Resources

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To check out web links for earth mamas, go to our links page.

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

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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.comThere 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
[email protected]
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
[email protected]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

Glenda Brierley Dip Arom DRM ATMS
Specialising in Pregnancy Massage
10 Talgara Place, Beacon Hill, NSW
Ph: 02 99391029 or 0414 858590
[email protected]

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. [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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: [email protected]
 
The Birth Information Group (BIG)
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Contact: Jodie
Ph: 07 5452 6215

VIC

Melbourne Attachment Parenting Group
Contact Jayne Garrod [email protected]

NATURAL PARENTING MELBOURNE
www.naturalparenting.com.au/npm/
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 [email protected] 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): [email protected]

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
[email protected]
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
[email protected]

Caesarean Support
WA
Birthrites; Healing After Caesarean Inc.
birthrites.edsite.com.au
[email protected]
 

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
[email protected]

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. [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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
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
Kingscliff Play group
Every Wednesday 9-12
Contact: Rachel Enright
Ph: (07) 55 908 151
 
 

Post -Natal Support

Birthing Rites Queensland – Murwillumbah, Tweed Heads & Southport
Post-natal support group
Contact: Sarah Buck
Ph: (07) 55 908 101

Unexpected Outcomes
QLD
Sudden Infant Death Support
Ph: 07 3227 7111
 

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