Community Links
There are some wonderful, progressive and supportive web sites for pregnant and new mommies. We heartily endorse the following sites as helpful and beneficial resources:
Moxie Moms
his group offers great discounts and coupons to its members, in addition to valuable information, education and support for moms. Check out their web site and find out about a Moxie-Mom group in your area... or start one!
The John Lee M.D. Companies
www.JohnLeeMD.com
www.ProgesterAll.com
Dr. John R. Lee, M.D. dedicated his life to helping women and men of all ages achieve hormone balance naturally. His web sites offer comprehensive information about bioidentical hormones and resources for achieving balance. These include books, audio/video tapes, newsletters, hormone tests, ProgesterAll™ Natural Balancing Cream, and other useful products.
The Honey Line – Gabby Reese
A site that has great exercise plans and tips for pregnancy and post pregnancy by fitness expert, Gabby Reese.
Remote Area Medical, USA
A portion of Sound Formulas proceeds are donated to Remote Area Medical, USA
A non-profit organization which provides free health care to under-served and disadvantaged populations in America.
Postpartum Support International:
Call PSI Postpartum Depression Helpline: 1.800.944.4PPD
You are not alone. You are not to blame. We are here to help.
PSI is built on the foundation of providing support to families. If you or someone you know might be experiencing symptoms of prenatal or postpartum mood or anxiety disorder, know that it is treatable and you’ve taken a very important first step. We have PSI Coordinators throughout the world who provide information and support. There is someone in your area who can help you if you are experiencing any of the following: depressed, irritable, exhausted, unlike yourself, sadness, anger, guilt, worry, feelings of inadequacy.
I’m Listening, by Jane Honikman:
This website uses Jane’s decades worth of conversations with postpartum families as a caring support person. Though not a therapist, she is a trained, nonjudgmental listener. This web site touches the heart of compassion and contains many, many resources for women in the postpartum, phase.
La Leche League:
This site is everything mother’s milk and more. All of your questions and concerns about breast feeding are addressed here. Find local groups and literature to help educate and empower yourself. 50 years of mother-to-mother sharing and current research can be found on their site.
Counseling and Strategies for Pregnancy Postpartum
Site’s mission is to encourage individuals to maintain health and balance through periods of transition. To help new and expectant mothers identify practical strategies for physical, emotional, and social health.
Living well and balanced requires a healthy mind, body, and spirit. This involves developing strategies around physical fitness, nutrition, stress reduction, and social networking. Each person’s definition of “wellness” is different. Together, we will work to find YOUR wellness. Come and create balance.
Postpartum Education for Parents
PEP (postpartum education for parents) is a group of trained parent volunteers that offer numerous programs to help parents and families thrive with their new children
Using Clinical Nutrition for Maternal Mental Health
Pregnancy Planet
Pregnancy Planet is the only community on the web dedicated to pregnant and TTC parents. We provide week by week pregnancy information, symptoms & advice along with parenting tips & solutions, conception due date calculator, celebrity baby news, free TTC tickers & blinkies and much more.
Drug Information
This site is a comprehensive resource featuring extensive information about medications, drug interactions, and drug side effects.
A portion of Sound Formulas proceeds are donated to Remote Area Medical, USA, a non-profit organization which provides free health care to under-served and disadvantaged populations in America.
