Products I use when working….
Swaddling Blankets
Miracle wrap blanket
http://www.miracleblanket.com/instructions.htm
True Womb Swaddle
http://truewomb.com/
Aden & Anais muslin blankets
http://www.buybuybaby.com/product.asp?SKU=16692476&
A Baby Wrap….
Boba wrap http://store.bobafamily.com/baby-wrap/
Ruth’s wrap http://doularuth.com/Shop.html
Moby wrap http://www.mobywrap.com/default.aspx?
(there are many others…just google wraps!)http://wrapyourbaby.com/daddybabywrapping.html
Sleep Sheep (white noise!)
http://www.target.com/p/Cloud-B-Sleep-Sheep-on-the-Go/-/A-13398680 (can be found many other places too)
Resources on-line
Resources for Dads...www.fatherstobe.org
http://pregnancy.about.com/od/doula1/a/dads-and-doulas.htm
http://newdadmanual.ca/
” You've come to the right place. This is a guy's site - developed by fathers for fathers. We've been in your shoes. We all remember what it was like to be a new dad - overwhelming, confusing, intimidating, tiring, but also amazing and just really cool. We want to help you get to the cool part by answering your basic questions about babies, new moms and new dads”
Homebirth/midwives
Homebirth Safety Studies
British Medical Journal study shows that homebirth is as safe as hospital birth for healthy women with a normal pregnancy (Links courtesy of gentlebirth.org):
Is Home Birth With a Midwife Safe?
www.texasmidwives.com/Safety_stats.htm
Pregnancy & Prenatal Resources
Spinning Babies
www.spinningbabies.com
Spinning babies is about easier birth through fetal positioning. Gail explains how we, as moms, can help our babies to get into better fetal positions to aid in an easier delivery. Her site is easy to navigate and her descriptions are clear. Have fun reading and finding the position of your baby.
Dr. Brewer's Diet
http://www.drbrewerpregnancydiet.com/
Dr Brewer’s diet is the only evidence-based diet for pregnancy that has been proven to decrease the complications of Pre-Eclampsia, Toxemia, HELLP Syndrome, Premature birth, Low birth weight, and Intrauterine Growth Retardation. This easy diet was used by over 25,000 women in Dr. Brewer's practice over a 12 year period in the prenatal clinics of Contra Costa County in Richmond, California, USA.
Cesarean Section Birth and VBAC (Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Section)
The International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc. (ICAN)
www.ican-online.org ICAN is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).
Childbirth Connection
childbirthconnection.org/
Childbirth Connection ™, formerly Maternity Center Association, is a non-for-profit organization that has worked to improve maternity care for mothers, babies and families since 1918.
Kangaroo Care
http://www.kangaroomothercare.com/birth.htm
This site explains the research behind the benefits of skin to skin care for all newborns.
Local Resources
In home baby proofing
Baby Safe Homes of Central Texas
Danny Kozelsky/Owner/Safety Specialist
512-983-SAFE (Austin)
210-307-0565 (San Antonio)
www.babysafehomes.com
Acupuncturists
Light Family Acupuncture
http://www.lightfamilyacupuncture.com/birth.htm
2502 Manor Rd
Austin TX 78702
512 | 775 | 4057
email | lightfamilyacupuncture@yahoo.com
Allie Goodwin (goodwin Chiropractic)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodwin-Chiropractic-Acupuncture/157002974394888
12171 W. Parmer Ln. Suite 203, Cedar Park, TX.
(512) 588-1501
DrsGoodwinChiro@gmail.com
Center for Reproductive Acupuncture
www.texasfertilityacupuncture.com
(512)222-5380
Babywearing
http://www.southaustinapi.org/
http://www.centralaustinapi.com/
https://www.bigtent.com/groups/aabw
Breastfeeding
The La Leche League International mission is: To help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. Toll free advise anytime….877-454-5324
www.lalecheleague.org
www.lllusa.org/web/AustinTX.html
Austin Breastpump rentals
512-346-6334
8109 Baywood Dr. Austin 78759
Special Addition
512-326-9308
Maternity and nursing apparel, slings, pump rental & products. Breastfeeding classes & lactation consulting. Before and after weigh-ins
