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Healthy Baby~ Healthy World Adopotion | Anatomy | Anthropology | Attachment Parenting Birth and Maternity | Breastfeeding | Cellular Biology Children and Families | Circumcision | Consciousness Embryology | Fathering | Fertility / Infertility Health and Wellness | Infant Mental Health Midwifery / Doula | Newborns and Infants Prenatal and Peritnatal Enrichment | Prental and Perinatal Psychology Prenatal Programming | Psychiatry | Psychology Somatic Psychology | Spirituality | Trauma Adoption is the voluntary acceptance of a child of other parents to be oneÌs own child. Adopting.org Designed for everyone interested in adoption This site covers all aspects of information on the adoption process including a birth family search, international adoption, step-parent adoption, foster parenting, and resources for adoption professionals. Support sites, books, videos, products, adoption yellow pages and agencies are all included. Adoption - A guide to 100Ìs of websites Designed for parents, individuals wanting to adopt or foster, the adopted, and adoption professionals This site provides everything one may ask about the adoption process, information, and resources. Basic Ïhow toÓ information about adoption, discussions about the myriad issues of adopting parents are addressed, a search for birth families, foster care, child placement, headline news, adoption journals, libraries, a list of agencies/providers, links to specialists, support groups, and educational resources are all offered on this website. Adopt Link - a worldwide adoption, facilitation, and networking service Designed for individuals who are actively wanting to adopt and counselors interested in awareness of adoption issues This site offers answers to questions, counseling - focusing on psychological and emotional health, lists of positive adoption language, daily updated adoption situations, resources - state by state listings of agencies, attorneys, and laws, and whatÌs new in adoption.
This is a field that studies the structure of the body and the relationship between itÌs parts. www.innerbody.comInner Learning Online Designed for children, parents, and schools. This site provides basic information and images about the human body. Animations, images, and descriptions are offered. www.newmediamedicine.com/elearning/anatomy/anatomyindex/htm Med Student Caf» Designed for medical students and pre-med students This site provides news, learning center, pre-med resources, educational resources for every medical specialty, text books, organizations, and flash animated tutorials. www.getbodysmart.com/ Online Examination of Human Anatomy and Physiology Designed for educational purposes. This is a free site for the learning of anatomy and physiology. Subject areas include: skeletal, muscle, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, urinary, and histology systems.The Bartleby addition of GrayÌs ÏAnatomy of the Human BodyÓ Designed for students This site features 1247 engravings (images) as well as 13,000 entrees on anatomical subjects. This site includes a bibliography and encyclopedia. A search engine is available for BartlebyÌs comprehensive reference library including listing contemporary and classic reference works.
This field is the scientific study of the origin, the behavior and the physical, social, and cultural development of humans. WomenÌs global experience of pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding - social anthropology. Designed for women, parents, educators, and midwives. This site provides SheilaÌs work on womenÌs experiences, rights, and choices. Articles, books, pertinent research, and further web links are provided. Robbie Davis-Floyd, Ph.D., cultural anthropology - collection of works. Designed for professionals and students. This site provides a compilation of Dr. Davis-FloydÌs professional lectures and writings. Web links provided.www.tamu.edu/anthropology/newsscult.html Social/Cultural Anthropology News Archive sponsored by the Anthropology Department at Texas A&M University Designed for general public, teachers, or anyone interested in the latest anthropological updates. This site provides the latest in worldwide news on social/cultural anthropology and bio-anthropology subjects. American Anthropological Association Designed for people interested in the field of AnthropologyThis site is the professional website for the American Anthropological Association. It lists anthropologists, general resources, links to various educational materials and resources, literature and libraries, museums, resources for teachers and professors with news.
Parenting is the act of performing the role of a parent by providing care-giving, nurturance, and protection of the child by a natural or substitute parent. Attachment parenting is concerned with the natural needs of the child and the process of parent-infant bonding. www.members.tripod.com/%7EudyArnall/ The Whole Family Attachment Parenting Association Designed for parents This site provides writings on attachment parenting, journals, books, articles and essays, general parenting and parenting resources, articles on attachment parenting, breastfeeding links, education links, behavior links, medical information resources, and learning and entertainment pages for children. A supportive environment for discussion is provided. BestFed -Nurturing Children through Progressive Parenting Designed for parents This website provides information on how to nurture children; body, mind, and spirit. Pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, babies, toddlers, kids of all ages, education and parents are included. This site informs parents to make educated choices. Parenting links, publications, and a bookstore are offered. The Natural Child Project Designed for parents This site provides articles on attachment parenting, babies, breastfeeding, child advocacy, learning, living with children, and sleeping. Attachment parenting research and documents and child advocacy documents offered. Online books and excerpts, good resources, attachment parenting family directory, parenting sites of the month, the nurturing parent journal are available. Mother Nurture Designed for parents This mother- design site promotes and encourages a child-centered approach to parenting that reflects oneÌs life values. Prolonged healthy attachment is their goal. The site includes information on birth, breastfeeding, bed-sharing, and other attachment parenting issues. The site is connected to a feminist mothers web ring and provides links under each topic. KellyÌs Attachment Parenting Designed for parents This site provides evidence-based information on breastfeeding, sleep and attachment parenting. It includes information on nutrition for mom and baby with herbs for breastfeeding. There is a parent forum, excellent links to other attachment parenting web sites, a book store, and a search engine. Humane Parenting Designed for mothers and parents This site is designed by a mother, pediatrician. The site supports stay at home mothering and parenting with greater humanity and respect. Emphasis is on development of the child as a unique individual; emphasizing the importance of availability, unconditional love, human touch, and humane environments. The site offers links to her unpublished book, Humane Parenting, and includes topics of interest; education, family, and house-hold issues. Nurturing Magazine Online - TomorrowÌs ideas for todayÌs parents Designed for parents This online magazine provides feature articles, an online parenting advice (Ïask MomÓ), and current news. Articles from past issues are available. This site advocates and resources