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Childbirth: Everybody's Whipping Girl
- Laura Fields Sleepless in Parenthood - Laura Fields Support During Labor - Laura Fields Who is the Expert? - Laura Fields Why Choose Homebirth? - Laura Fields Why Take a Childbirth Class? - Laura Fields |
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| Birth Stories | |
| Hospital Births Birth Center Births Home Births Unassisted Births Breastfeeding Stories |
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| Birth Videos | |
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Birth Day The Business of Being Born It's My Body, My Baby, My Birth Noa Was Born Orgasmic Birth Pregnant in America The 3 Rs: Relaxation, Rhythm, & Ritual |
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| Helpful Links | |
| Pregnancy The Brewer Diet (food for a healthy pregnancy) Juice Plus food-based supplements Gentle Birth Waterbirth International International Cesarean Awareness Network Childbirth.org Alliance for the Improvement of Maternity Services Coalition for Improving Maternity Services Spinning Babies (optimal fetal positioning) Citizens for Midwifery Trust Birth Birth With Sol (birth supplies) Henci Goer's site British Medical Journal Homebirth Study Center for Unhindered Living Georgia Friends of Midwives Mothers Naturally Cesarean & VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) ICAN of Atlanta (International Cesarean Awareness Network) www.Ican-online.org www.vbac.com www.childbirthconnection.org http://csectionrecovery.com/ http://www.childbirth.org/section/section.html http://cfmidwifery.org/Resources/item.aspx?ID=29 - VBAC - Is it Safe? http://www.llli.org/FAQ/cesarean.html "Is it possible to breastfeed after a cesarean" http://www.motherfriendly.org/resources/ http://www.notjustskin.org/en/index.html Babywearing, Breastfeeding & Parenting Ask Dr. Sears Dr. Jay Gordon La Leche League Kellymom Breastfeeding Information Juice Plus children's food-based supplements Mothering Magazine online Positive Parenting The Baby Wearer MamaToto (babywearing resource) Holistic Moms Network Circumcision  Doctors Opposing Circumcision The Case Against Circumcision Mothers Against Circumcision National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers National Organization to Halt the Abuse & Routine Mutilation of Males Jews Against Circumcision Circumcision Resource Center International Coalition for Genital Integrity BabyBoy.info (information about care of an intact baby boy) http://www.notjustskin.org/en/index.html (also contains information regarding episiotomy, cesarean section, and FGM) Vaccination National Vaccine Information Center American Academy of Pediatrics |
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| Recommended Reading | |
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Pregnancy Birth |
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BlueBerriest - custom slings & diaper accessories. Mention Baby Steps for
10% off. Ellaroo - Wraps, slings, podaegis, mei tais, mei hips Hotslings - pouch carriers Kangaroo Korner - Adjustable pouches & slings Moby Wrap - cotton wraps New Native - pouches Sleepy Wrap - cotton wraps Sprout Pouch - Slings & bags Two Hearts - Mei tai carriers Koala Mammas - free local babywearing support in metro Atlanta |
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Chiropractors A special thanks to the chiropractors who host our classes in their offices: |
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Cafe of Life Chiropractic Center 1014 Piedmont Ave, 2nd floor Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 876-0550 |
Chiropractic Transformation Center 6600 Roswell Rd. Suite A Sandy Springs, GA 30328 (404) 531-0055 |
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Complete Family Healthcare 2520 Northwinds Pkwy Ste 150 Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 772-3500 Baby Steps students receive 10% off many services. Contact Complete Family for more info! |
Eaton Chiropractic 2847 South Main Street Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 429-9733 |
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Integrity Heights Health Center 3040 Highlands Pkwy Suite E Smyrna, Ga 30082 (678) 831-0702 |
Lotus of Life Chiropractic 103 N. McDonough Street, Unit A Decatur, GA 30030-3317 (404) 377-7743 |
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Planet Chiropractic 2971 Fairburn Road Douglasville, GA 30135 (770) 783-1799 |
Porter Family Chiropractic 2655 Dallas Hwy, SW Suite 110 Marietta, GA 30064 (770) 427-1889 |
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Southern Crescent Clinic 500 Lanier Avenue W Ste 101 Fayetteville, GA 30214 (770) 461-1009 |
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Atlanta Pain Relief 1526 Howell Mill Rd. Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 350-0808 |
Briegel Chiropractic Center 7990 Knox Bridge Hwy Canton, GA 30014 (770) 478-5592 |
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Chiropractic Center of Marietta 1135 South Marietta Pkwy Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 422-9288 |
Ellis Family Chiropractic 9410B Willeo Road Roswell, GA 30075 (678) 491-0610 |
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4609 South Main St Acworth, GA 30101 770-966-1800
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Henry Family & Sports Chiropractic 2290 Ben Hill Road Atlanta, GA 30344 (404) 344-8853 |
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Living Well Chiropractic 2453 Powder Springs Road Suite 210 Marietta, GA 30064 (770) 439-9355 |
Optimal Wellness Chiropractic 5755 North Point Pkwy Suite 48 Alpharetta, GA 30022 (678) 893-0060 |
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Zen Holistics 228 Creekstone Ridge Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 926-0171 |
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| Fitness & Health | |
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Core Pilates + Gyrotonic A catalyst for better health & well-being  oh baby! fitness Exercise programs for new & expectant moms Pure Women's Fitness For women, by women, with a focus on health and well-being |
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Pregnancy Massage Center Massage, doula services, infant massage instruction (678) 462-2173 |
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| Midwives & OBs | |
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Click on names for website, if available.
