Resource Links

bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/abstract/330/7505/1416 - The prestigious British Medical Journal issues an article promoting the safety of Home Birth.

www.aboundingjoy.com/insstats.htm - Statistics on the safety of homebirth.

www.cdc.gov/groupbstrep - Group B Strep is currently a controversial issue in Obstetrics. This bacteria is a normal part of vaginal flora that can overgrow to levels that can be dangerous for some babies at birth. Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta has done extensive research on this issue. This site has the most up-to-date recommendations for treatment of Group B Strep available. This is important because many doctors are not aware of recent changes in treatment protocols. Regardless of who you choose to assist you in childbirth, you should be prepared to educate yourself on this issue so that you can make good choices.

http://health.state.tn.us/Boards/Midwifery/board.htm - "The Council of Certified Professional Midwifery of Tennessee was created in 2000 by the State Legislature. It is responsible for safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of Tennesseans by requiring those who practice as a midwife be qualified. Mary Anne was appointed to the council in 2003 and is currently serving as chairperson."

www.cfmidwifery.org - "Citizens for Midwifery – the only national consumer-based group promoting the Midwives Model of Care!"

www.nashpotato.org - Nashville's Parents Of Twins And Triplets Organization.

www.modimes.org - March of Dimes: Good information on pre-term labor

Midwives Model of Care - "The Midwives Model of Care is based on the fact that pregnancy and birth are normal life events... The application of this model has been proven to reduce the incidence of birth injury, trauma, and cesarean section."

www.ican-online.org - "The International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc. (ICAN) is a nonprofit organization founded by Esther Booth Zorn in 1982. ICAN's mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)."

www.lalecheleague.org - Wonderful information on breastfeeding and breastfeeding support groups.

www.naturalchildbirth.org - Florida-Based website with a good selection of articles for further reading. Click on the Articles link on the left side of this site.

www.tnmidwives.org - Tennessee Midwives Association

http://www.ninemonthsandbeyond.com - Nine Months & Beyond, LLC
Support and Education and Resources in Birth, Breastfeeding and Parenting
Inflatable and heated Birth Tubs at affordable prices, Breastpumps, Baby carriers/slings, Happiest Baby classes, Breastfeeding classes and more.

Newspaper Articles

As former President of the Tennessee Midwives Association (TMA), Mary Anne has been featured in several news articles about home birth. We have reproduced these with permission from the sources for your enjoyment:

Midwives provide alternative to traditional birthing, Columbia Herald, 1998

Taking Control - Homebirth: A safe alternative, Review Appeal, 1999