mothers, fathers, and the family unit on natural living. Mothering Magazine - The Natural Family Living Magazine Designed for mothers and families This site provides present and past articles, a newsletter, book reviews, ask the experts, news bulletins, and a resource center - midwives, doulas, childbirth educators, breastfeeding support, baby friendly hospitals, complementary and alternative medicine, and mother support. The Natural Parenting Web Ring Designed for parents interested in natural, gentle parenting. This site provides links (a Ring Hub icon) that connects individuals to various natural parenting high quality informational websites. Within the Web Ring a search engine is provided and links to other important Web Rings are available. The Nurture by Nature Network Designed for families This site supports research based practices that support families, for example: recognition of pregnancy and birth as natural and natural parenting. The goal of the network recognize the uniqueness of families and promotes informed choice in parenting practices supporting the natural instincts and needs of babies, children, and parents. A newsletter, state-based chapters, and membership to the network are offered. Attachment Parenting International (API) - Peaceful Parenting for a Peaceful World Designed for parents and educators This site promotes parenting methods that nurture healthy, affectionate emotional bonds between children and their parents for secure attachment. They provide support groups, publications, education, advocacy, and mutli-disciplinary research. A store with a key word search for products is offered - especially books and music. They offer information on all aspects of attachment parenting, a newsletter, and internet links. Alliance for Transforming the Lives of Children Designed for parents, care givers, professionals and policy makers This site provides resources to practice the art and science of nurturing children. It offers the ATLC proclamation and blueprint which is download ready. The site offers evidence-based Principles and Action categories for promoting optimal human development. It lists affiliates, provides a forum, and networking services. A search engine is provided.
Birth is the act or fact of coming into life. Maternity is realm of mothering and motherhood from conception through pregnancy and birth. Maternity Wise - helping women make informed decisions Designed for pregnant women and people considering having child This is The Maternity Center AssociationÌs long term national program to promote evidence based maternity care. It includes maternity topics, maternity stages, a full-text guide to effect care in pregnancy and childbirth, a tool alert - questions to ask to aid in choosing care-giver, doctor, birth setting, labor support, and pain medication and relief information. A search engine is provided with a section on the rights of child bearing women. Suzanne Arms presents Birthing the Future Designed for parents, students, and professionals interested in the sacredness of birth. This site provides a vision and practical models for how we must are for each other at the beginning of life with implications for maternity, newborn practices, parenting, healing, and spirituality. Resources with bibliographies and useful links offered. The Natural Family Site Designed for parents, couples interested in conceiving, and families. This site provides information on natural practices/natural family planning, healthy pregnancy, natural childbirth, and extends to other issues of attachment parenting. Links to other websites, a great list of books and catalogues is offered. The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) Designed for consumers and professionals. This site provides information and education about mother-friendly birth practices which include giving women accurate information, avoiding unnecessary interventions, and offering access to professional midwifery care. It offers a forum for collaboration among organizations and it designates hospitals, birth centers, and home birth services that are dedicated to evidence based care.www.childbirthsolutions.com/index.php Childbirth Solutions, Inc. Designed for parents. This site provides information on infertility, adoption, pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and childbirth. V-BAC and homebirth information offered. A doula finder, business listings, multi-media library, research links, and articles are available. Cesarean Voices Designed for and about cesarean born people. This site provides writings and artwork by cesarean born people - content topics include parenting, birth memory, and healing and therapy. Various artists, obstetricians, psychiatrists, and psychologists contribute their views and experiences about aspects of cesarean birth.www.clearplan.com/BirthChoices.cfm Clear Plan Easy Designed for mothers and fathers-to-be introducing various birthing options. This site introduces birth settings and childbirth classes with basic overviews of information about the stages of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and newborn bonding. A parenting and pregnancy resource guide Designed for parents. This site provides specialized search engines and information on conception, pregnancy, and parenting. Shop for pregnancy related items. Health libraries offered on fertility, nutrition, pregnancy, childbirth, womenÌs health, and childrenÌs health.www.pregnancy.health/support.com Pregnancy for Families and their Caregivers - a news index Designed for families and health care providers. This site provides news on pregnancy related topics with a search engine option. Various web-link topics on contemporary issues available. International Cesarean Awareness Network, non-profit organization Designed for birth professionals consumers, and advocates concerned about cesarean sections. This site provides education and advocacy for the prevention of unnecessary cesarean births. Birth glossary offered for understanding medical terms. Education and research offered to inform and lower c-section rates with discussion forums available. Search engine and childbirth education journal provided. Birth Defects, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities and Health Designed for the general public and health professionals. This site provides factual information to promote the health of babies, children, and adults and to identify causes of birth defects and developmental disabilities. This site promotes the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities and seeks to promote optimal fetal, infant, and child development. Interesting information provided on a wide variety of factors and conditions which cause defects and disabilities. State-wide programs listed and current news articles provided. Planned Parenthood, Federation of America Designed for institutions, organizations, professionals, and laypeople. This site provides advococy for a womanÌs right to choose. McCormick Library and catalogue database is offered - research in family planning, population, sexual health, and sexuality education. Health information provided on birth control, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, parenting, abortion, teen issues and womenÌs health. Local and international health centers listed along with current topics and issues addressed.BirthLove - The Revolutionary Passion of Mothering Designed for busy parents and professionals who require online library access and convenience. This site provides the biggest and most diverse collection of articles, stories, and research on pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. Membership fee required for accessing services.
