Membership Organizatins:
Lamaze International’s official website learn more about Lamaze www.lamaze.org
DONA International’s top-certifying doula organization official website www.dona.org
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See The Reserch for Yourself
Milbank Report: Evidence-Based Maternity Care
The Journal of Perinatal Education Advancing Normal Birth
Consumer Reports: High tech birth = poor outcomes
Continuous Labor Support Offers Big Benefits to Mothers & Babies
Doula study in the July 2008 issue of BIRTH Magazine
Continuous emotional support during labor in a US hospital.
A randomized controlled trial
The effect of a supportive companion on perinatal problems,
length of labor, and mother-infant interaction
"Alone, i wouldn't have known what to do":
a qualitative study on social support during labor and delivery in mexico
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Shop
This is one of my favorite stores with high quality second-hand maternity wear, slings, cloth diapers, nursing bras, workshops and so much more! www.elegantmommy.com
Trendz is located right here in downtown Brookings and offers second-hand baby furniture, clothing, toys, maternity wear, nursing supplies and more! www.trendzstudios.blogspot.com
little Blessing is a wonderful business that offers hand sewn slings, carriers, diapers and more. Make your custom order online at www.littleblessing.com
Connect with Other Moms!
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After your Birth
After your birth go to this website to report your experience both positives and negatives, this will help other area expectant parents to research and hear your likes and dislikes to find the right care provider for them. You can make a difference and change maternity care best for babies and moms.
http://www.thebirthsurvey.com/
Share Your Joyful Birth Story With Us & Inspire Expectant Parents!
E-mail your Birth Story to babysmart@brookings.net and we will add your story to our birth stories page on this website!
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