Pregnancy and Birth

Childbirth Connection: Also for all things birth related.  Great resource for any expecting mom!
Lamaze International - promotes a natural, healthy and safe approach to pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting.  Great articles all the time!
      Here is Lamaze's ever helpful Healthy Birth Practices (with videos also great for partners) that every mother preparing for birth should familiarize herself with.
American Pregnancy Association: An extensive collection of information on all sorts of pregnancy and birth topics.
The midwife archives: If you have a question about something related to pregnancy and birth, this is a good place to look. A truly fabulous resource.
Henci Goer's website: She is *the* authority on medical research regarding pregnancy and birth. Great articles.
CIMS news - Coalition for Improving Maternity Services - updated news all the time, full of evidence based research, and one of the best sources for other helpful links including finding a mother-friendly care provider.  Check Choices in Childbirth, Birth Survey, Birth Network's provider guide, etc.
Citizens for Midwifery: A consumer group supporting midwifery; excellent information on midwives and midwifery care, as well as how to find a midwife.
Waterbirth International: THE source for information on the benefits and safety of delivering babies in water.  Easier for moms ~ better for babies!
Spinning Babies: Great for growing an interest in and understanding optimal fetal positioning, how maternal positioning affects baby's position, and how baby's position affects  labor and birth. I encourage every mom to check out this site during pregnancy. 
Birth Stories - Still growing this collection on my doula page on FB...please feel free to read and/or contribute!

The HOMEBIRTH Option

Is homebirth safe? 
Stories from homebirth dads!

Cesareans and Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

ICAN-online - International Cesarean Awareness Network - Prevention, Recovery, and Advocacy
more on VBAC ...
VBACFacts.com
VBAC.com
A Woman's Guide to VBAC: Navigating the NIH Consensus Recommendations

     
Breastfeeding and Parenting
Kellymom.com - breastfeeding and parenting website that is worth many stops at for accurate and up to date research and information on everything breastfeeding.
La Leche League International: A mother-to-mother helping group for breastfeeding. There is a vast amount of information on this site - if you've got a breastfeeding question, they have an answer!
Ask Dr. Sears: The famous pediatrician who is the go-to doc for many parents across the world.  He has written books on every topic for parents and parents to be with a focus on raising secure children.
Dr. Jay Gordon's website: A fabulous resource for a lot of different topics! This well respected pediatrician offers information on a variety of medical and parenting subjects. I definitely recommend spending some time looking around here.
Babywearer.com - Information on everything babywearing - types of carriers, reviews, for sale and trade, why's, how's, etc.
Isis Parenting-Breastfeeding Chat and Learn: Every Thursday at NOON. Chat with other breastfeeding moms and get your questions answered by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). It's FREE.  Each week's interactive session will begin with a short presentation on a breastfeeding topic (such as: learning proper latch, pumping and storing milk, dealing with a fussy baby, and more), followed by Q&A with the IBCLC. You may chat with other nursing moms throughout, or just watch and listen.
Post Partum support and resources: Postpartum Support International is dedicated to helping women suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression, the most common complication of childbirth. We also work to educate family, friends and healthcare providers so that moms and moms-to-be can get the support they need and recover. You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you will be well.


General sites for expectant parents: resources, education, discussion forums, free videos, affordable products that are mom and baby friendly.

Bamboo Family Magazine
Birthsource
Mothering.com - parenting website dedicated to giving information and support for families a little more naturally minded.  Don't forget to check out the discussion forums!  And during pregnancy is a great time to sign up for a subscription to Mothering Magazine - you won't be sorry, it is loved by all!

My Favorite Blogs:
Birth Sense: A hospital based midwife's website dedicated to providing interesting information surrounding healthy pregnancies and normal births and also a blog including her own and others' great birth stories and musings.
The Unnecesarean
The Feminist Breeder
Peaceful Parenting - Dr.Momma.com
Science and Sensibility - A Research Blog About Healthy Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond from Lamaze International
Giving Birth with Confidence