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Community on the Web
Check out the BirthLove Forums - http://www.birthlove.com/phpBB/index.php
A Natural Birth and Parenting Board with worldwide 'connections'
forums. Helping you connect with your local natural mothers, includes
an Australian forum board to help mamas connect.
Childbirth
Education
Blissful
Beginnings,Wollongong, NSW
Birth & Parenting Education,
Want classes that are individualised to your needs at times convenient
to you, we provide classes for everyone, set in a friendly environment
for those trying to avoid the hospitals. Offering Preconception,
Early pregnancy, multiple birth and refresher classes in addition
to the usual birth & parenting. Group or individual classes
available.
Blissful Beginnings 0418 292 169 http://www.blissfulbeginnings.com.au/
Distance
training for aspiring doulas and childbirth educators around Australia
www.childbirthinternational.com
There is no need to attend a workshop since all the materials
and study is done through a distance mode. Our tutors are all experienced
doulas and childbirth educators from around the world and our founder
also has direct experience of distance education having studied
for her Nursing degree by distance.
Feel free to contact us for further information or any questions.
Nikki Macfarlane
Childbirth International
enquiry@childbirthinternational.com
Distance training for the world's childbirth educators and doulas
Trauma
and Birth Stress- PTSD after Childbirth
www.tabs.org.nz
PTSD suffered as a result of a traumatic birth experience has only
recently been recognized. Becoming a mother can put women under
considerable psychological pressure. Post-natal (or post-partum)
depression (PND or PPD) is a well-known and very common experience.
Potentially much longer lasting and insidious, however, is Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) arising from events before, during,
after or throughout the whole of the birth experience.
Originating in New Zealand, TABS is Trauma And Birth Stress, a Charitable
Trust that serves as a support group of mothers. We have in common
stressful and traumatic pregnancies or births that affected our
lives negatively for months or years afterwards. We formed TABS
because of the need to make PTSD known as a form of mental illness
that can happen following childbirth, but quite distinct from the
Baby Blues, Post Natal Depression (Post Partum Depression) and Post
Natal Psychosis.
The
Wannabee Foundation
http://www.wannabee.org.au
The Wannabee Foundation is Non Profit organization
committed to helping children and to assist parents to manage the
many challenges facing families who live with young highly sensitive
children.
Many highly sensitive children may be diagnosed/misdiagnosed as
having Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactive
Disorder, Autism, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
The immune system can be weakened by exposure to chemicals, stress,
anxiety, negative thoughts, highly refined foods and other pollutants,
and many children show an amazing recovery when their immune system
is strengthened and their brain is receiving the right nutrients,
their body is having plenty of exercise and they have a strong sense
of self esteem.
The Wannabee Foundation is building a multi-media network to pass
on information to children, parents, teachers and child carers on
natural healthy ways to improve a child's health and learning ability
and the importance of love and respect for life.
For upcoming Wannabee events, visit
their site - also listed on our community
news here.
Prenatal
Yoga by Yoga in Daily Life
Annandale,
NSW 10am Weds & Sat
Gymea, NSW 6pm Thurs
Randwick, NSW 11:15am Sat
Brisbane, QLD 11:30am Sat
Sunshine Coast,QLD 11:15am Sat
Melbourne, VIC 11:15am Sat
Visit the website for further address details www.yogaindailylife.org.au
QLD
Birthing Rites Queensland - Murwillumbah,
Tweed Heads, Southport
Contact: Sarah Buck
(07) 55 908 101
Also runs Aquatic Pre-natal Classes &
Water Awareness for Babies
WA
Family Nurturing Centre
Ph: 24 hour pager service 08 9482 4154
Childbirth and parenting education, advice,
meditation and yoga classes
Pregnancy
and Childbirth Resource Centre
Free service providing info, referrals, resources,
greater choice and support for women
Ph: 08 9319 8043
Pregnancy
/ Birth Care & Groups
NSW
Sydney Attachment Parenting Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sydneyattachmentparenting/messages
We are a Sydney based support group for Attachment Parents
in Sydney and elsewhere. We have an active discussion list,
bi-monthly newsletters and playgroups that meet all over Sydney.
Issues of interest to our group are Gentle childbirth, Gentle dicipline,
Baby-wearing, Extended breastfeeding, Co-sleeping and related topics.
All welcome. For more information see http://www.naturalparenting.com.au/sap/
Empowered
Mothers Post-Natal Support Group
located at Mullumbimby,
every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 11.30am till 1.00pm.
It is held currently at Santos upstairs in the Heart Space room.
Debbie Ward-Terraine 02 66 804152
WardDebra1@bigpond.com
Baby
Bonding
Bond with your baby with an intro to baby massage and pre yoga baby
exercise and creative play that will enhance wellbeing.
