APPPAH Collaborates...

APPPAH collaborates with the following groups dealing with the psychological dimensions of birth and life before birth. For the latest news of their activities, please use these links.

APPPAH is an Affiliate of the Alliance for Transforming the Lives of Children (aTLC) which seeks to work synergistically with organizations and experts working in the field of bonding and attachment of children.

The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) promotes a wellness--rather than disease--model of maternity care, and advocates baby-friendly, mother-friendly, and family-centered hospitals and birthing centers.
 
The International Society of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Medicine (ISPPM), founded in Austria in 1971. This "sister" society holds regional meetings every year and a world congress every three years.
 
Santa Barbara Graduate Institute is the only place in the world offering full M.A.and Ph.D. curriculums in prenatal and perinatal psychology. Their website is a rich introduction to the school, curriculum, faculty, students, and activities.

The World Organization of Associations for Prenatal Education, OMAEP, holds periodic conferences in Europe to enlighten workers involved in prenatal education.

The Archives for Psychology of Pre- and Perinatal Life is located at the Institute of Psychology, University of Salzburg, Austria thanks to University Professor, Dr. Sepp Schindler, Ph.D. All scholars contributing to this field are invited to send copies of their papers and books to be safely stored and always available to researchers and students from around the world.

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