This is an ever-growing list of people, places and things
that is sure to enhance your pregnancy and parenting experience.
Birthing Community
Nancy Beyda - doula, childbirth educator
nancybeyda.com
Larisa Boyd, L.Ac. - acupuncturist
healingblossom.com
Margo Kennedy CNM - midwife
818-500-1997
Jessica Kramer - birth doula, perinatal consultations, childbirth educator
resourcebirth.com
Ana Paula Markel - doula, childbirth educator & BINI Birth owner
apmarkel.com & binibirth.com
Leah Miller - doula, yoga teacher and massage therapist
yogabodyworker.com
Abigail Morgan L.Ac. - acupuncturist
floatchinesemedicalarts.com
Yvonne Novak - doula, childbirth educator
doulawithlove.com
Patricia O'Laughlin - psychotherapist specializing in parenting and pregnancy
patriciaolaughlin.com
Sara Pereira - placenta encapsulation
mommyfeelgood.com
Sherry Rumsey - doula, student midwife, childbirth educator
birthingbaby.com
Jessica Zucker, Ph.D. - psychotherapist specializing in women's health
drjessicazucker.com
Organizations
Doula Association of Southern California (DASC)
dascdoulas.org
Doulas Of North America (DONA)
dona.org
International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA)
icpa4kids.com
List of southern California midwives - Thanks to Sherry Rumsey (see above) for compiling this great resource.
Midwives of Southern California
Save a Little Life - CPR and family safety classes
savealittlelife.com
Baby Gear
Ergobaby - This is the best carrier! Aptly named as it is ergonomically designed to ensure comfortable baby wearing. With the Heart2Heart infant insert you can confidently use this carrier with your newborn knowing that your baby's developing spine is fully supported.
ergobabycarriers.com
Books
The Baby Book by William Sears, M.D. and Martha Sears, R.N.
(also great in the Sears parenting library - The Vaccine Book, The Birth Book)
Good Nights by Jay Gordon, M.D. and Maria Goodavage
The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp, M.D.
The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone (also check out thekindlife.com)
The Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins, R.N., M.S.
Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler, MPH