"Hope is the thing with feathers-
That perches in the soul-
And sings the tune without the words-
And never stops - at all -
And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard-
And sore must be the storm-
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm-
I've heard it in the chillest land-
And on the strangest Sea-
Yet, never, in Extremity,
It asked a crumb - of Me."
~ Emily Dickinson ~
If you are looking for resources specifically related to child advocacy and children with genetic diseases, please visit the
Passions ~ Children section of my website to find that information.
My goal is to become a parent/child advocate & counselor, especially for children who are premature or who have special health care needs...help parents understand their child's situation and gain access to the vital resources they need. As I am in graduate school, I am still learning how to do this...but this page is a start. *s*
Please feel free to browse through the various links I have listed here, and I hope you are able to gain some useful information and help from them. If you would like to contact me about any of the links listed here, or add your own, please leave a message in the guestbook below.
Links
These links are dedicated to maternal & child health and childbirth & midwifery, as well as a bit of general public health thrown in. I have always wanted to help mothers and babies...ensure that their needs are being met and share in the joy that all children bring. So, these resources are devoted more towards the well-being and health of mothers, babies, and children in general. *s*
Internet Resources on Maternal & Child Health
National Maternal & Child Health Bureau
National Women's Health Center
Healthy Start
National SIDS Resource Center
Georgetown University's Child Development Center
Children's Safety Network
Adolescent Health Online
Internet Resources on Childbirth & Midwifery
DONA - Doulas of North America
MANA - Midwives Alliance of North America
Lianna's Place
Birth Choices Unlimited
Waterbirth Website
Internet Resources on Public Health
Centers for Disease Control
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine
Internet Resources on Genetic Counseling
General Genetic Counseling Info.
American Board of Genetic Counseling
General Birth Defects Info.
