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Community Resources
*** Birth-Related Services ***
Da Professional Midwife
homebirth midwifery, placenta work
Magpi Midwifery
homebirth midwifery, postpartum care, placenta encapsulation
Woman Wise (Karen Webster, CPM)
homebirth midwifery and women's health services
Refuge Midwifery
homebirth midwifery care, fertility support and home IUI
Inner Circle Midwifery
homebirth, well-woman care, small-group workshops, ritual ceremonies
Baraka Birth
homebirth midwifery care
Midwifery Traditions
home and hospital births, complimentary therapies, and holistic gynecology
Philadelphia Midwife Collective
home and hospital births, specializing in LGBTQ care, reproductive healthcare
Virtua Midwifery Camden
pregnancy and well-person care, hospital birth at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes in Camden NJ
Midwifery Care Associates
home and hospital birth, well-woman care
Urban Bush Midwifery
homebirth midwifery care
Gentle Beginnings
midwifery care and waterbirths at Elmer Hospital in Southern NJ
Woman Wise Midwifery (Ronni Rothman, CNM)
hospital births, well-woman care
Midwifery Birth and Wellness Center in Voorhees NJ
birth center
The Birth Center
holistic women's health care, Wilmington, DE
Lifecycle Woman Care
birth center, well-woman care
Legal Aspects of PA Homebirth and Midwifery
info about the laws surrounding homebirth midwifery in PA
***Placenta Encapsulation***
The Placenta Girl
placenta encapsulation and more
***Herbal Support***
Susun Weed's Herbal Medicine and Spirit Healing the Wise Woman Way
3000+ pages of women's wit and wisdom, herbal healing for fertility, childbearing, breast health,
cancer prevention, menopause, and nutrition, spirit healing, articles, plus video and audio, herbal
ezine, woman's forum, weblogs, bookshop and more
Sistah of the Yam, L.L.C.
mission to help Black women and girls heal and grow resiliency
through real, affordable food
***Naturopathic Doctors***
Illuminating Health
Jaie Boss, ND
My ND
Marie Winters, ND
*** Infant Feeding Support ***
Breastfeeding Law
know your legal rights
City of Philadelphia Breastfeeding Support
community health center resources
Infant Feeding Support Group with Stephanie Brown, IBCLC
Germantown support group
Lifecycle Woman Care Breastfeeding Support with Cara Puff, IBCLC
Bae Cafe
breastfeeding awareness and empowerment support group, virtual
Latch Cafe Philly
virtual lactation group
Nursing Mother’s Alliance
King of Prussia support group and warmline support
Breastfeeding Resource Center
support groups and consults
La Leche League International
local breastfeeding support meetings
*** Postpartum Emotional Support ***
Postpartum Support International
all volunteer organization dedicated to supporting families, local support, resources, and events,
helpline support at 1-800-944-4PPD
Understanding Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
an organization connection people seeking treatment to the resources they need
Erika Pranzo Counseling
virtual postpartum-centered mental/emotional health support
Circle of Love Parenting Psychotherapy Services
supportive, exploratory, and attachment-enhancing psychotherapy services
specializing in pregnancy and parenting
Annemarie K. Lange, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in life transition, perinatal and postpartum anxiety and
depression
Kelly Corbitt, LCSW, E-RYT, RPYT
psychotherapist working with children, adolescents, adults for individual, couple, and group therapy
Postpartum Men
helping men beat the baby blues and overcome depression
Dads Adventure
dedicated to fostering the development of role models for new fathers in their communities,
neighborhoods and families
Stork Support, LLC
home-based counseling and resources to families during pregnancy, after baby arrives, through the
toddler years and beyond
Kim Vargas, LCSW
counseling for individuals, couples, and families, new mother support groups
Kellie Wicklund
supportive and expert care in areas of reproductive mental health
*** Pregnancy, Nursing, and Parenting Products, Information, and Support ***
Positive Birthing Affirmations
infographic and printable poster
Healthy Sleep for New and Expecting Parents
From the Sleep Help Institute
*** Cesarean Section: Awareness, Recovery, and Resources***
Emotional Recovery From a Cesarean
helpful tools for emotional recovery
International Cesarean Awareness Network
information and resources for cesarean awareness and recovery, including listings of local group
ICAN chapters
C-Section Recovery
offering information, tips, books, online forums, and more
VBAC
woman-centered, evidence-based resource for vaginal birth after cesarean
*** General Info For Pregnancy and Birth ***
Childbirth Connection
thorough resource for aid in making informed maternity care decisions
The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services
promotes a wellness model of maternity care with goals of improving birth outcomes and lowering
costs, links to ten questions to ask when choosing a care provider
Our Bodies Ourselves
link to an article on the midwifery model of care and how it is different and similar than the medical
model of care
Pregnancy and Sleep Guide
a guide to sleeping while pregnant
Dental Care in Pregnancy
dental care information from conception through postpartum
*** Local Health and Wellness Services ***
Ohm Chiropractic
chiropractic care in South Philadelphia and Media, PA for the entire family
South Philadelphia Community Acupuncture
traditional chinese medicine used to treat infertility, menopausal symptoms, pain, insomnia and more
- community project provides group services on a sliding payment scale, services in South
Philadelphia
Balanced Baby
helping infants and their families clear the unique hurdles a new family member brings
through bodywork, physical therapy, and infant massage
Atlantic Physical Therapy
pelvic floor rehabilitation in South Philly
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy at Jefferson
Center City, Fairmount, and South Philly locations
Breathe Life Physical Therapy
pelvic floor physical therapy and support
Flourish Pelvic Health
pelvic floor occupational therapy and support
Healing Arts Center
offering acupuncture, chiropractic and integrative medicine for women’s health
specializing in infertility & pre-fertility as well as pre-natal and post-natal care
with offices in Center City Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr and Exton."
