Whilst these are all sites that I use on a regular basis I cannot be held responsible for the content of any of them. You access them and use the information contained in them at your own discretion.
The information contained on these sites are not intended to replace the information and advice that you receive from the health care professionals caring for you during and after your pregnancy. They are simply an extra resource that may help you to make informed choices during your pregnancy and the postnatal period.
Water Baby Birthing Pool Hire.
Only £50 for 5 weeks (£25 deposit required to secure booking) Regular size (193 x 165 cm): Perfect for women who are 5 ft 6 or more, you want freedom to move around or your partner wants to get in too.
Package also includes: Disposable liner, electric inflate/deflate pump, hoses, hose and tap adapter, digital thermometer, anti slip floor sheet, strainer and electric submersible emptying pump.
Emma-Louise Smiter on 01707 373468 or 07543 821687.
THE HOMEOPATHIC BABY & CHILDREN'S ECZEMA CLINIC
Sian Collister LCHE MARH, Homeopath and Mother
I met Sian during her pregnancy and gave her support during the early days with her beautiful daughter Summer. I can personally recommend her to you, she suggested remedies for my 9 year old daughter who was going through a difficult transition to a new school. The remedies really helped her to calm down, her night terrors subsided and she began to sleep better. I wish I had been aware of the benefits of homeopathy when by girls were young.
Sian also treats mastitis, post natal depression, colic, coughs & colds and eczema.
I now count Sian among my friends, she is an amazing mother and I learn something new and valuable from her each time we meet.
Telephone 01992 552764 or 07913 229385
Email: siancollister@hotmail.com
Kate has over 10 years experience working specifically with acupuncture in pregnancy. As well as offering specific pre-birth treatment at weeks 37, 38 and 39, Kate is able to tailor the treatment to deal with any other concerns that may be present prior to labour.
Whilst working at the Whittington I was fortunate to have the chance to see 'accupuncture in action', we were very fortunate to have a delivery suite accupuncture clinic that treated a whole range of concerns and conditions such as sickness, anxiety and inducing labour to name only 3! The benefits were clear both for the women and babies, accupuncture is well worth considering.
http://www.eoc.org.uk/pregnancytoolkit
The Equal Opportunities Commission has put together a toolkit for employers, which sets out the rights of pregnant women and their partners. The information is factual, easy to understand and should make it easier to get the support you are entitled to as new parents.
http://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
The Breastfeeding Network is an independent source of information on breastfeeding. Many of the leaflets I use in my practice as a midwife come from here. They cover a range of issues from ‘getting started’ to coping with many of the common breastfeeding problems.
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers provides email and telephone support from volunteer mothers who have breastfed their own babies.
http://www.babyfriendly.org.uk
This UNICEF site has a wealth of information about the benefits of breastfeeding as well as information on the latest research surrounding breastfeeding.
The World Health Organisation have developed infant growth charts that are based on breast fed babies; the ones contained in you infant record book are based on the growth of bottle fed babies. Whilst these new charts are not yet approved for general distribution they can offer reassurance for the parents of babies who have a slow weight gain. There is one for girls and another for boys – print them out and keep them with you ‘regular’ charts for comparison.
http://www.who.int/childgrowth/standards/cht_wfa_girls_p_0_6.pdf
Weight for Age – Girls; Birth to 6 Months
http://www.who.int/childgrowth/standards/cht_wfa_boys_p_0_6.pdf
Weight for Age – Boys; Birth to 6 Months
Essentially a site for those who would like to train in baby/infant Massage.
http://www.fpa.org.uk/information/leaflets/documents_and_pdfs/detail.cfm?contentID=124
Family Planning Association is a sexual health charity. Their site is a good place to start if you want to know more about you contraceptive choices after birth.
The Association for Postnatal Illness is a charity dedicated to helping women who suffer with postnatal depression, something that is often ‘brushed under the carpet’ for fear of the perceived stigma that surround any sort of mental illness. This is a great resource for health professionals as well as women and their families.
One of the very few sites dedicated to fathers! Lots of topics covered, well worth a look.
Offers help and support to parents who have a baby who is difficult to settle or a poor sleeper. They have a help line and an online ‘check list’ of things to try when nothing else seems to work!
http://www.newbornscreening-bloodspot.org.uk
When your baby is between 5 and 8 days old you will be offered a screening test for a number of conditions; Phenylketonuria, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Sickle Cell Disorders, Cystic Fibrosis, MCADD and Beta Thalassaemia. This site will give you lots of information about why the screening is offered and more information about the conditions it aims to detect.
http://www.britishdoulas.co.uk
Doulas are women who provide support and practical help to pregnant women both during labour and the postnatal period. They may not always have professional qualifications but they generally have a very ‘holistic’ approach to the job – having the interests of the whole family at heart. However, the success of this sort of help lies in the dynamics of the personalities involved. Make sure you interview the doula and discuss out how you see them fitting into your family and set out the help you feel you need right at the start.
http://www.morethanamamaberkhamsted.blogspot.com/
More Than a Mama Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
We are a network of Berkhamsted mumpreneurs, making and/or selling quality original products. With one fayre under our belts, we plan to run more throughout the year.
Our Autumn Fayre will be held at the Harpenden Public Hall so don't miss it! Spotlights on our sellers will be coming to the blog soon, revealing some new products, so if you came along to our first fayre in Berkhamsted, come along to this one too and see what's new.
Hope to see you there.
MTAM x
http://www.babyledweaning.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=73
Based on a paper written by Gill Rapley (Deputy Programme Director of Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative), Baby Led Weaning involves not giving purees, instead introducing your 6 month old child to finger foods from the start.
The site was started as a blog by 2 scottish moms (so makes very entertaining reading at least!) and has become a huge global site where mums get advice and swap recipes.
This is a great site one that I know has been useful to a number of my postnatal mums.