Resources

During the course of my doula relationship with families, I provide many recommendations and referrals for services outside my scope of practice. Some of those include childbirth education,yoga, chiropractic care, breastfeeding support and information, postpartum doula support, placenta encapsulation, acupuncture, and more. Here is a sampling of some of the resources I trust and recommend.


Childbirth Collective 
http://www.childbirthcollective.org
A Twin Cities nonprofit organization providing childbirth education and support

DONA (Doulas of North America) http://www.dona.org
Information about a doula's role, how to find a doula, and research demonstrating the effectiveness of doula care

Blooma  http://www.blooma.com
Pre and Postnatal Yoga, Childbirth education,massage, acupuncture and more

Enlightened Mama http://www.enlightenedmama.com
Childbirth and breastfeeding education, support groups and more

Hypnobirthing http://www.hypnobirthing.com

Healing Garden Hypnosis http://www.healinggardenhypnosis.com
Metro area Hypnobirthing classes and more

Spinning Babies http://www.spinningbabies.com
Information about optimal fetal positioning, including exercises and helpful pictures

Attachment Parenting International http://www.attachmentparenting.org
Information about attachment parenting, including guidelines for safe co-sleeping

Pregnancy and Postpartum Support MN http://pregnancypostpartumsupportmn.com
Emotional support and mental health treatment resources

ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network) http://www.ican-online.org
Cesarean prevention, advocacy, support and information

La Leche League International http://www.lalecheleague.org
Breastfeeding advocacy, information and support

Kellymom http://www.kellymom.com
Evidence based information about breastfeeding, including pumping and breast milk storage information

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