There are so many resources and so much support and information available through the internet!

Be sure to check out these sites!  New sites will be added often.

Resources for Midwives follows Pregnancy Resources. 

PREGNANCY RESOURCES

Mothers Naturally                                                           
http://www.mothersnaturally.org/
This is THE site.  This is a site devoted to natural childbirth, midwifery, homebirth and moms.  You will love this site.  This is the site you can send to all your friends so they can understand what midwives and midwifery care is all about.  Be sure to take the time to explore all the options on this site -- there are some real gems here!

Juice Plus Whole Food Nutrition
http://www.juiceplus.com/+kl87883
One of the things I feel very strongly about is good nutrition during pregnancy.  It is the one thing you can do to make a difference once you are already pregnant.  Please investigate Juice Plus for yourself at the above website and feel free to ask me any questions.  I highly recommend this as a supplement during pregnancy, because I believe it makes a difference.

My Pyramid
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
My Pyramid is THE government nutrition site.  It is jam packed with information on nutrition, weight control, vegetarianism, physical activity, pregnancy and breastfeeding.  Of particular interest is the Pregnancy and Breastfeeding section. Under My Pyramid for Moms, you enter your age, due date, height, pre-pregnancy weight and physical activity.  It then gives you, the daily recommended amounts of grains, vegetables, fruits, milk and meat and beans you need during EACH TRIMESTER.  I was very happy to see that they recognized that pregnancy needs change during each trimester.  I still recommend more protein during pregnancy.  However, the site is well worth your time and may help with some guidelines -- and is certainly a good jumping off place for exploring the most important topic of pregnancy.

Mothering                                                                                                 http://www.mothering.com
This is the website for Mothering magazine.  Good info about homebirthing, midwives, babywearing, cosleeping, breastfeeeding, delayed vax... all that stuff... it also has discussion boards and really good articles!  This has been a favorite magazine of mine for years -- I highly recommend you get your hands on a recent copy and explore it for yourself.

Fit Pregnancy                                                              
http://www.fitpregnancy.com/
This is Fit Pregnancy magazine's website... it also shows you your body and your baby's development during your different weeks of pregnancy and it also has a lot of info on nutrition, exercise and current news articles for pregnant ladies...and it has a tool for you to input and keep track of all the food you eat and nutrients you are getting!

http://contractionmaster.com/
I laugh everytime I click on this.  This site is simply a time clock.  It is a very useful time clock as by simply hitting your space bar you can record the start time and the end time of your contractions and it will then display your duration (how long your contractions lasted) and your frequency (how often your contractions are occurring).  A very useful thing to know during early labor.  This site makes it easy and even somewhat fun.

La Leche League                                                                                             http://www.lllelpaso.org

http://www.lllusa.org/web/LasCrucesNM.html                                                                        LLL is a fantastic resource and community for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.  If you have not taken the series of four free classes, call today!  If you want the name and number of a La Leche League Leader in Las Cruces who has worked with Katia's clients, please contact Katia and she will get you connected.

Fertility Friend and Pregnant Fertility Friend                                   http://fertilityfriend.com                                                                                                            Fertility Friend helps you keep track of your cycle when you are trying to prevent pregnancy or get pregnant!

http://preg.fertilityfriend.com
Pregnant Fertility Friend gives you week by week info on your body and your baby during your pregnancy.  It has a pregnancy tracker and calculator.  You can also keep track of your weight gain and talk to other pregnant moms on message boards

The Diaper Pin                                                                                    http://diaperpin.com                                                                                                                          This is a good website with information on cloth diapering and ratings of different diapers and vendors...

Take Shape For Life/ Medifast   Postpartum Weight Loss Program                                     http://www.SaveYourLife.tsfl.com                                                                                              Take Shape for Life is the program that I am using to help me move towards a healthier lifestyle.  I have trained with Take Shape for Life as a certified Health Coach and am presently working towards my ideal weight and optimal health.  Check out the website and when you are ready, call me.  I can help you with discounts and guide you through this easy program.  I lost 72 pounds in just over 5 months!

RESOURCES ON  AND FOR MIDWIVES

North American Registry of Midwives
http://www.narm.org
Read more about the midwifery, certified professional midwives and the certification process and requirements.

Citizens for Midwifery
www.cfmidwifery.org
This is a consumer based group promoting midwives and the Midwifery Model of Care.  They are a great resource when you are trying to explain why you want to birth with a midwife.  This group is worth joining if you really want to advocate for midwifery and home births.

New Mexico Department of Health                                                      http://www.health.state.nm.us/midwife-roster.html                                                           The Rules (regulations) that govern the practice of Certified Nurse-Midwives and Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives who are licensed by the State of New Mexico can be found on the midwifery section of the New Mexico Department of Health’s website.  If you have any questions, please phone the Maternal Program Manager, Roberta Moore at (505) 476-8908. 

Texas Midwifery Board                                                                                                 http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/midwife                                                                                                 This is the home page of the board that licenses and regulates midwives in Texas. This website contains information about midwives, including licensure requirements, how to find a midwife in Texas, how to contact their office, and more.

Maternidad La Luz                                                                                           http://www.maternidadlaluz.com                                                                                                        This is the website of MLL midwifery school.  If you are interested in becoming a midwife, this is one of the best places you can go. There are numerous options and programs to choose from.   If you really are serious, call them and ask for a 24 hour observation.  (915)-532-5895 and feel free to call Katia to ask about their programs.

Take Shape For Life/Medifast Weight Loss and Optimal Health Program                                     http://www.SaveYourLife.tsfl.com                                                                                              Take Shape for Life is the program that I am using to help me move towards a healthier lifestyle.  I have trained with Take Shape for Life as a certified Health Coach and am presently working towards my ideal weight and optimal health.  Check out the website and when you are ready, call me.  I can help you or your postpartum ladies get back in shape.