"Doulas have my full support. They are a definite necessity for most laboring women. Doulas reassure, comfort, and support, which helps in relaxation and often shortens labor." — An obstetrician

• http://www.birthdiaries.com Beautiful site with many birth stories shown in pictures or video. All are rated on a "graphic" scale, so you will know ahead of time if there is anything in the stories you might find objectional.

• http://www.childbirth.org Great site with articles, message boards, and other useful information on pregnancy and childbirth.

• http://www.dona.org Official web site of DONA International. Great information on what doulas are and do, details on how to become a doula, and doula boutique where you can buy doula-related merchandise.

• http://www.icea.org Web site of the International Childbirth Education Association.

• http://www.lamaze.org Web site of the Lamaze International.

• http://www.lalecheleague.org Web site of the best-known organization supporting breastfeeding. You can access articles on various breastfeeding topics, find a meeting in your area, or join in on online group. To find a group meeting in the Salt Lake Area, you can call (801) 264-LOVE.

• http://www.utahbreastfeeding.org Web site of the Utah Breastfeeding Coalition.