AIMS... at the forefront of the childbirth movement for more than forty years. - Working towards normal birth - Providing independent support and information about maternity choices - Raising awareness of current research on childbirth and related issues

The Association of Breastfeeding Mothers was founded in 1980 by a group of mothers who felt that there was a need for another breastfeeding organization. We are a charity run by mothers for mothers, committed to giving friendly support and supplying accurate information to all women wishing to breastfeed. You don't have to be a member to get help from us.

Website with lots of information about pregnancy and babies!

A social enterprise run by local midwives Sallie Ward and Julie Green, providing antenatal services for women of Hull and the surrounding areas.

Website of Andrea Robertson, international Active Birth Trainer providing support and resources for midwives, childbirth educators and expectant parents. Andrea provides the 2 day Active Birth Course as part of our training course

The Birth Trauma Association (BTA) was established in 2004 to support women suffering from Post Natal Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or birth trauma. They are not trained counsellors or therapists or medical professionals. They are mothers who wish to support other women who have suffered difficult births and we aim to offer advice and support to all women who are finding it hard to cope with their childbirth experience.

Where you choose to have your baby and whom you choose to look after you in labour will affect the type of birth you have and the care you receive. This website explains your options and gives you some information to help you make those choices.

This website has a comprehensive list of Breastfeeding Peer Support Groups across the country and is updated weekly. It also publishes a bi monthly magazine Mum & Me.

The Breastfeeding Manifesto was produced in 2006 in consultation with over twenty UK organisations working to improve awareness of the health benefits of breastfeeding and its role in reducing health inequalities. PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE AND ADD YOUR SUPPORT.

The site is intended to provide breastfeeding support and information about The Breastfeeding Network.

Healthtalkonline, an award-winning charity website, lets you share in other people's experiences of health and illness. This website features fascinating interviews and discussions on a wide range of subjects, including the male partner's experience of pregnancy and breastfeeding, antenatal screening, life on the Autism spectrum, and lots more!

Article in the Yorkshire Post describing the experiences of doula Sharon and the mum she supported, Andrea

Hull Primary Care Trust (PCT) was formed on 1st October 2006 and serves a population of some 250,000 across the city. The PCT employs around 1500 staff in a range of areas including district nursing, health visiting, school nursing and family planning. Responsible for a budget of £423 million in 2008/09, the PCT also buys (‘commissions’) other health services on behalf of local people, such as hospital treatment and mental health care. The organization works closely with the city’s GPs, dentists, pharmacists and optometrists to ensure the best possible range of primary health care services is available for local people.

The PCT became eligible for Teaching status in May 2007 in recognition of its commitment to workforce development and lifelong learning.

HypnoBirthing® is a complete birth education programme, that teaches simple but specific self hypnosis, relaxation and breathing techniques for a better birth.

La Leche League's mission is to help mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and the mother.

My Nutrition Health - Products Directory : Web Directory of Nutrition and Health related products.

As money gets a little tighter for everyone, sharing the costs of childcare can make a real difference to a family's budget. This website is a great resource for families who would like to share the cost of childcare with others in the same position, by sharing a nanny between them. It is also a good place to look if you are a nanny searching for a full- or part-time job yourself.

Natal Hypnotherapy™ is dedicated to making conception, pregnancy and child birth a positive, wonderful and empowering experience. Natal Hypnotherapy™ is the UKs leading provider of hypnosis for conception, pregnancy and child birth having helped over 10,000 women through courses and hypnosis CDs'.

The NCT (also known as the National Childbirth Trust) is UK's leading charity for parents. Every year they support thousands of people through the incredible life changing experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. Becoming a parent is a life-enhancing experience, but it can also be challenging and sometimes stressful. They are here to help you through this transition, offering relevant information, reassurance and mutual support.

The National Open College Network (NOCN) is the UK's foremost providor of accredition services for adult learning and the central organisation for 11 Open College Networks (OCNs) in the 9 Regions of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.