2015-16 Resource Guide - Bay Area Birth Information

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Hoping to connect with new families in the area?
Join BABIFamilies or SBHomebirth Yahoo Groups!
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/babifamilies
www.health.groups.yahoo.com/group/sbhomebirth
Are you a care provider and
interested in becoming a BABI member?
www.BayAreaBirthInfo.org/membership
BABI
Bay
Area
Birth
Information
Resources and Support for
Informed Birth in the Bay Area
BABI’s Monthly Events
BABI sponsors several monthly events in the South Bay
and on the Peninsula to benefit the community. Our
calendar is updated regularly so please check it often as
events are added and occasionally dates change.
You can also register for any upcoming event @
www.bayareabirthinfo.org/calendar
Homebirth Lunch
www.bayareabirthinfo.org/hblunch
• 4th Monday – San Jose
An informal and unfacilitated community gathering for
homebirth parents, parents-to-be, and families to find
support and information about giving birth at home.
Meet the Doulas
www.bayareabirthinfo.org/MTDN
• 1st Sunday – San Jose
• 3rd Saturday – Campbell
• 4th Friday – Palo Alto
A monthly event that gives expectant parents an
opportunity to meet with local doulas to receive an
overview of what doulas do, learn the benefits of doula
services, understand how dads/partners and doulas work
together, and discover how to find the right doula for you.
Annual Fall Event
Meet BABI ~
Pregnancy, Birth & New Parent Fair
www.bayareabirthinfo.org/meetbabi_sb
BABI’s free annual event, an open house connecting
expectant and new parents with dedicated
professionals, services, information, and resources.
Bay Area Birth Information (BABI)
PO Box 112441, Campbell, CA 95011
408.874.6686
B AYA R E A B I RT H I N F O. O R G
2015/16 RESOURCE GUIDE
Greater South Bay & Peninsula
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Table of Contents
Provider Listings Index.....................................................2
What is BABI?..................................................................3
The Mother-Friendly
Childbirth Initiative......................................................5
Ten Steps of the Mother-Friendly
The WHO Code of Marketing
Breast-milk Substitutes....................................9
Six Care Practices
That Support Normal Birth........................................10
Considering Your Birth Options......................................11
Questions To Ask Your Care Provider..............................13
The Midwives Model of Care .......................................15
Choosing a Home Birth.................................................16
What is a Doula?............................................................17
Questions To Ask Potential Doulas..............................19
Benefits of Placenta Encapsulation..............................20
Providers .......................................................................21
Advertisements...........................................................85
Special Thanks ..............................................................99
In Memory of Jacque Shannon-McNulty, LM, CPM .....102
In Memory of
Jacque Shannon-McNulty, LM, CPM
October 2, 1972 ~ June 25, 2015
photo by Courtney Hoffman
Jacque Shannon-McNulty, a homebirth midwife in our community
and BABI member, passed away in June from a year-long struggle
with cancer. She was 42 years old.
Along with her passion for bellies and babies, Jacque was a devoted
wife, dedicated homeschooling mama to three beautiful girls, and
tireless advocate for midwifery and women’s rights.
photo by Martina Smolova
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As her eldest daughter wrote, “Her light and kind, courageous
heart touched everyone she met, and our lives were better with
her in them. She was a phenomenal mother, a loving wife, and a
spectacular friend to many.” Her absence leaves quite a void, felt
deeply by her sister midwives and birth community, the families
she so generously served, and her beautiful family.
In Memory of Jacque Shannon-McNulty, LM, CPM
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Provider Listings
Acupuncture ............................ 21
Homeopathy..........................60
Baby Sign Language................. 23
Hormone Evaluation ...............61
Bellycasting ............................23
Hypnotherapy/
Hypnobirthing ....................62
Birth Center .............................23
Birth/Labor Tub Rental ............24
Blessingway ............................24
Bodywork:
• CranialSacral ...................25
• Infant Massage ...............26
• Massage/Acupressure ...27
• Other ...............................30
• Reiki ................................30
• Watsu ..............................30
Breastfeeding:
• Assistance/Education .....31
• Supplies ..........................35
CPR/Child Safety ......................36
Life/Career Coach ...................63
Meal Services .........................63
Meditation/Visualization ........63
Midwives ...............................64
Moms & Dads Groups ............66
Naturopath .............................66
Nutrition .................................67
Obstetrician ............................68
Parenting Support .................68
Pediatrics/Family Practice.......70
Photography ..........................70
Childbirth Education ...............36
Physical Therapy/
Occupational Therapy ......71
Chiropractic ............................40
Placenta Encapsulation .........71
Counseling/Therapy ...............43
Postpartum Depression ........74
Diaper Service .........................44
Pregnancy & Infant Loss ..........76
Doulas:
• In Training ........................44
• Birth/Labor Support ........44
• Postpartum .....................51
Products:
• Aromatherapy Oils ........76
• Baby Supplies ...............77
• Herbal ............................77
• Other .............................77
Fertility ....................................54
Fitness:
• Mother-Baby ...................57
• Other ...............................57
• Pilates ..............................57
• Yoga ................................58
Herbalist .................................58
Resource/ N0n-Profit
Organization ................78
Special Needs .........................81
TENS Rental ............................81
Twin Services ..........................82
Provider Listings Index
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What is BABI?
BABI was developed over a decade ago by a group of
dedicated birth Professionals who wished to provide
a stronger community of support and information
for birthing families in the Bay Area. BABI is the only
nonprofit, non-affiliated pregnancy and parenting
resource of its kind in the South Bay and Peninsula.
Our mission is based on the Coalition for Improving
Maternity Services’ Mother-Friendly Childbirth
Initiative, Lamaze Institute for Normal Birth’s Six Care
Practices That Support Normal Birth, and The World
Health Organization’s Code of Marketing Breast-milk
Substitutes.
Mission Statement:
BABI promotes awareness of evidence-based care
and options in order to reduce unnecessary birth
interventions, improve breastfeeding success rates, and
preserve healthy mother/baby/family attachments.
Who we are:
BABI is comprised of an all-volunteer Board of Directors
and a supporting membership of parents, providers, and
concerned community members.
Board of Directors
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Membership Director
General Board Member
Melissa Dean, LM, CPM
Jessie Young, DC
Paula Calhoun, CHt
Anjali Agrawal, DC
Sunshine Tomlin, LM
Christine Vermeersch, CD(HH)
Kimberly Kamine, RN
Tracie Lynch, CHt
South Bay Chapter
Chapter Directors - Yen Tran, ND & Alicia Fishbein
Peninsula Chapter
Chapter Director - Megan Mata
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What is BABI?
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A Prayer for One Who
Comes to Choose This Life
by Danelia Wild
May she know the welcome
of open arms and hearts
May she know she is loved
by many and by one
May she know the
circle of friendship that gives
and receives love in all its forms
May she know and be known
in the heart of another
May she know the heart
that is this earth
reach for the stars and
call it home
And in the end
may she find everything
in her heart
and her heart
in everything
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photo by Santa Cruz Birth Photography
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The Mother-Friendly
Childbirth Initiative
Mission
The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) is
a coalition of individuals and national organizations with
concern for the care and wellbeing of mothers, babies,
and families. Our mission is to promote a wellness model
of maternity care that will improve birth outcomes and
substantially reduce costs. This evidence-based mother-,
baby-, and family-friendly model focuses on prevention
and wellness as the alternatives to high-cost screening,
diagnosis, and treatment programs.
Principles
We believe the philosophical cornerstones of motherfriendly care to be as follows:
Normalcy of the Birthing Process
• Birth is a normal, natural, and healthy process.
• Women and babies have the inherent wisdom necessary
for birth.
• Babies are aware, sensitive human beings at the time of
birth, and should be acknowledged and treated as such.
• Breastfeeding provides the optimum nourishment for
newborns and infants.
• Birth can safely take place in hospitals, birth centers,
and homes.
• The midwifery model of care, which supports and
protects the normal birth process, is the most
appropriate for the majority of women during pregnancy
and birth.
Empowerment
• A woman’s confidence and ability to give birth and to
care for her baby are enhanced or diminished by every
person who gives her care, and by the environment in
which she gives birth.
• A mother and baby are distinct yet interdependent during
pregnancy, birth, and infancy. Their interconnectedness
is vital and must be respected.
• Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period are
milestone events in the continuum of life. These
experiences profoundly affect women, babies, fathers,
and families, and have important and long-lasting
effects on society.
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Autonomy
Every woman should have the opportunity to:
• Have a healthy and joyous birth experience for herself
and her family, regardless of her age or circumstances;
• Give birth as she wishes in an environment in which
she feels nurtured and secure, and her emotional wellbeing, privacy, and personal preferences are respected;
• Have access to the full range of options for pregnancy,
birth, and nurturing her baby, and to accurate
information on all available birthing sites, caregivers,
and practices;
• Receive accurate and up-to-date information about the
benefits and risks of all procedures, drugs, and tests
suggested for use during pregnancy, birth, and the
postpartum period, with the rights to informed consent
and informed refusal;
• Receive support for making informed choices about
what is best for her and her baby based on her individual
values and beliefs.
Do No Harm
• Interventions should not be applied routinely during
pregnancy, birth, or the postpartum period. Many
standard medical tests, procedures, technologies,
and drugs carry risks to both mother and baby, and
should be avoided in the absence of specific scientific
indications for their use.
• If complications arise during pregnancy, birth, or the
postpartum period, medical treatments should be
evidence-based.
Responsibility
• Each caregiver is responsible for the quality of care she
or he provides.
• Maternity care practice should be based not on the
needs of the caregiver or provider, but solely on the
needs of the mother and child.
• Each hospital and birth center is responsible for the
periodic review and evaluation, according to current
scientific evidence, of the effectiveness, risks, and rates
of use of its medical procedures for mothers and babies.
• Society, through both its government and the public
health establishment, is responsible for ensuring access
to maternity services for all women, and for monitoring
the quality of those services.
• Individuals are ultimately responsible for making
informed choices about the health care they and their
babies receive.
To learn more about the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services,
visit www.MotherFriendly.org.
© 1996 by The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS).
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Ten Steps of the
Mother-Friendly
Childbirth Initiative
For Mother-Friendly Hospitals, Birth Centers, and Home Birth
Services to receive CIMS (Coalition for Improving Maternity
Services) designation as “mother-friendly,” a hospital, birth
center, or home birth service must fulfill the
Ten Steps of Mother-Friendly Care.
A mother-friendly hospital, birth center, or home birth service:
1. Offers all birthing mothers:
• Unrestricted access to the birth companions of her choice,
including fathers, partners, children, family members, and
friends;
• Unrestricted access to continuous emotional and physical
support from a skilled woman—for example, a doula, or laborsupport professional;
• Access to professional midwifery care.
2. Provides accurate descriptive and statistical information to the
public about its practices and procedures for birth care, including
measures of interventions and outcomes.
3. Provides culturally competent care—that is, care that is sensitive
and responsive to the specific beliefs, values, and customs of the
mother’s ethnicity and religion.
4. Provides the birthing woman with the freedom to walk, move
about, and assume the positions of her choice during labor and birth
(unless restriction is specifically required to correct a complication),
and discourages the use of the lithotomy (flat on back with legs
elevated) position.
5. Has clearly defined policies and procedures for:
• Collaborating and consulting throughout the perinatal period
with other maternity services, including communicating with
the original caregiver when transfer from one birth site to
another is necessary;
• Linking the mother and baby to appropriate community
resources, including prenatal and post-discharge follow-up and
breastfeeding support.
