The American Pregnancy Association is a national health organization committed to promoting reproductive and pregnancy wellness through education, support, advocacy, and community awareness. American Pregnancy Association
Erica Lyon, MPHB (formerly Birth360) proposes in the resources section of her site some free online educational resources for modern, straight-shooting pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting information. She believes one of the most critical aspects of becoming a parent is distilling the information overload we have today and building confidence. Their informative content delivers insight, humor, and solid tips on all aspects of your family’s growth. Erica Lyon is the author of The Big Book of Birth and renowned NYC pregnancy and parent educator. You will actually enjoy learning about the transformative experience of pregnancy, birth, and parenting. Erica Lyon, MPH
The Bradley Method series is designed for small classes with lots of individual attention. The standard length is 12 weeks covering 12 units of instruction. The Student Workbook is included with classes. It has over 130 pages with over 75 pictures and illustrations. Your local teacher of The Bradley Method is an independent affiliated instructor. Classes include information on prenatal nutrition and exercise, relaxation for an easier birth, birth plans, and husbands as coaches. The Bradley Method
The Childbirth Education Association of Metropolitan New York (CEA/MNY) is a nonprofit organization of childbirth professionals and consumer advocates who have been proudly committed to serving the birthing community since 1972. CEA/MNY has a nationally recognized Teacher Certification Program; our instructors are the first choice for women who are seeking information and education about their pregnancy and childbirth needs. CEA
Children of Lesbian and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE) unites people with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer parents into a network of peers and supports them as they nurture and empower each other to be skilled, self-confident, and just leaders in our collective communities. COLAGE
Hypnobirthing-The Mongan Method teaches you that in the absence of fear and tension or special medical circumstances, severe pain does not have to be an accompaniment of labor. Hypnobirthing provides information on how the birthing muscles work in perfect harmony when your body is sufficiently relaxed. You will learn how to achieve this kind of relaxation, free of the resistance that fear creates, and you will learn your natural birthing instincts for a calm and comfortable birth. Hypnobirthing
The International Childbirth Education Association is a professional organization that supports educators and other health care providers who believe in the freedom to make decisions based on knowledge of alternatives in family-centered maternity and newborn care. Since its formation in 1960, ICEA members and member groups have remained autonomous, establishing their own policies and creating their own programs. There are no membership requirements for individuals other than a commitment to family-centered maternity care and the philosophy of freedom to make decisions based on knowledge of alternatives in childbirth. ICEA
It’s Conceivable: The Path to Parenting Isn’t Always Straight provides clear, no frills, pregnancy, and parenting information to the LGBTQ community. They provide valuable educational resources on issues revolving around gay parenting- ranging from fertility centers and artificial insemination to surrogacy and adoption. It’s Conceivable
Lamaze International is a nonprofit organization that promotes a natural, healthy, and safe approach to pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting. Lamaze education and practices are based on the best, most current medical evidence available. They can help reduce the use of unnecessary interventions and improve overall outcomes for mothers and babies. Working closely with their families, health care providers, and Lamaze educators, millions of pregnant women have achieved their desired childbirth outcomes using their practices Lamaze
The Midwifery Education Accreditation Council’s mission is to promote excellence in midwifery education through accreditation. It creates standards and criteria for the education of midwives. MEAC standards incorporate the nationally recognized core competencies and guiding principles set by the Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA), The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), and the requirements for national certification of the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM). MEAC’s accreditation criteria for midwifery education programs reflect the unique components and philosophy of the Midwives Model of Care. MEAC
The National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health provides national leadership to the maternal and child health community in three key areas: program development, education, and state-of-the-art knowledge to improve the health and well-being of the nation’s children and families. NCEMCH
Pro-Truth is led by the National Council of Jewish Women New York, Pro-Truth is a coalition of reproductive rights advocates, policy makers, and service providers, united to fight fake abortion clinics. They aim to educate vulnerable communities, across the country, about the dangerous and deceptive tactics of fake clinics, empowering them with information to protect themselves and their peers. They also aim to motivate advocates to take action, giving them the information, tools, and resources they need to speak out. Pro- Truth