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Colorado Springs Area Birth Resources
This list is under
construction.
Aromatherapy & Herbs
- I carry to each birth a small arrangement of
essential oils known to be helpful during labor. Many herbs and oils
can be beneficial during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum when used with
wisdom and experience. I have listed a few great local and online
shops for such things.
- Sage Woman
Herbs - 8th Street & Cimarron, Colorado Springs
- Thyme
Keeper - 918 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs
- Wish
Garden Herbs - great selection of natural remedies for regular ailments
of pregnancy and postpartum. Many of these herbs can be purchased at
The Thyme Keeper in Manitou.
- Young Living
Essential Oils - I carry this brand of essential oils to births with me.
Baby Blues
- "Baby Blues" are a common after-effect of having a baby, regardless of
mode of delivery or circumstances of birth. This time of shifting
emotions is directly related to a major shift in hormones that takes place
within the first week after a baby is born. If signs of depression
continue or signs of psychosis develop, seek professional assistance
immediately.
Breastfeeding (and Other Feeding)
- Alliance Breastfeeding Center
- on Vickers & Academy, near the Silver Pond restaurant. Stop by for
access to lactation consultants, breastfeeding clothing, accessories, baby
carriers, and more. Owned by Cindi Swisher, RN, IBCLC
- Ask Dr. Sears
- leading author and doctor's thorough resource for information on breast
and bottle-feeding, common problems, and more.
- Center for Disease Control
- what the CDC has to say about breastfeeding.
- Dr Jack Newman - online
videos, information, and other resources for nursing mothers who want to
learn and see how it's done.
- La Leche League International - the
premier resource for breastfeeding mothers.
- La Leche
League Colorado Springs - look up local meetings. I highly
recommend going to a meeting before you have your baby and continuing to
participate in your local groups as long as you find it agreeable.
- Moms Too Envy - breastfeeding and
maternity shop in Old Colorado City
Caesareans and Other Instrumental Deliveries
- While cesarean sections can and do save lives in some circumstances, the
World Health Organization has stated that a cesarean rate higher than 10% in
developed countries results in higher risk to mothers and babies than would
be present without those additional cesareans. The most recently
reported c-section rate for the U.S. was 30.1%.
- International
Cesarean Awareness Network - for statistics, support, VBAC promotion,
advocacy links, and just about everything else you could want on cesareans.
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ICAN's White Papers - writings & information, including how to avoid
unnecessary cesareans, breastfeeding after a cesarean, choices and options,
debated topics, post-surgery recovery, fact sheets, etc.
Chiropractors Specializing in Pregnancy
& Pediatrics
- Dr. Candice Garver-Koch - Bagnell & Webster
(turning breeches)
- Dr. John Davis of Atlas Chiropractic - certified
in Webster and Bagnell (turning breeches) and pediatrics
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Dr. Susan Rivard -
certified in pediatric chiropractic and the Webster Technique (turning
breeches)
- Dr. Aubrey
Siow - certified in pediatric chiropractic and the Webster Technique
(turning breeches)
Circumcision
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A Jewish Woman
Denounces Circumcision A must-read for all Jewish (and non-Jewish)
mothers and fathers faced with the circumcision decision.
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BabyBoy
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Boystoo.com An
organization dedicated to protecting boys, too, in regard to the practice of
circumcision. (We wouldn't dare think of circumcising a girl--why not
protect our boys also?)
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Circumcision.org
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Doctors
Opposing Circumcision An organization of traditionally trained medical
doctors and others who are working to educate the
public about how circumcision is medically unnecessary and how the
mutilation of another person's body is inexcuseable. Take a look at the
links on this site such as a link to
Medical School
Curriculum on Circumcision/Foreskin and see a technical explanation on
the intricacies (and importance) of foreskin anatomy.
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Mothers Against
Circumcision An organization of mothers whose mission is to bring
awareness and education regarding routine circumcision.
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NOCIRC Dedicated to
making a safer world, NOCIRC is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit
organization committed to securing the birthright of male, female, and
intersex children and babies to keep their sex organs intact.
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NoHarm
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SexuallyMutilatedChild.org A site dedicated to children whose lives have
forever been changed by circumcision mistakes and 'accidents'. A must visit
for anyone seeking truth about the circumcision debate.
Doulas
Herbs (see Aromatherapy)
Labor Prep
Massage
Natural Birth, Natural Living
Nutrition
Presentation (position of baby)
Yoga
Other Resources
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Doula