6. Does not routinely employ practices and procedures that are
unsupported by scientific evidence, including but not limited to the
following:
• Shaving
• Enemas
• IVs (intravenous drip)
• Withholding nourishment or water
• Early rupture of membranes
• Enemas
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MFCI Ten Steps
Other interventions are limited as follows:
• Has an induction rate of 10% or less;†
• Has an episiotomy rate of 20% or less, with a goal of 5% or less;
• Has a total cesarean rate of 10% or less in community hospitals,
and 15% or less in tertiary care (high-risk) hospitals;
• Has a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) rate of 60% or more
with a goal of 75% or more.
7. Educates staff in non-drug methods of pain relief, and does not
promote the use of analgesic or anesthetic drugs not specifically
required to correct a complication.
8. Encourages all mothers and families, including those with sick or
premature newborns or infants with congenital problems, to touch,
hold, breastfeed, and care for their babies to the extent compatible
with their conditions.
9. Discourages non-religious circumcision of the newborn.
10. Strives to achieve the WHO-UNICEF “Ten Steps of the BabyFriendly Hospital Initiative” to promote successful breastfeeding:
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Have a written breastfeeding policy that is routinely
communicated to all health care staff;
Train all health care staff in skills necessary to implement this
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Inform all pregnant women about the benefits and
management of breastfeeding;
Help mothers initiate breastfeeding within a half-hour of birth;
Show mothers how to breastfeed and how to maintain
lactation even if they should be separated from their infants;
Give newborn infants no food or drink other than breast milk
unless medically indicated;
Practice rooming in: allow mothers and infants to remain
together 24 hours a day;
Encourage breastfeeding on demand;
Give no artificial teat or pacifiers (also called dummies or
soothers) to breastfeeding infants;
Foster the establishment of breastfeeding support groups and
refer mothers to them on discharge from hospitals or clinics.
† This criterion is presently under review.
© 1996 by The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services
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The WHO Code of
Marketing Breastmilk Substitutes
Hospitals should market health and nothing else
For years, hospitals have distributed “gift” bags to new
mothers, courtesy of the drug companies that sell baby
formula. Over the years, bag styles have changed, from
pastels to sleek black briefcases. What hasn’t changed is
the strategy: big formula companies are using hospitals
to promote their product to new mothers, which is in
direct violation of the International Code of Marketing of
Breastmilk Substitutes.
In 1981, recognizing the tremendous importance of
breastfeeding to maternal and infant health, the World Health
Organization (WHO) and UNICEF adopted the International
Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes. Currently, many
large, well-known companies are in violation of the WHO
Code as well as approximately 70% of hospitals nationwide.
A brief summary of the Code:
• NO advertising of artificial infant feeding products to the
general public.
• NO free product samples to pregnant women, new
mothers or their families.
• Information and educational materials must explain the
benefits of breastfeeding, the health hazards associated
with bottle-feeding, and the costs of using infant
formula.
• NO promotion through health care facilities. The health
care system may NOT be used to provide free samples
to mothers or the promotion of products, or distribute
promotional booklets, flyers or use product logos.
• Exclusive breastfeeding for six months as a global public
health recommendation with continued breastfeeding
for up to two years of age or beyond and the addition of
complementary foods from the age of six months.
Ask your hospital administrator if they are advertising and
promoting formula by giving out anything provided by
formula companies. If the answer is “yes”, you will know
that they are not conforming to Baby-Friendly practices
and are not compliant with the World Health Organization’s
International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes.
The WHO Code can be found in its entirety at:
www.who.int/nutrition/publications/code_english.pdf
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Want more information on Baby-Friendly practices?
www.babyfriendlyusa.org/eng/05.html
The WHO Code
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Six Care Practices
That Support Normal Birth
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In 2007, the Lamaze Institute for Normal Birth, adopted
Six Care Practices That Support Normal Birth, based on the
findings of numerous research studies examining the benefits
and risks of maternity care practices. Considered to be the
“gold standard” for maternity care, these care practices
represent “evidence-based” care, which means that based
on sound scientific research it is in the best interest of
mother and baby.
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Labor begins on its own
Freedom of movement throughout labor
Continuous labor support
No routine interventions
Spontaneous pushing in upright or gravity-neutral
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6. No separation of mother and baby after birth with
unlimited opportunities for breastfeeding
The Lamaze Institute for Normal Birth Care Practice Papers
provide more information about the evidence that supports each
care practice and can be found online at www.lamaze.org
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Considering Your Birth Options
Pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting inevitably present many
options for parents. There are a myriad of decisions
to be made and no one best path to take.
How will you decide which choices you will make?
Access
Check out your local resources. Are there birth resource centers
in your area that can offer information and referrals?
Read
There are many books, magazines, and websites dedicated to
helping families navigate their choices in childbearing.
Listen
Ask friends or family members who have had children about what
choices they made and what they might do differently next time.
Participate
Take classes, join pregnancy or parenting groups, and attend
community talks and related events.
Decide
Consider the input from all of your resources and determine
which approaches and options fit best with
your style, priorities, and philosophy.
Choosing Caregivers and a Place to Birth
Find out what questions are important for you to have
answered before you choose the people who will help shape
your birth experience. Once you have carefully chosen
your caregivers, support people, and place of birth, these
may become invaluable sources of further information and
assistance through the rest of your process.
A woman’s birthing experience should be enhanced by her
care providers and place of birth. These are among the biggest
decisions you will make in preparing for birth. Consider
carefully - all doctors, midwives, doulas, and birthplaces are
not the same.
What are my options for Caregivers?
Midwives Midwives attend about 10% of all births nationwide.
Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) are registered nurses who earn
a master’s degree in an accredited nurse-midwifery program.
CNMs specialize in both natural childbirth and well-women
care, which includes GYN checkups, pelvic and breast exams,
paps, and family planning services. CNMs work in home, birth
centers and hospital settings.
A Licensed Midwife (LM) is an individual who has been issued
a license to practice midwifery by the Medical Board of
their jurisdiction. In California, LMs complete a three-year
postsecondary education with an accredited midwifery school
approved by the Medical Board of California, and accredited
by the Midwifery Education and Accredidation Council (MEAC).
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MEAC schools provide comprehensive midwifery education
with emphasis on clinical judgment and management of
normal physiology of childbearing. An LM is authorized to
attend normal childbirth in a home, birth center, or hospital
environment.
A Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) is a knowledgeable,
skilled and professional independent midwifery practitioner
who has met the standards for certification set by the North
American Registry of Midwives (NARM) and is qualified to
provide the midwifery model of care. The CPM is the only
international credential that requires knowledge about and
experience in out-of-hospital settings. Often CPMs are also LMs.
Physicians
Family Physicians are primary care doctors trained in family
medicine. Some family physicians attend hospital births.
These doctors often know the whole family, which can
enhance planning for a woman’s care.
Obstetrician-Gynecologists (OB/GYN) are physicians who have
completed a four-year surgical residency program in OB/GYN
after four years of medical school. Because OB/GYNs are
trained to diagnose and manage complications of pregnancy
and birth they are especially appropriate providers for women or
babies who have serious medical conditions.
What is the difference between a doctor and midwife?
Midwifery and medical obstetrics are separate but
complementary professions with different philosophies and
overlapping but distinct purposes and bodies of knowledge.
Physicians are experts in pathology and should have primary
responsibility for the care of pregnant women who have
recognized diseases or serious complications. Midwives
are experts in normal pregnancy and in meeting the other
needs of pregnant women— the needs that are not related
to pathology. In most countries, midwives have primary
responsibility for the care of women with uncomplicated
pregnancies.
To help you explore which option may be best for you,
consider the following:
• What are your goals for your labor and birth?
• What kind of role do you want to play in your labor?
• Do you have a partner or coach who will be attending the birth?
• How much prior knowledge or experience do you or
your partner have with childbirth?
• How do you learn best?
• Do you have any specific concerns or needs?
Excerpt taken from: Stephenson, H., ed. (2008) Choosing Your
Health Care Provider and Birth Setting. In, Our Bodies, Ourselves:
Pregnancy and Birth (18-19). New York, NY: Touchstone.
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Questions to Ask
Your Care Provider
From www.ChoicesInChildbirth.org
Here are some suggested questions to encourage
dialogue and to help you get a sense of your care
provider’s approach. It is a good idea to interview at
least two or three providers. It is never too late to
change providers if you are not comfortable
with the answers you receive.
1. Is there a limit to the number of people who can accompany
me during my birth? How do you feel about a labor support
professional such as a doula or massage therapist joining
my birth team?
2. Will I be able to eat and drink in labor?
3. If I were interested in having a natural, unmedicated birth,
how would you feel about it?
4. What comfort measures do you recommend?
• Freely changing positions and walking around
• Water therapy (shower/tub/hot packs)
• A doula
• Homeopathy/Herbs
• Epidural
• Narcotics (Stadol/Demerol/Fentanyl)
5. What are your recommendations if my water breaks before
contractions have begun? How long after my water breaks
would you recommend induction if my labor doesn’t start
on its own?
6. What are your protocols regarding my due date, i.e.
inducing labor at 40 weeks? 41 weeks?
7. Do you believe in active management of the first stage
of labor? For example, would progress of less than
one centimeter per hour call for artificial rupture of
membranes (AROM) or Pitocin? If everything is fine with
me and my baby, will I be able to labor at my own pace and
for as long as I need?
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Questions to Ask Your Care Provider
8. If you feel that labor has to be stimulated, what
methods do you recommend?
• Herbs
• Nipple stimulation
• Castor oil
• Intercourse before spontaneous rupture of
membranes (SROM)
• Enema
• Acupuncture
• Stripping of membranes
• Artificial rupture of membranes (AROM)
• Cytotec (Misoprostol)
• Pitocin
9. What is your protocol regarding the following procedures
and how often do you perform them?
• IVs
• Continuous versus intermittent fetal monitoring
• Internal fetal monitoring
• Artificial rupturing of the membranes (AROM) at _cm
• Epidural
• Assisted vaginal delivery (forceps/ vacuum)
• Episiotomy
10. What is your cesarean rate? What factors do you believe
contribute to that rate? What is your VBAC (Vaginal Birth
After Cesarean) rate? What are your standard protocols
for VBAC mothers?
11. Will I be able to choose the position in which I will push
and give birth, such as side-lying, all fours, or squatting?
12. Can my baby remain with me at all times from the moment
of birth? Do you support skin to skin contact between me
and my baby immediately after birth?
13. (For home birth midwives) How long will you stay with
me after my baby is born? How often will you visit after
my birth?
14. (For home birth midwives) What is your rate of transfer
to the hospital? What hospital would we transfer to, if
needed?
For more Questions to Ask Your Care Provider,
visit www.choicesinchildbirth.org
Questions to Ask Your Care Provider
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The Midwives Model of Care
The Midwives Model of Care is based on the fact that
pregnancy and birth are normal life processes.
The Midwives Model of Care includes:
• Monitoring the physical, psychological, and social wellbeing of the mother throughout the childbearing cycle
• Providing the mother with individualized education,
counseling, and prenatal care, continuous hands-on
assistance during labor and delivery, and postpartum
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• Minimizing technological interventions
• Identifying and referring women who require
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The application of this woman-centered model of care has
been proven to reduce the incidence of birth injury, trauma,
and cesarean section.
Copyright (c) 1996-2008, Midwifery Task Force, Inc.
For more information about The Midwives Model of Care,
visit: www.cfmidwifery.org/mmoc
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Choosing a Homebirth
From Choices in Childbirth’s National Birth Guide
www.choicesinchildbirth.org
Choosing the appropriate place to birth your child is an
important maternity care decision. In the United States the
vast majority of women choose to birth in a hospital setting.
Most Americans consider the hospital to be the safest place
to birth. Many believe that it is the only legal place to birth.
This is not true. For many women, birthing at home or at a
birth center, with a qualified and experienced care provider,
is a safe and legal option.
Is Home Birth For You?
• I am healthy and have had a healthy pregnancy.
• I am considered low-risk by my health care provider.
• I want to labor, birth and meet my baby in a safe and
familiar environment.
• I am concerned about the discomfort of the trip to
the hospital.
• I want to avoid the risks of the routine interventions
used in hospitals.
• I want to avoid an unnecessary cesarean section.
• I want to have access to my partner, family and support
people at all times during labor, birth and the
postpartum period.
• I want to be with my baby continuously from the moment s/he arrives in the world.
• I believe pregnancy and birth are normal, natural functions and not an illness to be medically treated.
• I believe in my body’s ability to give birth to the baby I
have conceived, grown and protected.
Many countries support offering women the option of home
birth. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
of Britain states, “There is ample evidence showing that
labouring at home increases a woman’s likelihood of a birth
that is both satisfying and safe, with implications for her
health and that of her baby.”
To learn more and to find resources to help you decide
whether home birth may be right for you,
please visit: choicesinchildbirth.org
or attended BABI’s monthly Homebirth Lunch
Choosing a Homebirth
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What is a Doula?
Doula comes from the Greek word for “woman’s caregiver”
or “handmaiden” and now refers to a woman trained and
experienced in childbirth, who provides physical, emotional,
and informational support to women and their partners
during labor and birth. Doula also refers to women who are
trained or experienced in providing postpartum care (mother
and newborn care, breastfeeding support and advice,
cooking, child care, errands, and light cleaning) for the new
family. To distinguish between the two types of doulas, one
may refer to birth doulas and postpartum doulas.
Why Would You Need One?
When it comes time for labor and birth, many new parents
find themselves in unfamiliar territory; many experienced
parents recognize the need for additional support. Too
often, new parents come away from the birth experience
feeling that the books they read and a few weeks of classes
were woefully inadequate in practically preparing them for
something so unpredictable, intense, and important. With
the reassurance and assistance of continuous, experienced
labor support, parents can feel more confident about their
ability to meet the challenges their labor will bring, and make
the decisions they feel are best for their family and for the
birth of their baby.
Throughout history, childbearing women have been
surrounded and cared for by other trusted women. Our
current system of birthing creates an environment of
intermittent care by strangers. The role of a professional
birth doula helps fill this gap in modern maternity care.
Furthermore, many new parents can feel isolated or
overwhelmed at times and are frequently unsure as to
what is normal for newborn behavior, maternal recovery
and when to ask for help. The postpartum doula provides
support, advice, and assistance to facilitate a smooth and
rewarding transition for the whole family.
The Husband / Coach / Partner
Research shows that women who had professional labor
support expressed increased confidence in their partner.
The doula and the partner can support the mother as a team,
complementing each other’s strengths. When a doula is
present, the pressure on the father or partner to remember
details is decreased, so they can participate at their own
comfort level, creating a meaningful experience for all.
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Research shows that when women receive the continuous
emotional support and physical comfort of a doula
throughout childbirth, their obstetric outcomes may
improve.
Studies show, women with doulas:
• Experience a shorter overall length of labor
• Report greater satisfaction with the birth experience
And are:
• More likely to have a spontaneous
(not induced) vaginal delivery
• Less likely to request pain medication
• Less likely to receive an episiotomy
• Less likely to have a forceps or vacuum assisted delivery
• Less likely to deliver by cesarean
(Kennel, Klaus, McGrath, Robertson, Hinkley. JAMA 265: 2197-2201, 1991.)
What are the usual Fees for Doula Services?
Doula fees vary based on a number of factors including the
doula’s training, experience and services offered. Birth
doulas work on a flat rate or sliding scale, to avoid any
financial concern for you about the number of hours a
labor might last. In the Bay Area, most fees are between
$500 and $1500. Postpartum doulas work on an hourly
fee. Some will request a minimum number of hours be
committed, or charge per visit. In the Bay Area, most fees
are between $20 and $40 per hour. Please, do not let cost
keep you from investigating whether doula support is right
for you. If cost may be an obstacle, there are often doulas intraining working on a reduced or no-fee basis while they gain
experience, and many experienced doulas make occasional
exceptions to their fee or payment schedule.
How to Find the Right Doula for You?
Probably the most important aspect to consider when
choosing a doula is a good personality fit. Many of the
benefits of professional labor support come from the
communication, comfort, and trust you have with your
doula. This will be of primary importance.
BABI offers ample opportunities to meet and interview
doulas through monthly Meet the Doulas events:
What is a Doula?
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Questions to Ask
Potential Doulas
Here are some questions to help guide your process
in finding a doula. Ultimately, the important factor
is making sure you feel comfortable around her as
you will be spending one of the most important
events of your life together!
Birth Doulas:
• Is she available around your due date?
• What is her personal birth philosophy?
• Does she help you feel confident in yourself and in the
birth process?
• What is her education and experience?
• Does she respect your unique perspective and
preferences for your labor and birth?
• How does she support your partner’s role and needs?
• What are her fees and what is included?
• What is her back-up situation for emergencies or
scheduled vacations?
• How many other clients does she take per month?
• Will she provide references?
Postpartum Doulas:
• What is her philosophy about parenting and supporting
women and families during the postpartum period?
• Does she help you feel confident in yourself and as a
mother?
• What different types of services does she offer?
• What is her education and experience?
• What is her back-up situation for emergencies and
scheduled vacations?
• Is she someone who is compatible with your lifestyle?
• What are her fees and refund policies? Minimum number
of hours?
• When do her services begin after birth?
• Will she provide references?
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Benefits of
Placenta Encapsulation
By: Mendy Thijssen,
Certified Placenta Encapsualtion Specialist
Over 80% of new mothers suffer from symptoms referred to as
‘Baby Blues’ starting in the first week after giving birth. Experts
agree that sudden fluctuations in hormones, nutrients, and iron
deficiency are strong factors in causing the Baby Blues. These
symptoms are so common (80%) that it is now considered a
normal part of birth recovery. Since the hormonal fluctuations
at the root of the issue eventually regulate themselves, no
treatment is usually given. Women are left to cope on their
own, with an emotional rollercoaster and exhaustion during
the first precious weeks with their newborn.
The placenta contains a woman’s own natural hormones,
as well as iron, protein and other nutrients, providing the
woman a way to replenish and nourish her body. Women
who take placenta capsules report fewer emotional issues,
have more energy than they expected, and typically enjoy a
more pleasant postpartum recovery.
Traditional Chinese Medicine has been using placenta to treat
issues with lactation and fatigue for centuries. Research has
found that placenta does significantly increases a woman’s
milk production, and affects a variety of chemicals in the brain.
There is a need to bring the knowledge of the benefits of
placenta to mainstream society. Instead of treating the
placenta as infectious waste, let us learn about the benefits
of this miraculous organ. Women undergo a huge transition
after the birth of a baby, the hormonal and emotional
fluctuations are just the beginning. Women are looking
for a natural, healthy, and practical way to have the best
postpartum experience possible. Nature has provided this
simple way to make the transition easier.
Placenta Encapsulation is a chinese medicine process of
preparing the placenta to take in capsule form. Taking placenta
capsules in the first weeks postpartum is an incredible benefit
to help women avoid the symptoms of Baby Blues, experience
an increase in energy, milk supply, and ultimately help them
enjoy a more peaceful postpartum recovery.
For more information, please visit:
www.placentabenefits.info
Benefits of Placenta Encapsulation
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Provider Listings
The following is a list of Professional BABI Members provided
to help you gain access to any services you may need in your
childbearing years. While all members are required to sign
BABI’s Mission Statement, they work independently of BABI
and do not carry any endorsement or guarantee from BABI.
We encourage you to interview potential providers, check
recommendations, and references before choosing any
provider.
For the most up-to-date listings and more information
about each member, please visit:
www.bayareabirthinfo.org/providers
Service Area Key:
SB - Greater South Bay PN- Peninsula SC-Santa Cruz
SF- San Francisco EB - East Bay BA - Entire Bay Area
INT - International
Acupuncture
Energy Wellness Center
Full holistic services of acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, massage, Qigong for
fertility of men & women, healthy pregnancy, labor induction, breech birth,
lactation, postpartum recovery/depression.
P:
650.283.4745
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB/SF
HeCares
Specializations: fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, pediatrics. We use
acupuncture with/without needles, Shiatsu Massage, Herbs and more to tailor
the best treatment for each person.
W: hecares.net
SA: SB/SC
Cindi Ignatovsky, LAc, MTCM
Natural & gentle health care for pre-conception & fertility, healthy pregnancy,
labor prep/induction, and postpartum issues (including lactation & mood
disorders).
W: healthinharmonytcm.com
SA: SB
Aileen Jong, LAc
Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture & Medical Qigong for infertility, pre-duringpost pregnancy, pediatric care & pain management. Improving sleep and
recovery for babies, kids, mamas.
W: vitalqigongacupuncture.com
SA: SB
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Acupuncture
Light & Joy Acupuncture
Optimizing your family’s health before, during and after pregnancy using
Acupuncture, ChiNeiTsang, Tuina and herbal recovery treatments.
W: lightandjoyacupuncture.com
SA: SB
Lokahi Acupuncture
Specializing in fertility, pregnancy & post-partum. We have 5 practitioners all
highly qualified to work with women, men & children wherever they are on
life’s journey.
P:
408.279.9001
SA: SB/PN
NorthStar Global Healing Arts
Providing in home postpartum care: nutrition, acupuncture, massage therapy,
postpartum depression care. Pediatric acupuncture and massage.
E: nsglobalhealing@gmail.com
SA: SB/PN
Loren Romley, LAc
Acupuncturist/Herbalist: women’s health, pregnancy & labor support from
preconception to postpartum, pediatrics, gentle Japanese technique, massage,
qi gong, acupressure, 5 elements. House calls for laboring women.
W: lorenromley.com
SA: PN
Kim Silsby, LAc
Providing acupuncture, botanical medicine, and nutritional recommendations
for your total health. Specialties: women’s health, fertility, pregnancy, labor,
postpartum, pain, peri-menopause, and wellbeing.
P:
650.948.9642
SA: PN/SB
Tatyanna Teeuwisse, LAc
Acupuncture, acupressure, nutrition, herbal medicine for fertility, healthy
pregnancy & postpartum. Gentle loving support with strengthening, balancing,
fatigue, stress, and pain.
W: wholemedicine.net
SA: SB
“If we hope to create a non-violent world
where respect and kindness
replace fear and hatred,
we must begin with how we treat each other
at the beginning of life.
For that is where our deepest patterns are set.
From these roots grow fear and alienation
~ or love and trust.”
- Suzanne Arms
Acupuncture
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Baby Sign Language
Blossom Birth Services
Blossom is a non-profit education and resource center that provides parents
with a holistic view of pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting.
W: blossombirth.org
SA: SB/PN
Touch Blue Sky Baby Sign Language
Communicate with your child before your baby can speak. Sign language
accelerates verbal speech, reduces frustration, enhances a child’s self esteem,
and deepens your bond.
W: touchbluesky.com
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB/SF
Bellycasting
Megan Mata
Offering individualized birth and postpartum doula services, twin support,
breast feeding education and placenta encapsulation.
W: DoulaMeg.com
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
Mendy Thijssen, CD, CPES
Many unique services. Placenta encapsulation, Birthing From Within
workshops, Belly Casts and ceramic bowls, Yoga, Blessing Way, Birth Story
Listening, bringing consciousness to creation.
E: elementsofmagic@gmail.com
SA: SB/PN/EB/SC/SF
Birth Center
Casa Natal Birth Center
Free standing birth center serving greater Santa Clara County. Offering birth
suites and water birth, breastfeeding support, birth classes, VBAC support and
mothers support group.
