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Colorado Springs Birth Resources
This page will
soon be updated with Durango and Four Corners Area birth resources.
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. I am not a certified herbalist and therefore do
not bring any oils that are known to do anything but relax and revitalize.
Blogs & Forums of Interest
Breastfeeding -
click here for
information from Saffron Doula
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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
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Ask Dr. Sears
- leading author and doctor's thorough resource for information on breast
and bottle-feeding, common problems, and more.
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Center for Disease Control
- what the CDC has to say about breastfeeding.
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Dr Jack Newman - online
videos, information, and other resources for nursing mothers who want to
learn and see how it's done.
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La Leche League International - the
premier resource for breastfeeding mothers.
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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.
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Moms Too Envy - breastfeeding and
maternity shop in Old Colorado City
Breech Babies
Contrary to popular belief, it is possible
to safely birth many breech babies vaginally and it is legal in Colorado. There
are a few doctors in Denver who will deliver breech babies presenting in certain
ways. You do have choices and it will benefit your peace of mind to
research them. If you do wish to birth your breech baby vaginally,
it is well worth seeking out a doctor who is comfortable with your decision, as
having an uncomfortable doctor is not advantageous to obtaining the birth you
want in any circumstance. Also, I have my own inversion table if you, my
client, has a breech baby and wishes to attempt the common in-home inversion
method and you don't want to use a rickety ironing board propped against your
soft couch.
Caesareans & VBAC
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 evidence is
undeniable that cesarean sections are dangerous to mothers and babies and should
not be resorted to unless medically necessary. The most recently
reported c-section rate for the U.S. was 31.1%.
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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 (my recommendations)
Circumcision
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A Jewish Woman
Denounces Circumcision A must-read for anyone faced with the circumcision decision.
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BabyBoy
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Boystoo.com We wouldn't
even think of circumcising a girl--why not protect boys too?
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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 inexcusable.
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Mothers Against
Circumcision An organization for
awareness and education regarding routine circumcision.
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NOCIRC An 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'.
Doulas
Fitness
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123 Fit - 30
minute circuit workouts (discounts for my clients at the Lexington
& Woodmen location!)
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Westside Yoga Studio
- prenatal and other yoga classes with Marie-Louise See (also a Hypnobirth
instructor)
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Yoga Imaging - prenatal, Boomer,
children's, teens, and special series'
Labor Prep (my personal recommendations)
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Westside Birth Connection
- Candace McCollett, CCE (Birth Connection)
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Birthing
Touch Lamaze Classes - Desirre Andrews, CCE
(Lamaze)
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Birth's Journey Childbirth
Classes - Laura Tefertiller, CCE (ALACE)
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Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center - free classes of all sorts for
Medicaid families.
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Birth Network
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monthly meetings of varying pregnancy and birth-related topics. Group
meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the Wild Oats dining area at
6:30 and has a Birth Fair every year (March 15th, 2008 at the Citadel's
Burlington Coat Factory).
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Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn by
Simkin, Whalley, and Keppler
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Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May
Gaskin
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Birthing From Within by Pam England
Massage
Natural Birth, Natural Living
Nutrition
Photography
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Keith Roberts
- the photographer whose black-and-white work you've seen in the hospital or
doctor's office. (719) 632-5912
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New Life Imaging - An in-home photography service advertising as a
fantastic alternative to the pictures you can get in the hospital.
Costs are comparable to in-hospital services and quality is far superior.
Postpartum Depression & Baby Blues -
click here for
information from Saffron Doula
Presentation (position of baby)
Vaccinations
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AskDrSears.com - the site of the man who literally wrote the book on
vaccinations. His book is FANTASTIC and should be read by everyone who
has any interest in vaccines for any reason, whatsoever.
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Centers for Disease
Control - CDC's vaccination web site
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VAERS - Vaccine Adverse
Event Reporting System. Use this to look up adverse reactions or to
report your child's adverse reactions.
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World Health
Organization - WHO's vaccination, immunization, and biologicals site, in
English.
Other Resources
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Saffron
Doula