3800 North Lamar Ste 550, Lamar Village Shopping Ctr.
www.maternityandnursing.com
Mom’s Place WIC: State of Texas sponsored breastfeeding clinic
9411 Parkfield Dr. #10, Austin TX 78758
5512-719-3010
Childbirth Education
Shelley Scotka
at Any Baby Can….classes monthly (except December) 4 series class runs Wednesday nights 6-9pm sliding scale 0-$60 www.abcaus.org
at St Davids Medical Center….class schedules vary for Reality Childbirth, every 6 weeks for Advanced Comfort Strategies www.stdavids.com/sdmcob
private classes available too
Nola Cottom
The Childbearing Years….offering Lamaze, newborn care, breastfeeding, etc. NAMC 512.263.5588 www.Childbirth-Classes.com
Chan McDermott
Birth by Nature classes strive to help parents achieve the birth of their choice. The focus is on relaxation, education, careful choice of birth attendant, birth planning, avoidance of medication in labor and breastfeeding. Time is spent in classes discussing pregnancy and birth, and their many variations, with the goal of helping the pregnant woman and her coach make the best decisions throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery. Non-intervention is stressed in the absence of complications. Topics covered include: exercises for pregnancy/birth; stages of labor, complications, birth planning, coaching, breastfeeding and baby care.
http://www.facebook.com/ChanMcDermottBirthbyNature
chandmcd@yahoo.com
512-799-4297
Car Seat Safety
http://www.seatcheck.org/
http://www.safekidsweb.org/events/events.asp
Chiropractors
Dr Ron Burnet, Inner Sun
www.innersunchiropractic.com/
512-708-0905
Great with helping pregnant moms feel more comfortable in their changing body as well as highly skilled at helping breach and posterior babies turn.
Allie Goodwin (goodwin Chiropractic)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodwin-Chiropractic-Acupuncture/157002974394888
12171 W. Parmer Ln. Suite 203, Cedar Park, TX.
(512) 588-1501
DrsGoodwinChiro@gmail.com
Craniosacral Therapists
Crainosacral work helps restore balance to the parasympathetic nervous system. It is a very gentle therapy especially good for babies who have had difficult births or who are having latch issues while nursing.
Hidwifery/Homebirth/Birthing Centers
Texas Assoc of Midwives
Find a midwife….
http://www.texasmidwives.com/findamidwife.asp?search=zc
Local Birth Centers…
Austin Area Birthing Centers
http://www.austinabc.com/
4100 Duval Road
Bldg. #2, Ste. #101
Austin,TX, 78759
And
2500 W. William Cannon Drive
Bldg 5, Ste. #503
Austin, TX 78745
Central Texas Birth Center
http://texasbirthcenter.com/
101 W. Cooperative Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
512 . 552 . 8631
Birthwise Birth Center
512-374-9592
www.birthwisetx.com
1709 Rio Grande Austin, Tx 78701
Parenting Multiples support
Mothers of Multipleswww.austinmoms.org
(512) 703-6174
General Parenting Support Resources and Groups
o Attachment Parenting International (API)
o South Austin Chapter www.southaustinapi.com
o Central Austin Chapter www.centralaustinapi.com
The mission of Attachment Parenting International (API) is to promote parenting practices that create strong, healthy emotional bonds between children and their parents. We believe these practices nurture and fulfill a child's need for trust, empathy, and affection, providing a lifelong foundation for healthy, enduring relationships.
New Moms’ Groups
Any Baby Can
Location: Any Baby Can, 1121 East 7th Street, Austin, TX 78702
Cost: Free
Contact number: 512-454-3743
Photographers
Michele Anderson, Pinkle Toes Photography
http://pinkletoesblogstalker.com/
Michele offers beautiful pregnancy, birth, kids, and family photography. She is also a joy to work with!
Prenatal and Postnatal Exercise Classes
http://www.butterflyelements.com/whole-birth-yoga/
East Side Yoga http://www.eastsideyoga-austin.com/family-yoga.htm
www.austinkulayoga.com
www.joymoves.com
www.yogayoga.com
www.strollerstrides.com (see Locations)
Postpartum Depression
Any Baby Can Groups: 512-454-3743
Tuesdays 6-7:30pm
4101 James Casey St. 78745 (TX oncology building, 2nd floor)
facilitated by Pam Tokaz, RN, LPC, LMFT
Thursdays 10-11:30am
Any Baby Can
1121 East 7t St. 78702
facilitated by Dr. Kelly Boyd
Sally Rumsey 512.649.0290
sally@sallyrumsey.com
http://www.sallyrumsey.com/support-group/
2525 Wallingwood Drive, Building 1, Austin, TX 78746.
Kelli Foulkrod, psychotherapist and yoga teacher.