E: casanatalinfo@gmail.com
SA: SB
Sunshine Midwifery
Offering full service midwifery care for planned homebirths, waterbirths,
placenta encapsulation and well woman care.
W: sunshinemidwifery.com
SA: SB/SC
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W: blossombirth.org
SA: SB/PN
Ronnie Falcao, LM, MS, CPM
15+ years helping birthing families in Silicon Valley. Homebirth/waterbirth,
prenatal care and in-home European-style postpartum midwifery care.
P:
650.961.9728
SA: SB/PN
Yelena Kolodji, RN, CNM
35+ years of experience specializing in personalized full-scope midwifery care,
including home birth, family planning, & well-woman gynecological care from
adolescence through menopause.
W: tobirth.com
SA: SB/SC
Lotus Midwifery
Offering holistic, family-centered midwifery & well-woman care for those
choosing out of hospital birth, waterbirth & VBAC. Serving hundreds of Bay
Area families since 2000.
W: rowenholland.com
SA: SB/PN/SC
Sunshine Midwifery
SA: SB/SC
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Blessingway Services
Healing Henna by Robyn Jean
All-Natural Henna Body Art. Specializing in pregnant belly blessings & henna
parties - all ages. Traditional & special request designs. Available for private
appointments & henna workshops.
P:
415.828.9397
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB/SF
Birth Tubs ~ Blessingways
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Bodywork: CranialSacral Therapy
Sylvia Boyd, IBCLC, PT, LCCE
IBCLC using PT skills to help challenged babies breastfeed. Hayward office
with flexible appointments. Free Mommy & Me support, ST Rose Hosp.
Alameda Alliance coverage.
W: mybreastfeeding.com
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
Caitlin Clarke, DC, CD
I am a perinatal chiropractor, birth doula, craniosacral therapist, prenatal yoga
teacher, and certified birth hypnosis trainer. I joyfully provide holistic concierge care.
W:
chiropracticdoula.com
SA: SB/SC/PN/EB
Eugenie Giasson-Gomez, DC
We are family practice Chiropractors specializing in newborns, prenatal care,
and performing post-partum check-ups. Certified in Webster Technique.
Providing Craniosacral, botanicals, and homeopathy.
P:
408.356.0270
SA: SB/SC
Rachel Hamel, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic specializing in Sacro-occipital technique, Applied
Kinesiology, Nutrition and Craniopathy.
E: dcrachelhamel@gmail.com
SA: SB
Lisa Yoneda Le, DC
Dr. Lisa focuses on gentle techniques. On top of pain relief many patients seek
Dr. Lisa for pediatric care, women’s health, and jaw pain.
W: DrLisaChiropractic.com
SA:SB
in-Health Clinic
A Family Practice clinic with expertise in prenatal & postpartum care. Webster
Technique trained to obtain optimal fetal positioning. Providing Graston,
traditional chiropractic, homeopathy & botanicals.
P:
408.356.0270
SA: SB
Dr. Marilyn Moss, DC
Prenatal and Postpartum Care, Webster Technique, Infant Care, Nursing Issues,
Cranial Work, Hormone Balancing, Endocrine Evaluation, Family Wellness.
W: drmarilynmoss.com
SA: SB/SC
Emily Rosenfeld, CMT, CAP, NCBTMB
Massage and bodywork for healthy reproduction & digestion. Fertility Postpartum / ASD children. Arvigo Mayan Abdominal Massage, Myofascial
Release, and CranioSacral Therapy. In-home services.
W: soulmindbodywork.com
SA: SB/PN
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Ross Chiropractic
Helping women through the many changes during pregnancy & postpartum.
Specializing in neck/back pain, sciatica, headaches, carpal tunnel, muscle
tension, foot pain, & more.
E: drross@drallisonross.com
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB
Eileen Sendrey
Massage Therapy/ Craniosacral Therapy — Prenatal, Postpartum, Infants,
Children; Prenatal Yoga; Attachment and Bonding Classes; Birth Process Work
— Somatic Therapy resolving early trauma — Infants, Children, Adults.
W: eileensendrey.com
SA: SB
Well Rooted in Health
Pregnancy care (sciatica, carpal tunnel, back pain, round ligament pain,
webster technique), Pediatric adjusting and cranialsacral therapy (colic, ear
infections, feeding/sleeping difficulties, developmental concerns).
E: drmjduchek@yahoo.com
SA: SB
Bodywork: Infant Massage
Baby Sips: In-Home Lactation Consulting
BabySips is an international board-certified provider of in-home lactation consulting,
support, and education for families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
W: babysips.com
SA: PN
HeCares
W: hecares.net
SA: SB/SC
Nancy Hill, PD(DONA), CCE, CIMI, CMT
Certified Postpartum Doula (twins/nights), Infant Massage Instructor, Massage
Therapist,and Happiest Baby on the Block Educator, serving SF Peninsula.
E: littlemountain211@gmail.com
SA: PN
Judy Murray, CMT
I provide Prenatal, Postpartum, & Pediatric Massage. I specialize in Orthopedic
Massage & Oncology Massage to address neck, rotator cuff, lower back, knee
pain, & lymphedema.
P:
408.656.4154
SA: SB
Bodywork: CranialSacral Therapy ~ Infant Massage
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Eileen Sendrey
SA: SB
Violet J Spa Wellness
Violet J Spa Wellness offers results-driven services - Maternity Care specialists,
Pregnancy, Infant, & Lymphatic Massage. Violet Johnson, PhD, non-practicing
RN, Midwife & Psychologist, owner.
W: sparandr.com
SA: SB/PN
SA: SB
Bodywork: Massage Therapy/Acupressure
Allowing Joy
I support clients in allowing their own self-defined joy through personal
development (life) coaching, massage, birth doula services, childbirth
education and prenatal yoga instruction.
W: allowingjoy.com
SA: SB/PN/EB/SC/SF
Anjali Agrawal, DC, IHS
Offering chiropractic, nutrition, acupuncture, and massage therapy for the
entire family. Specializing in fertility, pregnancy and pediatrics, Webster
technique, hormone balancing, and digestive health.
W: BackInBalanceHealth.com
SA: SB/PN/SF
Sharma Bouche, CMT
Empowering Women through Homeopathy, Birth support and Massage,
inspiring creative expression and connection. 15 years in natural health
practice. Mother of two.
W: sharmabouche.com
SA: SF
SA: SB
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Bodywork: Infant ~ Massage Therapy /Acupressure
Chiropractic from the Heart
We inspire families to achieve, maintain, and express health in their lives.
Webster Technique Certified. Specialized training in upper cervical, pediatric,
and prenatal chiropractic care.
E: dr.angela@chirofth.com
SA: SB/PN
Kim Greenway, CD(DONA), CMP
Affordable care for women and their families in the South Bay area. Including
placental encapsulation and massage/energy modalities such as: prenatal,
induction or postnatal massage.
P:
650.625.8377/408.373.1355
SA: SB/PN
Harmony Birth & Family
Belly, Baby, Mama & More. A sanctuary of specialized massage, yoga, groups,
and classes from pregnancy & breastfeeding to baby, toddler, and family fun.
W: harmonymama.com
SA: SB
Infinite Love Doula
Committed to providing flexible, compassionate and nurturing support to new
mamas, babies and families postpartum. Also offering postpartum massage &
placenta encapsulation services.
W: InfiniteLoveDoula.com
SA: SB/PN/SC
Sandi Jacobson, CD, MP
I am a BirthWise trained labor, birth and postpartum doula, incorporating
many body work modalities. I have extensive experience supporting families
in grief and bereavement.
W: doulalovebysandi.com
SA: SB/SC
Julie Lefmann, CMT, CWT
Very Experienced Birth Doula (150+ births), Experienced Massage, Watsu, &
Reiki Therapist. Serving Santa Cruz and the Greater South Bay.
W: withmyowntwohands.net
SA: SB/SC
Judy Murray, CMT
I provide Prenatal, Postpartum, & Pediatric Massage. I specialize in Orthopedic
Massage & Oncology Massage to address neck, rotator cuff, lower back, knee
pain, & lymphedema.
P:
408.656.4154
SA: SB
SA: SB/PN
Bodywork: Massage Therapy
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Ross Chiropractic
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB
Jennifer Scalise, CMT
Certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner, DONA-trained birth doula, and Certified
Massage therapist.
W: serenepregnancy.com
SA: SB/PN
Eileen Sendrey
SA: SB
South Bay Homebirth Collective
Bringing together midwives, doulas, and complimentary practitioners to offer
midwifery & well-woman care, doula services, counseling, massage, classes, &
support for expectant & new families.
W: SouthBayHomebirthCollective.com
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB
Bryn Truett-Chavez, CAST, CMT
Fertility/reproductive, peri/pre/post natal therapy.
P:
408.314.9074
SA: SB/PN/SC/SF
Nanci Tudish, 500-Hour RYT, 200-Hour E-RYT, RPYT, CMT
Advanced Certification in Hatha, Prenatal, Postnatal, and Therapeutic Yoga,
Reiki and Massage Therapy: Helping you achieve balance and radiant health
on your life’s journey.
E: nancitudish@gmail.com
SA: SB
W: sparandr.com
SA: SB/PN
SA: SB
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Bodywork: Massage Therapy /Acupressure
Bodywork: Other
The Center for Sensorial Bodywork & Movement Therapy
A bodywork and movement therapy practice offering services in the Danis Bois
Method, a somatic technique that evolved from osteopathy and transpersonal
psychology in France.
W: thecsbmt.com
SA: SB/SC/EB
P:
408.314.9074
SA: SB/PN/SC/SF
photo by The Naked Artisan
Bodywork: Reiki
SA: SB/PN
Angela Hartley, CD(TLC)
Student midwife offering doula services for your home or hospital birth, as
well as childbirth education, postpartum care and placenta encapsulation.
W: angelahartley.net
SA: SB,SC
Healing Hands Doula
Supporting mommies and daddies to have the best birth experience possible!
W: healinghandsdoula.com
SA: SB/PN/SC
Bodywork: Watsu/Aquatic Massage
SA: SB,SC
Bodywork: Other ~ Reiki ~ Watsu
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Breastfeeding: Assistance/Education
Tabitha Ames, CCCE, CLD, CPD, CLE
I offer birth, breastfeeding, and newborn care classes; labor and postpartum
doula support; and CAPPA Childbirth Educator Trainings in and around
California.
W: luminarybirth.com
SA: EB/SF
BabySips is an international board-certified provider of in-home lactation
consulting, support, and education for families throughout the San Francisco
Bay Area.
W: babysips.com
SA: PN
Birth and Baby Matters
I offer birth doula services, lactation support (IBCLC) and childbirth,
breastfeeding and newborn care classes. I have been a labor and delivery
nurse since 2004.
P:
925.323.3925
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
BirthLore
Classes, Support and Resources for Pregnancy, Birth and Baby!
W: birthlore.com
SA: SB
Birth Voice Doula & Lactation Services
RN, IBCLC, and mama of 3. Offering birth doula, postpartum doula, in-home
lactation consultations, and night nurse services. I’d be honored to help you.
E: birthvoicedoula@gmail.com
SA: SB/PN
W: blossombirth.org
SA: SB/PN
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
Breast Feeding Support Morgan Hill
Lactation support and education for breast feeding challenges. Offering in
home lactation consult visits for the new mother with breastfeeding issues.
W: breastfeedingsupportmorganhill.com
SA: SB/PN
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Deanna Dawson-Jesus, CD, CLE, CBE
Experienced and Professional Birth Doula offering advocacy, childbirth
education, and breastfeeding support. VBAC Specialist. Trained to support
perinatal loss. Serving the entire SF Bay Area.
P: 925.216.7264
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
Danitra David
Professionally trained birth doula services, first 3 births for a minimal fee as I
complete the final steps of my Dona certification.
