Links
See below for useful links including information on birthing options, resources for water and organic products, natural health practitioners and products, toxic free homes, and nutrition for the whole family.
The Green Directory
At The Green Directory, you will find a wide range of suppliers offering green, natural, organic and non-toxic products and services. The Green Directory is Australia’s leading online directory and provides an easy-to-navigate system to enable you to find exactly what you are looking for. If you can’t find it, contact the Green Directory Help Desk 1300 301 585 and we will assist you in your search.
Website: http://www.thegreendirectory.com.au
Telephone: 1300 301 585
Natural Therapy Pages
Natural Therapy Pages is Australia.s #1 natural health website. The website is a comprehensive resource for anyone seeking information about taking a natural approach to their family's health. The site contains a comprehensive directory of over 9,000 therapists, colleges and natural health products. From pregnancy massage to herbal remedies you will find it all at http://www.ntpages.com.au - start your journey...
Website: http://www.ntpages.com.au
Maternity Coalition
Maternity Coalition is Australia’s national childbirth consumer organisation. How, where and with whom you give birth is important. We work to increase birthing options for Australian women, in particular, inclusion of primary care midwifery and alternatives to hospital birth. Maternity Coalition supports consumer and midwife participation at all levels of health-policy planning and service delivery. We create networks for effective lobbying, information-sharing and support in pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Website: http://www.maternitycoalition.org.au
Total Environment Centre
Home, garden and renovations advice about how to reduce the chemical load on you and the environment. Handy guides and detailed information as well as education resources.
Website: http://www.safersolutions.org.au
Smoking Quitline
Pregnancy and smoking don’t mix. Every puff you take on a cigarette has an immediate effect on your baby. Carbon monoxide replaces some of the oxygen in your blood, reducing the amount of oxygen received by your baby through the umbilical cord. The nicotine causes your blood vessels to narrow, reducing the blood flow to baby which makes it harder for your baby to get the nourishment it needs. The BEST thing you can do for the health of you and your baby is QUIT smoking.
Website: http://www.quitsa.org.au
Telephone: 13 QUIT
The Gidget Foundation
The Gidget Foundation exists to promote awareness of Perinatal Anxiety and Depression amongst women and their families, their health providers and the wider community to ensure that women in need receive timely, appropriate and supportive care. Perinatal anxiety and depression (commonly known as postnatal depression) affects one in five mothers and one in ten fathers in Australia.
Website: http://www.gidgetfoundation.com.au/