Home Birth Resources

I've compiled some of my favorite links and resources for planning a home birth. Check them out and please support these great organizations!

Midwives

American College of Nurse-Midwives (CNMs and CMs)
www.midwife.org

North American Registry of Midwives (CPMs)
http://narm.org/

Midwives Association of North America (MANA)
http://www.mana.org

Childbirth education

HypnoBirthing
http://www.hypnobirthing.com/

The Bradley Method
http://www.bradleybirth.com/

Lamaze International
http://www.lamaze.org/


Birth kits and supplies

Cascade HealthCare Products
http://www.1cascade.com

In His Hands Birth Supply
http://inhishands.com/

Doulas

DONA International
http://www.dona.org

Children's books

We're Having a Homebirth!!
Written and illustrated by Kelly Mochel
http://www.homebirthchildrensbook.com

Mama, Talk About When Max Was Born
http://www.talkaboutmax.com/

Home birth community (and other great organizations!)

Bini Birth
Midwifery services and education in the Los Angeles area.
www.binibirth.com

The Normalizing Homebirth Project
A 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides financial assistance and mentoring to those seeking a natural home birth experience.
www.thenormalizinghomebirthproject.org

Foundation for the Advancement of Midwifery
A 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides grants and funds projects to advance midwifery.
http://www.foundationformidwifery.org/

The Sanctuary Birth and Family Wellness Center (Los Angeles, CA)
Midwifery services, birth center, classes, outreach and education
http://www.birthsanctuary.com