Breastfeeding is the act of producing milk with stimulation at childbirth. La Leche League International - for women who want information and support with their breast feeding. An important site for mothers. All About Breastfeeding - why breastfeeding is good for you, your baby and the planet. Designed for anyone who wants to learn about breastfeeding - mothers and students. This site provides scientific information and the emotional reasons to breastfeeding. An answer center - before, at the birth and after birth information available, video clips of hungry cues and positioning are provided, chat rooms for women to connect with other nursing MomÌs, and instructional information on latching-on and nursing holds and positions, and the physiology of nursing. Recommended books, personal stories, breastfeeding accessories, and educational materials are offered.Promotion of MotherÌs Milk - awareness and acceptance of breastfeeding Designed for mothers and students This site provides a large collection of helpful articles and essays, 101 reasons to breastfeed your child, discussion forums, images of breastfeeding women by artists, and books, posters, and clothing - available for purchase. Breastfeeding Basics Designed for the academic learning about breastfeeding This site is academic short course on the fundamentals of breastfeeding. It is primarily geared for instructing medical practioners and health care professionals. The contents include anatomy and physiology, history of breastfeeding, advantages of breastfeeding, barriers to breastfeeding, breastfeeding around the world, breastfeeding couples, infants with problems, breast milk and drugs with excellent current research from journals. www.prairienet.org/laleche/dettwyler.html Thoughts on Breastfeeding Designed for parents and mothers Katherine Dettwyler, Professor of Anthropology and expert on cross-cultural breastfeeding practices has created a website with a compendium of breastfeeding related articles, references, and resources.
This is a field that is interested in the study of cells and their interaction. Altruis Biomedical Network Designed for medically minded inquires. This ÏparentÓ site provides links for a collection of informational websites focusing on health care and biomedical research. www.genomic-research.com is a central portal for access to sites containing information on biomedical research and cell-biology. Dr. Bruce Lipton, Uncovering the Biology of Belief Designed for students and professionals advancing knowledge in cellular science. This site provides information about Dr. LiptonÌs innovative concepts on cellular consciousness, conscious parenting, electromagnetic medicine, the biology of belief, and fractal evolution. Full references and studies are provided for each category and related topic.
Children and families are the fundamental social group of society that typically consists of 1 or 2 parents and their children. The family unit supports the emotional, physically and spiritual needs of its members. Building and Enhancing Bonding and Attachment (BEBA)- A Center for Family Healing Designed for parents, educators, practioners interested in Prenatal and Perinatal trauma resolution. BEBA supports families to resolve prenatal, birth, and early trauma. It supports families to develop healthy growth of children and effective parenting. The site discusses why early trauma resolution is important. BEBA offers a family clinic, parent/small group process workshops, practioner training, and professional education. A clinical research and video archive are offered. About Our Kids - created by New York University Child Studies Center Designed for parents, pediatricians, educators, other mental health professionals This site offers three major sections on parenting, mental health, and Is My Kid Ok? This site provides practical advice combined with evidence based research. A multi-disciplinary team of professionals is provided. The focus of this site is to advance the field of child mental health - child mental health information is offered. An integration of research with state of the art resources gives a parent knowledge resource tools. A search engine and question/answer section is available. Child and Family Web Guide Designed for educators, parents, students, child development professionals and the general public. This site describes and evaluates websites about child development. The goal of the web guide is to provide easy access to the best child development information on the internet for parents. The Society for Research in Child Development has supported the creation of the web guide. There are six categories offered - Family, Education, Health, Typical Development, Child Care, and Activities (organized by regions). Home Page and Index Search available to find web site links. The World Congress of Families (WCF)Designed for people advocating for the traditional family unit. This site advocates for the natural family as the fundamental unit of society. Promotes and encourages the stability, autonomy, and fecundity of the natural family. It is a project of the Howard Center for Family, Religion, and Society that brings together multi-cultural, multi-faith individuals to learn and grow together. The WCF encourage informal networks among family advocates at the national and international levels. US Department of Health Human Services - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Home Page. Designed for individuals, students, and child care, family, and youth professionals. This site or ACF is responsible for federal programs that promote the social well being and economic well being of families, children, individuals, and communities. The site offers a directory of program services that highlight programs available by community. This site is important for grant research, funding, and opportunities on the topic of family and children is provided. The Child Advocate Designed for parents and professionals. This site is a resource to support advocacy for children and their parents. It addresses child mental health, educational, legal, and medical issues at state and local levels. Child abuse information and evaluation facts are offered. Issues related to disaster and trauma intervention are addressed. Resources, lists, materials, and manuals that are helpful in accessing and addressing the needs of children are provided. Families Worldwide Designed for global family interest. This site is an international non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening relationships at home and the family structure. This site offers current scholarly work and news on the family, articles about families, solutions for families (a program to chart the needs and strengths of families and to help each family operate more effectively through listening and problem solving.), programs and services, worldwide family-friendly links from to A-Z, and organizational chapters. www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.html A Global Community of Disability/Related Resources Designed for clinicians and families This site provides a library catalogue - information on specific disabilities, a school - educational resources for children with disabilities, a university - links to disabilities, research and programs, a shopping mall - products for disabilities, recreation and leisure center - dance, a post office - post a message forum for others to read and/or respond to, a hospital - medical health, transportation, therapeutic and supportive services, a house of worship - faith and religious/spiritual resources, a bookstore- audio, video, musical resources, and coffee shop - learning how to make connections with other families with chat room service. www.touchthefuture.org/services Touch the Future Designed for educators. This site is a Learning Design Center. The site showcases the work of Joseph Chilton-Pearce supported by a growing network of 50 scientists, educators, researchers, and authors. Projects include nurturing the early child, family, and care-giver. A variety of experts share their knowledge within this web site. Video, audio/CDs, and books are offered. Membership is required to download articles.
Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin on the male infant penis. National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers Designed for parents, students, lawyers, legislators, and health care professionals. This site is the first national clearinghouse in the United States which now includes an international network including 110 centers worldwide. The site provides referral service of doctors, lawyers, and advocates and disseminates educational materials. The website lists all of their centers and affiliate organizations. Publications, indepth articles, books/videos, intersex information, position statements and other websites are provided. Circumcision Information and Resource Pages Designed for parents and educators This site provides information on all aspects of the genital surgery known as circumcision. The site is divided into two parts including THE CIRCUMCISION REFERENCE LIBRARY which contains medical and historical articles and statistics and THE CIRCUMCISION INFORMATION PAGES which is provides a collection of information ranging from male and female circumcisions to lists of publications and resource centers. www.culty.washington.edu/gcd/DOC/ Doctors Opposing Circumcision Designed for doctors and graduate students This site offers a medical orientation to circumcision by providing medical school, curriculum, books, journal articles, online sources, and further information.Mothers Against Circumcision Designed for parents because very user friendly. This site offers practical information about choosing or not choosing routine procedures, hygiene, internet/magazine articles, list child care experts and doctors who recommend no circumcision and their books. It includes a glossary listing terms on penile anatomy, surgical circumcision, ritual circumcision, and restoration.
This field examines the meaning of human experience and the nature of self and reality. Institute of Noetic Sciences, nonprofit membership organization - publication (IONS Review), conferences, and research offered. Designed for individuals interested in the human mind - potentials and powers of consciousness. This site provides information about the fields of noetic (from the Greek word nous or Ïinner knowing) science and consciousness studies. Online library offered and book reviews provided. The goal of the institute is to educate the public about the latest in consciousness research.www.consciousness.arizona.edu/ The University of Arizona, Center for Consciousness Studies. Designed for individuals investigating the theoretical intersection of phenomenology and the cognitive sciences - practical and applied research. This site provides research papers, teaching resources, and online journals. Phenomenology, cognitive science, and biographical resources offered. Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness (at CalTech) Designed for professionals and students interested in the scientific study of consciousness. This site provides multidisciplinary research in science and humanities directed toward understanding the nature, function, and underlining mechanisms of consciousness. Bibliography, online papers, PSYCHE journal, conferences, and e-seminars are offered.The Consciousness Research Laboratory (CRL) Designed for students and professionals interested in exploring consciousness and parapsychology. This site provides information about the scientific study of phenomena. Thorough web links on consciousness research and parapsychology provided.
This is a field that studies the embryo and itÌs development. It is a sub-field of developmental biology. The Visible Embryo Designed for students and those interested in fetal development. This site provides a visual spiral-guide of embryological development noting unique changes in each stage. Links are provided for basic embryology information. Glossary of terms and bibliography offered.www.ucalgary.ca/uofc/eduwb/eduweb/virtualembryo/ The Virtual Embryo and Dynamic Development Designed for students studying developmental biology - a supplemental resource tutorial guide. The site provides modular resources to facilitate learning in developmental biology. Virtual library of developmental biology and research resources provided. Human Embryology Designed for students of embryology. This site provides supplemental material for William LarsenÌs Human Embryology textbooks. Includes - animation of developmental processes, updates, and links.www.bioscience.org/atlases/fert/resource.htm Frontiers in Bioscience - An Atlas of Human Embryogenesis Designed for students, teachers, health professionals and scientists. This site is dedicated to fostering science, education, and research. This site contains entries to a library, journals, databases, articles, and current research alerts. 25 links are provided on basic embryology relating to fertilization, pregnancy, and child development. www.natmedmuse.afip.org/umich/animation.htm Embryological Development of the Human Designed for students, teachers and health professionals. This site provides animations for educational purposes from the Carnegie Collection. It yields accurate systemic embryological developmental changes and growth overtime with specific viewings of individual systems. Short film clips provide great resource tools for multidimensional viewing and understanding.
