MIDWIFERY LINKS:

www.gentlebirth.org –A website run by a local midwife with great resources on everything from pediatricians to insurance reimbursement.

www.californiamidwives.org –A list of California midwives by county.

www.narm.org –North American Registry of Midwives, the site contains information on the professional status of midwifery in America.

www.thebusinessofbeingborn.com –A provocative film about modern obstetric care and midwifery's role in it.   A must see!

–A large prospective study which found that planned out of hospital births with midwives resulted in fewer interventions than hospital births.

MIDWIVES:

–Sage Femme Birth Center owned and operated by Judith Tinkelenberg in San Francisco, California, is where Shannon practices.

www.novamidwifery.com –Mason Cornelius does homebirths in Dublin, San Ramon and around the East Bay.

www.rebirthmidwifery.com –Abigail Reagan is a homebirth midwife in San Francisco.

http://parents.berkeley.edu/ –An invaluable local resource with information on everything from vaccines to Bay Area outings with kids.

Islamic Parenting –This blog is now closed, but the archives are an excellent and insightful take on mothering in general, and mothering as a Muslim in particular.

–A list of questions and answers regarding pregnancy, birth, and the newborn for Muslim parents.

–La Leche League International's website can help you locate a La Leche League group in your area.

–Sharon Storton MFT,   a local therapist with a passion for helping women suffering postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety disorders.

www.cure-guide.com –Local holistic pediatrician, Dr Randall Neustaedter's website has many articles on natural health for children and adults.