E: danitradavid@gmail.com
SA: SB/PN/EB
Melissa Dean, LM, CPM, CD(DONA)
Comprehensive midwifery care for planned homebirth, experienced doula
support, acupressure, massage, birth photography, lactation support.
W: alittlemiracle.com
SA: SB
Janet Fishstrom Dombro, IBCLC, RLC, LLLL
A Mom of 5 including twins, ready to help you on your breastfeeding and
mothering journey by empowering you. Knowledge and Experience.
P:
408.205.1234
SA: SB/PN/EB
P:
650.961.9728
SA: SB/PN
Healing Hands Doula
SA: SB/PN/SC
Lori Ismail, AAHCC, CBE
At Early Advantage® our goal is to remain objective, promote awareness of
your choices, and offer support. Childbirth Classes (Birthing Naturally, CBP),
Birth Doula, & Lactation Counselor.
E: lori@earlyadvantagebirth.com
SA: SB/PN
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Kathy Kocharhook, RN
Registered Nurse with extensive experience with singles, twins and triplets.
Support/education regarding growth and development, feeding, calming
daily/nightly routines. Overnight care services.
E: kathy.kocharhook@gmail.com
SA: SB/PN
Claire Langdon, RN, IBCLC
20 years of experience; IBCLC since 2000. I can help with normal and
challenging breastfeeding issues. I am a preferred provider with Aetna.
P:
408.358.6764
SA: SB/PN/SC
HeatherGail Lovejoy, PCD/PDT(DONA)
Offering Postpartum Doula Care and Support for when it’s Time To Bring
Home Baby! DONA Approved Postpartum Doula Trainer offering local doula
workshops.
W: BringingHomeBaby.net
SA: SB/PN/SC
Kathy Markey
Very experienced doula, supporting women and families. Helping to provide a
safe, calm, and respectful environment. Mother of 5, serving the Greater Bay
Area since 1998.
P:
408.629.0748
SA: SB/PN
Megan Mata
W: DoulaMeg.com
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
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In Home Therapy, Consultation and Parenting Support. Prenatal, postnatal and
reproductive mental health issues. Parenting support. Stress management
techniques. Breastfeeding education & support. Self Care.
P:
415.297.9463
SA: SB/PN/SF
Nursing Mothers Counsel
Free breastfeeding classes & free one-on-one phone counseling (7 days/wk.; 9
a.m.-9 p.m.) by experienced volunteers. Home visits may be available. Pump
sales/rentals (SF Bay Area).
W: nursingmothers.org
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB/SF
Sabine Omvik, CD(HH), BA, WBYT, NMC
Experienced Loving Care & Support for Your Birth! Labor & Birth - Professional
Photos - Lactation - Postpartum Support - Placenta Encapsulation.
E: sabine@tlcdoulas.com
SA: SB/SC/EB
Parents Place
We offer private lactation consultations with IBCLC and groups: Baby and Me! 0-12
months, 2nd Time Moms, drop-in play, parent consultation, coaching & workshops.
W: parentsplaceonline.org
SA: SB/PN/SF
Rotem Pearlson, PCD(DONA)
I am a DONA certified Postpartum Doula, a Breastfeeding Counselor and
Educator and an instructor with the Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
W: rotemdoula.com
SA: SB/PN
Peninsula Birth Companions
I work with a doula group to support families during pregnancy, birth, and
early postpartum with doula services, childbirth education, breastfeeding
assistance, and TENS rental.
W: peninsulabirthcompanions.com
SA: PN
Brooke Riley, CNM, WHNP
Home birth/birth center birth/water birth.
E: riley048@gmail.com
SA: SB/SC
Lucia Shepherd, CD(DONA), HCHD
I am a DONA-certified birth and postpartum doula offering unconditional
support, nurturance, and devotion to mothers and new families.
E: luciashep@gmail.com
SA: SB,PN,EB,SF
Stork & Sprout
A full range of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum services for new and growing families.
W: storkandsprout.com
SA: SB/PN/SF
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Julie Tardos, IBCLC
I provide help with breastfeeding in the comfort of your own home.
P:
408.771.9090
SA: SB
Tri Valley Doula
Supporting women before, during and after childbirth since 2007. Experienced
care that helps you have the empowered birth you want.
W: trivalleydoula.com
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
Twinkle Support, LLC
Twinkle Support is a postpartum support team offering postpartum support,
lactation support, sleep training, consultations and parent education.
W: twinklesupport.com
SA: SB/PN/SF
Jenny Ventura
Like a loving relative, I support families and provide professional postpartum
doula care after the baby is born.
E: jenny-ventura@sbcglobal.net
SA: SB
Breastfeeding: Supplies/Products
BabySips is an international board-certified provider of in-home lactation
consulting, support, and education for families throughout the San Francisco
Bay Area.
W: babysips.com
SA: PN
W: blossombirth.org
SA: SB/PN
P:
408.205.1234
SA: SB/PN/EB
Herb Lore
Certified Organic herbal products and professional advice for fertility,
pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding.
W: herblore.com
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB/SF
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Breastfeeding: Assistance/Education ~ Supplies
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB/SF
Tiny Tots Diaper Service & Baby Boutique
Tiny Tots offers cotton, compost or combination services. We pick up & deliver
to your home. No need to rinse. We’re convenient, reliable and affordable.
W: tinytots.com
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB/SF
CPR/Child Safety
W: blossombirth.org
SA: SB/PN
Jane Folena, RN
Infant and child CPR instruction services for both parents and family membersincluding safety & basic first aid. Pediatric RN & Certified CPR Instructor.
W: childzcare.com
SA: SB/PN
Maggie Mendez
Night postpartum doula.
E: babycare.mendoza81@gmail.com
SA: SB/SC/EB
Childbirth Education
California.
SA: EB/SF
Bay Area HypnoBirthing
Comprehensive childbirth education specializing in HypnoBirthing-The
Mongan Method taught by experienced birth professionals.
W: bahypnobirthing.com
SA: SB/PN/EB
Breastfeeding: Supplies ~ CPR ~ Childbirth Education
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I offer birth doula services, lactation support (IBCLC) and childbirth, breastfeeding
and newborn care classes. I have been a labor and delivery nurse since 2004.
P:
925.323.3925
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
BirthLore
W: birthlore.com
SA: SB
W: blossombirth.org
SA: SB/PN
Czarina Bowers
Holistic wellness, education, and family support: Childbirth classes for parents
and their support persons. Nurturing birth and postpartum doula support for
the parenting journey.
W: DoulaCzarina.com
SA: SB/SC
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
Bundle of Joy Doula Care
Providing professional, personalized and unbiased doula support for the
birthing year, along with fine Belly, Birth & Baby Photography, since 2004.
W: bundleofjoydoulacare.com
SA: SB/SC
Sandy Caldwell, CD(DONA), BA
Birth and postpartum doula. Respectful, experienced, calm companionship
for Peninsula families; private or small-group Birthing From Within childbirth
mentoring; birth stool, TENS rental.
P:
650.218.7321
SA: PN
SA: SB
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P: 925.216.7264
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
Jamie DeAngelis, Ph.D., CHt, HCHI, HCHD
Hypnobabies® childbirth hypnosis: complete childbirth education & medical
hypnosis for childbirth; private hypnotherapy specializing in childbirth &
pregnancy (breech babies, nausea, fear, trauma); hypno-doula services.
W: birthnaturallywithhypnobabies.com
SA: SB/PN
Stephanie Freeman, ICCE
Providing an interactive and fun environment to help you discover what it is
that YOU need to know to give birth.
W: intuitivelymedicinal.com
SA: SB
W: harmonymama.com
SA: SB
SA: SB/PN
Jewish Baby Network
We offer Jewish Birth Preparation Workshops which compliment birth
preparation classes. We focus on childbirth blessings, choosing Jewish names,
circumcision/naming ceremonies, and Jewish parenting.
E: info@jewishbabynetwork.org
SA: PN
Krystal Long
Currently offering Childbirth Education & VBAC Support for Santa Cruz & Bay Area
families. Class schedules and Consults can be viewed/booked via www.krystallong.com.
W: krystallong.com
SA: SB/SC/PN
Lotus Midwifery
W: rowenholland.com
SA: SB/PN/SC
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Tracie Lynch, CHt, PES, CD, HBCE
Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner, DONA Certified
Birth Doula, Placenta Encapsulation Specialist helping to make your journey
through pregnancy, birth and beyond simple.
W: simplejourney.net
SA: SB/PN/EB
Patricia Madden, CD(DONA)
With respect and love, doulaing in the South Bay area since 1998. Also teaching
comfort measures and tips and tools for your best chance at an unmedicated
birth. Groups and private.
W: doulasanjose.com
SA: SB/SC
Michelle Ogden
Childbirth education, labor & birth support, placenta encapsulation, lactation
support & postpartum care. Providing dedicated & respectful guidance
through the birth experience & the journey into parenthood.
W: sweetdreamdoulacare.com
SA: SB/SC/PN/EB
Parents Place
We offer private lactation consultations with IBCLC and groups: Baby and Me!
0-12 months, 2nd Time Moms, drop-in play, parent consultation, coaching &
workshops.
SA: SB/PN/SF
SA: PN
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Eileen Sendrey
SA: SB
Special Delivery
I teach childbirth classes in Redwood City at Women’s Care and prenatal fitness
in San Carlos at The Reading Bug in San Carlos.
P:
650.712.1232
SA: PN
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB
Maeve Jordan Sundstrom, CD
Experienced professional doula and student midwife, committed to providing
compassionate, personalized, well rounded support for childbearing families.
Extensive background in massage and touch therapies.
W: maevejordan.com
SA: SB/PN/SF
SA: SB/PN/EB/SC/SF
Chiropractic
SA: SB/PN/SF
Helen Bae Chiropractic
Holistic Chiropractic and Whole Food Nutrition. Practicing 15 years. Nationally
certified in: Webster, Advanced Activator, Neural-Emotional Technique - very
gentle and effective for pregnant moms.
P:
650.204.9520
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
Childbirth Education ~ Chiropractic
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SA: SB/PN
W:
SA: SB/SC/PN/EB
P:
408.356.0270
SA: SB/SC
Rachel Hamel, DC
SA: SB
Douglas Husbands, DC, CCN
Exceptional, experienced Prenatal and postpartum care, integrating nutrition,
botanicals, homeopathy, hormone evaluation and balancing, craniosacral
therapy, chiropractic, and functional medicine.
W: HolisticHealthBayArea.com
SA: SB/PN/EB/SC/SF
in-Health Clinic
P:
408.356.0270
SA: SB
Lisa Yoneda Le, DC
Dr. Lisa focuses on gentle techniques. On top of pain relief many patients seek
Dr. Lisa for pediatric care, women’s health, and jaw pain.
W: DrLisaChiropractic.com
SA:SB
Los Altos Family Chiropractic
Specializing in women’s care, pregnancy and pediatrics using gentle chiropractic
techniques, massage and pregnancy appropriate strengthening and stabilizing
exercises to ensure a strong, comfortable and vital pregnancy.
P:
650.917.2030
SA: PN
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Chiropractic
Los Gatos Chiropractic and Wellness Center
Family health care focusing on women’s health & pediatric care. Incorporates
nutritional counseling, botanicals, & homeopathy with exercise, rehab,
Graston, Craniosacral & Webster Techniques.
E: info@losgatoswellness.com
SA: SB
SA: SB/SC
Dr. MaryAnn Papi, DC
Quality Chiropractic
Technique Certified.
infants and children.
P:
SA: Care, Pediatric and Pre/Post Natal Specialist. Webster
Years of experience working with expecting mothers,
650.375.2545
PN
Birth is not an emergency.
It is simply
an emergence.
