Providing holistic care for women throughout pregnancy and postpartum is a top priority for us; we share these resources with great enthusiasm! Â
If you can’t find what you are looking for, please contact us directly and we will be happy to help!Â
Resources, Support & Education (arranged alphabetically)
Local Puget Sound Resources & Services:
Acupuncture:
Maureen Contant, Full Bloom Acupuncture
Beth Rubin, Zoe Lotus
Ashley Schiavone, Joyful Living
Jessica Timins Greenberg, Artemesia Healing Arts
Nikki Wolf, Nikki Wolf – Acupuncture
Nicole Hidaka, Perfect Harmony Acupuncture
Cynthia Buxton, Natural Healthcare Northwest
Adoption & Counseling Services:
Amara Parenting Services
Belly Binding:
Blissful Birth Initiations
Birth Center Info:
American Association of Birth Centers
Birth & Postpartum Doula Services:
Emma Christensen, Beatha Wellness and Doula Services
Amity Kramer, Thresholds
Alice Ambrose, Ambrosia Mama
PALS, Pacific Association of Labor Support
NAPS, Northwest Association for Postpartum Support
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Breastfeeding Drop-In Support Groups:
La Leche League of Washington
Chiropractic Care:
Dr. Edwin Shepherd, Shepherd Family Chiropractic
Dr. Bryan Gregory, Wallingford Family Chiropractic
Dr. Sharonrose Samelak, Seed of Life Chiropractic and Wellness, LLC
Craniosacral, Bodywork & Chinese Herbal Medicine:
Samara White, Counterpoint Wellness (infants, children, adults)
Craniosacral, Energy Healing & Electro Lymphatic Therapy:
Heather Boreske, Nurturing Sol Healing Arts
Childbirth Preparation and Parenting Classes:
Amity Kramer, Thresholds
Sharon Muza, (including preparation for VBAC)
Joy MacTavish, Sound Beginnings
Childbirth Education (Hospital Based):
Parent TrustâGreat Starts
Additional Resources for Childbirth Education:
International Childbirth Education Association :
Lamaze International for Parents
Cloth Diapering Classes:
Joy MacTavish, Sound Beginnings
Holistic Pelvic Care:
Beth Rubin, Zoe Lotus
HypnoBirthing Instruction:
Barbara C. Decker, Soul of Birthing
Lactation Services:
Renee Beebe, The Second 9 Months
Joy MacTavish, Sound Beginnings
MassageâPrenatal and Postpartum:
Emma Christensen, Beatha Wellness and Doula Services
Elisabeth Fleming-Prot, Equinox Healing Arts
Angela Amos, Deep River Bodyworks
Alice Ambrose, Aditi Studio
Maya Abdominal Massage:
Beth Rubin, Zoe Lotus
Heather Boreske, Nurturing Sol Healing Arts
Meal Preparation:
Mama Doula
Meditation & Mindfulness:
Calm
Meet Up:
Pregnant Around Seattle
Mental Health & Counseling:Â
Seth Ellner, EMDR Technique
Multiples:
Seattle Families of Multiples
Local Midwifery Services:
NWHMC Midwives Clinic
Midwifery Info and Provider Search:
American College of Nurse-Midwives
Naturopathic Services:
Naturopathic Family Medicine
Docere Center for Natural Medicine
Nutrition:
Laura Hunter, Laura Hunter Nutrition
Natalie Joffe, Natalie Joffe Nutrition Coach
Obstetrics and Gynecology:
Seattle OB/GYN, Dr. Sarah de la Torre
Meridian Womenâs Health
Obstetrics and Gynecology Info and Provider Search:
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Pediatrics:
Ballard Pediatrics
Pediatric Dentistry:
Seattle Kids DentistryÂ
Photography:
Jenny Boyle, Jennifer Boyle Photography
Physical Therapy:
Aimee Lake, Aimee Lake Physical Therapy
Holly Tanner & Rachel Kilgore, Flow Rehab
Katy Rice, UW Medicine
Malorie Larson, Â Greenlake Sports Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Provider Database
Pilates:
Ashley Newman, Union Pilates
Placenta Preparation:
Postpartum Doula Services:
Tobin Rotchford, Doula Tobin
Postpartum Support:
PEPS, Program for Early Parent Support
Amity Kramer, Thresholds
Postpartum Support International of WA
The Lytle Center Clinic for Pregnancy & NewbornsÂ
Postpartum Drop-In Support Groups:
âAdjusting to Parenthoodâ
Preconception & Early Pregnancy Classes:
Barbara C. Decker, Soul of Birthing
Pregnancy Loss:
