Professional Associations
Doulas, Midwives & Birth Support
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Spinning Babies; Optimal positioning and assistance to turn a breech/transverse baby
Community Support
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ABA; Australian Breastfeeding Association; Breastfeeding information, education and Support Hotline
Natural Birth Resources
- Face of Birth: Documentary on HomeBirth and Birth Choices in Australia
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One World Birth: Documentary with Natural Birth Experts from around the world
- Doula – the Ultimate Birth Companion
- Ina May Gaskin; possibly the worlds most renowned midwife
- Dr Sarah J Buckley; Brisbane GP, mum and a natural birth advocate
VBAC Resources
Vaccination
- Vaccination Awareness; be informed so you can make your own choices on vaccination
- Vaccination – some interesting stats
- Homeopathic Prophylaxis; an alternative to traditional vaccination
- Homepathic Prophylaxis Research
Baby Carriers
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Ergo Baby Carrier; my personal favourite
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Hug-a-Bub; my 2nd recommendation for a baby carrier
- Boba Carrier
Cloth Nappies
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Bum Wraps; Great value cloth nappies made locally in Brisbane
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M’s Cute Bottoms; Cloth nappies made locally in Brisbane
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Used Nappies; Second hand or as new nappies at reduced prices – a great way to trial them
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Nurture Nappies; A great range of cloth nappies, but not all at the cheapest available price..
Natural Parenting
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Attachment Parenting; Typically results in a stronger, more trusting bond with the child
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Aware Parenting; Proposes a new approach to parenting
- Co-Sleeping / Bed Sharing
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Ask Dr Sears; Gentle sleep strategies from a leading paediatrician
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Baby Led Weaning to Solids; Involves introducing your 6 month old child to real food (not mush) from the start.
Therapists and Clinicians
Brisbane
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Conceive Natural Health & Fertility, Red Hill; Natural therapies for optimal fertility, conception and pregnancy support
- Osteocare at Nundah; Osteopaths supporting women before, during and after pregnancy for optimal comfort and baby positioning
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Your Body Works, Gordon Park; Specialising in infants, children and retained neonatal reflexes.
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Kirsty Eng Fertility, Herston Specialising in fertility, pregnancy and birth preparation
- Infant & Pregnancy Massage; Catherine Dore offers nourishing pregnancy and infant massage in Herston
Gold Coast
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HypnoBirthing Gold Coast; for independent birth education on the Gold Coast
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Rhythm of Life Chiropractic; Palm Beach, Gold Coast
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Zash Photography; Specialising in high quality Pregnancy and Newborn photography