In the News
- “More women turn to doulas for childbirth coaching.” Published in Journal & Courier on August 29, 2007.
- “Five ways to avoid a C-section.” CNN Article published August 23, 2007
- “Doulas deliver help for birthing moms.” CNN Article published August 6, 2007
Indiana Doula Project
Bloomington and Indiana Resources
- Indiana University Health Bloomington Women & Children Services
- Bloomington Music Together
- First Stop Travel Store Plus — Located in Fountain Square Mall in Bloomington; sells motion bands (accupressure bands designed for motion sickness, which can also help with morning sickness).
- Indiana Perinatal Network
- Indianapolis Birth Center
- Ann Marie Neeley Burkhart, IBCLC Lactation Consultation
National and International Organizations
- Amercan College of Nurse Midwives — Information about nurse-midwifery, midwifery products, and help locating a midwifery practice near you.
- Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators (ALACE)
- Coalition for Improving Maternity Services
- Doulas of North America (DONA)
- Lamaze International
- La Leche League — Breastfeeding information and links to La Leche League groups world wide.
- Midwives Alliance of North America — Midwifery and home birth information.
- The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration — A source of information about infant and child care seats and boosters. They have a current recall list.
Online Resources
- Ask Dr. Sears– Slings, breastfeeding, family bed, and more!
- Bravado Bras! — We sell these wonderful maternity/nursing bras and Bravado’s other fine products at our office. Explore their web site and then come by the office to try on a bra!
- Breastfeeding.com– Wonderful, thorough; has excellent links to the Internet, as well as instructional videos.
- Childbirth.org — A good, comprehensive site for childbirth, locating a doula or childbirth educator.
- Drugs and Breastfeeding — A site to check for medical information on prescription drugs and breastfeeding.
- MoonLily’s Home Page — Good links to information on breastfeeding, as well as the Online Birth Center.
- Vegan Diet and Pregnancy — Good information on the nutritional needs of vegan mothers-to-be.
