Fathers-To-Be Links and Support

Ecstatic Birth A virtual pregnancy and childbirth education centre where you can learn how to use the creative power of pregnancy and birth.

Maya Morgan, Birthwise Pregnancy Yoga and Active Birth childbirth preparation classes in East Sussex and Kent. Private Pregnancy and Birth consultations, Mother and Baby Yoga classes, Birth Companion (Doula), Postnatal support, Counseling and Breathwork Therapy. Tunbridge Wells/Wadhurst/Crowborough, UK  01892 784381

Jayne Deeks, Birth Doula. Give birth empowered and supported. Jayne is a gift to the world... and the Brighton, UK area. 07941638277, .jaynedeeks@hotmail.com

Karel Ironside, Active Birth/pregnancy Yoga classes, Brighton, UK 01273 277 309

Julie Krauzs, Active Birth/Pregnancy Yoga classes, London, UK 020 8459 2903

Association for Pre-and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH)  Supports the expansion and exploration of the field of study of Pre and Perinatal Psychology. 

Active Birth Centre  A complete programme of classes and courses to inform and empower you during the months of your pregnancy and to prepare you effectively for birth and parenthood. 'pregnancy yoga' and 'active birth with yoga' are at the heart of our approach and are for women only. We suggest you start by joining one of these ongoing classes and choose the workshops you want to attend with or without a partner.

Albany Midwives The Albany Midwives is based at the Peckham Pulse, a Healthy Living Centre, at the heart of the community in Peckham, South East London. They believe parents have the right to be given evidence based information in order to make informed choices throughout pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.

AIMS - the Association for Improvements in Maternity Services If you would like to discuss your birth choices, need help with obtaining the maternity care you want, or wish to complain to a maternity unit about care you received. You can telephone on (UK) 0870 765 1433.

Association of Radical Midwives To share ideas, skills and information with colleagues and clients. To help midwives develop their role as advocates for women's active participation in maternity care. To support midwives in their efforts to provide continuity of care. To explore alternative patterns of care. To encourage the evaluation of developments within the sphere of midwifery practice.

Association of Breastfeeding Mothers www.abm.me.uk 020 7813 1481 - 24 hour telephone service for breastfeeding mothers.

BabyGROE (magazine and world wide web) exists to inform parents of the natural choices available to them . A valuable information and product resource. "Helping parents make natural choices"

BABYLOVEonline.co.uk Precious things for precious people. A website with natural baby products as well as a store at 54 Palace Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2DY, 01227 451 801, info@babyloveonline.co.uk

BedNest Crib A revolutionary invention, which enables a mother to stay close to her baby at night without putting it at risk, has won one of the most prestigious awards in the Nursery Industry."

Birth Choice UK a wonderful and very useful site for research and resources regarding pregnancy and birth.

Birth Matters Midwifery Consultancy specifically set up to provide information on  the Evidence Course for Normal Birth and a brand new course entitled Enhancing Skills for Normal Birth run by Denis Walsh.

Birthing the Future with Suzanne Arms. Learn here about birth, birthing, mothers, babies, fathers, family & society... What few people will tell you... and many don't even know... Plus, new scientific evidence that backs up the best of ancient wisdom.

Birth Pool in a Box Own your own pool for labour and/or birth. (UK)0800 0350514

Birthlight is a friendly, informal charity, founded by Françoise Barbira Freedman, focusing on an holistic approach to pregnancy, birth and babyhood using Yoga and breathing methods to enhance your and your babies well-being.

The Birth Centre, London, Home Birth, Birth Centre Birth, Hospital Birth, Water Birth, Active Birth, Gentle Birth, Natural Birth or any combination of the above. The Birth Centre is a group of dedicated and professional midwives who love what they do and do it well. The Birth Centre is adjacent to St. George's hospital in Tooting, and is heaven on earth when it comes to family centred birthcare in the London area. 020 7820 6661

Birthing The Future Suzanne Arms' website. Inspirational and educational media to transform the way we think about birthing and the choices we make. Suzanne is a cornerstone to worldwide freedom in birth choices and a profound photographer/filmmaker.

The British Homeopathic Association You will find here a list of all practitioners who are fully trained in homeopathy as well as registered members of their statutory professional body e.g. General Medical Council for doctors.
www.trusthomeopathy.org   0870 4443950

British Doulas You can have a doula for a home birth or a hospital birth. Our trained, certified and police-checked birth doula will visit you before the birth, helping you with your birth plan and answering questions. She will be with you for the whole of your actual birth and later she will visit you at home when you have had the baby. Having been through the experience herself, you can rely on her kindness, encouragement and support.
You could also have a postnatal doula.

