useful links

Independent Midwives Association
(also: www.saveindependentmidwifery.org.uk) Campaign website as independent midwives are in danger of becoming outlawed.

Nursing & Midwifery Council
Midwives regulatory body.

Womens' Aid
Help and information about domestic violence. (0808 2000 247)

The Pink Kit
Practical preparation for natural birth.

Radical Midwives Association
Lots of good information and links.

La Leche League
Breastfeeding information and advice.

www.BirthChoiceUK.com
Public information about birth choices in the UK.

www.vbac.org.uk Vaginal Birth after cesaearean section: research and information.

Screening
(also www.newbornscreening-bloodspot.org.uk)

Association for the Improvement of Maternity Services
For very good research-based information, including pamphlets to buy on key pregnancy and birth choices. Home birth support line: 0870 765 1447

National Childbirth Trust
(0870 444 8709)