Blue Ribbon Baby (The Brewer Diet)
Dr. Brewer advocates a simple regimen of good nutrition to prevent and in some cases even reverse a host of common complications of pregnancy, including toxemia, low birth weight, prematurity, and preterm labor.
La Leche League International
La Leche League is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, education, information, and encouragement, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother
Dr. Jack Newman's Breastfeeding Online Support
This pediatrician has devoted much of his career to breast feeding research and study and his many articles are filled with invaluable information. The site is prepared by Cindy Curtis, an IBCLC and RN. This is a wonderful site filled with sound advice, plenty of how-to videos and links to even more help!
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Crib death (SIDS) is not a medical matter. It is caused by poisonous gases generated in the baby's sleeping environment. The gases are produced in a baby's crib (or other sleeping environment) by the action of common household fungus on compounds of phosphorus, arsenic and antimony present in the mattress and in certain other bedding. Protect your baby from SIDS!
Helps your baby sleep better & longer-- Finally, a solution for your fussy baby! The Amby Baby Motion Bed helps babies and parents get the sleep they need with it’s womb-like design and gentle motion babies love. Endorsed by Dr. Sears, the Amby Baby bed is specially helpful for babies with reflux(GER), colic and even preemies. Made from all natural materials, it protects against SIDS as well.
Local Organic Cotton & Wool Supplies
Green for Baby is dedicated to helping you create a healthy, hypoallergenic and organic environment for your baby by providing comfortable organic cotton clothing, blankets, linens, crib mattresses and natural maple cribs. Located in Thousand Oaks.
Spinning Babies
The baby spins around, or rotates, to fit through the mother's pelvis. Our bodies are designed to give birth while vertical so that the baby can come with gravity and, many times, with movement. Gravity-friendly positions can help the baby rotate around to an easier, or optimal, position for birth. Spinning Babies will help you know your baby's position, and how to help your baby rotate.
Circumcision Information
Make an informed decision regarding circumcision of your baby boy. Up to date and extensive research.
Cloth Diapering
Cloth diapering tips, reviews, natural parenting, and more.
International Cesarean Awareness Network Inc.
ICAN is a non-profit organization that works to lower the rate of unnecessary cesareans, supports vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).
Education, information, resources and support for those seeking evidence based care for birthing & parenting.
Doula Association of Southern California
DASC is a non-profit professional community of doulas which recognizes the profundity of birth on the human experience and society at large, while respecting the individual needs of childbearing families. We provide a supportive forum for maintaining professional standards, continuing the education of birth and postpartum doulas, and informing the public of the benefits of doula care.
Childbirth International
Our philosophy in training Childbirth Educators and Doulas is to ensure they have the confidence and skills necessary to carry out their role professionally. This enables them to support parents in making the right decisions for themselves throughout pregnancy, labor and birth - their birth, their way.