Local Resources
Womanwise Midwifery - An intimate midwife-owned private practice which integrates well-woman gynecology and holistic, full-scope midwifery care within the safety of either a hospital or birth center setting.
Beth Ann Corr - Acupuncture & Chinese herbal medicine, with a specialty in helping women experience ease during pregnancy and delivery
Breastfeeding Resource Center - a nonprofit committed to providing expert clinical and educational breastfeeding services. (Awesome IBCLCs, classes and free great nursing moms support groups!)
Prenatal Yoga - Follow Ananda Ma on Facebook: group prenatal yoga held at tAra Yoga in Abington, PA (Mondays, 6-7:15pm)
Kellie Wicklund, MA, NCP, LPC - An Abington-based psychotherapist with a specialty in the area of Reproductive Mental Health: the complexity and trials associated with the journey to and in parenthood.
Rhino Chiropractic Center - Mt. Airy-based chiropractic care with a specialty in pregnancy and pediatrics.
Nursing Mothers Advisory Council - a group of trained volunteers offering support and counsel to breastfeeding moms in the Philadelphia area
Lisa Beitman, MPT - local physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor and postpartum issues
Breastfeeding Resources
Kellymom - developed to provide evidence-based information on breastfeeding, sleep and parenting
Dr. Jack Newman - an online breastfeeding resource
La Leche League - A rich history and an established philosophy of mothering through breastfeeding
Laid Back Breastfeeding - Helpful video series demonstrating this progressive style
How Breastfeeding Affects Mother's Health - Scientific American article on the benefits of breastfeeding for the mom
To determine safety of medications while breastfeeding - download the LactMed app (more clinical) or call the Infant Risk Center (806-352-2519)
Birth Resources
Ina May Gaskin - Author, Activist, Innovator
Doulas: A Documentary - Explores the role of birth doulas inside and outside of the birth room. Explains the logistics and the intricacies of doula care, educates expectant parents while celebrating the process of supported birth. (21 mins, one time download available)
VBAC.com - This website provides childbearing women and maternity care professionals access to research-based information, resources, continuing education and support for VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean).