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There are plenty of decisions to consider during pregnancy. Opting for prenatal testing, selecting a doctor for your baby, and deciding who will be present during your baby's birth are among the more ...
www.kidshealth.org/parent/system/doctor/birth_centers_hospitals.html
Upside: Easy to use site with detailed article on deciding between a hospital and birth center
Downside: Lots of scrolling
There are plenty of decisions to consider during pregnancy. Opting for prenatal testing, selecting a doctor for your baby, and deciding who will be present during your baby's birth are among the more ...
kidshealth.org/parent/system/doctor/birth_centers_hospitals.html
Upside: Good article on choosing a birthing location
Downside: Lots of scrolling
What is the Bradley method of childbirth? What will my partner and I learn in a Bradley course? How can I find out more or find a class near me?
www.babycenter.com/0_bradley-childbirth-method_631.bc
Upside: Good article detailing the Bradley childbirth method and how to find a class near you
Downside: Busy page
Yes, it’s true. That sweet little baby growing inside you eventually has to come out. Despite the stories you heard as a child from the stork lobbying group, your baby has two ways out: a vaginal ...
www.thecradle.com/birthingoptions
Upside: Helpful article on various types of birthing methods
Downside: Limited depth and resources for each one
A childbirth class is a great way to prepare for labor and birth. Whether you've decided to learn a particular technique, such as Lamaze, Bradley, or HypnoBirthing, or just want a class that will ...
www.babycenter.com/0_childbirth-educator-interview-sheet_1444958.bc
Upside: Interview guide for potential childbirth educators and classes you might take
Downside: Busy page
How Safe is that Hospital Anyway? In the past, most Americans were born at home with lay midwives attending. The mortality rate for both mothers and babies was higher in 1900, at 700 maternal deaths ...
www.gentlebirth.org/ronnie/homejjg.html
Upside: Research summary on the safety of home births
Downside: Very basic site design with lots of scrolling
What does it take to have a natural birth? Is anyone doing it anymore? Where do you go for support if you want to give birth without medications? Have you listened to many women talk about ...
pregnancy.about.com/cs/naturalchildbirth/a/aa052598a.htm
Upside: Good overview on choosing a natural child birth
Downside: Cluttered page
Information on pregnancy and childbirth care - campaigning for parents and professionals in the UK and Ireland
Upside: Helpful articles
Downside: Site design and navigation makes finding information difficult
midwifery, pregnancy, and women's health.
www.mymidwife.org/index.cfm?id=23
Upside: Professional site that helps you decide about choosing to use a midwife for labor and delivery
Downside: None
Everything you want to know about doulas and how they can help you! Find thousands of doulas, childbirth educators and more, at the click of a mouse!
Upside: Very good resource to find a doula and learn more about them too
Downside: None