- Jeanine Parvati Baker
Marina Rose, DC
Dr. Rose uses a Functional Medicine approach to address fertility, optimal
fetal nutrition, morning sickness, pregnancy aches and pains, nursing, and
postpartum mood issues.
E:
marina@drmarinarose.com
SA: SB/PN/SF
Ross Chiropractic
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB
SA: SB
Chiropractic
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Counseling/Therapy
Jonathan Bartlett, LMFT
Specializing in holistic approaches for your family’s life cycle changes. Secure
your baby with satisfying relationships. Communication strategies that work.
W: familywellbeing.net
SA: SB
Robin Bates-Pualuan, LMFT, LPCC
Focusing on parents of babies and young children, I provide psychotherapy
for couples and individuals adjusting to parenthood and the changes it brings.
W: rbpcounseling.com
SA: SB
W: thecsbmt.com
SA: SB/SC/EB
Angela Jensen-Ramirez, LCSW
Angela Jensen-Ramirez, LCSW provides postpartum support as well as
parenting support and family therapy for the South Bay area.
W:
SouthBayParentSupport.com
SA:
SB/SC
Lilli Milton, LSCW
P:
415.297.9463
SA: SB/PN/SF
Rama Ronen, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist working with moms, dads and couples providing
support and helping develop useful skills including mindfulness. Facilitating
Listening Mothers groups. Program therapist at MOMS at El Camino Hospital.
E: drramaronen@gmail.com
SA: SB/PN/SF
Jessica Sorci, Marriage and Family Therapist
I have special knowledge in the areas of maternal mental health, attachment,
birth trauma and growing into motherhood/fatherhood.
P:
408.345.5572
SA: SB
Alisa Nowik Stern, PsyD
Licensed psychologist specializing in maternal mental health. Individuals/
Couples. Pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, attachment, identity, anxiety,
depression, trauma. Pregnancy loss/grief, fertility. Mountain View & Berkeley.
E: dralisastern@gmail.com
SA: PN/EB
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Counseling/Therapy
EarthBaby
Diaper Service
The most convenient, eco-responsible, and affordable diapering solution for
your baby & your earth. First month of delivery service is Free!
W: earth-baby.com
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB/SF
W: tinytots.com
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB/SF
Valerie Woitte
Doulas: In Training
I am a Doula in training helping to provide labor and birth support in a calm
and safe environment. I am a mother of three.
E: valerie.woitte@gmail.com
SA: SB/SC
Doulas: Birth/Labor Support
Allowing Joy
W: allowingjoy.com
SA: SB/PN/EB/SC/SF
California.
SA: EB/SF
Be Born
No momma, baby, partner, or birth is the same. I’m available for all kinds:
multiples, LGBT, hospital and homebirths.
E: cullen@beborn.org
SA: SB/PN/SF
I offer birth doula services, lactation support (IBCLC) and childbirth,
breastfeeding and newborn care classes. I have been a labor and delivery
nurse since 2004.
P:
925.323.3925
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
Diaper Service ~ Doulas: Birth/Labor Support
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BirthLore
W: birthlore.com
SA: SB
SA: SB/PN
Sharma Bouche, CMT
W: sharmabouche.com
SA: SF
Czarina Bowers
W: DoulaCzarina.com
SA: SB/SC
SA: SB/SC
P:
650.218.7321
SA: PN
Paula Calhoun, CHt
Caring, compassionate, respectful and experienced Birth Doula providing
pregnancy and labor support with acupressure, massage, aromatherapy and
TENs. Helping you have a positive birth experience.
W: deliverydoula.com
SA: SB/PN/EB
Mireille Cervelli, CD(DONA)
Provides experienced and nurturing birth and postpartum doula services
tailored to your individual needs. Serving families since 2006.Placenta
Encapsulation, Belly Casts, and Mother Blessings also offered.
W: blessedbirth.net
SA: SB/SC
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Myriam Chaouki Birth Services
Offers breathing tools.
W: myriamchaouki.com
SA: SB/PN/EB
W:
SA: SB/SC/PN/EB
Danitra David
SA: SB/PN/EB
P: 925.216.7264
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
SA: SB
Jamie DeAngelis, PhD, CHt, HCHI, HCHD
SA: SB/PN
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SA: SB
SA: SB/SC
Felissa Hay
Providing personalized doula services throughout the Greater South Bay and
Peninsula. Placenta Encapsulation services. TENS Rentals also available. Please
check out my Yelp reviews.
E: felissa@yourbirthdoula.com
SA: SB/PN
Healing Hands Doula
SA: SB/PN/SC
Caren Hespeler, CD(DONA)
DONA certified doula who cares deeply about enhancing a couple’s childbirth
experience through constant tender care and extra knowledge from a non
judgmental perspective.
W: heartworkdoula.com
SA: SB
SA: SB/PN
SA: SB/SC
Kimberly Kamine, RN, BSN, HBCE, HCHD
Kimberly offers holistic birth doula services and is specialized in HypnoBirthing
and Hypnobabies. Also provides postpartum and newborn care services. She
is experienced with twins.
W: HypnoticBirths.com
SA: SB/PN
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Hailey Leach, CD, PCD
I offer physical, emotional and informational support to pregnant and birthing
women and their loved ones. I have 3 kids under 3, including twins.
E: strongmamasdoula@gmail.com
SA: SB/EB/SF
SA: SB/SC
Krystal Long
W: krystallong.com
SA: SB/SC/PN
SA: SB/PN/EB
Alicia LynnPerez
Birth Doula providing continuous emotional, physical, and informational
support through pregnancy and labor.
W: lovinghandsbirthservices.com
SA: SB/SC/EB/PN/SF
Patricia Madden, CD(DONA)
With respect and love, doulaing in the South Bay area since 1998. Also teaching
comfort measures and tips and tools for your best chance at an unmedicated
birth. Groups and private.
W: doulasanjose.com
SA: SB/SC
Kathy Markey
Area since 1998.
P:
408.629.0748
SA: SB/PN
Megan Mata
W: DoulaMeg.com
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
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Mindful Ways
We are a Birth and Therapeutic Healing practice that evokes the empowerment
of the mind, body & Spirit.
W: mindfulways.org
SA: SB
Diana Narva, CPpD
I provide comfort, support, reassurance and information to women (and
partners) to feel empowered through their pregnancy, labor, birth and
postpartum period. Spanish services available.
E: doula.tonantzin@gmail.com
SA: SB/SC
Lauren Noble, CD(DONA)
Non-judgmental support during your pregnancy and birth, as well as placenta
encapsulation.
W: nobledoula.com
SA: SB/PN/SF
Michelle Ogden
SA: SB/SC/PN/EB
Peace. It does not mean to be in a place
where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work.
It means to be in the midst of those things
and still be calm in your heart.
~ Unknown
SA: SB/SC/EB
Open To Creation Birth Services
I have been involved in the birthing community for 17 years. The past 6 years
as a birth doula and placenta encapsulation specialist.
E: opentocreation@att.net
SA: SB/SC
SA: PN
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Nicole Rivera
Providing continuous educational, emotional and physical support to women and their
partners during pregnancy, childbirth and the newborn period.
E: nicoleriverapr@gmail.com
SA: SB/PN/SC
Kelli Rosenbloom
I provide Birth and Postpartum Doula Care focusing on each families individual needs. It
is my greatest joy to serve in life’s most amazing transition bringing new life to our world.
E: klrosenbloom@gmail.com
SA: SB/PN/SC
Santa Cruz Birth Photography & Doula Services
As both a doula and birth photographer my passion is supporting women in
labor and capturing the true rawness and beauty as it unfolds.
E: paige@scbirthphotography.com
SA: SB/PN/SC
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB
Special Delivery
P:
650.712.1232
SA: PN
Stork & Sprout
SA: SB/PN/SF
Maeve Jordan Sundstrom, CD
Experienced professional doula and student midwife, committed to providing
compassionate, personalized, well rounded support for childbearing families.
Extensive background in massage and touch therapies.
W: maevejordan.com
SA: SB/PN/SF
Tri Valley Doula
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
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Miko Yamaguchi, CD(BB/BABI)
Consistent, compassionate and respectful doula support through pregnancy,
labor, birth and postpartum. Certified through Blossom Birth Services and BABI
training. Serving South Bay/Peninsula area.
E: miko.doulala@gmail.com
SA: SB/PN
Yogini Momma Birth Doula Services
Yogini Momma is a resource guide for conscious pregnancy, birth and parenting offering
birth doula services, placenta encapsulation, holistic health coaching and more.
P:
831.252.2562
SA: SB/SC
Doulas: Postpartum Support
Baby Nurse
Baby Nurse/Doula/Newborn Consultant, 35 years experience with newborn
singletons, twins and triplets, CPR, Infant First Aid certified, Trustline
registered. Available days or nights. Excellent references.
E: pnkanblu@aol.com
SA: SB/PN/SF
SA: SB/PN
Czarina Bowers
W: DoulaCzarina.com
SA: SB/SC
P:
650.218.7321
SA: PN
tailored to your individual needs. Serving families since 2006. Placenta
W: blessedbirth.net
SA: SB/SC
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SA: SB/PN/EB
Elaine Farber
E: pnkanblu@aol.com
SA: SB/PN/SF
Therapist, and Happiest Baby on the Block Educator, serving SF Peninsula.
SA: PN
Jennifer Hyrkin, PCD(DONA)
Postpartum doula providing tender care for families postpartum on the Peninsula.
E: jenniferhyrkin@yahoo.com
SA: PN
Infinite Love Doula
SA: SB/PN/SC
SA: SB/PN
SA: SB/EB/SF
Offering Postpartum Doula Care and Support for when it’s Time To Bring Home
Baby! DONA Approved Postpartum Doula Trainer offering local doula workshops.
SA: SB/PN/SC
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Megan Mata
W: DoulaMeg.com
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
Maggie Mendez
SA: SB/SC/EB
Mindful Ways
We are a Birth and Therapeutic Healing practice that evokes the empowerment
of the mind, body & Spirit.
W: mindfulways.org
SA: SB
Diana Narva, CPpD
I provide comfort, support, reassurance and information to women (and
partners) to feel empowered through their pregnancy, labor, birth and
postpartum period. Spanish services available.
E: doula.tonantzin@gmail.com
SA: SB/SC
SA: SB/PN
Michelle Ogden
SA: SB/SC/PN/EB
Rotem Pearlson, PCD(DONA)
I am a DONA certified Postpartum Doula, a Breastfeeding Counselor and
Educator and an instructor with the Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
W: rotemdoula.com
SA: SB/PN
Nicole Rivera
Providing continuous educational, emotional and physical support to women and their
partners during pregnancy, childbirth and the newborn period.
E: nicoleriverapr@gmail.com
SA: SB/PN/SC
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Kelli Rosenbloom
I provide Birth and Postpartum Doula Care focusing on each families individual
needs. It is my greatest joy to serve in life’s most amazing transition bringing
new life to our world.
SA: SB/PN/SC
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
Stork & Sprout
A full range of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum services for new and growing
families.
SA: SB/PN/SF
SA: SB/PN/SF
Jenny Ventura
SA: SB
Michiyo Worley, CPD, RN
Pediatric RN with loving care. Providing physical, emotional, informational
support, breastfeeding support, newborn care, and sleep training support.
CPR certified.
E: doula.babycare@yahoo.com
SA: SB/PN
Fertility
SA: SB/PN/SF
Birth Circle Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy Services for growing families, specializing in fertility, pregnancy,
birth, anxiety, trauma and loss. Helping you build a circle of support for your
birthing journey.
