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Specializing in Childrens' and Family Fine Black and White Portraiture - Photography is an ideal way to create a family keepsake. My photography capture's your family's memories, whether it be a rare family gathering, a child's playfulness, a loving engagement or a shared private moment. All of my photography is created in a manner which reflects your loved ones connection and intimacy.
"The family photos that Jen took of us were outstanding. She captured the very essence of the kids' personalities and I highly recommend her. Thank you Jen, we will be coming to you for more." - Carol-Anne Brockington
**Above photo quality is unfortunately affected by scanning.
Click on any of the names below to link to their site.
My Doula Sisters
The doulas listed have their own websites although there are others I would recommend that do not. Please feel free to contact me personally for referrals to other doulas or for more detailed information. Referrals offered are for doulas from other areas of Ontario that I may be unable to offer support to.
Aisha Routledge is a charming and giving person. She is the mother of two children and a wonderful bellycasting artist. I am comfortable recommending Aisha.
Gentle Mothering Doula Services and Breastfeeding Support
Timéa Szalay is loving and supportive. She has four children of her own, including twins, all breastfed. She is fluent in Hungarian and English. I gladly recommend her to anyone living in Northern York region and Southern Simcoe counties.
Karen has a gentle intuitive nature that makes her perfectly suited as a doula. I highly recommend her for clients in the Haliburton Highlands region.
Doula Organizations
International Volunteer Doulas
This site lists international doulas and programmes offering volunteer services.
The Canadian Doula Association (CDA) is a non-profit organization committed to promoting the significant contribution doulas make to women and their families during the childbearing year, facilitating public access to doula services nation wide, and providing professional support for practicing doulas across Canada. The website includes pages on locating a birth professional, questions to ask a prospective birth professional, parent resources, how to become a doula and professional resources.
A FREE listing area for all
pregnancy, birthing and postpartum professionals throughout our wonderful
country of Canada.
NO fees, NO Memberships necessary, NO
referrals needed. Potential clients can simply click on their area for
local professionals.
Doulas of North America (DONA)
With more than 5,500 birth and postpartum doula members and growing, we are the largest doula association in the world. We support doulas by providing quality training and meaningful certification. We serve mothers and families by providing access to information and research about doulas, childbirth and the postpartum experience. DONA International certification sets the bar for doula education and professional development. It indicates to families that a doula has achieved a high level of training and professionalism.
Childbirth and Professional Postpartum Association (CAPPA) Canada
This
site lists CAPPA members and associated trainings.
Links to Helpful Resources
Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM)
This website will provide members and the public with easier access to the most current information on midwifery including how to find a midwife, issues affecting the profession, AOM advocacy strategies and professional development opportunities.
Baby Milk Action is a non-profit organization which aims to save lives and to end the avoidable suffering caused by inappropriate infant feeding. Baby Milk Action works within a global network to strengthen independent, transparent and effective controls on the marketing of the baby feeding industry.
This site is a great resource for information on water birth.
A supportive group for pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood.
Breastfeeding Committee for Canada
The National Authority for the WHO/UNICEF Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in Canada. You can also find information on the The International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes.
This site has many of Dr. Newman's articles that are free to copy/print/read.
The
Infant Feeding Action Coalition (INFACT) Canada is a non-governmental, non-profit
organization consisting of individuals and groups working to improve the health
and well-being of infants and young children through the protection, promotion
and support of breastfeeding.
International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)
The
International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc. (ICAN) is a nonprofit
organization founded by Esther Booth Zorn in 1982. ICAN's mission is to improve
maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education,
providing support for cesarean recovery,
and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).
La Leche League Groups meet regularly in communities worldwide to share breastfeeding information and mothering experience.
Newmarketbaby.ca : From Prenatal to Preschool
A free online community and information center for new and expectant parents living in York Region North. Features include a list of baby gear wanted or for sale. A playgroup exchange and discussion groups.
Perinatal Bereavement Services of Ontario
Perinatal
Bereavement Services of Ontario is a charitable organization offering support
to women and men suffering the loss of a baby during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
This site is an excellent resource for those exploring water birth but they also offer birth tub rentals at an affordable price. Free delivery, set-up and removal to families within Toronto and they may be willing to ship to areas outside of the GTA
Working with national governments, NGOs (non-governmental organizations), other United Nations agencies and private-sector partners, UNICEF protects children and their rights by providing services and supplies and by helping shape policy agendas and budgets in the best interests of children.