***Photography ***
Tammy Bradshaw Photography
specializing in maternity, family, newborn, and breastfeeding photos
Home Again
birth and lifestyle photographer
Rachel Utain-Evans
specializing in on-call birth photography, family, and newborn photos
Brittany Breen Photography
capturing you and your loved ones authentically, naturally, and honestly
*** Consumer and Health Awareness ***
Becoming a Nurse Midwife
resource outlining the paths available to becoming a CNM
Becoming a Labor and Delivery Nurse
resource outlining the path to L&D nursing
Organic Consumers Association
links to local green businesses and services, information on health, organics, farming, fair trade, food
safety, politics, genetic engineering, the environment, and more
Cerebral Palsy Group
an online resource for anyone who has been affected by cerebral palsy, birth injuries, or brain injuries
The Recovery Village
information on opiate use and addiction resources for pregnancy
Your First Step
resources for women struggling with drug or alcohol addiction during pregnancy
Sexual Health Guide
tips, questions/answers, and more geared towards having healthy relationships in college and beyond
Substance Abuse and Breastfeeding
raising awareness on substance abuse and its effect on breastfeeding
Community Resources
*** Birth-Related Services ***
Da Professional Midwife
homebirth midwifery, placenta work
Magpi Midwifery
homebirth midwifery, postpartum care, placenta encapsulation
Woman Wise (Karen Webster, CPM)
homebirth midwifery and women's health services
Refuge Midwifery
homebirth midwifery care, fertility support and home IUI
Inner Circle Midwifery
homebirth, well-woman care, small-group workshops, ritual ceremonies
Baraka Birth
homebirth midwifery care
Midwifery Traditions
home and hospital births, complimentary therapies, and holistic gynecology
Philadelphia Midwife Collective
home and hospital births, specializing in LGBTQ care, reproductive healthcare
Virtua Midwifery Camden
pregnancy and well-person care, hospital birth at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes in Camden NJ
Midwifery Care Associates
home and hospital birth, well-woman care
Urban Bush Midwifery
homebirth midwifery care
Gentle Beginnings
midwifery care and waterbirths at Elmer Hospital in Southern NJ
Woman Wise Midwifery (Ronni Rothman, CNM)
hospital births, well-woman care
Midwifery Birth and Wellness Center in Voorhees NJ
birth center
The Birth Center
holistic women's health care, Wilmington, DE
Lifecycle Woman Care
birth center, well-woman care
Legal Aspects of PA Homebirth and Midwifery
info about the laws surrounding homebirth midwifery in PA
***Placenta Encapsulation***
The Placenta Girl
placenta encapsulation and more
***Herbal Support***
Susun Weed's Herbal Medicine and Spirit Healing the Wise Woman Way
3000+ pages of women's wit and wisdom, herbal healing for fertility, childbearing, breast health,
cancer prevention, menopause, and nutrition, spirit healing, articles, plus video and audio, herbal
ezine, woman's forum, weblogs, bookshop and more
Sistah of the Yam, L.L.C.
