-section with no medical reason other than your previous c-section and against your wishes, we would be happy to talk with you.
For more information, pllease visit the ICAN website here, or send an email to
vbacbanhelp@ican-online.org.
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Gwen Davis
Vesenka, IBCLC
In order to help
those who need one-on-one assistance, Gwen is offering lactation
consultation through her private practice, Lactation Works.
Based in Kennebunkport, Maine, Gwen is available for in-home
visits throughout much of Southern Maine and Seacoast New
Hampshire. Her services include packages for prenatal,
postpartum and telephone consultations.
Phone:
207-590-8233
Email:
gvesenka@yahoo.com
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Lamaze
International ...
Lamaze has changed childbirth for millions of families through
the dedicated efforts of professional childbirth educators,
providers and parents, since its founding as a nonprofit
association in 1960. |
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Seacoast Midwives
...
provide
prenatal care, labor and delivery and gynecological care. We
will be happy to do yearly check ups and are able to provide
care to women throughout their life cycle, including
adolescence, peri-menopausal and menopausal care.
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PositiveBirth ... This is a group of doulas in
England. They have a good website with lots of good
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DONA
International ... With more than 5,500 birth and
postpartum doula members and growing, we are the largest doula
association in the world. We support doulas by providing quality
training and meaningful certification. We serve mothers and
families by providing access to information and research about
doulas, childbirth and the postpartum experience. "
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Childbirth Connection
... "Childbirth
Connection, formerly Maternity Center Association, is a
not-for-profit organization that has worked to improve maternity
care for mothers, babies and families since 1918. We promote
safe, effective, and satisfying evidence-based maternity care.
Evidence-based maternity care means using the best research
about the safety and effectiveness of specific tests,
treatments, and interventions to help you make informed
decisions."
... from their website. |
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Coalition for Improvement of Maternity Services
... "Established in 1996,
the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) is a
collaborative effort of numerous individuals and more than 50
organizations representing over 90,000 members. Our mission is
to promote a wellness model of maternity care that will improve
birth outcomes and substantially reduce costs."
... from their website. |
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BellyWomen
... Belly Women believes strongly in equal access to
prenatal and postpartum care for all women. The site was created
primarily to help connect pregnant women with free doulas and
labor assistants. |
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La Leche
League ... La
Leche League was founded to give information and encouragement,
mainly through personal help, to all mothers who want to
breastfeed their babies. While complementing the care of the
physician and other health care professionals, it recognizes the
unique importance of one mother helping another to perceive the
needs of her child and to learn the best means of fulfilling
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Postpartum
Support International (PSI) was founded in 1987 by Jane
Honikman and currently headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA. The
purpose of the organization is to increase awareness among
public and professional communities about the emotional changes
that women experience during pregnancy and
postpartum. Approximately 15% of all women will experience
postpartum depression following the birth of a child. Up to 10%
will experience depression or anxiety during pregnancy. When the
mental health of the mother is compromised, it affects the
entire family.
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The
Coastal Family Birth Retreat is New Hampshire
Seacoast's first free-standing Birth Center. We offer
birth center services as well as homebirth services.
Our two birth suites are fully equipped and nicely
furnished, each with its own heated birth pool. The CFBR
also offers a birth pool as rental for homebirth
clients.
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Prasada in the ancient sanskrit language means "tranquility"
or "brightness". At Prasada Yoga Center, we believe tranquility
comes from the empowerment a strong body and a peaceful mind
will bring to the individual.
Doula Led Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga classes are available at
Prasada Yoga Center in North Hampton. Contact Carol DeStefano at
cwdoula@earthlink.net
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The purpose of the New Mother’s Resource Guide is to promote the
health and emotional wellbeing of pregnant women and new mothers
living in the greater Seacoast area.
www.newmothersresourceguide.org
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YOGA ON YORK studio was founded in July of 2002 by husband and
wife team Jeff and Rae Lynn to be a uniquely welcoming,
non-competitive and educational environment for mind-body health
. We specialize in athletic group classes and private
instruction that allow you to experience the grounding duality
of an invigorated body and a focused mind. |
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Ocean Spirit Yoga classes are taught by Lily Sibley in the
Classical Yoga style, a way of “being in yoga” as a way of
living the life of an everyday householder meeting the daily
challenges of modern society. |
Doula Led Prenatal Classes are on Wednesday evenings from 7 -
8pm
www.yogabydonation.org. |
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