WABA is a global network of organizations and individuals who believe breastfeeding is the right of all children and mothers and who dedicate themselves to protect, promote and support this right. WABA acts on the Innocenti Declaration and works in liaison with UNICEF.
Founded in 1988, Waterbirth International was created to facilitate maternity care reform by helping parents and practitioners institute policies for the use of warm water immersion during labor.
WHO's
objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples
of the highest possible level of health. Health is defined in WHO's Constitution
as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely
the absence of disease or infirmity.
Links to Products & Services
Baby Threads Embroidery for Baby
Baby Threads is all about gorgeous custom embroidery for the little people in your life! Our cotton clothing line & hand-made blankets can be personalized with your child's name or initials. Our embroidered stuff will make your child the best-dressed on the block! Ages: Newborn to 6 years old. And Momma Shirts.
At BirthLove!- find everything the empowered, enlightened woman needs to know about pregnancy, birth and beyond. From having the best cesarean possible to giving birth into your own hands in your bathtub- BirthLove has it all. Included in this massive resource: our popular Doula Course, extensive collections of health and parenting references and stories, and interactive and animated online Forums.
Birthsource.com is your ONE source for birthing information! Resources for parents and childbirth professionals.
http://www.BodyMindSpiritDIRECTORY.org
Affordable maternity, baby, child & family portraits and wedding & event photography. A very experienced, friendly & artistic photographer offers her Mummy Tummy to Tiny Toes™ photo shoot in the comfort & convenience of your own home. No time restraints. Cheerful, young-at-heart, professional grandma. Prompt service & fast turnaround. Have car; will travel. See the beautiful samples & rates on our website.
Environmental vermicomposting business - red wiggler worms, bins, castings, books and inspirational workshops. Vermicompost is nature's finest organic soil enhancer. Our goal is to raise awareness about the environment & encourage sustainable practices. Cathy Nesbitt (905)775-9495 Learn to love a worm. They are angels of the earth.
Dr.
Lisa Doran
Experts in natural health & wellness.
Healing
Hands Chiropractic & Wellness Centre
Healing Hands is a multidisciplinary
clinic offering chiropractic, massage therapy, homeopathy, naturopathic medicine,
psychotherapy and nutritional counseling. They are located in Aurora on Wellington
Street.
Gabrielle's experience in "alginate" casts are combined with her sculptural talents in the fine arts. Gallery quality, fine detail are her trade marks. View the "gallery" on her website for more options.
Natural baby products - enviro friendly baby shop.
The Prenatal Plus Centre in Newmarket offers a variety of programs designed to prepare you for the physicial and emotional aspects of pregnancy, birth and the post-partum period. They will help you; continue your connection after the baby is born, meet other parents as you begin the important role of shaping the way your baby will learn, think, and behave in the future, and create healthy parent-child relationship while learning and practicing songs, rhymes,baby exercises and much more!
A resource for the inexpensive 'fishy pool' many use for waterbirths.
A diaper recycling service and baby product company.
A resource for pool kits for those planning waterbirths.
Have a site that has great information? Email me with your suggestion at
thebirthden@rogers.com
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Dr. Jack Newman's Guide to BreastfeedingAuthor: Dr. Jack Newman, Teresa Pitman |
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Ina May's Guide to ChildbirthAuthor: Ina May Gaskin |
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The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth4th EditionAuthor: Sheila Kitzinger |
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The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better BirthAuthor: Henci Goer |
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The Birth Partner, Second Edition
Author: Penny Simkin |
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The Doula BookHow a Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier and Healthier Birth
Author: Marshall Klaus, John Kennell, Phyllis Klaus |
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Gentle Birth Choices A
Guide to Making Informed Decisions About Birthing Centers, Birth Attendants,
Author: Barbara Harper, Suzanne Arms |
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Birthing From WithinAn Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation
Author: Pam England, Rob Horowitz |
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Spiritual MidwiferyAuthor: Ina May Gaskin |
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The Baby Book
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