Fathering refers to the act of procreating, raising, and nurturing a child. The National Center for Fathering Designed for men and DadÌs at all phases and stages of fathering. This site includes insights- tips, chats and humor, information, research, and fathering trainings. Fathering books, inspirational stories, international links, and urban fathering projects are available. Four-Fold Fathering Designed for men/fathers and mothers interested in fathering information and education. This site focuses on giving ideas to men who want to be involved in their childrenÌs lives. Physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual fathering are the four-fold elements this site highlights. A search engine, fatherhood links, a discussion forum, and book references are provided. The FatherÌs Network Designed for fathers, their families, and care providers. This site supports fathers and families raising children with special health care needs, cronic illnesses, and disabilities. It provides up-to-date information and resources for fathers, family members and health providers. Products and curriculum, videos, newsletters and monographs are provided. FatherWork - Brigham Young University Designed for scholars, students, practioners, and fathers. This site offers conceptual material on the subject of generative fathering based on Eric EricksonÌs developmental model. Suggestions for health care professionals, clergy, and professors, educators who are interested in research and application of generative fathering in family professions. This site offers stories, ideas and activities to encourage fathering. Father and family links and a FatherLit database is provided offering 8500 basic publications on fathers, families, and child welfare.
Fertility/infertility is the ability or inability of a couple to achieve a pregnancy or to carry a pregnancy to term after one year of unprotected intercourse. The Whole Person Fertility Program Designed for women and couples desiring to become pregnant. Mental health practioners, midwives, physicians, and nurses interested in Dr. Payne trainings. This site provides the first mind-body program based on scientific research, teaching women and couples methods of consciousness fertility. Current mind-body fertility research and trainings offered. The InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination, Inc. Designed as an educational resource guide for infertile couples interested in medical information about infertility and offers educational resources This site provides reproductive news, journal summaries, medical articles, directory of professionals and a search engine. Interactive community - forums on infertility, pregnancy, parenting topics and health related issues. E-books available for downloading from INCIID resource library.The National Infertility Association Designed for couples having trouble with conception and requiring resources and/or community support. This site provides education, advocacy, and support for men and women facing infertility. Help-lines, physician referral services, research studies, network members availability for interviews on all phases of infertility and itÌs treatment, and 50 local RESOLVE chapters nationwide - these volunteer-run centers provide service to members including educational meetings, support groups, and conferences. Adoption and childfree living discussed and supported.
This condition of the human organism concentrates on the soundness of body and/or mind with freedom from disease or abnormality. Wellness is the condition of good physical and mental health especially when maintained with proper diet, exercise and habits. www.saber.net~bidarius/homeo/index.html Homeopathy for WomenÌs and ChildrenÌs Health Designed for general public - practical applications This site provides information about homeopathic medicine and how it relates to women and childrenÌs health issues. Articles on herbs for pregnancy and birth, infant health, common illnesses in childhood, and couplesÌ health are available. Alternative Medicine information guide Designed for general public and professionals interested in alternative medicine methodologies. This site provides information on health conditions and alternative therapies to treat these conditions with listings for clinics, natural food stores, and practioners. Links to alternative medicine school directory and search engine provided. Engender Health - Improving Men and WomenÌs Health Worldwide Designed for professionals working in family planning - international. This site provides information and resources for worldwide family planning, maternal-child health, preconception care, infertility, post-partum health, menÌs health, sexuality/gender issues, etc. Online courses on sexual and reproductive health. Training curricula, with emphasis on family planning, sexual infection protection, and menÌs reproductive health, for nurses, doctors and midwives. A search engine is available. HealthWorld Online Designed for professionals and the general public for nature solutions for healthy living. This site provides is a cornucopia of resources - health news, a search engine with keyword search, a shopping network of creative tools and nutrition, a Wellness Center for body-mind health for alternative therapies - men, women, and children, and a Health University providing schools and news for optimal health and healing. The ultimate resource guide for professionals needing tools - vitamins, clothing, books, tapes, CDs, gift baskets, herbs and more. Whole Health MD - ÏThe New Approach to HealingÓ Designed for general public or anyone interested in health, wholeness, nutrition, or fitness. This site is dedicated to providing the best in complementary and alternative medicine developed by a team of board certified doctors who provide professional guidance on topics of integrative medicine. Information on health conditions, foods and cooking, reference library, and latest news is offered. A reference guide to therapies, foods, supplements, and drugs. Search engine provided.Health Finder - ÏYour guide to reliable health informationÓ Designed for general public with health issues or concerns. This site is a federal web site developed by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Links to 1800 health and human services are offered. Health news, a health library, health care information and providers, and a health directory of evaluated organizations for health care information and organization is available. This site provides anything you want to know about health related topics.
