Helpful Links

Here are some helpful websites to help you in planning for your baby.

Pregnancy & Birth

www.bradleybirth.com - National Bradley Method® Website

The Brewer Pregnancy Diet – Helpful answers to the many questions about the “Brewer Diet”.

www.csdoulas.com - Pike’s Peak Regional Doula Association

www.midwifeinfo.com - Research and information about natural birth & midwife based care

www.waterbirth.org – Waterbirth International- Education and supplies for waterbirth.

www.ican-online.org – International Cesarean Awareness Network- information and support for cesarean prevention and VBAC

www.spinningbabies.com - Information on optimal fetal positioning for an easier birth

www.contractionmaster.com - Online contraction timing tool

www.mountaindoula.net- Local postpartum doula, Deirdre deProspero, CPD.

Parenting & Health Care for Baby

www.llli.org - La Leche League International- find a group near you or find resources on breastfeeding

www.mothering.com - Mothering – Natural family living magazine, website with information and resources for birth and parenting

www.askdrsears.com - Dr. Sears’ leading pediatrician with advice on parenting and health related questions for your baby.

www.healthy.net/scr/center.asp?centerid=4 – Natural choices for a healthy child

www.hpakids.org – Holistic Pediatric Association- education and support for parents and health care professionals

www.cdc.gov - Centers for disease control which has current recommendations for childhood vaccinations.

www.aap.org - American Academy of Pedicatrics official website for standard recommendations for American health care.

www.nvic.org - National Vaccine Information Center

www.savebabies.org - Information on newborn screening for metabolic disorders by state

Diapering & Baby Care

www.babyworks.com - Oregon based family company selling cloth diapers and other natural baby care products.

www.ecobabydiaperservice.com - Colorado Springs based cloth diaper service

www.babycottonbottoms.com – Colorado Springs based business selling cloth diapers and baby carriers.

www.diaperpin.com - Information and reviews on various cloth diapering options

www.peppermint.com - Information, reviews, and assistance in choosing the right baby carrier for you

www.cosmeticdatabase.com – Database rates health and beauty products used on you or your baby for safety and ingredients.

• Client Testimony – Kisa

  [Getting in the shower] was just what I needed, it was so relaxing. I even thought my contractions had gone away. When I reached down and felt the baby’s head crowning and told everyone I could feel his head (I was still standing at that point), it was extremely exciting—all pain had gone away and I was amazed his head was there. Just the whole process and that we did it still amazes me, it is almost incomprehendable. -Kisa

• Client Testimony – Sarah S.

  I was wanting a vaginal birth and felt very prepared, but the baby never turned. So, we waited as long our doctor would allow before a cesarean. I feel that I recovered from the c-section much better due to all the Bradley preparation. Knowing what to expect from the cesarean helped immensely. All the kegels and pelvic rocking helped with recovery. Sharing all the classes and preparation with Tom was amazing. It enriched our marriage and made the pregnancy much easier. I would encourage parents to be to carefully pick their OB—good communication is essential. -Sarah S.

• Client Testimony – Tarena

  I felt like the Bradley classes played a major role in my confidence and preparation before and during my labor. I was calm the entire labor due to the knowledge of what was going on. It meant a great deal to have my husband with me for the birth. He was very supportive. Giving birth is such a major event for my life and I was glad he was there to share it with me every step of the way. I felt no pain in the minutes before and during the birth. I didn’t really push, as my body was pushing for me. After the birth I was so relieved and happy! (Also, getting pulled over for going 90 mph and not getting a ticket was pretty cool too!) -Tarena