Resources

One of our objectives with HeartStringCompanions.com is to create a resource section devoted to parenting and breastfeeding. Our resource section will include a document library, FAQ page, and a page of helpful links to other websites. If you have a resource you would like to recommend to be included please forward the information to Pierrette d'Entremont for consideration.

BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES:

INFACT Canada: Working to improve the health and well-being of infants and young children through the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding.

La Leche League Canada: La Leche League encourages and promotes breastfeeding through mother-to-mother support networks and educational opportunities. The site provides information for mothers and professionals.

Motherisk: Canada's expert on the safety of medications, infections, chemicals, personal products and everyday exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Public Health Agency of Canada; Breastfeeding & Infant Nutrition: Includes resources for mothers and for professionals including: Nutrition for infants; Reasons to breastfeed; Tips for successful breastfeeding.

The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA): A global network of individuals & organisations concerned with the protection, promotion & support of breastfeeding worldwide.

World Health Organization (WHO); Breastfeeding: WHO can now say with full confidence that breastfeeding reduces child mortality and has health benefits that extend into adulthood. On a population basis, exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is the recommended way of feeding infants, followed by continued breastfeeding with appropriate complementary foods for up to two years or beyond.

Lucinda Lewis, CD(DONA), CLC: Certified Childbirth Doula and Lactation Counselor: www.comforttouchdoula.com

PREGNANCY RESOURCES:

Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM)

Doulas of North America (DONA)

Ontario's Maternal Newborn and Early Child Development Resource Centre

 

MIDWIVES, DOULAS and CHILDBIRTH RESOURCES:

Stephanie Larson, DFB, CD(DONA), CBE: Dancing For Birth: Prenatal/Postpartum dance classes and instructor certification:

Sarah Stockwell BCCE, LCCE: Birth Memphis: (TN) independent childbirth educator:

Hannah Reasoner: Bellies In Bloom: (TX) Birth and postpartum Doula, Massage Therapist

Lucinda Lewis, CD(DONA), CLC: Certified Childbirth Doula and Lactation Counselor: (FL) www.comforttouchdoula.com

Cindy Beard, CD(DONA): (VA) In Due Time Doula Services: Certified birth doulas

Cindy Kerbs, RNC, CD: Doula Coordinator, Lexington Medical Center: (SC)

Shruti Saxena: Mahindra (India) Parenting & Motherhood Specialist, (Bangalore)

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it : Doula -M.A. CD (DONA):

Marilyn Hildreth, RN, IBCLC, LCCE, FACCE, ICCE, CD(ICEA), CD(DONA), IAT: JM Birth Consultants: (MN) promoting family centered maternity care.

Srah McKay, CD(DONA), CCCE: Nine Months & Beyond : (TN) Hypnobabies Childbirth Classes, Breastfeeding Classes, Birth Doula Services, Birth Tub & Breastfeeding Pump rentals, Home & Office Breastfeeding Assistance, Products for Mom & Baby:

Sandra Kaplan and Diana Zacharin: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it : (FL) Childbirth education classes, Hypnobirthing classes, Labor Doula services, The Happiest Baby Class, Breastfeeding Consultations, Support Groups for New Mommies:

Leslie A. Habenicht, CD(DONA), LLSS: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it : (TX)

Julie Dennert, CD(DONA): Professional Labor Support (WI)

Patricia Predmore, RN,BSN, LCCE, CD(DONA), CLE: Birth Matters!: (NY) Education and Support for the Childbearing Year.

Cheryl Orengo, BS, ICCE, CD and PCD(DONA): Peaceful Beginning Doula Services: (NC)

Gail Dixon, CD(DONA): Mother's Heart Childbirth Services -Compassion. Comfort. Courage. (NC) Birth Doula, Child Birth Education

Heather Servik, CD(DONA): This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it : (NC) Birth and postpartum support.

Sue Osborne, CD(DONA): Birth with Courage & Power: (IL) Birth & Postpartum doula services

Debora Jacoway: (MN) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it : Doula - Una experiencia positiva. Une experience positive. A positive experience. San Juan (PR)

Maria Ordaz: Families First -For Children's Sake: To ensure the success of children in jeopardy by empowering families. (GA) Doula

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , CD (DONA): International Doula, Certified Trainer: (IL)

Karolyn Malmin: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it : In-home Postpartum support for Mom, Baby and Family.

Donna Carrera, LPN/CPD: Mothercare and Newborn Care. Experienced with multiples, DONA certified Postpartum Doula: (732)961-7432 (NJ)

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it : Birth Doula Services: (NC -western)

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , L.M.T., CD(DONA): Pregnancy Massage and Doula Care: (TX)

PARENTING RESOURCES:

Adriana Guerra: Handrafted birthing and breastfeeding dolls: (AB)  mamamor

Jan Tedder, RN, CS, FND: Understanding newborn bahavior - Education for parents and professionals: H.U.G. your Baby