Publications

A Brief History of the Theory of Birth Trauma in Adults and Children
by Shirley A Ward
from Amethyst Resource for Human Development
Pre and Perinatal Psychotherapy

Birth Trauma is Real!
by David B. Chamberlain, Ph.D.
from Healing of Pre- and Perinatal Trauma
Treating Cesarean Birth Trauma During Infancy and Childhood
by William Emerson, PhD
from Cesarean Voices
The Merck Manual
Disturbances In Newborns And Infants
Birth Trauma: The Most Common Cause of Developmental Delays
by Viola Frymann, D.O., F.A.A.O., F.C.A.
from the Osteopathic Center for Children
Osteopathy and Birth Trauma
from the Osteopathic Home Page
Healing Birthing Trauma
Stanford Gynecologists Lead Surgical Mission to Eritrea
by Rosanne Spector
from the Stanford Medical Magazine

Birth Trauma Resources

American Academy for Cerebral Palsy
www.aacpdm.org/

Birth Disorder Information Directory
www.bdid.com/
Here you will find information on different birth disorders as well as a bookstore, medical term dictionary, and children's websites telling their stories.
Birth Psychology
http://www.birthpsychology.com/
This site provides information on life before birth, birth traumas & resolutions, as well as literature in birth psychology.
Cerebral Institute of Discovery
www.cerebral.org/
Research Institute seeks to help those with cerebral palsy. Features neurological links, product information and research resources.
Dallas United Cerebral Palsy
www.ucpdallas.org/
Lists cerebral palsy association affiliates, discussion groups, press releases, local information, events calendar and supported employment.
eCerebral Palsy
http://www.ecerebralpalsy.com
In this site you'll find many articles and resources about cerebral palsy.
Gentle Birth
www.gentlebirth.org/archives/brtrauma.html
A collection of information about all aspects of pregnancy, birth, and well woman care. Several links including articles, resource pages, and a question and answer section.
Glossary for Genetic Disease
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/g/genetic/glossary.htm
Definitions of words used to describe genetic disorders and birth defects.
Infinitec
www.infinitec.org/
Corporation created by the United Cerebral Palsy Association that brings assistive technology to people with disabilities of all types at a reduced cost. Includes an extensive resource guide.
Medical Definitions
http://www.boehmbdc.com/dictionary.html
The Walter E Boehm Birth Defects Center provides support as well asn information services to patients with spina bifida and hydrocephalus and their families.
NDSA - National Disability Sports Alliance
www.ndsaonline.org/
Provides quality sports programs for individuals with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries and stroke survivors. Includes camps and a calendar of events.
Parents Place
www.parentsplace.com/
Find web pages on many parental topics including fertility, pregnancy, infants, toddlers, adoption, health, and mothering.
Peristats
peristats.modimes.org/
Collection of data on newborn baby health is organized by state and county. Learn about birth and mortality rates, or compare statistics from different areas.
Pregnancy Today - Definitions
pregnancytoday.com/resource/definitions/teratogens.htm
Pregnancy Today definitions: What does the term 'Teratogens' mean?
Rainbowbody
www.rainbowbody.net/traumalink.htm
Wholistic website that offers links and articles to trauma studies, child development, and wholistic body/mind integrative practices.
UCP Net
www.ucpa.org/
This cerebral palsy association provides education and research services to people with disabilities, their families, the public and other organizations. Find programs such as therapy, assistive technology training, social/recreational, community living and employment.
United Cerebral Palsy of Colorado
http://www.cpco.org/
Support group that explains the causes, effects and types of cerebral palsy, and offers programs and services.
United Cerebral Palsy of New York
www.ucpnyc.org/
Advises about helpful technology options, hosts a bulletin board and a chat room, and offers programs for adults and families.
University of Washington - School of Medicine - Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit
http://depts.washington.edu/fadu/
Psychiatry department offers a collection of projects on the disorder known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. The site contains news, publications, international list of support groups, list of international FAS conferences as they come up, and provides many other resources.
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