Colorado Caring Doulas

Support Before, During and After the Birth of your Baby

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Websites
 
 
DONA International:  www.dona.org
     (International association of doulas who are trained to provide the highest quality emotional, physical and educational support to women and their families during childbirth and postpartum)
 
Colorado Doula Association : www.coloradodoulas.com
     (State association that promotes public education relating to pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.  They also work actively to improve maternal/child birth outcomes and to empower women and families as active participants in maternity and postpartum care.)
 
Dr. William Sears:  www.askdrsears.com
     (This site is intended to help parents become better informed about the birth process and addresses questions about parenting.)
 
Birthing Naturally www.birthingnaturally.net 
    (This site is a great resource for those moms interested in birthing without pain medications)     
 
Penny Simkin: www.pennysimkin.com
     (Penny is an author, doula, childbirth educator and birth counselor. This site offers invaluable information and resources as you prepare for your birth.)
 
Childbirth Connection: www.childbirthconnection.org
    (Childbirth Connection is a not-for-profit organization that has worked to improve the quality of maternity care for mothers, babies and families since 1918. They 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.)

Dr. Moz:  www.DrMOZ.com                                                      
   Fun Daddy Gifts for New and Soon-to-Be Dads
 
Breastfeeding.com: www.breastfeeding.com  
     The one place for new moms and expectant mothers
 
 Welcome Baby  www.WelcomeBaby.com 
       Welcome Baby is Your Place For Unique And Personal Gifts To Welcome Your New Little One
 
www.denvercolor.com An online resource guide to Denver area
 
www.doulanetwork.com Resource to help you in finding the right doula for you
 

Books

 

"The Birth Book" Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth (Sears Parenting Library) by William Sears and Martha Sears 

 

"The Baby Book" by William and Martha Sears

 

"Pregnancy Childbirth and the Newborn: The Complete Guide" by Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley, and Ann Keppler

 

"The Birth Partner" by Penny Simkin

 

"Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" by Ina May Gaskin

 

"Birthing From Within" by Pam England, CNM & Rob Horowitz, PhD

 

  

Articles

 

The Doula Difference by WebMD   http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/3/3608_1075

 

Doulas:Professional Labor Support by About.com

http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/doulas/a/doulas.htm

 

Choosing a Doula: Answers to your most-asked questions

http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/plabor/0,,p9d0,00.html