Useful Links
SCENAR therapy
- SCENAR and Cosmodic Let Medical
- This site describes the technological development of both SCENAR and Cosmodic devices. It also explains how this technology works on the body and help stimulate self-healing.
- SCENAR therapy
- This site also run by Let Medical collates case studies from users of Cosmodic technology from around the world.
Pregnancy
- ARC (Antenatal Results and Choices)
- A charity providing non-directive support and information to parents throughout the antenatal testing process.
- Association for improvement in maternity services
- They aim to promote natural births, provide independent support and information on maternity choices and raise awareness of maternity choices.
- Association for Post Natal Illness
- Support for mothers suffering from postnatal illness.
- Birth Choice UK
- Where you choose to have your baby and whom you choose to look after you in labour will affect the type of birth you have and the care you receive. This website explains your options and gives you some information to help you make those choices.
- East Dulwich Mummy community website
- This site provides local information for businesses and activities in East Dulwich, particularly aimed at parents and parents-to-be.
- Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
- Provides information and support on all aspects ectopic pregnancy.
- Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
- Provides information and support on all aspects ectopic pregnancy.
- The Essential Guide to Acupuncture During Childbirth and Pregnancy
- Explains how acupuncture and acupressure can be used during pregnancy and childbirth. Has useful dietary advice during pregnancy.
- Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths
- Leading cot death charity working to prevent cot death and promote baby health to parents, carers and professionals.
- The London Birth Practice
- A group of experienced midwives specialising in homebirth, waterbirth, breech and vaginal birth after caesarean.
- The Miscarriage Association
- Provides support for those who have suffered the loss of a baby during pregnancy.
- National Childbirth Trust
- Information on pregnancy and babycare as well as antenatal classes, local support groups and nearly new sales.
- NEST London
- A unique, professional team of midwives and complementary therapists offering support to women and their families for fertility, during pregnancy and birth and the early years with your baby. The team operate from clinics in East Dulwich and surrounding areas, as well as offering home visits.
- NHS Direct
- Helpline and gateway to health information on the internet.
- One World Birth
- Videos on childbirth issues. Sometimes sensationalist but always thought-provoking.
Fertility
- British Association for Adoption & Fostering
- Coordinates adoption agencies, publishes information guides and runs the Be My Parent service, which aims to bring children and permanent families together.
- Childlessness Overcome Through Surrogacy UK (COTS UK)
- Voluntary surrogacy organisation working in the UK.
- British Infertility Counsellors Association
- Professional association for infertility counsellors and counselling
- Donor Conception Network
- A parent-led group for those whose children were conceived with the use of donated eggs or sperm.
- Fertility Friends
- Self-help community offering support and understanding to those experiencing fertility difficulties.
- The Healthy House
- Sells wide variety of products including non-toxic paints, water filters and so on.
- The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
- The UK's independent regulator overseeing the use of gametes and embryos in fertility treatment and research. They have information about infertility, treatments, choosing a clinic and understanding success rates.
- Fertility Network UK
- National fertility charity offering support and advice with up to date website, quarterly magazine, campaigns and members advice line.
- IVF World
- Offers fertility clinic ratings and reviews, message boards, a magazine and support groups.
- Multiple Births Foundation
- Works to improve the care and support of multiple birth families.
- National Gamete Donation Trust
- Practical information for those wishing to donate eggs and sperm along with information for those requiring treatment.
- National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
- Guidance on health technologies, medicines, treatments and procedures available from the NHS.
- NEST London
- A unique, professional team of midwives and complementary therapists offering support to women and their families for fertility, during pregnancy and birth and the early years with your baby. The team operate from clinics in East Dulwich and surrounding areas, as well as offering home visits.
- Progress Educational Trust
- Charity working to bring balance to the debate about assisted reproductive technology.
Colleagues
- Suzanne Goggin: Holistic Aromatherapy Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and Facial Rejuvenation Massage in Crystal Palace
- Suzanne tailors each treatment to your individual needs resulting in soothed muscles, renewed energy and an improved sense of wellbeing. She is IFPA accredited.
- Kristin Hayward: hynotherapy in Herne Hill and Harley Street.
- Kristin offers hypnotherapy, in particular for fertility, including IVF and pregnancy. She has recorded many downloads.
- Amy Kufuor: hypnobirthing and NCT classes in Crystal Palace.
- Amy runs NCT classes and hypnobirthing classes in Crystal Palace.
- Paul Lowe: Scenar, Magnetic Field Therapy, Quantum Wave Laser, Body Field Analysis, in Lewes, Sussex.
- An experienced therapist helping a wide range of health issues from sports injuries to chronic pain.
- Jackie Menon: Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist for Mental Health in Croydon
- Jackie uses her yoga practice to help mental health problems such as anxiety and depression and generally coping with stress.
- Laura Jones: Doula, placenta encapsulation, yoga in South East London
- Laura assists mothers at births with the aim to make her experience of birth as comfortable, safe and empowering as possible. Laura also offers placenta encapsulation and pregnancy yoga.
- Katie Sedgwick: Craniosacral therapy, Reflexology in East Dulwich, Borough
- Katie specialises in treating clients with hormonal/fertility problems and supporting clients during pregnancy and postnatal care.
- Tanya Shoop: The Alexander Technique in Brixton, City
- Tanya is an experienced Alexander Technique teacher. The Alexander Technique helps us to put less strain and tension on our bodies. People come for many reasons including poor posture, back pain, neck pain, RSI or pregnancy.
- Debra Whelehan: Nutrition,Peckham.
- Debra offers nutrition advice and is part of the NEST London specialising infertility and pregnancy.
General Health Sites
- NHS Complementary and Alternative Medicine specialist library
- This is held by NICE. Provides reviews of research on complementary therapy interventions.
- NHS Choices
- Information from the National Health Service on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living. Includes an A-Z of health conditions and rates service providers such as hospitals (with mortality rates), so you search for those that specialise in your condition.
- Self Help UK
- Directory of patient support, self help groups and charities
- Patient Self help
- Patient support organisations, self help groups, health and disease information providers.
Acupuncture Sites
- The British Acupuncture Council
- The UK's leading regulatory and professional body for the practice of traditional acupuncture.
- The Acupuncture Research Resource Centre
- Has excellent briefing papers on the effectiveness of acupuncture for different illnesses and symptoms.
- Acupuncture Awareness Week
- Find out how acupuncture works, who has acupuncture (and their videos) and what it can do for you.
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