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 Pregnancy, Parenting, & Birth Resources
Resources & Providers Motherwoman., Inc.
is a non-profit organization providing support programs that create
communities where mothers develop the confidence, self-esteem,
knowledge, and practical skills they need to care for themselves and
their children with awareness, strength, compassion, and non-violence.
Weekly support groups in various locations in Western Mass.
Spinning Babies- Essential information to help you figure out how your little one is positioned (beyond just breech/vertex), and how to encourage baby to move into optimal positions for pregnancy and during labor.
Free birth plan template-
Comprehensive, easy-to-use format, with links to clear explanations of
risks, benefits, and alternatives to many common procedures.
www.childbirth.org.
Purple Rose Healing Arts -Chaya Leia Aronson Sylvia, RN, BSN specializes in the Arvigo Techniques
of Maya Abdominal Therapy. The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal
Therapy are founded
on the ancient Mayan technique of abdominal massage which is an
external non invasive manipulation that repositions internal organs that
have shifted, freeing the flow of blood, lymph, nerve and chi, optimizing emotional and physical health. She also teaches delightful bellydancing classes, welcoming all kinds of bodies! Northampton.
 Laboring Under an Illusion-
An eye-opening, funny, and inspiring look at how the media distorts our
view of birth. By local anthropologist, childbirth educator, and doula
Vicki Elson.
Brandt Passalacqua is a skillful, good-hearted massage therapist & food coach in Northampton. Peaceful Weight Loss through Yoga
- Find your center while you find your ideal weight. Developed by a
happy yogi who lost 100lbs and kept it off. Medical massage, Thai yoga
massage, peaceful weight loss and yoga therapies for many conditions.
Mandria Healing-
Mark and Rachel gently and effectively facilitate your healing on the
physical, emotional, mental, and subtle levels. Sessions in Cambridge,
MA, or self-study through their web-based program.
The Amajoy Center
provides accessible information on development and practical tools to
apply it for children, parents, caregivers, and professionals. Infants,
children of all ages, and families gain increased comfort, improved
physical ability, better organized attention and more effective learning
skills. Ms. Grubinger offers valuable instruction, quality support, and
inspirational supervision a playful and healing setting. I highly
recommend a visit to Amajoy with your infant!
Extensive
research and practical application of its findings in New Zealand have
effectively eliminated SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) in that
country. Click here to read how easy it is to protect your baby.
Henci Goer, author of the highly recommended Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth, has an excellent collection of articles on her site. Read summaries of recent research on various obstetrical procedues and drugs.
PresenTouch by Nini Melvin- Aquatic Shiatsu, Five Element Movement, & Shiatsu in W. Ma.
Did you know that women are particularly
susceptible to the toxic effects of common chemicals during
pre-conception and pregnancy? Many chemicals interfere with or
intensify the normal action of hormones. Visit
www.womenandenvironment.org for information on safer alternatives to
common household cleaning products.
BebesLatinos
El Servício de Warm Welcome Births está listo para ayudar a los
clientes latinos quienes desean utilizar los servicios de una doula para
su parto ó para ayudarle en casa después del parto.
Waterbirth International- Information on waterbirth and other birth options from Barbara Harper, the author of the classic Gentle Birth Choices.
Belly dance, like other body, mind and spirit
activities, promotes self-esteem and body awareness, empowering a woman to be an
active participant in conceiving, growing and giving birth to her child. Classes with a nurse-midwife in Jamaica Plain, MA.
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