This area of mental health provides clinical services to provide mental health to infants. The World Association for Infant Mental Health Designed for child care professionals, educators, doctors, and psychologists. This site offers global information on research, training, international networking, clinical practice, and prevention related to global infant mental health. Information about careers, trainings, videos, web links, the Infant Mental Health journal, and their World Congress are available. Membership is optional. The School of Infant Mental Health Designed for professionals interested in further education This site offers integrated educational and training programs for professionals. It provides short courses on mother-infant attachment, parenting, early trauma/loss, depression, pre-maturity, and more. Psychobiological Development of the Infant videos are available to order - Alan Schore and Colwyn Trewarthen, are a couple of experts included on their video list.
Midwives/doulas are professionals who assist women in childbirth and/or post-birth. Gentle Birth Designed for midwives and care givers, doulas and anyone considering homebirth. This site hosts a number of midwifery related web pages including the midwives archives, Ronnie FalcaoÌs homepage, local birthing resources in northern California, and notes for California midwives. A search engine if offered. The site includes articles on gentle birthing. Doulas of North America Designed for individuals interested in the world of the doula This organization was founded by Marshall Klaus MD, Phyllis Klaus, & John Kennell MD. Their website provides research on the role of a birth doula professional. It includes web links to childbirth and post-partum, evidence based doula training and print library including trainings and standards of practice. Midwifery Today - the heart and science of birth Designed for midwives, doulas, and parents interested in using their services. This site offers its own magazine, birth kit, free newsletters and books. Articles by midwives, forums, conferences, and directory of products and services - including finding a midwife and a doula. Pregnancy, birth, home birth, and midwife information is provided with a search engine for easy searches. Midwives Alliance of North America Designed for midwives and individuals interested in midwifery This site is a forum for support and cooperation for midwives and represents the profession of midwifery. News, definitions and types of midwifery, and updated conferences are offered. The site contains a midwifery readerÌs bibliography, references on home birth, resources and internet links. Midwives Model of Care Designed for parents and professionals This is a community based comprehensive website for professionals and parents. The site utilizes the midwifery model - it defines and applies the model of care offered by midwives. For parents it offers birth options, a forum, birthing professionals, and personal stories. For professionals it offers current research, a professional calendar, and a forum for professionals. This website is a one stop clearing house of information and research.American College of Nurse-Midwives - with women for a lifetime Designed for midwives and educators with global outreach This site offers resources and bibliography, position statements, clinical bulletins, publications, book store, professional resources, and search engine - everything one needs for professional standards in provided.
Newborns are children who have recently been born. Infants are children that are in the earliest period of life after birth before walking. National Center for Early Development and Learning (NCEDL) - Early Childhood Research Project - supported by US Department of Education Designed for professionals working with young children and parents. The site focuses on enhancing cognitive, social, and emotional development of children; birth through age 8. The site provides a research database and a list of major studies on infant, toddler and preschool projects funded by NCEDL. Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program Designed for professionals, individuals interested in prenatal and perinatal psychology, nurses and physicians. This site has been established to provide education and specific training, observation and assessment of high risk newborns and pre-term newborns. NIDCAP was started by Heidelise Als, PhD. The site includes information - reading materials and observation training/centers and program guides for this work. Zero to Three - the nations leading resource on the fist years of life. Designed for infant and family professionals and parents. This site has information for parents or professionals. This site is has brought together infant and family professionals - uniting the fields of medicine, mental health, research, science, child development, and education. The site has vast resources. News, a professional journal, parenting guide from A to Z, Brain Wonders (development information), links and resources are offered. A search engine is available as well. Resources for Infant Educarers Designed for parents and professionals and people interested in the REI programs and training. This site provides an overview of the RIE philosophy which was developed by infant specialized, Magda Gerber based on research of Dr. Emmi Pikler in Budapest. Respectful attitudes towards child rearing is encouraged. This site offers guidelines to the education of RIE - including manuals, videos, books and audio tapes or classes are offered. Professional certification training courses and parent-infant classes are offered. www.holisticmed.com/www/birth.html Pregnancy, Birth, and Infant Care Internet Resources Designed for individuals desiring various prenatal and perinatal information and resources. This site lists national and international organizations, practioner databases, publications, and general interest pages for birth, pregnancy, and infant care.
This educational process highlights the positive connection and bonding of the mother/father-infant relationship occurring before birth www.makewayforbaby.com/prenatalstimulation.htm Make Way For Baby! Designed for parents This site informs parents and professionals about prenatal stimulation techniques through prenatal music, exercises, fetal intelligence, products, audio, including post natal stimulation for baby messages and exercises. It provides scientific bases for early stimulation and a summery of the research by Dr. Beatriz Manrique. Make Way for Baby is based on the largest prenatal and postnatal stimulation research. A video and book is offered that takes a parent through every stage of pregnancy - prenatal stimulation and exercise techniques are taught by trimesters. Center for Prenatal and Perinatal Music Designed for parents and couples This site is created by Giselle Whitwell, Music Therapist and Birth Doula is designed to bring pregnant mothers body, heart, mind, and spirit into harmony through music, movement and color. The purpose of this center is to assist mothers and couples in raising awareness of the pregnancy and birth journey through creative methods. Recommended books, links, articles, books/videos, cassette tapes, and bibliography/resources are provided. Kindermusik - ÏA good beginning never endsÓ Designed for parents and music/art therapist interested in becoming instructors This site offers music and movement curriculum and classes for parents and children; newborn to 7 years old. A music store with a collection tapes, various instruments, and childrenÌs books are available. The Center for Creative Parenting Designed for parents This site offers a comprehensive choice of preconception, prenatal, birth preparation, and post-natal services and products to assist readiness for parenthood. It includes holistic health, fertility health, pregnancy and birth, post-natal concerns, parenting concerns, services and products. Counseling is offered. Resources for Infant Educarers Designed for parents, care-givers and those who are interested in teachingThis organization is a non-profit group teaching a unique methodology and philosophy in working with infants. It is believed that infants require basic trust, uninterrupted play, freedom to explore, consistency, sensitive observation and active participation by parents and care-givers based on the teachings of Magda Gerber. A list of classes, a search engine, conferences, and publications are offered.