Katie Spataro, Sacred Womb Services, Pregnancy Loss Healing Circle
Cynthia Good Mojab, LifeCircle Counseling and Consulting
Prenatal Yoga:
Kula Movement
Reflexology & Quantum Touch:
Emma Christensen, Beatha Wellness and Doula Services
Restorative Exercise:
Sharon Rude, Purna Wellness
Retail:
Village Maternity
Safety:
Consumer Dangers
Sleep Specialists:
Dominique Brooks, Dream On Maternity and Child Sleep Consulting
Transformational Life Coach:
Lena Meyer, Gratitude6
Educational Resources:
Learn More About Prenatal & Postpartum Exercise:
Jessie Mundell Fitness Consulting
Helpful Pregnancy & Postpartum Related Websites:Â
American College of Nurse Midwives
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Coalition for Improving Maternity Services
Evidence Based Birth: Giving birth based on best evidenceÂ
The Cordblood Center, cordbloodguide.com
Postpartum Depression.Org
Parenting Resources & Websites:
PEPS, Program for Early Parent Support
So much to learn so little time! What do you want to know more about these days?
A Collection of Books I have found helpful and/or have been recommended:
Pregnancy & Birth:
Homebirth in the Hospital :: Stacey Marie Kerr
Birth Matters :: Ina May Gaskin
The Heart in the Womb: An Exploration into the Roots of Human Love and Social Cohesion :: Amali Lokugamage
Mindful Birthing :: Nancy Bardacke
Strategies for the C-Section Mom :: Mary Beth Knight
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn :: Penny Simkin et al.
Ina Mayâs Guide to Childbirth :: Ina May Gaskin
Birthing from Within :: Pam England & Rob Horowitz
The Complete Book of Pregnancy & Childbirth :: Sheila Kitzinger
The Thinking Womanâs Guide to a Better Birth :: Henci Goer
The VBAC Companion :: Diana Korte
Preventing Preterm Birth :: Michael Katz
Every Pregnant Womanâs Guide to Preventing Premature Birth :: Barbara Luke
The Pregnancy Bed Rest Book :: Amy E. Tracy
Mind Over Labor :: Carl Jones
Easing Labor Pain :: Adrienne Lieberman
The Labor Progress Handbook :: Penny Simkin
Birth Book #1- How to Find the Best Doctor or Midwife, Have Less Pain in Labor & Be Fearless When Giving Birth (the Birth Book Series)Â :: Sarah & Steve Blight
Birth Book #2- 8 Proven Ways to Have a Healthier Baby After Birth (what studies show & many providers never tell you about your baby’s first hour) (the Birth Book Series)Â ::Â Sarah & Steve Blight
Breastfeeding:
The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers :: Dr. Jack Newman & Teresa Pitman
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding :: La Leche League International
Breastfeeding Made Simple :: Nancy Morbacher & Kathleen Kendall-Tacket
Ina Mayâs Guide to Breastfeeding :: Ina May Gaskin
Exercise:
Exercising Through Your Pregnancy :: James F. Clapp III and C. Cram
Motherwell Maternity Fitness Plan: The #1 Program for Healthy Mothers and Babies :: Bonnie Berk
Alignment Matters: The First Five Years of Katy Says :: Katy Bowman
How to Exercise When Youâre Expecting: For the 9 Months of Pregnancy and the 5 Months it Takes to Get Your Best Body Back :: Lindsey Brin
Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond :: F. Freedman
Ending Pain in Pregnancy :: Isa Herrera
The Female Pelvis Anatomy & Exercises :: Blandine Calais-Germain
Active Birth, Revised Edition :: Janet Balaskas
Nutrition:
Feed Yourself, Feed Your Family :: La Leche League International
Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy :: Elizabeth Somer
Nutrition in Pregnancy & Lactation :: Worthington-Roberts, Vermeesch, & Williams
Parenting:
On Becoming Babywise :: Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam
Toddlerwise :: Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam
Wonder Weeks :: Hetty Van de Rijt and Frans Plooij
The Baby Book :: Dr. William Sears
Elevating Childcare: A Guide to Respectful Parenting :: Janet Lansbury
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