Sharon Trotter RM BSc

Babymooning

Breast awareness

www.pinkhealth.ukhq.co.uk (Empowering women to take control of their health)
www.pinkwishes.co.uk (send pink wishes online – set up by a survivor of breast cancer)
www.bestthinkpink.com (encouraging women to be breast aware)
www.elainesassoon.com (author of The Boudica Within)
www.breastchek.co.uk (early detection of breast cancer saves lives)
www.breastcancercare.org.uk (Support and information for anyone affected by breast cancer)
www.breastcancercampaign.org (funding innovative world-class research to understand how breast cancer develops, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure.)
www.aabc.org.uk (aim to find vital information to increase survival after diagnosis and ultimately to discover a vaccine against breast cancer.)
www.nomorebreastcancer.org.uk (wants the possible link between breast cancer and everyday exposure to toxic chemicals taken seriously)

Breastfeeding associations

Breastfeeding bras and related products

Breastfeeding information

www.babymilkaction.org (Baby Milk Action is a non-profit organisation which aims to save lives and to end the avoidable suffering caused by inappropriate infant feeding)
www.beastar.org.uk (dedicated to increasing the number of young mums in Lancashire who choose to breastfeed)
www.bestbeginnings.info (Best Beginnings is a charity dedicated to ending child health inequalities in the UK)
www.breastfeedingcommunity.co.uk (Publisher of Mum & Me plus up to date details of breastfeeding peer support groups in the UK)
www.brianpalmerdds.com (internationally recognised dentist and researcher into sleep apnoea, beneficial effects of breastfeeding to dental health, avoidance of dental caries and reducing the risks of cot death)
www.greatdad.com (GreatDad provides breastfeeding tips and information for new and expected dads. Breastfeeding is natural and important for your newborn babies)
www.ibreastfeeding.com (publishers of 'Medications and Mothers Milk')
www.jbpub.com (Jones & Bartlett Publishers - including a wide range of breastfeeding books)
www.kellymom.com (excellent US resource on breastfeeding and related subjects including downloadable breastfeeding weight charts)
www.littleangels.org.uk(breastfeeding support group in Blackburn run by mothers for mothers)
www.realbabymilk.org (not-for-profit company that works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that breastfeeding messages are being promoted well and in the right way)
www.ukamb.org (a registered charity that supports human milk banking in the UK)

Breastfeeding jewellery

www.laitdamour.eu (Making breastfeeding fashionable)
www.littlegemsonline.com (Little Gems' unique nursing necklaces contain various healing gemstones that can aid the teething process, ease childbirth, enhance wellbeing and entertain babies while nursing and in their sling)
www.littlemoppet.co.uk (enhancing that special bond with a nursing necklace)

Childcare and activities

www.emergencychildcare.co.uk (An award winning service that allows you to book a local emergency nanny, and track down your nearest nursery or childminder, see what places they have available for today or up to 3 months time and to book those places in advance.)
www.nannyshare.co.uk (If you want a nanny but cannot afford one the chances are there is another similar family not too far away who would love to share the childcare with you. This site allows you to find local parents - and cut down the cost of a nanny/childcare.)
www.preschoollearningonline.com (Quality Preschool activities including child art, preschool learning games for kids, healthy preschool treats, art supplies for kids, parenting info & more)
www.tinies.com (Tinies Childcare provides a wide range of services for parents and childcarers. Are you looking for a perfect nanny? Or seeking a nanny job? Tinies help families looking for childcare and for nannies and childcarers looking for employment.)

Cord blood banking

www.cord.blood.co.uk (NHS Cord Blood Bank)
www.hospital.blood.co.uk (NHS Blood and Transplant information including the British Bone Marrow Registry and The London Cord Blood Bank)
www.hta.gov.uk (Human Tissue Authority – regulates the removal, storage, use and disposal of human bodies, organs and tissues from the living and deceased)
www.parentguidecordblood.com (A parent’s guide to cord blood banks including links to various related organisations within this subject)
www.smartcells.com (the longest established stem cell storage company in the UK)
Wikipedia article on cord blood bank ( interesting background information on cord blood banking with some good links through to other sites)

Eating and drinking

Eco-friendly and natural collections

Educational toys

www.funthinking.co.uk (The place to find all your educational toys, games and activities to help make learning seriously fun!)
www.mychildplayhouses.com (Educational Toys and Children's Furniture - Children's educational toy store online from My Child Playhouses.com. Over 1000 unique educational toys and games for children. Children's furniture.)
www.wonderbrains.com (WonderBrains offers educational toys for children of all ages, including games, crafts, and puzzles, dolls, puppets, and much more. Gift wrapping and free shipping available.)
www.yessuperbaby.com (manufacturers of the Miracle Scarves™ and Miracle Bands™)

Fathers and all things Dad

For health professionals

www.birthinternational.com (specialists in birth and midwifery)
www.britishjournalofmidwifery.com (website for the British Journal of Midwifery)
www.independentmidwives.org.uk (former Independent Midwives Assosiation)
www.midirs.org (definitive midwifery information service)
www.MidwiferyWorld.NET (a support community for midwives at all levels)
www.midwives.co.uk (website of the RCM Midwives Journal)
www.nursinginpractice.com (free service designed to complement Nursing in Practice magazine)
www.saveindependentmidwifery.org – Please add your voice to this campaign.
www.studentmidwife.net (education based community supporting student midwives. Visit the site if you are a student, applying to become a student or are thinking about a career in midwifery.)
The Practising Midwife (Britain's best selling monthly journal).