mission to help Black women and girls heal and grow resiliency
through real, affordable food
***Naturopathic Doctors***
Illuminating Health
Jaie Boss, ND
My ND
Marie Winters, ND
*** Infant Feeding Support ***
Breastfeeding Law
know your legal rights
City of Philadelphia Breastfeeding Support
community health center resources
Infant Feeding Support Group with Stephanie Brown, IBCLC
Germantown support group
Lifecycle Woman Care Breastfeeding Support with Cara Puff, IBCLC
Bae Cafe
breastfeeding awareness and empowerment support group, virtual
Latch Cafe Philly
virtual lactation group
Nursing Mother’s Alliance
King of Prussia support group and warmline support
Breastfeeding Resource Center
support groups and consults
La Leche League International
local breastfeeding support meetings
*** Postpartum Emotional Support ***
Postpartum Support International
all volunteer organization dedicated to supporting families, local support, resources, and events,
helpline support at 1-800-944-4PPD
Understanding Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
an organization connection people seeking treatment to the resources they need
Erika Pranzo Counseling
virtual postpartum-centered mental/emotional health support
Circle of Love Parenting Psychotherapy Services
supportive, exploratory, and attachment-enhancing psychotherapy services
specializing in pregnancy and parenting
Annemarie K. Lange, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in life transition, perinatal and postpartum anxiety and
depression
Kelly Corbitt, LCSW, E-RYT, RPYT
psychotherapist working with children, adolescents, adults for individual, couple, and group therapy
Postpartum Men
helping men beat the baby blues and overcome depression
Dads Adventure
dedicated to fostering the development of role models for new fathers in their communities,
neighborhoods and families
Stork Support, LLC
home-based counseling and resources to families during pregnancy, after baby arrives, through the
toddler years and beyond
Kim Vargas, LCSW
counseling for individuals, couples, and families, new mother support groups
Kellie Wicklund
supportive and expert care in areas of reproductive mental health
*** Pregnancy, Nursing, and Parenting Products, Information, and Support ***
Positive Birthing Affirmations
infographic and printable poster
Healthy Sleep for New and Expecting Parents
From the Sleep Help Institute
*** Cesarean Section: Awareness, Recovery, and Resources***
Emotional Recovery From a Cesarean
helpful tools for emotional recovery
International Cesarean Awareness Network
information and resources for cesarean awareness and recovery, including listings of local group
ICAN chapters
C-Section Recovery
offering information, tips, books, online forums, and more
VBAC
woman-centered, evidence-based resource for vaginal birth after cesarean
*** General Info For Pregnancy and Birth ***
Childbirth Connection
thorough resource for aid in making informed maternity care decisions
The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services
promotes a wellness model of maternity care with goals of improving birth outcomes and lowering
costs, links to ten questions to ask when choosing a care provider
Our Bodies Ourselves
link to an article on the midwifery model of care and how it is different and similar than the medical
model of care
Pregnancy and Sleep Guide
a guide to sleeping while pregnant
Dental Care in Pregnancy
dental care information from conception through postpartum
*** Local Health and Wellness Services ***
Ohm Chiropractic
chiropractic care in South Philadelphia and Media, PA for the entire family
South Philadelphia Community Acupuncture
traditional chinese medicine used to treat infertility, menopausal symptoms, pain, insomnia and more
- community project provides group services on a sliding payment scale, services in South
Philadelphia
Balanced Baby
helping infants and their families clear the unique hurdles a new family member brings
through bodywork, physical therapy, and infant massage
Atlantic Physical Therapy
pelvic floor rehabilitation in South Philly
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy at Jefferson
Center City, Fairmount, and South Philly locations
Breathe Life Physical Therapy
pelvic floor physical therapy and support
Flourish Pelvic Health
pelvic floor occupational therapy and support
Healing Arts Center
offering acupuncture, chiropractic and integrative medicine for women’s health
specializing in infertility & pre-fertility as well as pre-natal and post-natal care
with offices in Center City Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr and Exton."
***Photography ***
Tammy Bradshaw Photography
specializing in maternity, family, newborn, and breastfeeding photos
Home Again
birth and lifestyle photographer
Rachel Utain-Evans
specializing in on-call birth photography, family, and newborn photos
Brittany Breen Photography
capturing you and your loved ones authentically, naturally, and honestly
*** Consumer and Health Awareness ***
Becoming a Nurse Midwife
resource outlining the paths available to becoming a CNM
Becoming a Labor and Delivery Nurse
resource outlining the path to L&D nursing
Organic Consumers Association
links to local green businesses and services, information on health, organics, farming, fair trade, food
safety, politics, genetic engineering, the environment, and more
Cerebral Palsy Group
an online resource for anyone who has been affected by cerebral palsy, birth injuries, or brain injuries
The Recovery Village
information on opiate use and addiction resources for pregnancy
Your First Step
resources for women struggling with drug or alcohol addiction during pregnancy
Sexual Health Guide
tips, questions/answers, and more geared towards having healthy relationships in college and beyond
Substance Abuse and Breastfeeding
raising awareness on substance abuse and its effect on breastfeeding
