National Organizations
National organizations created to support patients and their partners through the process of becoming parents.
Organizations across the US
Lamaze International
"We want all parents to feel confident, supported and powerful as they ask questions, make decisions, and navigate their path through pregnancy, birth and parenthood."​
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The Bradley Method
"The Bradley Method is a system of natrual labor techniques in which a woman and her coach play an active part. It is a simple method of increasing self-awarenesss, teaching a woman how to deal with the stress of labor by tuning in to her own body.”
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Birthing from Within
"For over 20 years, parents and professionals have trusted Birthing from Within to prepare them for the transformational experience of birth."
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HypnoBirthing
"HypnoBirthing® is a tried and proven technique, as well as a philosophy that guides and prepares a woman in giving birth in a peaceful and extraordinarily beautiful manner."
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La Leche League International
"Breastfeeding is warmth, nutrition, and love all rolled into one. We’ve been supporting mothers and nursing parents since 1956"
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March of Dimes
"Our mission is to lead the fight for the health of all moms and babies. Our goals are to end the preventable maternal health risks and deaths, end preventable preterm birth and infant death, and close the health equity gap."
DONA International
"DONA International is the world’s first, largest and leading doula certifying organization."
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International Cesarean Awareness Network
"The International Cesarean Awareness Network is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by reducing preventable cesareans through education, supporting cesarean recovery, and advocating for vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)."
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Waterbirth International
"Waterbirth International is the only organization providing water birth education and training for parents and professionals. To date, more than 15,000 people have become certified in safely using water in all stages of pregnancy, labor and birth through our insightful programs."​
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Postpartum Support International
"The mission of Postpartum Support International is to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide.”
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Childbirth Connection
"To make informed decisions, women need access to evidence-based information and help navigating their maternity care throughout their pregnancy and birth journey. That’s why, for nearly 100 years, Childbirth Connection (now a core program of the National Partnership for Women & Families) has connected women with just that kind of high-quality information."
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Pathways to Family Wellness
"Pathways is a quarterly print and digital magazine whose non-profit mission is to support you and your family's quest for wellness."
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Cord Blood Banking
"Expectant parents can save stem cells from their child’s umbilical cord blood for use in medical transplants. The FDA has approved cord blood cell treatment in nearly 80 diseases including blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma."
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Recall Report
"Recall Report was created to alert the public to the latest information on dangerous drugs and products. With hundreds of suspected or confirmed dangerous drugs and products on the market, the up-to-date information we provide on recalls, alerts, and side effects is vital to keeping your family safe."
"Addiction is a progressive, chronic disease characterized by compulsive behavior, harmful side effects and relapse. Like other diseases, addiction presents serious risks for pregnant women and their babies"
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