Community Links

Natural Childbirth Instruction La Leche League Washington State Birth Certificates Successful Breastfeeding Course & Central Washington Hospital Childbirth Education: http://www.cwhs.com/classes.aspx

Pregnancy & Parenting Resources

Natural Childbirth Instruction Waterbirth International  Pacific Association for Labor Support (PALS)  Childbirth Connection gDiapers  Baby Works  La Leche League  Hip Mama  New Dad Meal Registry site: www.mealbaby.com

Organizations supporting/providing Midwifery care

Midwives' Association of Washington State (MAWS)  Midwives Alliance of North America Seattle Midwifery School Citizens for Midwifery Childbirth Connection Coalition for Improving Maternity Services Vivante Midwifery in Portland, OR Deschutes Midwifery in Bend, OR Around the Circle Midwifery in Olympia, WA Seattle Home Maternity Service in Seattle, WA

Studies concerning midwifery & out-of-hospital birth

(coming soon)

(poem written by Eric, Elliot's dad)

Dzhan and Laurie
We entrust the care of our most precious one
To you

And you guide this one from
First sounds of heart
To first sounds of breath
And you guide us from
Questions deep and wide
To mother/father wide eyed

We hold our Elliot
Who blossomed in your caring hands
and your warm touch still remains

Companions to the birth
Forest of wisdom and strength
Women of the Womb