Dad.info ( www.dad.info )is a web based community for fathers that provides very useful information for pregnancy, birth, fatherhood and beyond.

Doula UK (birth companion) www.doula.org.uk 0871 433 3103  Founded in 2001 Doula UK is the first network of its kind and is a leading voice in the UK doula movement. The organization aims to set a gold standard among the doula community through providing an independent assessment and mentorship process for new doulas. All members must comply with the Doula UK Code of Practice and Philosophy. The network also runs study days on doula related topics and provides a free Find-a Doula service for parents.

Dolphin Birthlight Baby Swimming School The holistic approach to baby development in the water. 01954 710 413

The Energy Centre They help you feel good, find peace, be happy, be inspired to make empowering health and life changes, have fun, live abundantly and laugh. Also a stellar Kent country-side retreat facility.

Fatherhood Institute AKA/Fathers Direct is the national information centre on fatherhood. We're here to help you harness the full potential of fatherhood with news, training information, policy updates, research summaries and guides for supporting fathers and their families. A great and well rounded resource.

Fiona Grey Independent Midwife "My role is to provide you with an individually tailored service and to work with you to achieve your desired birth whenever possible."

The Good Birth Company is a recognized reseller of the Birth-Pool-in-a-Box product range: inflatable birthing pools designed with the help of mothers and midwives. These pools can be used at home or in hospitals.

Gentle Water Birthing Pools The Genesis Birthing pool has been specifically designed by Companion Spa of America in conjunction with Imogen Makepeace of Gentle Water for women who have chosen a water birth. The design brief has been compiled from detailed market research and consultation with numerous health and health and safety professionals including radical midwifes and Doulas.

Green Parent Magazine  Home of the UK's leading green lifestyle magazine.

Holistic Birth Trust  We believe that in all relationships love is always the answer. Our intention is to continue learning and teaching this through training programs, our web site, conferences, film, networking and disseminating information. HBT offers a comprehensive training for Childbirth Educators and Birth Companions and for those desiring to recognize the healing in all relationships.

Homebirth.org.uk provides information about home birth, for parents who think that it might be the right choice for them, and for health professionals looking for facts and ideas.

Independent Midwives Association Independent Midwives are fully qualified midwives who, in order to practice the midwife's role to its fullest extent, have chosen to work outside the NHS in a self employed capacity, although we support its aims and ideals. The midwife's role encompasses the care of women during pregnancy, birth and afterwards. 

La Leche League Breastfeeding information and support. One of the charity's basic principles is that 'Alert, active participation by the mother in childbirth is a help in getting breastfeeding off to a good start'.La Leche League
Breastfeeding help over the phone and a list of local support groups www.laleche.org.uk 0845 120 2918

MIDIRS  (Midwives Information and Resource Service) Aims to be the leading international information resource relating to childbirth and infancy, disseminating this information as widely as possible to assist in the improvement of maternity care.

Midwivesonline.com is a free access website, written by midwives in collaboration with parents, dedicated to providing professional-based information on all topics relevant to midwifery, pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting.

Mother and Baby  A new range of flower essences for mother, father and baby has been created in partnership with nature to support the journey from conception, through pregnancy, birth and in to new family life together. FANTASTIC!

My Baby Radio  Internet radio at its finest with interviews from Midwives, GP's, Health Visitors, Celebrity Parents, REAL MUMS & DADS including specialist shows and great music!

National Childbirth Trust  Classes available nationwide  They reach out and help a greater number of new parents, from all backgrounds, to prepare for pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. 020 89928637

Sheila Kitzinger  Sheila is a living legend and the cornerstone of aware  birthing practices in the UK and throughout the world. Waterbirth, home birth and more.

Sitaram Partnership A home for family yoga and hypnotherapy. Fertility, conception, pregnancy and birth are all embraced and supported through the various programmes offered.

Sunrise Birthing  One-to-One midwifery care for pregnancy, birth and early parenting. Independent Registered Midwife Anja K-Metzner is available in Sussex, Surrey and parts of Kent, UK.

Sue Palmer Sue is well-known to UK teachers as a specialist in literacy, especially the teaching of writing, but concern about children’s lifestyles led her to research and publish a best-selling book Toxic Childhood: how modern life is damaging our children… and what we can do about it. A significant and important piece of work, for everyone.

The Mother Magazine  "The Mother is an international magazine of fertility awareness, conscious conception, peaceful pregnancy, sacred birth, extended breastfeeding, natural immunity and attachment parenting."

Working With Men (WWM) implements and supports work that benefits the development of men and boys. We also seek to raise awareness of issues impacting upon boys and men. We do this through projects, training, consultancy, research and the development of resources and publications. Our network of practitioners, trainers and consultants have substantial experience of working with boys and men. Doing the "Good Work".

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