We have become masters at online RESEARCH; here are a few of my go to places for education and local resources:
WEBSITES
- Spinning Babies
- Miles Circuit
- Evidence Based Birth
- International Cesarean Awareness Network
- ICAN of San Diego Facebook group
- VBAC.com
- Post Partum Health Alliance
- Kelly Mom
- https://www.mamanatural.com/
- https://www.naturalbirthandbabycare.com/
- mybreechbaby.org
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/552646324831070/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/birthtraumasupportgroup/
BOOKS
- Birth Without Violence
- Birth Reborn – What Childbirth should Be
- Ira May’s Guide to Child Birth
- The Birth Partner
- The Fourth Trimester: Understanding, Protecting, and Nurturing an Infant through the First Three Months
- Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide
- The Happiest Baby on the Block
- Breastfeeding Made Simple
DOCUMENTS
- Avoiding a Cesarean
- C-Section – What Happens?
- Deciding if VBAC is Right For You
- Birth Affirmations
- Breastfeeding Guide
- Group B Strep Info
- Health Hints and Remedies for Pregnancy
- Inducing Labor – 40 Natural Ways
- Limp and Loose In Labor
- Birth Preferences – Visual
- Sample Birth Preferences for Baby
ARTICLES
- Science and Sensibility
- Insurance Coverage of Doula Care Would Benefit Patients and Service Providers Alike
- How to Align Baby for an Easier, Faster Birth
VIDEOS
SERVICE PROVIDERS
GENERAL WELLNESS
- Guided Journey Maternity – Marli Ivers ph. 919-389-0354
- Best Start Birth Center – ph. 619-299-0840
- Art of Opening – Nicole Morales ph. 619-252-4784
- Whole Family Wellness Center – Jamie Boyd, L.Ac 3010 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 ph. 619-894-4725
- orijin acupunture -Sherine Blair, L.Ac. 1680 S. Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92081 ph. 760-599-4900
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
- Rochelle McLean – www.babies-in-bloom.com – ph. 760-940-baby
- Carly Marks – contact@markslactationsupport.com – ph. 619-481-1000
- La Leche League – ph. 760-727-6563 Paradise Valley hospital – ph. 619-470-4321
- Robin Kaplan-IBCLC –San Diego Breastfeeding Center, LLC – ph. 619-606-2211
- Dawn Dickerson IBCLC – Mamasandmilk.com – ph. 858-218-6455
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS
- www.birtheducationcenter.com -– 858-254-9515
- https://beststartbirthcenter.com ph. 619-299-0840 Toll Free: 1800-479-BABY
- http://www.sandiegohypnobirth.com/hypnobirth.html – Care Messer – 858-254-9515
- http://sandiegohypnobabies.com – Rachel Vence -619-567-3236
- www.yogajanda.com – Prenatal yoga and Bradley Method classes
- www.sandiegobirthnetwork.org – San Diego Birth Network is a link of independent dedicated professionals that support the normalcy of the birth process and the empowerment of families in San Diego.
- http://alphachildbirth.com/locations/san-diego-north-oceansidevista – Christian Childbirth education – Cris Harper – 760-224-7517
CHIROPRACTORS, MASSAGE THERAPISTS
- Dr. Christina Binder – Elevation Family Chiropractic 2610 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008 elevation family chiropractic – ph. 760-730-7315
- Dr. Pia Martin DC, CCN – 535 Encinitas blvd #120, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA – ph. 760-632-1134
- World of Wellness – www.wowchiro.com – Dr. Gina Caserma 13727 Camino Canada, El Cajon, CA 92021 ph. 619-938-1800
- Gold Coast Chiropractic – David and Lorraine Melendez, DCs – 120 Birmingham Dr. Ste 100 Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007 – www.goldcoastchiro.com
- Touch of Health Chiropractic – Drs. Melissa and Kris Tosczak 1904 Hacienda Dr. Vista, CA 92081
- West Coast Chiropractic – Dr. Derek Rupp, D.C. 3144 El Camino Real Ste. 201 Carlsbad, CA 92008 ph. 760-720-2920
- Becky Gonzalez – Massage Therapist – 509 S. Cedros Ave Ste D, Solana Beach, CA 92075 ph. 760-458-5100
MULTIPLE BIRTH GROUPS/ASSOCIATIONS
- North County Mothers of Multiples –www.ncmoms.org
- Heartland Mothers of Twins club – East San Diego County – ph. 619-442-5953
- Preparing for Multiples at Sharp
- Heaven’s MOMS (Mothers of Multiples) – ph. 760-942-8616
- Pre-natal care for Twins, Triplets and Other Multiples
- Multiples Connection
PARENTING CLASSES
- Basic Training for New Dads –http://www.menexcel.com/parenting-classes-in-san-diego-for-dads/
- Jen Varela ~ Gentle Sleep Coaching – ph. 949-280-4500 – www.sugarnightnight.com
- Jeanne-Marie Paynel ~ Create Your Child’s Home – http://www.voilamontessori.com/
- Redirecting Children’s behavior with Suzie Walton – www.indigovillage.co
- http://www.7swaddles.com for sleep solutions
PERINATAL LOSS RESOURCES
- Empty Cradle Support groups- for infant loss, stillbirth, or miscarriage – ph. 619-595-3387 www.emptycradle.org
- www.facesofloss.com
- www.stillbirthday.com
- www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org
POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION RESOURCES AND SUPPORT GROUPS
- Postpartum Health Alliance – www.postpartumhealthalliance.org – ph. 619-685-7458
- Postpartum Adjustment Support Society – www.passnc.org – ph. 760-814-1421
PHOTOGRAPHER (BIRTH, NEWBORN, AND MORE)
- Vuefinder Photography
- Birth Blessings Photography & Childbirth Services
- Ariel Dolfo Photography
- Diane Barnes Photography
- Violets and Clementines
- Birth in Focus
- Christine Tustin – Newborn photos – http://christinetustin.com
- Robin Baker – http://www.birthblessingsphotography.com
- Catie Stephens – http://vuefinderphotography.com