Active Birth Centre The guiding principles of Janet Balaskas plus shopping. All you want to know about active birth principles plus a catalogue of lovely unguents to pamper your poor pregnant/post-pregnant body.

Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services A very useful resource if you're looking for a more independent view on childbirth. AIMS campaign for the recognition of childbirth as a normal physiological process, more home birth provision to name but two. Well worth a look.

Association of Radical Midwives An organisation of midwives, student midwives and others in the UK committed to improving the maternity care provided by the NHS. Committed to women having the right to a service tailored more closely to their needs, and a sympathetic attitude on the part of their professional attendants. Lots of useful publications.

BirthChoiceUK Very useful site giving information on what to expect from pregnancy care services and what options are available in the UK. There are several options for birth from a choice of hospital, home, small maternity units as well as choices as to who provides your antenatal care. This website aims to bring together information to enable prospective parents to make those choices

The Birth Trauma Association The Birth Trauma Association (BTA) was established in 2004 to support women from ?birth trauma? as a result of their childbirth experience. This is a term which refers to both Post Natal Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PN PTSD) and an acute stress reaction to birth The BTA provides direct help with internet information on its website www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk, email contact, internet message board chat and advice, leaflets and publications and direct telephone or face to face support from its volunteers supporters. This work is not counselling, it is simply mothers supporting other women in a very effective way

Charlies Little Angels www.charlieslittleangels.co.uk Charlie's Little Angels offers advice and support form preconception to breastfeeding. Our Maternity Consultant will be an invaluable resource and a pillar of strength throughout the process of maternity. Our services are tailored to your needs and we will endeavour to fulfil your expectations. We offer a global approach to maternity care in Berkshire and surrounding counties.

depression-in-pregnancy.org.uk www.depression-in-pregnancy.org.uk is a website created to offer information about the possible causes and symptoms of ante-natal depression and the site's creator, Delphi Ellis, talks of her experience of the illness during her third pregnancy.

Doula UK Doula UK is a not for profit organisation which has a list of doulas throughout the country. We do NOT charge a fee to parents to use this service, we also provide guidelines when recruiting a birth or postnatal doula. Our members are trained and have signed a code of practice. Doulas are birth partner or can help for the first few weeks after the birth of a baby. For more information, click on our link.

The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust: is an information and support service for women, their families and friends whose lives are touched by ectopic pregnancy. Services include a UK telephone helpline, medically overseen and moderated message forums and an email reply service. www.ectopic.org

Group B Streptococcus Support Group Group B Streptococcus has been recognised as the primary cause of bacterial infection in newborn babies, resulting in disease at birth and up to 3 months.This site is crucial reading for any pregnant mum - knowledge of the preventative measures that can be taken (outlined here) could save a baby's life.

Glo Family Lamaze, the most popular antenatal course in the US, is now available here. Our Lamaze Childbirth weekend offers you expert advice and tuition to prepare you for the birth of your baby - in unashamedly chic surroundings. The focus of the weekend is entirely on you, your birth partner and your unborn baby as you prepare to meet one another.

Homebirth Website The website of a qualified UK midwife giving advice on homebirth.

Let's Talk Baby Let?s talk baby is a personalised service that woman can utilise to ask questions about pregnancy and birth. The services are delivered by a highly qualified and experienced midwife, based in the Midlands and are available at an hourly or daily rate for either a one-to-one consultation or for group settings

Morningwell This is an audio tape that helps some pregnant women overcome morning sickness. An NHS report found that "...the product has produced reduced or stopped sickness in over 90% of instances."

Mothers Over 40 This site has been created especially for all midlife mothers-to-be, parents over 40 and those who are planning a pregnancy later in life. The aim of this site is to offer encouragement and inspiration to older parents and to be a positive resource amongst all the negative statistics that you may read elsewhere about having a baby over the age of 40.

NCT Simple and straightforward, the site is not information-packed, but sends you in all the right directions. You can buy online from their catalogue - tried and tested maternitywear, childrenswear, toys, clothes, gadgets etc. If you want to find out about your local group, you still have to call the office or email, but many of the local branches are now setting up online, and they will be able to direct you to them.

Pre-eclampsia Information and support for women affected by pre-eclampsia. Gives signs and symptoms of the disease, offers leaflets and books, and a helpline and befriending service, which aims to put you in touch with someone locally.

premature babies Set up by the mother of a premature baby who realised the need for a place where parents can find information and share experiences. The site links to lots of related articles and has a useful bibliography. The founder, Kerri Thomas recounts her own experiences at hospital and gives an update to her daughter's development. The site also offers contact addresses for support organisations.

Sheila Kitzinger Not surprisingly, given its name, this site is a homage to Sheila, the childbirth guru, as well as a huge plug for her forthcoming book. Contains classic lines like: 'The only thing they (women) need is not to be forced into a particular position. Even pain dissolves with movement; pain-killers are a consequence of stillness'). Pre-birth we have to say we couldn't get enough of this sort of stuff. Post-birth, however, we are a deal more sceptical. But, of course, everyone's birth experience is different.