Contact Vanessa for further details on location and upcoming dates
and events to do with mothering and babies. 02 66 846490
Birth Matters Childbirth Information and Support Group
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month
Upstairs Santos, Mullumbimby
Phone Sue (02) 6680 2717
Supporting conscious childbirth in all settings
Debra
Behi BSc.M.Chiro.Grad.Cert.Peadiatrics. Member International
Chiropractic Paedatrics Association, Cert. Webster Technique,
CAA. I specialize in pregnancy issues such as back pain, symphysis
pubis pain, sciatica, etc and for pediatric conditions such
as the natural treatment of middle ear infection, colic, ADHD,
learning difficulties and many others. Phone: (02)
9299 1661 or email: dbehi@completecityhealth.com.au http://www.completecityhealth.com.au
Glenda
Brierley Dip Arom DRM ATMS
Specialising
in Pregnancy Massage
10 Talgara Place, Beacon Hill, NSW
Ph:
02 99391029 or 0414 858590
glendaroma@hotmail.com
Northern
Beaches Homoeopathic Clinic
Michelle Berryman Dip Hom. MAHA
& Peter Berryman BSc. DHom. BMedSc. MAHA. MATMA
All health issues &
Fertility, Pre-natal, Delivery & Post-natal Care,
Children's Health. We are also professional members of AVN and offer
homoeopathic alternatives to vaccination, support for parents choosing
to vaccinate as well as homoeopathic treatment for vaccine reactions
or damage.
114 Fuller St, Collaroy Plateau
Ph: 02 8902 1761. Michelle's Mobile. 0416 237 844. Peter's Mob.
042 523 1761. pqrs@mail2me.com.au
Birth
Steps, Sydney NSW
The Bradley Method® of Natural Childbirth
Approach your birth with confidence! 12 week comprehensive birth
preparation course for couples. 0403 222 632
QLD
Natural
Parenting Brisbane
A
Positive Community for Instinctive Parenting
Hold regular meetings and playgroups in the Brisbane area. For more
information email Mel meo@theuniversewithin.com
or see www.naturalparenting.com.au/npb/
Angels Wholistic
Birth & Parenting Group
Meet monthly in Gympie 10am -2pm
Contact: Jeanette
Ph: 07 54846386
Brisbane
Attachment Parenting
An information and support group for parents in the Brisbane area
who are interested in the benefits of being responsive to children's
needs, long-term breastfeeding, baby wearing, gentle discipline,
family bed/co-sleeping and other attachment parenting tools. Meetings
are once a fortnight with family days every few months. We publish
a newsletter 4 times a year and have an online email discussion
list.
Contact: brisbaneap@optushome.com.au
The
Birth Information Group (BIG)
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Contact: Jodie
Ph: 07 5452 6215
VIC
Melbourne
Attachment Parenting Group
Contact
Jayne Garrod blackfuschia@optusnet.com.au
NATURAL
PARENTING MELBOURNE
http://www.naturalparentingmelbourne.com.au/
Natural Parenting Melbourne is a city-wide network of families and
professionals aiming to support, educate and celebrate the diversity
of natural choices available to families as they journey their way
through pregnancy, birth and ongoing parenthood. Holistic concepts
supported include natural approaches to health and birth, extended
breastfeeding, gentle sleep solutions, baby-wearing, positive discipline,
alternative schooling, green living and environmental awareness.
For more information please email melb@naturalparenting.com.au
or phone Melinda on 03 9754 1347.
WA
Birthplace Support Group Inc
A consumer group that supports choices in
childbirth
Ph: 08 9319 8043
Parenting
Groups
QLD
Angels Wholistic Birth & Parenting
Group
Meet monthly in Gympie 10am -2pm
Contact: Jeanette
Ph: 07 54846386
Homebirth
Homebirth
Australia
PO
Box 1085, Byron Bay, NSW 2481
1800 222 180
website : www.homebirthaustralia.org
email (coming with website): birthtalk@homebirthaustralia.org
Home
Birth Access Sydney
Homebirth Access Sydney Inc
P.O. Box 66
Broadway. NSW. 2007
www.homebirthsydney.org.au
Midwifery
QLD
Home Midwifery Association
PO Box 655, Spring Hill, QLD
Ph: Francesca 07 3844 3656
WA
Community Midwifery Program
PO Box 1336
Fremantle WA 6959
Ph: Tracey 08 9339 0021
midwives@iinet.net.au
Government funded midwife assisted birth,
either at home, or in hospital.
