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    ACOG's Physician Directory  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Search this directory by physician name, state, or zip code to find an obstetrician-gynecologist in your area. This American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) directory contains the na... Details >
    American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
    An Introduction to Nurse-Midwifery  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This online document explains the role of Certified nurse-midwives (CNM) -- includes the standards that must be met to become a nurse-midwife, what's involved in the practice of nurse-midwifery, and i... Details >
    American College of Nurse-Midwives
    Birth Centers Locator  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Search this web site -- by title and/or state/province -- to locate a birth center in United States or Canada. This online service is provided by the National Association of Childbearing Centers.... Details >
    American Association of Birth Centers
    Birth Weight Calculator  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This site provides a database to calculate birth weight for newborns and for multiple births.... Details >
    Mothers of Supertwins
    Chapters - International Cesarean Awareness Network   External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This page provides access to the resources and support of the ICAN organization. A local chapter is of valuable assistance to women seeking information about hospitals and caregivers in her area and c... Details >
    International Cesarean Awareness Network
    FAQ’s - International Cesarean Awareness Network   External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This site provides answers to the most frequently asked questions related to cesarean birth procedure.... Details >
    International Cesarean Awareness Network
    Find a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator and Class  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Search this web site to locate a Lamaze certified childbirth educator and class in your area.... Details >
    Lamaze International
    Find the Midwifery Practice Nearest You  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    You can search this database of nearly 900 nurse-midwifery practices for a nurse-midwife in your geographic area. You may also link from this site to the ACNM chapter chairperson for your local area ... Details >
    American College of Nurse-Midwives
    Inducing Labor: American Pregnancy Association  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Inducing labor is when the birth process is given an artificial start through medical interventions or other methods. This document discusses reasons for, the process of, and expectations for induced ... Details >
    American Pregnancy Association
    International Childbirth Education Association Educators and Doulas  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This is a list of childbirth educators, postnatal educators, certified doulas, and certified perinatal fitness educators.... Details >
    International Childbirth Education Association
    Organizations
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    National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health
    American Association of Birth Centers External Links Disclaimer Logo
    American College of Nurse-MidwivesExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    American College of Obstetricians and GynecologistsExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    International Childbirth Education AssociationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Midwives Alliance of North AmericaExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Postpartum Support InternationalExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    PreemieCareExternal Links Disclaimer Logo

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