Links & Resources - Birth and Parenting - New York and New Jersey

• Askdrsears.com
  Dr. Sears, father of eight, pediatrician, and renowned pregnancy, labor, birth, and parenting expert.
• Baby Name Wizard - Name Explorer
  Graph baby names and explore name trends.
• Birthing From Within
  Explore your birth "tigers" and express your creativity. I especially like Pam England's exploration of the role the right brain plays in labor.
• Breastfeeding.com
  Tons of great information on breastfeeding
• Breastfeeding Made Simple
  Click on "Overcoming Common Breastfeeding Challenges" on Animated Latch
• The Business of Being Born
  Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein's film opened eyes and minds, and helped people see birth in a whole new way.
• Childbirth and Women's Wellness Center
  Experienced and compassionate midwives for the child-bearing, before and after!
• Coalition to Improve Maternity Services (CIMS)
  Is your doctor mother-friendly? Is your hospital baby-friendly? Find out the Ten Questions you should ask if you are pregnant!
• Devinphoto.com
  Prenatal, mother/baby photography as well as original keepsake family portraits.
• The Doulas of North America (DONA)
  The premier doula organization!
• International Caesarean Awareness Network
• Kangaroo Korner
  Wonderful and informative sling site
• Motherwear
  Hip breastfeeding clothing
• Gentle Birth.org
  Information and archives on birth
• Green Mountain Diapers
  Cloth diaper information, sales, and great cleaning tips! Mother-owned!
• Henci Goer
  author of The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth
• Hoboken Prenatal Massage
  Support and a great massage from an experienced massage therapist, specialized in prenatal and postpartum women and infant massage.
• Home Safe Home
  Baby proofing your home.
• Kangaroo Mother Care
  Skin to skin contact with your baby - the way nurturing is meant to be.
• Kellymom
  wonderful breastfeeding site with a superb search feature
• La Leche League
  Volunteer organization in the world! Women supporting women, devoted to breastfeeding, meeting mothers and babies where they are and answering questions.
• Lamaze International
  has embraced normal birth. This isn't your mother's Lamaze (hint: no more 'hoo hoo hee')
• M. Nashel Photography
  Family photography.
• NaturalChildbirth.org
  Great reference website for pregnancy.
• njspeakup.gov
  Postpartum depression support in New Jersey.
• Orgasmic Birth
  A groundbreaking film.
• Elizabeth Pantley
  Author on parenting issues, Elizabeth Pantley.
• Parent's Place - Birth Guru
  Search the archives or ask Henci Goer
• Peppermint
  Another great sling site
• Popular Baby Names
  Track popular baby names dating back to 1900 through social security registration.
• Waterbirth International
  Waterbirth information.
• VBAC.com -
  Helping you prepare for a successful VBAC.
• Yoga Garden
  Prenatal and postpartum yoga including mother-baby classes!

If you have questions or would like to check my availability, please contact me!

Lynn Christensen, CD
(DONA), LCCE (Lamaze)
Tenafly, New Jersey
201.541.5616