Resources
La Leche League International –
http://www.llli.org/
https://www.facebook.com/pg/LLLHamptonRoads
Breastfeeding information for parents.
International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)
http://www.ican-online.org
Local Prenatal & Postpartum Wellness Center -
The Juniper House (in Chesapeake, VA)
Birth Matters VA -
http://www.birthmattersva.org/
http://www.birthworks.org/
http://www.childbirth.org/
http://www.childbirthconnection.com/
http://www.motherfriendly.org/
Spinning Babies –
http://www.spinningbabies.com/
Helpful information on how to help ease your baby into the best position for labor, progress labor, and provide pregnancy & labor comfort.
Miles Circuit -
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy -
Erin Glace, MSPT, PRPC
Mommy Care PT provides in-home care for any type of pelvic and abdominal muscle injury, to help prevent and relieve common conditions during pregnancy and postpartum, such as: bladder incontinence, bowel incontinence, C-section scars/scar tissue, coccyx or tail bone pain, prolapse, sexual dysfunction, diastasis recti, & pelvic girdle/low back pain.
Birth and Postpartum Doulas in Hampton Roads-
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Books - (Ask me if I have any of these to lend to you before purchasing if you would like!)
The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer and Rhonda Wheeler
The Business of Being Born by Abby Epstein
(not a book, but a must-watch documentary)
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
Mindful Birthing by Nancy Bardacke
Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols
Real Food for Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nichols
Active Birth by Sheila Kitzinger & Michael Odent
Birthing From Within by Pam England
Birthing Normally After a Cesarean or Two by Helene Vadeboncoeur
The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by Genevieve Howland
Hypnobirthing by Marie Mongan
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