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Melinda Delisle-Clark
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Activity/Exercise

Fit for 2 - Prenatal aerobics video and exercise tips. Prenatal aerobics classes in various locations. www.fitfor2.com

Baby

Baby Announcements - Petite Expressions creates beautiful customized announcements, thank you cards, etc. from your baby picture. (858) 536-9285 or www.petite-expressions.com

Babies Online FREE Birth Announcements - Create a web page for your new baby, complete with pictures, instantly and for free! Tons of other great (and free!) stuff for new and expectant parents too, so check it out!!

Baby Names - its all in the name. We've got over 25,000 names, you can add a name to your favorites, or even suggest a name. http://www.mybaby.net.au

BabyZone - Pregnancy, birth, baby and parenting articles (including a few of mine!). Parenting events for many major cities. www.babyzone.com

Baby on the Go - Baby travel accessories. www.babygo.net

Baby Place - A thorough directory of baby resources on everything from breastfeeding or bottlefeeding to diapers to parenting.

Bibs4Kids.com - Handmade bibs for babies. 404-816-4417

Bizzy B Embroidery - Embroidered Baby Gifts. 478-994-1994

Family Fun and Family Health tips and links, including  special needs - www.family-friendly-fun.com

Just Ducky Babies - Pampering Mom and baby with many pregnancy and baby products. 866-845-9522 www.justduckybabies.com

KinderStart - Great search engine targeted to parenting, baby and family. www.kinderstart.com

Mamabear's Baby Boutique - Unique gifts and keepsakes for new moms, expecting moms and baby. A quality selection of personalized gifts, christening gifts, baby's room decor, baby memory books, gift baskets and much more!

My Cowboy Baby - Adorable baby clothing and decor with a Western flair. customerservice@mycowboybaby.com or visit www.mycowboybaby.com

Pregnancy and Baby - Great tools and tips including a checklists, baby bargains and more.

Unique Baby Boutique - Products from conception to weaning. 770-982-8501

Welcome Baby - Your Place For Unique And Personal Gifts To Welcome Your New Little One
http://www.WelcomeBaby.com

Birth (see Labor and Birth)

Breastfeeding

La Leche League International - Breastfeeding Support Groups. 1-800-LA-LECHE www.lalecheleague.org

www.motherwear.com - Nursing Fashions

www.onehotmama.com - Nursing wear that looks great.

Precious Image Creations - Maternity and Nursingwear. Duluth, Georgia. 770-979-4320

Childbirth (see Labor and Birth)

Chiropractic

Find a chiropractor skilled in the Webster Turning Technique for Breech Babies - International Chiropractic Pediatrics Association 610-565-2360

Diet/Nutrition

www.blueribbonbaby.org - Dr. Brewer's pregnancy diet which may help prevent pre-eclampsia and other complications.

www.mercola.com - Dr. Mercola's index of health and nutrition articles, including many on pregnancy.

Drug Information

www.safefetus.com - Index of drugs (and some herbal and nutritional supplements) with their safety and know side effects for pregnancy and prenatal development

Health

Health HQ: categorized resource directory for everything about health.

Quit Smoking - QuitMaker is a 36-day online program that leads to a nicotine-free lifestyle. There are no tricks and no miracle cures, and no external substances such as nicotine patches, chewing gums or pills, just the power of your intellect to undo the conditioning and Be Free... Let us show you how to quit smoking. http://www.thefinebalance.com

Labor and Birth

Acupressure for relief of labor pain and other pregnancy purposes - online and printable guide

Active Childbirth - Products to help women stay active through pregnancy and labor for better birthing.

Birthing Naturally - Directory of doulas and natural childbirth educators throughout the US. Also lots of great natural birth information and coaching tips.

Birth Source - We offer one of the web's largest selection of information about pregnancy and childbirth, written by health care professionals! Learn about your birthing options, decision making, and more! Find perinatal professionals in your area through our Referrals Page!

www.birthingoptions.com

Bradley Method Classes in Alabama. Also a good birth links list.

www.christianchildbirth.org - A Christian perspective on birthing.

www.christianbirth.org - A Christian perspective on birthing.

Citizens for Midwifery - Information on the midwifery model of care, legal status of midwives in your state, research supporting safety of midwifery care. www.cfmidwifery.org

Doula Network - Find a Labor Doula in your area. Listings available for all 50 states. Also learn about how doulas can help and other information.

Doulas in NY and NJ - Find a labor assistant in New York or New Jersey through Stephanie's site

International Cesarean Awareness Network - Education on cesareans, local support groups, VBAC support. www.ican.org

Massage / Pregnancy Massage

 Learn how to give a great massage.
Find detailed instructions on how to give a massage in Christine Sutherland's massage videos. Massage techniques for infant massage, sports massage, palliative massage, pet massages and more. info@sutherlandmassageproductions.com
1-800-611-5788

Parenting (see also Baby)

All About Moms - Packed full of helpful advice and information for women trying to conceive, expectant new moms, and mothers of babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Atlanta Attachment Parenting Links - Info on the best parenting philosophy.

Family-friendly Directory - A family friendly, free Internet directory, searchable by category or keywords. Human edited by professionals. http://www.directoryfamily.com/

Mothers and More - Support group for sequencing mothers - women who have altered their career paths to care for their children at home. Atlanta 770-326-6176. National: www.mothers&more.org

Mothers Nature - Parenting, Baby and pregnancy community and information.

The SheKnows.com Network - Online resources and information for women

Pregnancy

American Pregnancy Association:
The American Pregnancy Association is a national health organization committed to resolving reproductive, pregnancy and sexual health concerns through education, research, advocacy and community awareness. Their website, education helpline, and discussion forums provide education, referrals, and support.

AlternaMoms - Info about pregnancy, breastfeeding, circumcision and more that is definitely NOT mainstream :) Also, find a midwife or doula near you.

Babies Online FREE Pregnancy Journals - Create a daily online pregnancy journal, complete with pictures, instantly and for free! Tons of other great (and free!) stuff for expectant parents too, so check it out!!

KinderStart - Great search engine targeted to parenting, baby and family.

http://www.pregnancy4you.com - Expecting? Get ready with all the info you need here. http://www.pregnancy4you.com

Pregnancy and Baby - Great tools and tips including a free pregnancy calendar, birth planner and more.

www.pregnancy-place.com - Thorough directory of pregnancy resources on overcoming infertility, ultrasound, nutrition, miscarriage, birth, finding a doula, midwives and more.

http://www.nottoopretty.org/  Info on the dangers of phthalates in cosmetics. MAY CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS

Pregnancy Yeandi Directory

Relaxation

Natural Body Spa and Shoppe - Postpartum and non-pregnant pampering. Various locations. www.naturalbody.com

Your Birth, Inc - Imagery and meditations for pregnancy. www.your-birth.com 651-295-4110

Working Mothers

Woman's Work, LLC - Helping women find professional, flexible work arrangements like telecommuting, job sharing and part time. http://womans-work.com

   

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