When choosing any professional to work with, please be sure to interview her to see that she's a good fit and has the qualities you desire. A professional listing here should not be construed as a recommendation by Baby Steps. Homebirth Midwives Birthing Right Midwifery Offices in Kennesaw and Chattanooga Birthing Way Midwifery Beth Miller & Rachel Hart Offices in Marietta & Waleska (770) 573-1257 beth@birthingway.com Carolyn Drake, CPM Offices in Acworth, Ringgold, & Chattanooga (770) 656-3999 (GA) (423) 756-4405 (TN) Sarahn Henderson (770) 997-7088 sarahn_birthinthetradition@yahoo.com Also visit Sarahn's MySpace page. Debbie Pulley, CPM Atlanta, GA Charlotte Sanchez, CPM (404) 918-4581 Traditional Birth Services Marietta, GA
Hospital Midwives
Intown Midwifery Atlanta Medical Centerbr /> Supportive of natural birth and waterbirth Gifts from Grace OB/GYN Diane Tandy, CNM North Fulton Regional & Emory Johns Creek Hospitals 6335 Hospital Parkway Suite 210 Johns Creek, GA 30097
Birth Center Midwives
The Midwife Group & Birth Center State licensed & nationally certified to provide a safe and comfortable place to have your baby. Georgia's only out of hospital birth center.
Obstetricians & Perinatologists
See Baby Dr. Brad Bootstaylor Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology; back-up physician for InTown Midwifery. Dr. Joseph Tate Twins, triplets, VBAC, breech. Out of Emory University Hospital Midtown. 4045 Wetherburn Way Norcross, GA 30092 (770) 449-8171 |
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Sandpiper Studios, LLC Faith Piper, Birth Photography photos@ourstudios.net |
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| Celebrity Homebirthers | |
| Below is a list of celebrities who have had homebirths. If you
know of any who are missing, please
let us know! Please also email us if you notice any errors.
Thanks! Ricki Lake (see The Business of Being Born for a video of her birth!) Lucky Lawless Pamela Anderson Julia Loggins, wife of Kenny Loggins Cindy Crawford Justine Maurer, wife of John Lequizamo Thandie Newton Lisa Bonet & Lenny Kravitz Erykah Badu Julianne Moore Kelly Preston & John Travolta Meryl Streep Demi Moore & Bruce Willis Georgiana Thomas, wife of Richard Thomas Debbie Lynn Green, wife of Bobby McFerrin Sherilyn Fenn Joanne Whalley, ex-wife of Val Kilmer Laura Louie, partner of Woody Haralson Mare Winningham Carole King Michael Landon & his wife Johnny Colt & his wife Paulina Porsicova & Ric Ocasek Graham Nash & his wife Carrie Ann Moss Gil Bellows & his wife David Foley & his wife Bobby Kennedy's daughter John & Ellie Schneider Liberty Phoenix Enrico Colontoni & his wife Jade Jagger Kathleen Kennedy Townsend Lindsey Wagner Prince & his wife Nelly Furtado Joyce Maynard Laura Dern & Ben Harper Pat Boone's daughter Patricia Arquette Joely Fisher Noah Wiley & his wife Stephen & Tabitha King Juliette Lewis Asia Carrera Maria Bello Morgan Spurlock & his wife Ani DiFranco Brooke Burke Liv Tyler Kate Moss Dave Matthews & his wife Charlotte Church Barbara Hershey John C. McGinley & his wife |
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| Infant Care | |
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Happy Baby Solutions Baby Nurses, Nannies, and Parenting Workshops Yummy Spoonfuls Baby Food Fresh 100% USDA certified organic baby food made from naturally good ingredients grown without chemical pesticides, nitrates, growth hormones or other unwanted extras. |
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| Parenting | |
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Birth Trauma Resources
ICAN of Atlanta Cheri Phillips Birth Trauma Counseling, Tampa, FL
Adjusting to Parenthood
Parents as Partners Our mission is to help couples make the smoothest transition to becoming parents and still keep the couple relationship you know and love alive and strong. Atlanta Family Coaching Parenting help, establishing a routine, bringing the gap between parents and children, talking to your children. In-home visits. |
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Decatur Healing Arts Resource center offering: Tai Chi • Qi Gong • Yoga • Nia • Meditation • Massage • Thai Massage • Acupuncture • Alexander Technique • Polarity Therapy • Reiki • CranioSacral Therapy • Qi Healing • Workshops • Private Sessions • Studio Rentals To help you: -Reduce muscle tension, stress, anxiety- -Increase flexibility and range of motion- -Strengthen bones and muscles- -Increase circulation- -Help regulate blood pressure- -Balance the body's systems- -Strengthen the immune system- -Help prevent insomnia and depression- -Increase mental alertness- -Achieve greater awareness- AtlantaBuzz Your Atlanta Social Calendar. Locally made car seat covers Body Mind Spirit Directory The Diva Cup www.gaybusiness.com GayBusiness.com is the #1 Free Business Directory in the Nation, dedicated to providing the gay and lesbian community (GLBT) opportunities to locate Gay and Gay Friendly Businesses and Services. Organic Body & Household Products Teeccino Caffeine-free herbal coffee Simply Sweet Diaper Cakes Always sweet, never simple...baby gifts that are unforgettable. |
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