Bi-monthly on Fridays from 11:00 – 12:30 pm.
@ Butterfly Elements
---------------------------------------Other support-------------------------------------------------
Lanell Coultas class to process and reframe your birth story: http://consciousbirthingaustin.com/classes/birth-story-sharing/
South Austin: Dr. Sarah Griesemer
512.553.1563
4534 Westgate Blvd, Suite 230 Austin, TX 78745
http://www.drsarahg.com/
(Monday night Mindfulness Meditation Group)
Dr.Kelly Boyd (licensed clinical psychologist)
http://liveoakcenter.com/index_files/Page335.htm
512.453.0049
VBAC Support
www.ICANofAustin.com
Child Care Help for after Doula service...
Jack and Jill Nanny Agency
Jack and Jill Nanny Agency offers a personalized touch in a families search for the perfect nanny.
http://www.JackAndJillNanny.com
Hand outs...
Feel free to print these but do not change anything. :)
Paced bottle feeding
Swaddling Blankets
Miracle wrap blanket
http://www.miracleblanket.com/instructions.htm
True Womb Swaddle
http://truewomb.com/
Aden & Anais muslin blankets
http://www.buybuybaby.com/product.asp?SKU=16692476&
A Baby Wrap….
Boba wrap http://store.bobafamily.com/baby-wrap/
Ruth’s wrap http://doularuth.com/Shop.html
Moby wrap http://www.mobywrap.com/default.aspx?
(there are many others…just google wraps!)http://wrapyourbaby.com/daddybabywrapping.html
Sleep Sheep (white noise!)
http://www.target.com/p/Cloud-B-Sleep-Sheep-on-the-Go/-/A-13398680 (can be found many other places too)
Resources on-line
Resources for Dads...www.fatherstobe.org
http://pregnancy.about.com/od/doula1/a/dads-and-doulas.htm
http://newdadmanual.ca/
” You've come to the right place. This is a guy's site - developed by fathers for fathers. We've been in your shoes. We all remember what it was like to be a new dad - overwhelming, confusing, intimidating, tiring, but also amazing and just really cool. We want to help you get to the cool part by answering your basic questions about babies, new moms and new dads”
Homebirth/midwives
Homebirth Safety Studies
British Medical Journal study shows that homebirth is as safe as hospital birth for healthy women with a normal pregnancy (Links courtesy of gentlebirth.org):
- Summary of the study (click cancel when login box appears)
Is Home Birth With a Midwife Safe?
www.texasmidwives.com/Safety_stats.htm
Pregnancy & Prenatal Resources
Spinning Babies
www.spinningbabies.com
Spinning babies is about easier birth through fetal positioning. Gail explains how we, as moms, can help our babies to get into better fetal positions to aid in an easier delivery. Her site is easy to navigate and her descriptions are clear. Have fun reading and finding the position of your baby.
Dr. Brewer's Diet
http://www.drbrewerpregnancydiet.com/
Dr Brewer’s diet is the only evidence-based diet for pregnancy that has been proven to decrease the complications of Pre-Eclampsia, Toxemia, HELLP Syndrome, Premature birth, Low birth weight, and Intrauterine Growth Retardation. This easy diet was used by over 25,000 women in Dr. Brewer's practice over a 12 year period in the prenatal clinics of Contra Costa County in Richmond, California, USA.
Cesarean Section Birth and VBAC (Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Section)
The International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc. (ICAN)
www.ican-online.org ICAN is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).
Childbirth Connection
childbirthconnection.org/
Childbirth Connection ™, formerly Maternity Center Association, is a non-for-profit organization that has worked to improve maternity care for mothers, babies and families since 1918.
Kangaroo Care
http://www.kangaroomothercare.com/birth.htm
This site explains the research behind the benefits of skin to skin care for all newborns.