This psychology incorporates various disciplines which demonstrate that our experiences from before conception through birth and early infancy create a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual template from which we live our lives. Birth Psychology - The Association of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH). Designed for anybody interested in the mental and emotional dimensions of pregnancy and birth with a professional and scholarly focus. This site provides an introduction to APPPAH - journal, news, and congresses. There are five departments of information - Life Before Birth, The Birth Scene, The Origins of Violence, Healing Birth Trauma, and Primal Health including relevant articles. Directories offered - Practitioners, advanced studies, 100 books/videos, and web sites. The International Society of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Medicine. Designed for professional students, mental health care providers, physicians, and educators. This site provides documentation on the importance of the prenatal stage of life with emphasis on prevention of psychological, emotional, and physical disorders in later life. An international congress, a journal, and the publication of a 900 item literature reference list included. Lists of research bibliographies on multiple topics available.
This area of study researches prenatal determination as a factor influencing lifelong health and disease. Prenatal experiences are seen as the blueprint for adult health and wellness. www.birthworks.org/primalhealth Birthworks Primal Health Research Designed for students interested in prenatal and perinatal life, childbirth educators, and health care providers This site provides research material that explores coorelations between the primal period and health in later life. This research is interdisciplinary and includes many studies from USA, the Scandinavian countries, Holland, Great Britain, and the Commonwealth. This site offers a data bank on studies about fetal life, birth, and early infancy. The site offers a ÏsearchÓ data bank by keys words which leads the reader into a complete set of articles including a glossary.www.uwyo.edu/healthyfetus/home.htm The Center for the Study of Fetal Programming Designed for students interested in fetal studies This site is a joint venture with The University of Wyoming and New York University. The center investigates the specific impacts of maternal stresses on the health and well-being of live-stock and human beings.www.som.soton.ac.uk/research/foad/barker.asp Fetal Origins of Adult Disease Division - University of Southhampton and Directed by Dr. David Barker Designed for those students and professionals seeking knowledge of prenatal programmingThe site offers epidemiological research, statistics on population studies, information on maternal, fetal, and neonatal physiology, endocrinology, bone/joint, and nutrition. A search engine is provided.
This field is a branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness. The American Psychiatric Association Designed for medical professionals. This site is the world largest psychiatric association which represents psychiatrists from around the world who treat persons with mental disorders including mental retardation and substance related disorders. The association advocates for accessible and quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. It is a members-only website which offers highlighted advocacy issues, books, journal, career connections, and current related articles. A search engine is offered. Home of Your Friendly Neighborhood Shrink Designed for medical professionals seeking a laugh to lighten their day. This site offers psychology references and medical links, fun and entertaining links - a tongue and cheek past-time browser. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Designed for health professionals, families, and parents. This site assists parents and families in understanding developmental, behavioral, emotional disorders affect children and adolescents. It serves as a public service website. Child and adolescent psychiatry information, current research, practice guidelines, and fact sheets for parents are provided. United States Department of Health and Human Services- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSAÌs National Mental Health Information) Designed for individuals in governmental programs and services. This site offers news, services and resources by state, hotline phone numbers, publications, funding, and a search engine.
Is discipline is concerned with the science of the human soul, including the phenomena of the mind, emotions, and consciousness. The American Psychological Association Designed for students of psychology and psychologists. This site is the official web site for the APA - a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. Members receive access to their journal, PsychArticles, PsychInfo, PsychCareers, PsychPort (news articles), and a search engine. Links to conferences, ethics and issues for the psychologist and continuing education are provided. Psychological Network - United Kingdom Designed for students of psychology and psychologists. This site contains information about different clinical disorders with diagnostic criteria sheets and psychopharmacology updates. They offer links to business psychology consultants, help resources, alternative therapies, and career information on schools and trainings. Psychological publications and journals are available. Membership not necessary for article and/or journal search. Association for Transpersonal Psychology Designed for scholars, practioners, and the public. This site offers resources and information to help understand transpersonal psychology and the transpersonal perceptive. This field incorporates insights from modern psychology and drawn from eastern and western spiritual practices. This site is a clearly house and communication site. Meetings, lectures, workshops, conferences, and books are offered. The Association for Humanistic Psychology Designed for students of psychology and psychologist who affirm the inherent value and dignity of human beings. This site presents the tenants of humanistic psychology with itÌs mission being to support a more global and conscious society. The site offers their journal, a list of colleges and universities with accredited programs, a directory of humanistic professionals, and it contains an annotated humanistic bibliography.
