© 2010, Carol Peterson, ICCE, CD(DONA) Erie, PA

Birth Journeys

Carol Peterson, ICCE, HCHI, CD(DONA)

Instilling Confidence in Birth Since 2004

814-899-7722  * cbecarol@yahoo.com

 

“The Business of Being Born”- Documentary of the business of birth in the US.  Available through NetFlix and the Erie County Library.

 

“Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth” by Ina May Gaskin- Copies available at the Erie County Library.

 

“A Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth” by Henci Goer

 

“Pushed: The Painful Truth About Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care” by Jennifer Block

 

 

Lake Erie Association of Doulas- More information on the Erie doula network

 

Erie Fertility Awareness- Learn how to chart your fertile cycles for conception, contraception, or just well-being

 

River of Life Chiropractic

 

Spinning Babies- Find out the position of your baby and learn how to get baby properly positioned for birth.

 

Cochrane Database- The Gold Standard in evidence-based medical practices.  Search Pregnancy & Childbirth topics. Great reference for medical intervention.

 

International Cesarean Awareness Network- Learn more about the cesarean epidemic and how to avoid an unnecessary cesarean.

 

Le Leche League- Breastfeeding information and more.

 

Lansinoh- Breastfeeding information, including videos on proper latch.

 

Mothering Magazine- Information on natural parenting, breastfeeding, babies, cloth diapering, and more.

 

DONA International- Learn more about doulas and how we can help you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hospital-Based: Peggy Boyd and Stefanie Young, CNMs at Erie Women’s Health Partners.

 

Homebirth:

 

Jen Bozza, CNM, CRNP-

(716) 761-2067

Caring for Women Midwifery

 

Jill Johnson- 814-572-8956- www.intothesehands.com

 

Valerie Monterrey- www.eriehomebirth.com

 

 

 

 

The Lactation Center at St. Vincent- Monthly breastfeeding support group and group/private consultation.  They also sell breastpumps and parts at competitive prices, nursing bras, and other supplies. 452-7732

 

Weekly Breastfeeding Support Group-  Held at Chiropractic Solutions.  Contact Lorraine Zacherl at 825-1102 for more information.

 

International Cesarean Awareness Network- Erie Chapter- Cesarean Prevention and Support- Monthly meetings- contact Sarah Imig- icanoferie@yahoo.com