Community Resources
*** Birth-Related Services ***
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
Midwifery Traditions
home and hospital births, complimentary therapies, and holistic gynecology
Philadelphia Midwife Collective
home and hospital births, specializing in LGBTQ care, reproductive healthcare
Alchemy Birth and Wellness
wholistic pregnancy, birth and postpartum care, informed choice and collaboration; a la cart or complete packages available
Urban Bush Midwifery
homebirth midwifery care
Rising Moon
homebirth midwifery and well-woman services
Midwifery Care Associates
homebirth, hospital birth, and well-woman care
Valley Birth Place
birth center and hospital births, well-woman care
Gentle Beginnings
midwifery care and waterbirths at Elmer Hospital in Southern NJ
Woman Wise Midwifery: Ronni Rothman, CNM
hospital births, well-woman care
Karen Shields, CNM
hospital births
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
Beautiful Beginnings Homebirth
homebirth midwifery, placenta encapsulation, herbal medicine
in the greater Bethlehem, PA area
Savvy Birth 101 Workshop
a one hour workshop to complement a childbirth education class
***Placenta Encapsulation***
Karma Birth Services
placenta encapsulation and more
Born With Love Birth Services
doula support and placenta encapsulation
***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
South Philly support 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
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
Circumcision Decision-Maker
HONcode Certified website that aids in making an informed decision regarding infant and adult
circumcision
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 ***
Spinning Babies
excellent info for helping your baby obtain optimal
positioning for labor
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
Natural Childbirth Directory
resources for natural childbirth, including local links
Pregnancy and Sleep Guide
a guide to sleeping while pregnant
Dental Care in Pregnancy
dental care information from conception through postpartum
***Perinatal Loss***
Share
support for parents and professionals
Unite, Inc.
grief support with local meetings
*** Local Health and Wellness Services ***
Still Waters Holistic Therapies
offering acupuncture, prenatal and postpartum massage, psychotherapy services,
and more in the Fairmount area of Philadelphia
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
Ohm Chiropractic
chiropractic care in South Philadelphia and Media, PA for the entire family
The Baby Hours
infant massage classes by certified massage therapist Gwyn MacDonald
The Nourishing Well
cooking classes, dietary coaching, meals for new families, shiatsu and more
Atlantic Physical Therapy
pelvic floor rehabilitation in South Philly
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy at Jefferson
Center City, Fairmount, and South Philly locations
***Photography ***
Tammy Bradshaw Photography
specializing in maternity, family, newborn, and breastfeeding photos
Rachel Utain-Evans
specializing in on-call birth photography, family, and newborn photos
The Beauty of Birth
on-call birth photography, maternity, and newborn sessions, birth doula support also offered,
servicing South Jersey and the Philadelphia area
Langdon Photography
Philadelphia photographers shooting weddings, portraits, corporate and social events, and product
details, work on location or in studio
Gina Marie Photography
specializing in maternity, newborn, and family photography
Jessica Strom Photography
specializing in Birth Story photography (includes unlimited laboring, and a 2-hour meet and greet session the following day!)
*** 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
