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Virginia Health Information

Breastfeeding Education and Support

BestFeeding Lactation Services  - Compassionate breastfeeding help for you and your baby.

Breastfeeding.com - The number one site for breastfeeding advice.

Breastfeeding in Combat Boots  - A survival Guide to Breastfeeding Successfully While Serving in the Military.

Tidewater Lactation Group - Your Complete Source for Breastfeeding Support. They offer breastfeeding counseling and support, pumps, bras, and more!  Their consultants are amazing and their welath of knowledge is extensive.  These women are a wonderful resource for breastfeeding mothers and families!

La Leche League International: Breastfeeding information for parents.

Childbirth Education

Birth to Baby Classes: Birth to Baby classes will take you from pregnancy all the way through early parenthood. Birthing, breastfeeding, and becoming parents are part of the same continuum. Understanding and building trust in all three naturally lays a foundation for happy family relationships.

Birth Works: Birth Works is a process, not a method. It recognizes that there is no one right way to labor and birth.

The Bradley Method: Childbirth classes that stress the importance of healthy baby, healthy mother and healthy families.

Empowering Birth Classes: A revolutionary way to birth in the Hampton Roads area!

Hypnobirthing: The gold standard of birthing with hypnosis!

Lamaze International: Promoting normal birth.

Homebirth

Full of Grace Midwifery: Full of Grace Midwifery is devoted to the service of women in the childbearing year.

Seven Cities Midwifery: Serving homebirth families in the southeastern area of Virginia.

Acupuncture, Chiropractic Care, and Massage

Atlantic Coast Chiropractic: Familiar and adept at the Webster Technique for turning breech babies, and making moms more comfortable throughout pregnancy!

Infant Massage: Nurturing touch that lasts a lifetime!

Family Chiropractic in Little Neck and Old Towne: We are a combined practice of Dr. Robert Leib (Rosemont Chiropractic), Dr. Louis Fernandez & Dr. Tiffany Fernandez (In Good Hands Chiropractic), Dr. Stephen Genthner & Dr. Ashley Parmarter (Southeast Spine and Wellness) offering you a variety of specialties and techniques.

Tidewater Acupuncture: Dr. Jennifer Warren Sadler has wonderful experience with prenatal acupuncture.

Informational Groups and Support Groups (Resources in this category have meetings you can attend to make one-to-one connections with women and families in your community!)

Birth Matters Virginia: Improving the culture of birth in Virginia by promoting an evidence-based model of maternity care and by supporting care providers who practice mother-friendly care.  You can also check out the state blog for news and information regarding birth, birth practices, and parenting matters, on which I am a primary author, here and the birth stories blog here.

Fleet & Family Services: Fleet and Family Support Center recognizes that being in the military presents unique challenges and opportunities for service members and their families.  FFSC's programs and services are designed to help you make the most of your military experience, and they are available at no cost to you.  They even offer in-home visitation for new parents!  If you're having trouble with the website, you may also give them a call at (757) 462-7563

International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN): Improving maternal-child health by promoting vaginal births, encouraging VBACs as a safe option in most cases and discouraging unnecessary cesarean sections. Click here for more information from your local chapter!

Resource Mothers: A Virginia Health Department program for young mothers.

On-Line Information and Birth-Related Products

Birth Source: Your one source for childbirth & parenting... information, continuing education, products, and quality.

Birthing Naturally: On-line natural childbirth directory.

Childbirth.org: Know your options.

Childbirth Connection: Helping women make informed decisions.

Citizens for Midwifery: The only national consumer-based group promoting the Midwives Model of Care!

Circumcision:  Information to help you make an informed decision regarding circumcision. 

The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services: Promoting the care and well-being of mothers, babies and families.

Consumer Product Safety Commission: Not sure about that swing you've had your eye on?  Thinking of using your sister's baby crib?  Check here first to see if your baby item has a recall!

DONA International: The world's oldest, largest, and most respected doula organization.

Dr. Moz: - A fun site for products and general pregnancy information for moms and especially dads.

DoulaNetwork.com: A directory of doulas across the United States, from varying certifying organizations and experiences.

Henci Goer: Informed choices about childbirth.

Ina May Gaskin's site: Author, activist, innovator, inspiring women to take back the fear of childbirth by regaining confidence in their bodies and assuring them - your body still works!

Midwives Alliance of North America: Representing the profession of midwifery.

Midwifery Today: The heart and science of birth.

The Shape of a Mother: A blog celebrating the many shapes of mothers.

Solace: A resource for women after challenging childbirth.

Spinning Babies:  Helpful information on how to help ease your baby into the best position for labor.

The Trust Birth Initiative: Women talking to women about birth truths.

Waterbirth International: Easier for Moms - Better for Babies!

Natural Living, Cloth Diapering, Attachment Parenting, and Other Natural Resources

Attachment Parenting: Our mission is to educate and support all parents in raising secure, joyful, and empathic children in order to strengthen families and create a more compassionate world.

Diaper Junction: Greener choices for your baby!  Cloth diapers of all kinds, accessories, and natural feminine care products, too!

Mahogany Way: We're an Attachment Parenting, Radical Unschooling family. 

Mothering Magazine: The magazine of natural family living.

Natural Soaps, Bath, and Beauty Products: Khataji - Go Ahead.  Love Yourself.  You can also check out their blog and their website for more information about their products and their company.

Peaceful Parenting Blog: Here you will find a wealth of information regarding breastfeeding, baby wearing, not circumcisizing, cloth diapering, and just about anything else related to Peaceful Parenting.

Placental Encapsulation: Placental encapsulation specialist with PBI.