Alberta Hypnobirthing (www.albertahypnobirthing.com)

Judy Negrey knows that hers is the second number I will call if I ever pee on a stick and get to rejoice again...Birthing from Within and Hypnobirthing combined - I can't imagine a more beautiful preparation for birth!

Maternus - Birthing From Within Classes and Doula Service (www.birthingfromwithin.com)

Joanna Nightengale has been sharing Birthing From Within Classes in Calgary for many years.  For information about Birthing from Within, click the link above, and to find out more about Maternus and participating in a Calgary class, contact Joanna at maternus@telusplanet.net, or 403-880-0858.

Briar Hill Midwives (www.briarhillmidwives.ca)

As a 110 lb woman who has experienced a 52 hour extrava-birth resulting in the mostly natural arrival of the most beautiful 9 lb 4 1/2 oz  baby ever, I cannot say enough about the wonderfulness of midwifery care.  The Briar Hill midwives were there for me before, during and after my baby's birth, and all I can say is "Wow.  Thanks." 

Birthwise Midwifery Services (www.calgarymidwives.ca)

Joy West-Eklund of Birthwise Midwifery is one of the midwives who was there when my little one entered the world, and has since moved her practice to the Cochrane and west Calgary area. 

Aurora Midwifery (www.auroramidwifery.ca)

Wow again.  Midwives make a huge difference. 

Birth Partnership Midwifery Services (www.birthpartnershipmidwives.com)

And one more wow just for good measure.

La Leche League (www.lllc.ca)

La Leche League leaders and support groups offer breastfeeding support at all stages of your breastfeeding relationship.  Get in the loop before your baby is born to prepare yourself with the information you need to make breastfeeding work for you and your little one.  In today's "civilized" world there are many new moms who have never even seen a baby breastfeed, let alone overheard discussions about how to make breastfeeding work or why it's so very important.  Of course we all know that "breast is best" but the incredibly wide-ranging implications of the small choices we make before we know any better can sometimes make a huge difference later on.   

Calgary Doulas Listing (Click here for the listing.)

This is a somewhat out-of-date listing of doulas (birth assistants) in Calgary, but enough of the links still work to make it a starting point for anyone looking for a doula in Calgary.

Birth Unlimited (www.birthunlimited.ca/)

Birth Unlimited produces Birthing Magazine, both of which support the natural birthing community in Calgary.  They are a great resource for moms-to-be looking for unbiased information on birthing options, including birthing centres, midwifery, homebirth, doulas, vaginal birth after caesarean, and much more.  

Prema Sai/Wholistic Living Magazine (www.premasai.ca)

Prema Sai Wholistic Living is a fabulous resource if you are looking for wholistic practitioners, classes, or products, including doulas and other birth specialists.  Join their mailing list to keep you informed about what is going on in their venue in Calgary, and pick up your copy of their "Wholistic Living Magazine" at health food stores around the city

All Purpose Cleaners (allpurposecleaners@hotmail.com)

These lovely ladies clean your home, and bring their own eco-friendly products.  They also do meal prep, laundry, and errands, and are friendly, to boot!.