Links:

www.independentmidwives.org.uk

Website which explains about the aims of independent midwifery. Has a search facility so you can look up independent midwives in your area.

www.radmid.demon.co.uk

Website of the Association of Radical Midwives, with a link to the very popular email discussion group open to midwives, doulas, students, pregnant women and anyone interested in childbirth.

www.homebirth.org.uk

Brilliant website with discussion and research concerning home birth, including vaginal birth after caesarean, water birth, breech birth and twins.

www.aims.org.uk

Association for Improvements in Maternity Services. Excellent website with loads of information about all things to do with childbirth. AIMS will also give practical and legal advice.

www.saveindependentmidwifery.org

Gives you all the information and the latest news about the campaign to save independent midwifery.

www.midmeds.co.uk

This is the place that I buy most of my equipment from – you might find it interesting! Also has a list of independent midwives.

www.hypnurture.co.ukEast Midlands based clinical hypnotherapist specialising in fertility, pregnancy and birth. Practices in Nottingham, Grantham and Lincoln.

www.touchingwell.co.uk

A massage therapist with a difference, Regina gives a wonderful massage which can relieve pregnancy symptoms such as pelvic pain, backache and can also be used to reduce pregnancy oedema. There are too many benefits to list – just check out her page!

http://www.womengetsmart.co.uk/

Gives you access to mainly woman-run businesses both locally (Nottingham area) and nationally, including links to midwives, doulas and family-related products.