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Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine

The Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) is the only international organization (with members from 30 countries worldwide) dedicated exclusively to advancing the health and well-being of adolescents. Since the 1950s, a group of healthcare professionals has taken on the challenge of learning more about adolescent health and improving the delivery of health services for adolescents by developing and promoting the field now known as Adolescent Medicine and Health.

White Ribbon Alliance

The White Ribbon Alliance is an international coalition which pushes for change to make pregnancy and childbirth safe for women and newborns around the world. In some cultures, white symbolizes mourning and in others it symbolizes hope and life. As such, the white ribbon is dedicated to the memory of all women who have died needlessly in pregnancy and childbirth.

Million Moms Challenge

The Million Moms Challenge brings together a coalition of more than a dozen world-class partners working around the globe to improve the lives of women and children. The Million Moms Challenge will focus on crucial issues that are a priority for all mothers, including access to proper nutrition to support healthy pregnancies, trained midwives to assist in safe deliveries, and vaccines that enable children to survive to their first birthdays and beyond.

The Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health

APPPAH illuminates the life-long impact of conception, pregnancy and birth on babies, families and society. Educating professionals and the public about, and advocating for, the life-changing discoveries made in the area of prenatal and perinatal psychology and health.

Visit their website at: www.birthpsychology.com

Nourish

A nutrition communications and consulting company inspiring others to eat real food, love their bodies and laugh a lot.

Visit their website at www.nourishrds.com.

DONA International

DONA International is the founding international organization specializing in the education and certification of doulas who support families during childbirth and the postpartum time.

Visit their website at: www.DONA.org

The American Academy of Pediatrics

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) – Committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. AAP has general child health information, and more specific guidelines concerning a pediatric issue, and the Academy’s many programs and activities…our policies and guidelines…our publications and other child health resources…and much, much more. Best of all, you can rest assured that the information comes from the nation’s leading child health experts and that we have scientific research supporting our recommendations.

Visit their website at: www.aap.org

Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA)

Offering comprehensive, evidence-based education, certification, professional membership and training to childbirth educators, lactation educators, labor doulas, antepartum doulas and postpartum doulas.

CAPPA certified professionals aim to empower, connect and advocate for families in the childbearing year.
Visit their website: www.cappa.net

Common Sense Media

Providing trustworthy information and tools, as well as an independent forum, so that families can have a choice and a voice about the media they consume.

Visit their website at: www.commonsensemedia.org

Parenting Press

Parenting Press creates practical material that builds “people” skills. We publish the best “how-to” information available for child guidance, problem solving, emotional competence, and kids’ personal safety issues. We understand the importance of truly useful children’s books.

Visit their website at: www.parentingpress.com

Conscious Parenting

Conscious Parenting together with The New Parenting Dr.Jeffrey is Founder and a Director, with his wife, Dalit of the American Foundation for Conscious Parenting, a 501(3) c charitable foundation. The Foundation is dedicated to spreading the teachings of Healthy Conception, Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting. Working to educate and uplift women, mothers and parents and bringing this knowledge to schools, hospitals and college campuses as a motivational speaker and through Workshops and the distribution of “The Art of Conscious Parenting.”

Visit their website at: www.thenewparenting.com

Gibian Wellness Center

A Wellness Clinic and Learning Center offering Mindfulness-Based Birth Education, Buddha Palm Thai Bodywork training and Awakened Heart Process training along with a full range of services. Including Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, Hakomi Body-Centered Counseling, Birth Services, Acupuncture, Herbology, Ayurveda, Healing Qigong, Yoga Therapy and Integral Healing.

Visit their website at: www.gibianwellness.com

Childbirth Resource Network

Childbirth Resource Network is a network of parents, birth professionals and other service providers in the central San Joaquin Valley. We are here to help guide anyone seeking to know more about their options in creating a healthy and happy pregnancy, birth, and transition to parenthood.

Visit their website at: www.childbirthresourcenetwork.org

Doula Association of Southern California

The Doula Association of Southern California recognizes the profundity of birth on the human experience and society at large, while respecting the individual needs of childbearing families. We provide a supportive forum for maintaining professional standards, continuing the education of birth and postpartum doulas, and informing the public of the benefits of doula care.

Visit their website: www.dascdoulas.org

San Francisco Doula Group

San Francisco Doula Group a community of doulas practicing in the Bay Area. Understanding the needs of expectant mothers and their partners, we created “sfdoulagroup.com” to be a source for referrals of trained and experienced birth and postpartum professionals.

Visit their website at: www.sfdoulagroup.com

The JJ Way®

Jennie Joseph, LM, CPM for Commonsense Childbirth Inc. Jennie Joseph, LM, CPM. developed The JJ Way® health care system to address the poor birth outcomes being experienced by African-American and low-income women in America. The results have been phenomenal. Eliminate racial and class disparities in perinatal health and improve birth outcomes for all. The JJ Way’s innovative model builds on the strengths of the Midwives Model of Care to reach a population that does not typically seek midwifery services.

Birthing Hands of DC

Birthing Hands of DC offers a full range of birthing care and related services to women preparing for birth and motherhood. We are the most comprehensive source in the Washington, DC metro area for all things birth-related. Our years of experience and extensive knowledge will ensure your baby’s birth and your journey to motherhood is handled with care.

Visit their website at: www.birthinghandsdc.com

National Center for Fathering

Estabilshed as a nonprofit, scientific and education organization, the National Center for Fathering has the goal to create a culture of Championship Fathering by enlisting dads to make a commitment to fulfill the tenets of Championship Fathering.

Visit their website at www.fathers.com.

Central Coast Doulas

Provide a strong communication link between practicing doulas, the childbearing public, maternity caregivers and others interested in learning more about labor and postpartum support, and to facilitate continuing education for our members.

Visit their website at: www.centralcoastdoulas.com

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) – Accelerating global health progress through sound measurement and accountable science. IHME works to identify the best strategies to build a healthier world. By measuring health, tracking program performance, finding ways to maximize health system impact, and developing innovative measurement systems, IHME provides a foundation for informed decision-making that ultimately will lead to better health globally.

Visit their website at: www.healthmetricsandevaluation.org