when you change the way you view birth, the way you birth will change (Marie F Mongan)
Resources - Pregnancy Birth, & Postpartum
Here are some useful links to empower you along your birth journey
Website Resources
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Spinning Babies
Resources
Evidanced Based Birth
Resources for parents
Sensitive Midwifery
Find a Midwife near you!
La leche league
Breastfeeding Advice
Global Library of Women's Medicine
Educational videos & information for women
Midwifery Today
Birth information from around the world
Video Resources
Labour & Delivery positions with Birth Partners
Positions to ease pain in labour
Pregnancy excercises to help prepare for a normal delivery
Choosing Home Birth
Be prepared in case of birth emergencies
Natural birth – Midwife home birth vs Hospital birth
What is like to have a natural birth? Is natural birth painful?
Helpful Articles
- Nature works best when alowed to run its course.
Good birth narratives: Diverse South African women’s perspectives
Caesarean section rates in South Africa: Evidence of bias among different ‘population groups’
Herbal Medicine Use during Pregnancy: Benefits and Untoward Effects
- Normal Birth
- Comparison of Elective Cesarean Section and Vaginal Delivery Outcomes
- Why Natural Childbirth?
Midwifery models of care supported by the World Heath Organization.
Helpful Contact Numbers
- Emergency ambulance: 10177 from a mobile:112
- Home Affairs toll free helpline: 0800601190 (birth registration)
- Police emergency number: 10111
- MomConnect: *134*550#
- Poison information centre: 0861555777
- South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG): 0800601011
- Depression/Mental Health helplines: 0800121314 / 0112626396 sms: 31393
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Disclaimer
The information presented in this website is intended solely for educational purposes. It is specifically designed for healthy, low-risk pregnant women and their healthy babies. This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, and website visitors are encouraged to consult their healthcare provider or midwife regarding their individual circumstances.