W: birthcirclehypnosis.com
SA: SB/SC/PN/EB
Doulas: Postpartum Support ~ Fertility
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P:
650.283.4745
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB/SF
HeCares
W: hecares.net
SA: SB/SC
SA: SB/PN/EB/SC/SF
Natural & gentle health care for pre-conception & fertility, healthy pregnancy, labor
prep/induction, and postpartum issues (including lactation & mood disorders).
SA: SB
in-Health Clinic
P:
408.356.0270
SA: SB
Aileen Jong, LAc
SA: SB
W: tobirth.com
SA: SB/SC
SA: SB
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Fertility
Lokahi Acupuncture
life’s journey.
P:
408.279.9001
SA: SB/PN
SA: SB
Loren Romley, LAc
W: lorenromley.com
SA: PN
SA: SB/PN
Kim Silsby, LAc
P:
650.948.9642
SA: SB/PN
P:
408.314.9074
SA: SB/PN/SC/SF
Fertility
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Fitness-Prenatal/Postpartum:
Mother-Baby
W: blossombirth.org
SA: SB/PN
SA: SB
Other
W: blossombirth.org
SA: SB/PN
Special Delivery
P:
650.712.1232
SA: PN
Pilates
W: blossombirth.org
SA: SB/PN
W: harmonymama.com
SA: SB
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Fitness: Mother-Baby ~ Pilates
Yoga
W: blossombirth.org
SA: SB/PN
W: harmonymama.com
SA: SB
Eileen Sendrey
SA: SB
SA: SB
Yogini Momma is a resource guide for conscious pregnancy, birth and parenting
offering birth doula services, placenta encapsulation, holistic health coaching
and more.
P:
831.252.2562
SA: SB/SC
Herb Lore
Herbalist
W: herblore.com
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB/SF
SA: SB/PN/EB/SC/SF
Fitness: Yoga ~ Herbalist
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in-Health Clinic
P:
408.356.0270
SA: SB
Aileen Jong, LAc
SA: SB
SA: SB
SA: SB
Expectant mothers need to be mothered;
their hearts need to be infused with love,
confidence, and determination.
–Pam England (Birthing from Within)
Loren Romley, LAc
W: lorenromley.com
SA: PN
Kim Silsby, LAc
P:
650.948.9642
SA: PN/SB
Tatyanna Teeuwisse, LAc
Acupuncture, acupressure, nutrition, herbal medicine for fertility, healthy
pregnancy & postpartum. Gentle loving support with strengthening, balancing,
fatigue, stress, and pain.
W: wholemedicine.net
SA: SB
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Herbalist
Homeopathy
SA: SB/PN/SF
Sharma Bouche, CMT
W: sharmabouche.com
SA: SF
P:
650.204.9520
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
in-Health Clinic
P:
408.356.0270
SA: SB
SA: SB
SA: SB/SC
Dr. Yen Tran, ND
Natural solutions family care: Well women exam, well baby check ups,
nutrition and vaccine counseling, fertility, and primary health (anxiety,
allergies, digestive, hormones, etc).
W: naturaltran.com
SA: SB/PN
Homeopathy
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Hormone Evaluation & Balancing
SA: SB/PN/SF
Rachel Hamel, DC
SA: SB
John Hicks, MD
Holistic pediatrician with over 30 years of experience providing whole body
wellness and chronic illness solutions to both children and adults.
E: reception@johnhicksmd.com
SA: SB
SA: SB/PN/EB/SC/SF
SA: SB
SA: SB/SC
Marina Rose, DC
E:
SA: SB/PN/SF
Dr. Yen Tran, ND
W: naturaltran.com
SA: SB/PN
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Hormone Evaluation & Balancing
Hypnotherapy/HypnoBirthing
SA: SB/PN/EB
birthing journey.
SA: SB/SC/PN/EB
W: blossombirth.org
SA: SB/PN
Jamie DeAngelis, PhD, CHt, HCHI, HCHD
SA: SB/PN
SA: SB/PN
SA: SB/PN/EB
Jennifer Scalise, CMT
Certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner, DONA-trained birth doula, and Certified
Massage therapist.
W: serenepregnancy.com
SA: SB/PN
Hypnotherapy/HypnoBirthing
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Allowing Joy
Life/Career Coach
W: allowingjoy.com
SA: SB/PN/EB/SC/SF
The Well-Crafted Mom
Make time for what matters. Discover how small ideas can create big changes
in your routine in a free 30-minute consultation for moms.
W: thewellcraftedmom.com
SA: SB/PN/SF
W: sparandr.com
SA: SB/PN
Megan Mata
Meal Service
W: DoulaMeg.com
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
Meditation/Visualization
SA: SB/PN/EB
W: blossombirth.org
SA: SB/PN
Danitra David
SA: SB/PN/EB
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Life Coach ~ Meal Service ~ Meditation
Midwives
Bay Area Maternity & Women’s Health
A Full Scope, Collaborative Midwifery Practice’ with In-Hospital Births at El
Camino Hospital in Los Gatos, offering two office locations in Cupertino and
Los Gatos.
P:
408.883.8233
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
Type:
Hospital
Birth With Hope Midwifery
I am a home birth midwife providing loving, gentle prenatal, birth and
postpartum care to families in San Jose, CA and it’s surrounding cities.
W: birthwithhopemidwifery.com
SA: SB
Type:
Home/Birth Center
California Association of Midwives (CAM)
W: SA: Type:
californiamidwives.org
SB/PN/SC/EB/SF
Home/Birth Center/Hospital
SA: SB
Type:
Birth Center
SA: SB
Type:
Home/Birth Center
P:
SA: Type:
650.961.9728
SB/PN
Home
Eden Gebremariam, CNM/WHNP
• Annual well woman visits • Preconception care • Prenatal care and delivery
(El Camino Hospital, MV) • STIs/Vaginal infection diagnosis and treatment •
Contraception (pills, implant, IUDs, injections)
P:
650.965.9155
SA: SB/PN
Type: Hospital
Midwives
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W: tobirth.com
SA: SB/SC
Type:
Home
Lotus Midwifery
W: rowenholland.com
SA: SB/PN/SC
Type: Home/Birth Center
Mahina Midwifery
Offering holistic midwifery care for home birth families. Providing in-home
prenatals, birth & postpartum care.
W: mahinamidwifery.com
SA: SB/PN/SC
Type:
Home
SA: SB/SC
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB
Sunshine Midwifery
SA: SB/SC
Diana Vallarta, LM, CPM
I offer gentle and personal care to growing families who choose to birth at
home, trusting the traditional midwifery model of care.
W: dianavallarta.com
SA: SB/PN/SC
Type: Home
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Midwives
Moms & Dads Groups
SA: SB
W: blossombirth.org
SA: SB/PN
SA: SB
SA: SB/PN/SF
Jewish Baby Network
SA: PN
Touch Blue Sky Baby Sign Language
Communicate with your child before your baby can speak. Sign language
accelerates verbal speech, reduces frustration, enhances a child’s self esteem,
and deepens your bond.
W: touchbluesky.com
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB/SF
Naturopath
Dr. Yen Tran, ND
W: naturaltran.com
SA: SB/PN
Moms & Dads Groups ~ Naturopath
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Nutrition
SA: SB/PN/SF
Stephanie Brooks, MS, RD
Nutrition Counseling/Support/Classes for women, children & families.
Specializing in pediatric, prenatal and family nutrition, disordered eating and
eating/feeding problems.
W: BayAreaNutrition.com
SA: SB/PN/SC
P:
650.283.4745
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB/SF
P:
650.204.9520
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
SA: SB/PN/EB/SC/SF
SA: SB
Marina Rose, DC
E:
SA: SB/PN/SF
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Nutrition
Jennie Cato, MD
Obstetrician
Women’s Health Care.
W: kp.org/mydoctor/jennifercato
SA: SB
Parenting Support
SA: SB
SA: SB
W: blossombirth.org
SA: SB/PN
Breast Feeding Support Morgan Hill
Lactation support and education for breast feeding challenges. Offering in
home lactation consult visits for the new mother with breastfeeding issues.
W: breastfeedingsupportmorganhill.com
SA: SB/PN
SA: SB/PN/SF
W:
SA:
SB/SC
Kathy Markey
Area since 1998.
P:
408.629.0748
SA: SB/PN
Obstetrician ~ Parenting Support
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Lilli Milton, LSCW
P:
415.297.9463
SA: SB/PN/SF
Rama Ronen, PhD
Listening Mothers groups. Program therapist at MOMS at El Camino Hospital
SA: SB/PN/SF
Parents Place
We offer private lactation consultations with IBCLC and groups: Baby and Me!
0-12 months, 2nd Time Moms, drop-in play, parent consultation, coaching &
workshops.
SA: SB/PN/SF
P:
408.345.5572
SA: SB
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB
SA: PN/EB
photo by Zfino Photography
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Parenting Support
Pediatrics/Family Practice
P:
408.356.0270
SA: SB/SC
John Hicks, MD
SA: SB
Photography
SA: SB/SC
Paula Calhoun, CHt
SA: SB/PN/EB
SA: SB/PN
Klaudia McBride Photography
Maternity ,Newborn and Family photography in Bay area.
P:
408.661.7226
SA: SB
SA: SB/SC/EB
Pediatrics/Family Practice ~ Photography
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Santa Cruz Birth Photography & Doula Services
As both a doula and birth photographer my passion is supporting women in
labor and capturing the true rawness and beauty as it unfolds.
E: paige@scbirthphotography.com
SA: SB/PN/SC
Gladys White Scott
Offering studio or in-home newborn sessions as well as maternity, infant, cake
smash and family portraits. Standard and mini sessions available!
E: gladys@thenakedartisan.com
SA: SB/PN/SC
Cheryl Shepard Photography
Making beautiful and timeless portraits is my passion. I love to create portraits
that reflect the personality and style of you and your family.
W: cherylshepardphotography.com
SA: SB/PN/SF
Zfino Photography
Birth, Newborn, Kids & Family Photography. Looking to capture all of life’s
sweetest moments.
W: zfinophoto.com
SA: SB/PN/SC
Physical/Occupational Therapy
Malinda Wright, MPT
We specialize in pelvic girdle pain and bladder/bowel dysfunction in pre/
postpartum women. We believe in a collaborative approach to optimize
birthing experiences and expedite recovery.
P:
408.884.8356
SA: SB/EB/SF
birthing journey.
SA: SB/SC/PN/EB
Paula Calhoun, CHt
SA: SB/PN/EB
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Photography ~ PT/OT ~ Placenta Encapsulation
SA: SB/PN/EB
tailored to your individual needs. Serving families since 2006. Placenta
W: blessedbirth.net
SA: SB/SC
SA: SB
P:
650.625.8377/408.373.1355
SA: SB/PN
SA: SB/SC
Felissa Hay
SA: SB/PN
Infinite Love Doula
SA: SB/PN/SC
Krystal Long
W: krystallong.com
SA: SB/SC/PN
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SA: SB/PN/EB
Megan Mata
W: DoulaMeg.com
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
Lauren Noble, CD(DONA)
Non-judgmental support during your pregnancy and birth, as well as placenta
encapsulation.
W: nobledoula.com
SA: SB/PN/SF
Michelle Ogden
SA: SB/SC/PN/EB
SA: SB/SC/EB
Open To Creation Birth Services
I have been involved in the birthing community for 17 years. The past 6 years
as a birth doula and placenta encapsulation specialist.
E: opentocreation@att.net
SA: SB/SC
Kelli Rosenbloom
I provide Birth and Postpartum Doula Care focusing on each families individual needs. It
is my greatest joy to serve in life’s most amazing transition bringing new life to our world.
SA: SB/PN/SC
Stork & Sprout
SA: SB/PN/SF
Sunshine Midwifery
SA: SB/SC
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SA: SB/PN/EB/SC/SF
Yogini Momma is a resource guide for conscious pregnancy, birth and parenting
offering birth doula services, placenta encapsulation, holistic health coaching
and more.
