Resources and Partners

    Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA)
    www.cappa.net

    National Vaccine Information Center
    A great site to start the “Educated Parent” role when it comes to vaccines. Keep in mind that most doctors get their information from the CDC, who’s top decision makers for deciding “mandatory vaccinations” and the schedule, are actually salaried employees of the vaccination manufacturers. Please do your own research before vaccinating!
    www.909shot.com

    Optimal Fetal Positioning
    Having your baby in the correct position for birth can make a world of difference during labor and delivery! I teach these exercises in-depth during our prenatal sessions. This is a great site for additional information.
    www.spinningbabies.com

    International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)
    Monthly meeting to aid in cesarean prevention, cesarean support and community advocacy.
    www.ican-online.org

    Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
    A great site to learn everything you need to know about this topic!
    www.vbac.com

    Heads Up! All About Breech Babies and Breech Births
    An amazing site with inspiring stories and pictures and videos of breech and footling breech births.
    www.breechbabies.com

    La Leche League
    Local support groups, facts, experienced lactation help.
    www.llli.org

    Operation Special Delivery (OSD)
    OSD provides trained volunteer doulas for pregnant women whose husbands or partners have been severely injured or who have lost their lives due to the current war on terror, or who will be deployed at the time they are due to give birth.
    www.operationspecialdelivery.com

    HypnoBirthing with Jacie
    HypnoBirthing, the original, Mongan Method, Childbirth Education Classes in the south Metro-Denver area. Hypno Moms and Dads experience a serene, joyful birthing rather than a tense, stressful ordeal. Group classes starting nearly every month!
    Call Jacie Gonzales, CLD, HBCE: 303-683-6840 or email: OneMotherToAnother@msn.com
    www.HypnoBirthing.com

    Birthing From Within with Erika
    Certified Birthing From Within Mentor: birth preparation courses for both first-time and experienced parents, hospital and home births. Classes north of Denver.
    Call: 303-926-4498 or email: diveintobirth@aol.com
    www.birthingfromwithin.com

    Hypnobabies Childbirth Education Classes
    Enjoy your baby’s birth, in comfort, joy, and love! Classes held near Swedish Hospital, new sessions start nearly every month.
    Call Tiffany Buss, BSN, HCHI: 303-471-2643
    www.heritagebirthservices.com

    Tranquil Massage with Bryn
    Specializing in Prenatal and Infant massage in Highlands Ranch
    www.tranquilmassage.biz

    Midwifery Group at Swedish
    Anne Walters, CNM, MSN
    Sue McConaughy, CNM, MSN
    Jennifer Whalen, ND, CNM
    Call: 303-761-8358
    www.MidwivesatSwedish.com

    Mountain Midwifery Center
    Colorado’s only freestanding birth center. Serving the Denver metro area, the Mountain Midwifery Center provides a full range of midwifery services.
    www.mountainmidwifery.com

    A Parent Connection
    A Parent Connection offers information and support to parents as they build their confidence and ability to meet their children’s needs.
    www.AparentConnection.com

    The Business of Being Born
    Birth is a miracle, a rite of passage, a natural part of life. But birth is also big business. Compelled to explore the subject after the delivery of her first child, actress Ricki Lake recruits filmmaker Abby Epstein to question the way American women have babies. A film every pregnant woman should watch.
    www.TheBusinessofBeingBorn.com

    Sweet Beginnings Boutique
    Sweet Beginnings is a unique independently owned maternity/nursing retail boutique and wellness center that offers reputable product lines and supportive educational classes for both the prenatal and postpartum family.
    Located in the heart of downtown Littleton.
    Call: 303-317-5795
    www.OurSweetBeginnings.com

    Woman Singing in Labor
    This gives me inspiration every time I watch this beautiful woman labor.
    Watch movie on YouTube

    Photography in Highlands Ranch
    www.LisaTurnerphotography.com

    Gentle Birth Choices by Barbara Harper
    Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
    The Nursing Mother’s Companion by Kathleen Huggins
    The VBAC Companion by Diana Korte
    What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Childhood Vaccinations by Stephanie Cave and Deborah Mitchell
    The Red Tent by Anita Diamante