We are living in transitional times, moving into the 21st century and a new millennium. Often it is difficult to know what the rules are, what is expected of us and what is the accepted standard of behavior. Media, family, friends and religious institutions all may have conflicting and contradictory messages to offer. Young people are frequently left to figure out the answers to all this confusion on their own. With pressures from all sides, it isn't easy to know what is the right thing to do.

My motivation in creating this page is: I have become increasingly disturbed and concerned about the many news reports of abandoned, endangered and frequently dead babies that are discovered...

"The rate of teen pregnancy in the United States is the highest in the industrialized world. We have the highest maternal health care costs, yet our infant mortality rate is high, millions of women don't get adequate prenatal care and our rate of breastfeeding is low. Education and care by midwives in the neighborhoods and communities could help avoid these problems."             ~ Ina May Gaskin, midwife ~

This page will be a forum to bring knowledge to the public as we all seek answers to common questions regarding ...

Resource Information
CONTACT	ADDRESS/PHONE#	E-MAIL	WEBSITE
State of California Partnership For Responsible Parenting	1-888-80-MENTOR	???	http://www.adp.cahwnet.gov
America's Promise	1-888-55-YOUTH	???	???
A World Fit For Kids	1-888-821-2181 FAX 213-387-7507	???	???
Children First	1-800-914-2212	???	???
The Baby Anthony Program Ann Bruner	1-800-606-BABY 310-603-6224	???	???
Teen Line Hotline	1-800-TLC-TEEN	???	???
Youth Crisis Hotline	1-800-843-5200	???	???

"When we as a society begin to value mothers as the givers and
supporters of life, then we will see social change in ways that matter."
                                                    ~ Ina May Gaskin, midwife ~

SOME OTHER SITES YOU MAY FIND USEFUL

Find out more about Ina May and Midwifery

Midwives: An Untapped Resource, by Ina May Gaskin

Buy the book "Spiritual Midwifery"

Ashley Montague Article

Foundation for Healing

Angels Unlimited

Michael's Place!

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Seraphina@angelic.com