Midwives
in Private Practice
Ph: Jackie for their details 08 9418 8949
VIC
The Maternity Coalition Inc
Po Box 73
Brunswick South VIC 3055
Ph: Robin Payne 03 9380 2863
Includes the following groups: Mothers' &
Midwives Action, Midwives in Private Practice, Choices for Childbirth
& Australian Radical Mothers & Midwives
Midwifes
In Private Practice
Contact: Joy Johnston
Ph: 03 9808 9614
joy@aitex.com.au
Caesarean
Support
WA
Birthrites; Healing After Caesarean Inc.
birthrites.edsite.com.au
birthrites@edsite.com.au
Natural
Parenting Products
Natures Child
www.natureschild.com.au
Contact: Jannine Barron
Po Box 1040
Byron Bay, NSW, 2481
Ph: 02 66 855504
hug-a-bub,
byron bay
baby slings - also provide info on the benefits
of baby wearing
Ph: (02) 66884455
PO Box 685
Byron Bay, NSW, 2481
www.hug-a-bub.com.au
Baba
Slings
Contact: Shanti McIvor
599 Hunchy Rd, Hunchy, QLD, 4555
Ph: (07) 5442 9597
www.babaslings.com
Ryoka
Baby Slings
Subiaco Pavilion Markets
Rokeby Road
Subiaco W.A
Ph: (08) 9388 6399
Fax:(08) 9364 1250
www.ryoka.safeshopper.com
Rosie
Storm
A great range of Pre-Loved Feeding Bras dyed in funky colours with
extra trimmings and new Feeding Bras for Mums also in funky dyed
colours.
Debbie Ward-Terraine 02 66 804152
WardDebra1@bigpond.com
Bubs
Duds - The Online Secondhand Superstore for Baby.
Bubs
Duds retails new and gently used clothing (including a large
range of designer clothing), toys, books, nursery equipment and
more from our online store, providing parents with the ease
of home shopping and doorstep delivery. Bubs Duds' focus is
on exceptional quality and exceptional customer service. Our
website can be found at www.bubsduds.com.au
Natural
Fertility
NSW
Northern
Beaches Homoeopathic Clinic
Michelle Berryman Dip Hom. MAHA
& Peter Berryman BSc. DHom. BMedSc. MAHA. MATMA
All health issues &
Fertility, Pre-natal, Delivery & Post-natal Care,
Children's Health. We are also professional members of AVN and offer
homoeopathic alternatives to vaccination, support for parents choosing
to vaccinate as well as homoeopathic treatment for vaccine reactions
or damage.
114 Fuller St, Collaroy Plateau
Ph: 02 8902 1761. Michelle's Mobile. 0416 237 844.
Peter's Mob. 042 523 1761. pqrs@mail2me.com.au
QLD
Kerryn Miller
Sia Holistic Centre
45 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba, Qld
Ph: 07 5444 8879
Vaccination
Issues
Australian Vaccination Network
www.avn.org.au
PO Box 177, Bangalow, NSW 2479
QLD
AVN Gold Coast Support & Information
Group
For anyone interested in Childrens Health
& Development Naturally
Last Tuesday each month 9.30 - 12.30
Contact: Deidre Cullen
Ph: (07) 55 307 772
AVN
Gympie Support & Information Group
contact
Tara Emery on (07)54 828 600 or email tara4avn@hotmail.com
Breast
feeding
Australian
Breastfeeding Association
http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/
(02)
9639 8686 (7 days)
Check your telephone directory for the number
of your local group.
Formerly the Nursing Mothers' Assocation
of Australia. The Australian Breaastfeeding Assocation has some
excellent resources for breastfeeding mothers on their website,
with articles answering many commonly asked questions and listings
of community events. The ABA also have an excellent range of books,
audio tapes and pamphlets available from
Merrily Merrily Enterprises Pty Ltd Phone
1800 032 926 or (03) 9886 9399 or your local group.
Top
Ten Breast feeding Sites for Health Care Professionals and
Parents
http://hecate.acofi.edu.biology/ARA/Lactation/TopTen.html
Play
groups and schools
Queensland
AVN Gold Coast Support & Information
Group
For anyone interested in Childrens Health
& Development Naturally
Last Tuesday each month 9.30 - 12.30
Contact: Deidre Cullen
Ph: (07) 55 307 772
New
South Wales
Kinma,
a small parent managed school in Terrey Hills in Sydney.
Kinma is firstly a primary and preschool, parent-managed and truly
child-centred in its approach. It gives children the opportunity
to learn at their own pace in a supportive, non-competitive environment.
Class sizes are small and multi-aged and the children develop warm
relationships with the same teacher over a number of years. Kinma
is the natural alternative to mainstream education.
Kinma is secondly a playgroup which meets every Monday from 9.30
am - 11.30 am in the preschool grounds. The children experience
a morning of unstructured play and the parents can enjoy a coffee
and chat. Many of the parents share an attachment parenting, or
natural parenting approach to child-rearing, so it is a really supportive
environment.
The Kinma website is www.kinma.nsw.edu.au
if you would like to find out more about the school.
Unexpected
Outcomes
QLD
Sudden Infant Death Support
Ph: 07 3227 7111
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