Birth & Postpartum Support

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Birthify.net - Expert support from pregnancy to postpartum. 

EvidenceBasedBirth.com - Evidence that empowers!

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Birth Doulas

• Maya Fishman – A Tribe Birth Services

• Kari Otto – Beheld Birth

• Ella Blaise – Birth with Blaise

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Postpartum Doulas

• Ella Blaise – Birth with Blaise

• One Moon Doula Services

• Nite Owl Doula

• Liz Williams- With Love Liz

• San Diego Doula Care

• North County Doulas

• Doulas of North County

• Megan Limón Doula

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Postpartum Support Groups

• 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.

• https://postpartum.net/home/ 

• Postpartum Health Alliance – Support Groups

• MOMS Club International – Find local mom groups for connection and support.

• FIT4MOM/Stroller Strides – A fun way to get outside for exercise and fresh air after six weeks postpartum while meeting other moms.

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Mental Health & Emotional Well-Being

• Ellie Messinger-Adams – Therapist specializing in support for moms.

• Postpartum Support International – Online postpartum support meetings.

• San Diego Postpartum Health Alliance – A nonprofit dedicated to perinatal mental health awareness, education, and support.

• EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) – A 10-question screening tool for postpartum depression:

  • English Version

  • Spanish Version

• Somatic Healing Coaching & EFT ("Tapping") – Fiona Emley offers phone/Zoom sessions.

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Midwives & Birth Centers

• Beautiful One Midwifery

• San Diego Midwife

• Midwife Courtney

• A Family Affair Birth Center

• Acorn Birth Center

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Recommended Obstetricians

• Dr. Nikolas Capetanakis – Cap Wellness Center

• Dr. Damon Cobb – Damon Cobb OB/GYN

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Breastfeeding Support​

• Uncovering Breastfeeding- Mini Course 

• Peggy Reynolds – Lactation Support

• Anita Butler, IBCLC – North County & San Diego | Email: Anita@SacredSeasonMotherCare.com | 619-636-7225

• Zanette Peterson, IBCLC – San Diego | 858-761-4105

• La Leche League International – In-person breastfeeding support.

• KellyMom – Online breastfeeding support.

• Bottle & Breastfeeding Support – Online resources for moms returning to work (introduce a bottle between 4-8 weeks old).

• Nancy Mohrbacher’s Natural Breastfeeding Series – YouTube videos with helpful tips.

• The Magical Hour – The importance of undisturbed breastfeeding in the first hour after birth.

• Milk Donation:

  • Badass Breastfeeders of San Diego (Facebook Group) – Weekly milk-sharing thread.

  • Human Milk for Human Babies – California – Milk donation and sharing.

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Holistic Wellness​

Homeopathy 

• https://www.awakenedaloha.com

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Acupuncture

• OAM Oceanside 

• Dr. Jools Candelaria

• Be Well Chiropractic (Encinitas)

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Chiropractic Care

• Future Generations Chiropractic (Escondido)

• Phillips Chiropractic (Carlsbad) Victoria helps with breech babies

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Aromatherapy/Essential Oils

• DoTerra

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Sleep Coaching

• Michelle Glenn – Baby Sleep Engineer

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Mama Love’s Playlists 

• Sacred Birth Playlist

• Postpartum Playlist

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Nutrition & Recovery

• 22 Nourishing Make-Ahead Recipes for Postpartum – Warming, nutrient-rich meals to support healing.

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Parenting & Childbirth Education

• Hypnobabies Online, Self-Study

• Liza Janda’s Bradley Class

• Cap Wellness Education

• Evidence-Based Birth Class (Online/In-Person)

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VBAC- Vaginal Birth After Cesarean

• International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) – VBAC support.

• VBAC Facts – Evidence-based VBAC information.

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Breech Babies

• Spinning Babies

• Webster Technique – Born & Raised Wellness (Carlsbad)

• Be Well Chiropractic (Encinitas)

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Recommended Reading 

• Birth Without Fear – A guide to empowering birth experiences.

• Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth – Natural birth wisdom.

• The Simple Guide to Having a Baby – Step-by-step pregnancy & childbirth guide.

• The Fourth Trimester – Understanding postpartum recovery.

• Baby Wearing Article https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36738764/

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Birth Choices & Interventions

• Delayed Cord Clamping – Watch Penny Simkin’s Video

• Navigating Induction – Evidence-Based Birth Podcast Episode 222 and Episode 367

• Vaccine Research - Download PDF

• Circumcision

  • Your Whole Baby – One of the most comprehensive resources for parents, offering evidence-based information, real-life experiences, and support for keeping boys intact.

  • Doctors Opposing Circumcision – A group of medical professionals presenting the ethical, medical, and legal reasons against routine infant circumcision.

  • Intact America – A leading advocacy organization working to change cultural norms and policies regarding circumcision.

  • Saving Our Sons – A well-researched site with information on foreskin function, care, and the long-term impacts of circumcision.

  • 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

• File Complaint and Download Toolkit 

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Loss & Support

• Birth Education Center – Loss & Support

• PregnancyAfterLossSupport.org