This is an area of psychology that acknowledges and organically works with the intelligence and wholeness of the human being by not dividing the psyche from the soma. The United States Association for Body Psychotherapy. Designed for body workers and somatic educators. This site supports the development of body psychotherapy as a profession. They provide a definition of body psychotherapy, web links on body psychotherapy and news, and USABP conference proceedings. Bodynamic Institute U.S.A. Designed for students and bodywork professionals. This institute was founded by Danish somatic theorist, Lizbeth Marcher. Her belief is that psychological imprints reside in muscle. This work is a carefully researched and created body oriented psychology. It combines physical therapy and psychotherapy techniques which center on body mapping. This website contains information about bodynamics, training opportunities, news, updates, and publications. Continuum Movement Designed for body-workers and the general public. This unique field of movement education designed by Emilie Conrad to increase the scope movement experience by focusing on the fluid system of the body. This website lists articles, authorized teachers, and links to other related body work. Orgone Biophysical Research Laboratory Designed for those interested in orgone energy properties and functions as well as Wilhelm Reich. This is the research website of James DeMeo who has been investigating the work of the late Wilhelm Reich. This site lists articles on informative topics and a bibliography on W. Reich and Orgonomy. The Sensory Awareness Foundation Designed for students of body-work. This foundation was founded on the information and work of Elsa Gindler and Charoltte Selver. Sensory Awareness is a practice which helps rediscover natural balance through breathing practices and body awareness practices. This website offers publications, tapes, and feature articles.
An area of study dealing with the quality or state of being spiritual; a pleasure made for the soul. Spiritual Healing Designed for anyone seeking spiritual healing information. This site is a complete online resource for spiritual healing, holistic health practioners, publications, and events. A comprehensive alternative health directory of healers is available. A search engine for searching listing and ads are offered. Light Hearts -by Elizabeth Hallett Designed for people interested in the spiritual side of conception, birth, life and death. This siteÌs main focus is on pre-birth communication and other spiritual mysteries of parenthood. It contains a poetry page, individual accounts of soul connections before birth, after death, and throughout life, letters/clippings, a guide to books and articles about pre-birth communication, soul memory and related subjects, and great links to other spiritually oriented birth web sites. The Prebirth Experience- A New Spiritual Fronteer Designed for anyone interested in life before life, earth life, or life after life issues. This site is dedicated to the study of prebirth experiences, collecting PBE accounts, and comparing data with researchers of spiritual phenomena. Sarah and Brent Hinze, authors and researchers in this field, maintain this web site. The Changing Hearts initiative is described - concerning adoption and healing and the strength of the family unit. Good links are provided. Multi-faith e-community Designed for anyone interested in understanding the major religions and furthering spirituality. General overview of spiritual issues. This site provides information, inspiration, and community networking. Expert advice from various spiritual disciplines offered. Find-search engine provided. The International Association of Near Death Studies Designed for near-death experiencers (NDE), care-givers, health-care professionals, researchers, and the public This site gives reliable information about near-death experiences along with resources for more information and support. Publications, local support groups, bibliography, and archive to register your NDE. A search engine and links to more information on the internet. ChildSpirit Institute, a nonprofit organization Designed for children, parents, teachers, and scholars. This international network provides resources, books, conferences, innovative empirical research, and related publications.A network for consciousness and spirituality Designed for personal growth. The site provides information and resources on issues and events in the areas of spirituality, health, wellness, the environment, creativity, and prosperity.
Trauma is defined as a serious injury or shock to the body from violence or an accident. It can be observed as an emotional wound or shock substantial damage to the psychological development of a person often leading to neurosis. David BaldwinÌs Trauma Information Pages Designed for students, clinicians, and researchers The site provides definitions, full-text articles and resources about emotional trauma and traumatic stress, including PTSD, a bookstore, disaster related links, web links on trauma, psychology, neuroscience, and therapy, and an online data base - electronic journals, MEDline, and dictionary. Specific treatment approaches and a search engine is available. Information about David Baldwin is offered. This site is a comprehensive and thorough presentation of clinical and research on trauma. Child Trauma Academy Designed for teachers, trainers, care-givers, and professionals involved with maltreated children and their families. This site is Bruce PerryÌs, MD. PhD. organization. This site provides videos, teaching materials, slide presentations on the brain, online courses, and up-coming and past presentations. A search engine and forum page is offered. The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) Designed for professionals - medical and psychological, researchers, administrators, advocates, journalists, clergy, and students. ISTSS is the worldÌs premier trauma organization dedicated to trauma treatment, education, research, and prevention. Membership is required to join the organization. A forum to discuss and share research, clinical strategies, and theoretical about trauma in the US and around the world. It provides links to their journal; Journal of Traumatic Stress and other publications. Special interest groups of professionals who deal with different aspects of healing trauma are provided. Resources of general information and facts sheets are offered. Early Trauma - Treatment and Trainings Designed for parents, professionals, and students interested in prenatal and perinatal trauma. This site serves as an outreach and educational tool to allow access information about earl\y trauma. It provides articles about early shock and trauma, links for parents about healing prenatal and perinatal shock and trauma, information about the signs of trauma in infant, causes of trauma, and how to resolve them. Audiotapes are offered as well as services and resources. A recommended reading list, research and writings by herself and other professionals and Babies Are Aware Award related links.
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