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Local hollistic practices and resources

A Well-Lived Life
Carol Yeh-Garner's Hypnobirthing classes and holistic resources
San Diego Hypnobirthing
Care Messer's Hypnobirthing classes and holistic resources
The Baby Bond
Dr. Linda Palmer's local and cyberspace resources on parenting, child health, and nutrition.
Whole Family Wellness Center
An integrated wellness center that offers holistic nutrition, accupuncture, massage, midwife and doula services, childbirth and breastfeeding classes.
The Family Room
A collection of practitioners that specialize in fertility, pregnancy, birthing, postpartum, and other women's issues.
Ohana Wellness
Ohana Wellness offers classes in Infant Massage and Baby Sign Language, and informative newsletter, a comprehensive resource list, and a complete line of Baby Sign products.

Local maternity and baby boutiues

New Beginnings Boutique at Mary Birch Hospital
The Baby Frenzy
So Childish
Style Child

Parenting books

I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids: Reinventing Modern Motherhood by Trisha Ashworth and Amy Nobile Naptime
Is the New Happy Hour: And Other Ways Toddlers Turn Your Life Upside Down by Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
Becoming the Parent You Want to Be by Laura Davis and Janis Keyser
Confessions of a Slacker Mom by Muffy Mead-Ferro

General info about breastfeeding

Kellymom
Kelly Bonyata's (IBCLC) web site about breastfeeding, sleep, and parenting.
Best for Babes: Giving Breastfeeding a Makeover
Great advice for moms to overcome institutional and cultural barriers that prevent moms from achieving their breastfeeding goals.
BreastFeeding Basics
Anne Smith's (IBCLC and Mom of 6) web site about breastfeeding and breastfeeding products.
Breastfeeding Online
Cindy Curtis's (IBCLC) web site that covers many breastfeeding topics.
San Diego Breastfeeding Coalition

Breastfeeding related articles

Breastfeeding linked to reduced risk of SIDS
Breastfeeding May Reduce Diabetes Risk

Newborn and pediatric

Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition Link to WHO growth charts for breastfed babies
American Academy of Pediatrics
Medline Plus – Infant and toddler development

Parenting

The Sanity Spot: Advice for the New Mom
Taking the Lid off the Sun
Tiny Tots
Baby Center

Environmental and health concerns

Healthy Child, Healthy World
H1N1 (Swine) Flu Virus: Facts for Parents (& Expecting)
Tips for Parents: How To Keep Your Baby Well During Flu Season (PDF) 

Baby products

Diaper Decisions: The Cost of Cloth Diapers
Goodbyn Lunchbox
Baby’s Little Log Book
Baby's Little Log Book helps you keep track of your baby's natural eating and sleeping rhythms, making it easy to anticipate your baby's needs.
Natural Kidz
Earth-friendly products for children