Local Resources...

           Birth Pool Rental - we have free-standing, portable pools for rent here at the Family Life Center.  Hexagonal, steel-framed, 3ft deep pools come with instructions, pump and personal liner.  Easy to set up and use.  $125 includes      deposit, pool is received/delivered approximately 3 weeks before your "due date."  We want you to use it before you give birth!! For home or hospital use. Please call Betsy for more information: (518) 449-5759.

             Women with Women Doula Services - Professional Doulas in the Capital District, affiliated with Capital Region Doulas (www.thedoulanetwork.org).  Please call the Family Life Center for a brochure. (518) 465-0241

The Doula Network of the Capital Region - Professional Doulas Serving Schenectady-Albany-Troy-Saratoga & Surrounding Counties. www.thedoulanetwork.org
Hands That Heal Massage Services - Erin McKinney, LMT, doula. www.handshealweb.com or betterbirth4U@yahoo.com.

Capital Region Sling Babies - Educational Meetings, Web Forum, Outings & Lending Library... "Helping parents choose and safely use baby carriers and slings" Courtney Hughes, OT, LMT. email: eachstepasmile@gmail.com.

Birthnet - BirthNet is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate the public about maternity care in order to improve it. Childbirth is a normal, natural and profound event in a woman's life. BirthNet's goal is to encourage all women and families to learn about their rights and options. Our primary programs include education in the classroom (high school or college classes), community forums or workshops, and media outreach.