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Mama Love cares about your journey through pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. Here’s a list of trusted professionals and educational resources to help you feel informed, empowered, and supported.
You deserve the best!
Birth & Postpartum Support
Postpartum Health Alliance - Dedicated to perinatal mental health awareness, education, & support in San Diego.
EvidenceBasedBirth.com - Evidence that empowers!
Birth Doulas
Postpartum Doulas
Postpartum Support Groups
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Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla – A FREE postpartum support group meets on the second Thursday of each month, 2:00 - 3:30 PM—pre-registration required. Call 858-626-6364 to register.
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FIT4MOM/Stroller Strides – A fun way to get outside for exercise and fresh air after six weeks postpartum while meeting other moms.
Mental Health & Emotional Well-Being
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Ellie Messinger-Adams – Therapist specializing in support for moms.
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Postpartum Support International – Online postpartum support meetings.
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San Diego Postpartum Health Alliance – A nonprofit dedicated to perinatal mental health awareness, education, and support.
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EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) – A 10-question screening tool for postpartum depression:
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Somatic Healing Coaching & EFT ("Tapping") – Fiona Emley offers phone/Zoom sessions.
Midwives & Birth Centers
Recommended Obstetricians
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Dr. Nikolas Capetanakis – Cap Wellness Center
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Dr. Damon Cobb – Damon Cobb OB/GYN
Breastfeeding Support
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Anita Butler, IBCLC – North County & San Diego | Email: Anita@SacredSeasonMotherCare.com | 619-636-7225
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Zanette Peterson, IBCLC – San Diego | 858-761-4105
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La Leche League International – In-person breastfeeding support.
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KellyMom – Online breastfeeding support.
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Nancy Mohrbacher’s Natural Breastfeeding Series – YouTube videos with helpful tips.
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The Magical Hour – The importance of undisturbed breastfeeding in the first hour after birth.
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Milk Donation:
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Badass Breastfeeders of San Diego (Facebook Group) – Weekly milk-sharing thread.
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Human Milk for Human Babies – California – Milk donation and sharing.
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Holistic Wellness
Homeopathy
Acupuncture
Chiropractic Care
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Phillips Chiropractic (Carlsbad) Victoria helps with breech babies
Aromatherapy/Essential Oils
Sleep Coaching
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Michelle Glenn – Baby Sleep Engineer
Mama Love’s Playlists
Nutrition & Recovery
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Order Pre-Made Postpartum Meals by Restorative Roots with my discount - Time saving & postpartum specific.
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22 Nourishing Make-Ahead Recipes for Postpartum – Warming, nutrient-rich meals to support healing.
Parenting & Childbirth Education
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Liza Janda’s Bradley Class
VBAC- Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
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International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) – VBAC support.
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VBAC Facts – Evidence-based VBAC information.
Breech Babies
Recommended Reading
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Birth Without Fear – A guide to empowering birth experiences.
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Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth – Natural birth wisdom.
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The Simple Guide to Having a Baby – Step-by-step pregnancy & childbirth guide.
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The First 40 Days – The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother
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The Fourth Trimester – Understanding postpartum recovery.
Birth Choices & Interventions
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Delayed Cord Clamping – Watch Penny Simkin’s Video
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Navigating Induction – Evidence-Based Birth Podcast Episode 222 and Episode 367
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Vaccine Research - Download PDF
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Circumcision
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Your Whole Baby – One of the most comprehensive resources for parents, offering evidence-based information, real-life experiences, and support for keeping boys intact.
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Doctors Opposing Circumcision – A group of medical professionals presenting the ethical, medical, and legal reasons against routine infant circumcision.
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Intact America – A leading advocacy organization working to change cultural norms and policies regarding circumcision.
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Saving Our Sons – A well-researched site with information on foreskin function, care, and the long-term impacts of circumcision.
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The Whole Network – A nonprofit organization providing facts on circumcision and supporting parents in their decision to keep their children intact.
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Obstetric Violence or Mistreatment