Maternity and baby products

www.4little1s.com (baby gift website with funky clothing and footwear, great baby gift ideas, innovative toys, and co-ordinated stationery)
www.armsreach.co.uk (Arm's Reach® Universal Co-Sleeper® bassinets are now available in the UK)
www.dribblebuster.co.uk (Baby bibs for dribbly babies)
www.glasgowpramcentre.co.uk (online discount superstore for baby goods)
www.mama-tens.info (digital TENS unit specially designed for pregnancy, labour and birth pain)
www.mumztheword.biz (large selection of baby gifts and party decorations)
www.sierradistribution.co.uk (UK distributors of the the Arm's Reach® Co-Sleeper® family of products)
www.welcomebabyhome.net (Maternity clothing, organic baby clothing, nursery furniture and all you need for your baby.)

Nappies – washable and environmentally conscious disposables

www.bgnappies.com (exclusive European Distributors of bumGenius products)
www.Fill-Your-Pants.com (More Pant Fill, Less Land-Fill! Cloth Nappies and Natural Baby Products)
www.lizziesrealnappies.co.uk (Free, personalised, online advice to help you find the ideal brands of reusable nappies to suit your baby and your lifestyle)
www.ReallyPants.com (The Blog for all things Real Nappy! Reviews, competitions, features, new products and more!)
www.softbots.co.uk (offer a wide range of Real Nappies and Natural Baby Products at low prices, Secure online ordering, Free Postage and Discounted Packs, this combined with the high level of personal service you can only get from a family run business)
www.totsbots.com (shaped cloth nappies, towels and much more)
www.usednappies.co.uk (providing an auction service to parents to buy and sell used real nappies. The Used Nappy Company - bringing buyers and sellers together)



Parenting

www.babygrapevine.co.uk (new state-of-the-art birth announcement service sponsored by Emma's Diary)
www.familiesonline.co.uk (free parenting magazine available in print and online to 22 regions in the UK giving excellent advice on everything of interest to parents)
www.forparentsbyparents.com (information and advice for parents by parents)
www.fosteringsolutions.com (Fostering Solutions is an independent foster care agency who are passionate about ensuring positive outcomes for children and young people in fostering.)
www.ideasforthekids.co.uk (ideas for family days out with the kids)
www.maudsbabyshow.co.uk (the Welsh family-friendly event offering advice and shopping all under one roof)
www.mothering.com (provides truly helpful information upon which parents can base informed choices)
www.londonmums.org.uk (the only free and independent peer support group for mums based in London)
www.mumsnet.com (excellent interactive website for parents)
www.mybabyradio.com ( live internet radio station exclusively for new parents and their babies)
www.totstotravel.co.uk (Award winning family-friendly holiday company)


Pregnancy

www.albanymidwives.org.uk (The Albany Midwifery Practice is one of nine midwifery group practices at Kings College Hospital, London)
Ask An OB.com (The site for medical information, exclusively for the pregnant woman.)
www.birthingsense.com (A private prenatal class is provided in a 3DVD set from Australian midwife and educator Leanne Cummins)
www.babyconfidence.co.uk (Providing new parents with a wealth of information and specialist knowledge, boosting confidence and helping them get off to a great start with their new babies. Babyconfidence offers courses, classes and consultancy services-in your home or mine.)
www.corewellness.co.uk (free program designed to support your health and wellbeing)
www.hi-baby.co.uk (supplier of prenatal products designed to make pregnancy an exciting, informed and comfortable experience)
www.mumplusone.com (in association with Midirs Digest this bi-annual publication and website provides informative editorial features and valuable advertiser offers targeted at new mums)
www.orgasmicbirth.com (website for Orgasmic Birth DVD)
www.pregnancy.com.au (Australian website providing up-to-date and extensive source of information and support for pregnancy, birth and parenting)
www.ronnieallan.com (massage specialist - pregnancy massage, aromatherapy, sports massage and Slavic massage)
www.thebabywebsite.com (baby, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sleeping and development)
www.theprenatalcompany.co.uk (The Prenatal Company offers you private antenatal care, provided by qualified midwives, at a time and place convenient to you)

Skincare and bath time

Skin-to-skin contact

www.biologicalnurturing.com (run by Dr.Suzanne Colsen, founder of Biological Nurturing – a mother-centred approach that suggests new ways to hold and cuddle babies aiming to increase the enjoyment of breastfeeding)
www.cheshirebabymassage.co.uk (designed to show parents and caregivers how to safely massage their baby with confidence)
www.iaim.org.uk (International Association of infant massage)
www.kangaroomothercare.com (benefits of skin-to-skin contact)
www.mybabysense.co.uk Baby Sense provides parents with sleep and calming solutions based on sensory integration principles. The routines are gentle and baby-centric is the foundation parents need for a calm baby who sleeps well. With over 65 000 copies sold, Baby Sense, has introduced mothers worldwide to their baby’s sensory world and the tools to read babies’ signals.
www.ronnieallan.com (massage specialist - pregnancy massage, aromatherapy, sports massage and Slavic massage)
www.sierradistribution.co.uk (UK distributors of the the Arm's Reach® Co-Sleeper® family of products)


Miscellaneous