P:
831.252.2562
SA: SB/SC
Postpartum Depression
SA: SB
W: thecsbmt.com
SA: SB/SC/EB
John Hicks, MD
SA: SB
SA: SB/PN/EB/SC/SF
Natural & gentle health care for pre-conception & fertility, healthy pregnancy, labor
prep/induction, and postpartum issues (including lactation & mood disorders).
SA: SB
W:
SA:
SB/SC
Placenta Encapsulation ~ Postpartum Depression
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Lokahi Acupuncture
life’s journey.
P:
408.279.9001
SA: SB/PN
Offering Postpartum Doula Care and Support for when it’s Time To Bring
Home Baby! DONA Approved Postpartum Doula Trainer offering local doula
workshops.
SA: SB/PN/SC
Megan Mata
W: DoulaMeg.com
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
Lilli Milton, LSCW
P:
415.297.9463
SA: SB/PN/SF
SA: SB/PN
Kim Silsby, LAc
P:
650.948.9642
SA: SB/PN
P:
408.345.5572
SA: SB
SA: PN/EB
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Postpartum Depression
Pregnancy & Infant Loss
P:
650.625.8377/408.373.1355
SA: SB/PN
SA: SB/SC
Rama Ronen, PhD
Listening Mothers groups. Program therapist at MOMS at El Camino Hospital.
SA: SB/PN/SF
Eileen Sendrey
SA: SB
Products: Aromatherapy Oils
Healing Hands Doula
SA: SB/PN/SC
Sunshine Midwifery
SA: SB/SC
Pregnancy & Infant Loss ~ Aromatherapy Oils
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Products: Baby Supplies
EarthBaby
W: earth-baby.com
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB/SF
W: tinytots.com
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB/SF
Products: Herbal
SA: SB/PN/SF
Herb Lore
W: herblore.com
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB/SF
Kim Silsby, LAc
P:
650.948.9642
SA: PN/SB
EarthBaby
Products: Other
W: earth-baby.com
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB/SF
Zfino Photography
Birth, Newborn, Kids & Family Photography. Looking to capture all of life’s
sweetest moments.
W: zfinophoto.com
SA: SB/PN/SC
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Products: Baby Supplies ~ Herbal ~ Other
Resource Organizations & Non-Profits
Attachment Parenting, Int.
Support and education for the 8 principles of Attachment Parenting.
W: attachmentparenting.org/www.appen.org
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB/SF/INT
BABI ~ Bay Area Birth Information
BABI promotes awareness of evidence-based care and options in order to
reduce unnecessary birth interventions, improve breastfeeding success rates,
and preserve healthy mother/baby/family attachments.
W: bayareabirthinfo.org
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB
Billy De Frank Center
Silicon Valley LGBT community center.
W: defrankcenter.org
SA: BA
Birth Network of Santa Cruz County
Providing information, education, and advocacy for Mother-Friendly childbirth,
for all women and families.
W:
birthnet.org
SA:
SC
Birthways
A volunteer run non-profit that provides education and resources for
pregnancy, birth and parenting, including classes, an online resource database,
and a birth and parenting resource center.
W:
www.birthways.org
SA:
EB
W: blossombirth.org
SA: SB/PN
Childbirth Connection
Childbirth Connection promotes safe, effective and satisfying evidencecased maternity care and is a voice for the needs and interests of
childbearing families.
W:childbirthconnection.org
SA:
National
Choices in Childbirth
Choices in Childbirth is a non-profit organization that strives to improve
maternity care by helping women make informed decisions about where, how
and with whom to birth.
W:choicesinchildbirth.org
SA:
National
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Citizens for Midwifery
CfM is a non-profit, volunteer, grassroots, organization. Founded by several
mothers in 1996, it is the only national consumer-based group promoting
the Midwives Model of Care.
W: cfmidwifery.org
SA:
National
Co-Op Preschools
Find coop preschool in Santa Clara Valley.
W: cooppreschools.com
SA: SB
Early Start
Early evaluation, assessment, intervention and family support services for
young children from birth to three years of age who have a developmental
delay or disability or an established risk condition.
W: dds.ca.gov/EarlyStart
SA: Statewide
HAND ~ Helping After Neonatal Death
HAND is a non-profit organization to help parents, their families and their
healthcare providers cope with the loss of a baby before, during, or after birth.
W:handonline.org
SA:
BA
Belly, Baby, Mama & More. A sanctuary of specialized massage, yoga,
groups, and classes from pregnancy & breastfeeding to baby, toddler, and
family fun.
W:harmonymama.com
SA: SB
Holistic Moms Network
The Holistic Moms Network is a non-profit organization connecting parents
who are interested in holistic health and green living.
W:holisticmoms.org
SA:SB/PN/EB/SC/SF/INT
ICAN - International Cesarean Awareness Network
To improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans
through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).
W:ican-online.org
Jewish Baby Network
SA: PN
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La Leche League, Int.
Local chapters hold meetings where mothers can get breastfeeding support
and advice.
W:llli.org
Meal Baby
Meal registration made easy.
W: mealbaby.com
SA:National
Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep
The Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation is there for parents and
families to help aid them in their healing, bring hope to their future, and
honor their child.
W:nowilaymedowntosleep.org
SA: SB/PN/SC/EB/SF
Our Family Coalition
The gay and lesbian family and parenting support for the San Francisco Bay Area.
W: ourfamily.org
SA: BA
Parents Helping Parents
Parents Helping Parents (PHP) strives to improve the quality of life for
any child with special need of any age, through educating, supporting and
training their primary caregivers.
W: php.com
SA: BA
San Andreas Regional Center
Serving people with developmental disabilities.
W: sarc.org
SA: Statewide
SOLACE for Mothers, Inc
SOLACE for Mothers is an organization designed for the sole purpose of
providing and creating support for women who have experienced childbirth
as traumatic. Our support is confidential and offered by trained volunteers.
W:solaceformothers.org
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Special Needs
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
Megan Mata
W: DoulaMeg.com
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
SA: SB/PN
TENS Rental
birthing journey.
SA: SB/SC/PN/EB
Paula Calhoun, CHt
TENS. Helping you have a positive birth experience.
SA: SB/PN/EB
Felissa Hay
SA: SB/PN
SA: SB/PN/EB
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Special Needs ~ TENS Rental
SA: SB/SC/EB
Tri Valley Doula
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
Twin Services
W: blossombirth.org
SA: SB/PN
P:
408.205.1234
SA: SB/PN/EB
Elaine Farber
E: pnkanblu@aol.com
SA: SB/PN/SF
Therapist,and Happiest Baby on the Block Educator, serving SF Peninsula.
SA: PN
SA: SB/EB/SF
SA: SB/PN
TENS Rental ~ Twin Services
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Megan Mata
W: DoulaMeg.com
SA: SB/PN/EB/SF
Maggie Mendez
SA: SB/SC/EB
SA: SB/PN/SF
ph
Jenny Ventura
SA: SB
ph
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Twin Services
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Lotus Midwifery
Rowen Holland, LM, CPM
holistic midwifery care
& gentle birth
• homebirth •
• waterbirth •
• well-woman care •
birthing from within birth prep
birth tub rentals
408.357.0953
www.rowenholland.com
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Special Thanks!
Platinum Level Sponsors
Hint Water
Gold Level Sponsors
The Daily Method Willow Glen
Nurtured Newborns
Silver Level Sponsors
Baby Steps Doulas, LLC
Bay Area Maternity
Birth Circle Services
Breathe, Believe, Receive
Bundle of Joy Doula Care Janet Dombro, IBCLC, RLC, LLLL
Bob Gilmore’s Flowers
John Hicks, MD
Yelena Kolodji, CNM, RN
Los Gatos Chiropractic & Wellness
Lotus Midwifery
Maitri Midwifery Mindflow Chiropractic & Wellness
Sunnymont Nursery School
Sunshine Midwifery
Julie Tardos, IBCLC
This Resource Guide is published annually by
Bay Area Birth Information (BABI),
a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.
Editors:
Rowen Holland, Tim Lynch
Graphic Design & Advertising:
Rowen Holland & Bob Ford
Printing:
Dakota Press, San Leandro, CA
Photography:
The Naked Artisan, Santa Cruz Birth Photography,
Cheryl Shepard, Martina Smolova, Zfino Photography
Front Cover Photos:
Santa Cruz Birth Photography,
The Naked Artisan, Zfino Photography
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Special Thanks!
Notes
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Notes
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Table of Contents
Provider Listings Index.....................................................2
What is BABI?..................................................................3
The Mother-Friendly
Ten Steps of the Mother-Friendly
The WHO Code of Marketing
Breast-milk Substitutes....................................9
Six Care Practices
That Support Normal Birth........................................10
Considering Your Birth Options......................................11
Questions To Ask Your Care Provider..............................13
The Midwives Model of Care .......................................15
Choosing a Home Birth.................................................16
What is a Doula?............................................................17
Questions To Ask Potential Doulas..............................19
Benefits of Placenta Encapsulation..............................20
Providers .......................................................................21
Advertisements...........................................................85
Special Thanks ..............................................................99
In Memory of Jacque Shannon-McNulty, LM, CPM .....102
In Memory of
Jacque Shannon-McNulty, LM, CPM
October 2, 1972 ~ June 25, 2015
photo by Courtney Hoffman
Jacque Shannon-McNulty, a homebirth midwife in our community
and BABI member, passed away in June from a year-long struggle
with cancer. She was 42 years old.
Along with her passion for bellies and babies, Jacque was a devoted
wife, dedicated homeschooling mama to three beautiful girls, and
tireless advocate for midwifery and women’s rights.
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As her eldest daughter wrote, “Her light and kind, courageous
heart touched everyone she met, and our lives were better with
her in them. She was a phenomenal mother, a loving wife, and a
spectacular friend to many.” Her absence leaves quite a void, felt
deeply by her sister midwives and birth community, the families
she so generously served, and her beautiful family.
In Memory of Jacque Shannon-McNulty, LM, CPM
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Hoping to connect with new families in the area?
Join BABIFamilies or SBHomebirth Yahoo Groups!
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/babifamilies
www.health.groups.yahoo.com/group/sbhomebirth
Are you a care provider and
interested in becoming a BABI member?
www.BayAreaBirthInfo.org/membership
BABI
Bay
Area
Birth
Information
Resources and Support for
Informed Birth in the Bay Area
BABI’s Monthly Events
BABI sponsors several monthly events in the South Bay
and on the Peninsula to benefit the community. Our
calendar is updated regularly so please check it often as
events are added and occasionally dates change.
You can also register for any upcoming event @
www.bayareabirthinfo.org/calendar
Homebirth Lunch
• 4th Monday – San Jose
An informal and unfacilitated community gathering for
homebirth parents, parents-to-be, and families to find
support and information about giving birth at home.
Meet the Doulas
• 1st Sunday – San Jose
• 3rd Saturday – Campbell
• 4th Friday – Palo Alto
A monthly event that gives expectant parents an
opportunity to meet with local doulas to receive an
overview of what doulas do, learn the benefits of doula
services, understand how dads/partners and doulas work
together, and discover how to find the right doula for you.
Annual Fall Event
Meet BABI ~
Pregnancy, Birth & New Parent Fair
www.bayareabirthinfo.org/meetbabi_sb
BABI’s free annual event, an open house connecting
expectant and new parents with dedicated
professionals, services, information, and resources.
Bay Area Birth Information (BABI)
PO Box 112441, Campbell, CA 95011
408.874.6686
B AYA R E A B I RT H I N F O. O R G
2015/16 RESOURCE GUIDE
Greater South Bay & Peninsula
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2015-16 Resource Guide - Bay Area Birth Information

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