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Birth Support Services
Childbirth Preparation

Here you'll find some of the most useful links I've found on several topics relating to pregnancy and birth. These links are not an endorsement of services- only an opportunity for you to explore your options. If you would like to be added or run into a broken link, please email me.

--> Check out Peninsula Birth Network for local connections and referrals to Kitsap County providers. <--

Articles that I've written

Alternative Menstrual Products
Making a Difference in the Labor Room - Article in the Kitsap Businss Journal

Kitsap Parenting Support Links

Kitsap Attachment Parenting Playgroup
Kitsap Baby Wearers
Kitsap Diaper Free Baby Group

Kitsap Pregnancy & Birth Links

Harrison Hospital - Silverdale
Birth Connections - Completing the Circle of Support For Expectant Families
The Birthing Inn - Freestanding Birth Center

Childbirth Educators

Kerry Allen - Whole Birth Yoga & Childbirth Education
Bradley Method of Childbirth - Tanis Neilsen
Bradley Method of Childbirth - Melissa Hudson
Winds of Change Childbirth Education - Kendra Machen
Happiest Baby On the Block Classes
Birth Beginnings - Rose King - 253-530-6645
Hypnobirthing - Heather DeZort
Full Circle Doula Services - Sheila Munson

Midwives serving Kitsap County

Peggy Thurston, LM - 360-598-4727
Pam Golliet, LM - 253-835-7400
Kathy Luch, LM - 360-385-MOMS
First Light Midwifery
Midwife Ann - Ann Olsen

Professional Doulas (Serving Kitsap County)

Peninsula Birth Network <-- Yoga, Classes, Doulas, and more!
Karen Chauncey, RN - Postpartum Doula/Baby Nurse - 360-779-8385
Michelle Abel - Labor Doula
Leslie Woody, LLL - Labor Doula & La Leche League Leader
Bev Young Reed - Birth & Postpartum Doula
Harbor Doula Group - Labor & Postpartum Doula Services - Michele Hill & Karen Ramirez
Sea Dreamer Birth - Callie Stoker Graham, CPD, CD (Labor & Postpartum for South Kitsap County)
Full Circle Doula Services - Sheila Munson, Birth Doula

Doula Organizations (Info on doulas, referrals, etc)

Peninsula Birth Network - Kitsap County resources for families
Tacoma Labor Companions/Childbirth Education Association of Tacoma
Pacific Association for Labor Support (PALS)
Doulas of North America (DONA)
Association of Labor Assistants & Childbirth Educators (ALACE)
Birthing From Within (BFW)
Doula Network
BellyWomen.net

Online Medical Journals

PubMed

Epidurals

Medical Risks of Epidural Anesthesia During Childbirth
Kim James
Informed Choice - Risks & Benefits of Epidural (.pdf handout)

Cesarean Birth & Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

VBAC.com
Pregnancy @ About.com
International Cesarean Awareness Network

Pregnancy & Childbirth Sites

Plus Size Pregnancy
Newborn Exams
Empowered Childbirth.com
Childbirth.org
GentleBirth.org

Breastfeeding

La Leche League
Promotion of Mother's Milk (ProMoM), Inc.
Breastfeeding.com

Fertility & Menstrual Cycle Information and Products

Ovusoft, Toni Weschler's Taking Charge of Your Fertility site
Sister Zeus's Site
Hag Rag Menstrual Products

Birth Plans

BirthPlans.com

Depression/PTSD

Depression After Delivery, Inc.