Local Resources
In home baby proofing
Baby Safe Homes of Central Texas
Danny Kozelsky/Owner/Safety Specialist
512-983-SAFE (Austin)
210-307-0565 (San Antonio)
www.babysafehomes.com
Acupuncturists
Light Family Acupuncture
http://www.lightfamilyacupuncture.com/birth.htm
2502 Manor Rd
Austin TX 78702
512 | 775 | 4057
email | lightfamilyacupuncture@yahoo.com
Allie Goodwin (goodwin Chiropractic)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodwin-Chiropractic-Acupuncture/157002974394888
12171 W. Parmer Ln. Suite 203, Cedar Park, TX.
(512) 588-1501
DrsGoodwinChiro@gmail.com
Center for Reproductive Acupuncture
www.texasfertilityacupuncture.com
(512)222-5380
Babywearing
http://www.southaustinapi.org/
http://www.centralaustinapi.com/
https://www.bigtent.com/groups/aabw
Breastfeeding
The La Leche League International mission is: To help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. Toll free advise anytime….877-454-5324
www.lalecheleague.org
www.lllusa.org/web/AustinTX.html
Austin Breastpump rentals
512-346-6334
8109 Baywood Dr. Austin 78759
Special Addition
512-326-9308
Maternity and nursing apparel, slings, pump rental & products. Breastfeeding classes & lactation consulting. Before and after weigh-ins
3800 North Lamar Ste 550, Lamar Village Shopping Ctr.
www.maternityandnursing.com
Mom’s Place WIC: State of Texas sponsored breastfeeding clinic
9411 Parkfield Dr. #10, Austin TX 78758
5512-719-3010
Childbirth Education
Shelley Scotka
at Any Baby Can….classes monthly (except December) 4 series class runs Wednesday nights 6-9pm sliding scale 0-$60 www.abcaus.org
at St Davids Medical Center….class schedules vary for Reality Childbirth, every 6 weeks for Advanced Comfort Strategies www.stdavids.com/sdmcob
private classes available too
Nola Cottom
The Childbearing Years….offering Lamaze, newborn care, breastfeeding, etc. NAMC 512.263.5588 www.Childbirth-Classes.com
Chan McDermott
Birth by Nature classes strive to help parents achieve the birth of their choice. The focus is on relaxation, education, careful choice of birth attendant, birth planning, avoidance of medication in labor and breastfeeding. Time is spent in classes discussing pregnancy and birth, and their many variations, with the goal of helping the pregnant woman and her coach make the best decisions throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery. Non-intervention is stressed in the absence of complications. Topics covered include: exercises for pregnancy/birth; stages of labor, complications, birth planning, coaching, breastfeeding and baby care.
http://www.facebook.com/ChanMcDermottBirthbyNature
chandmcd@yahoo.com
512-799-4297
Car Seat Safety
http://www.seatcheck.org/
http://www.safekidsweb.org/events/events.asp
Chiropractors
Dr Ron Burnet, Inner Sun
www.innersunchiropractic.com/
512-708-0905
Great with helping pregnant moms feel more comfortable in their changing body as well as highly skilled at helping breach and posterior babies turn.
Allie Goodwin (goodwin Chiropractic)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodwin-Chiropractic-Acupuncture/157002974394888
12171 W. Parmer Ln. Suite 203, Cedar Park, TX.
(512) 588-1501
DrsGoodwinChiro@gmail.com
Craniosacral Therapists
Crainosacral work helps restore balance to the parasympathetic nervous system. It is a very gentle therapy especially good for babies who have had difficult births or who are having latch issues while nursing.
- Sally Leissner
- http://www.sallyleissner.org/services
Hidwifery/Homebirth/Birthing Centers
Texas Assoc of Midwives
Find a midwife….
http://www.texasmidwives.com/findamidwife.asp?search=zc
Local Birth Centers…
Austin Area Birthing Centers
http://www.austinabc.com/
4100 Duval Road
Bldg. #2, Ste. #101
Austin,TX, 78759
And
2500 W. William Cannon Drive
Bldg 5, Ste. #503
Austin, TX 78745
Central Texas Birth Center
http://texasbirthcenter.com/
101 W. Cooperative Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
512 . 552 . 8631
Birthwise Birth Center
512-374-9592
www.birthwisetx.com
1709 Rio Grande Austin, Tx 78701
Parenting Multiples support
Mothers of Multipleswww.austinmoms.org
(512) 703-6174
General Parenting Support Resources and Groups
o Attachment Parenting International (API)
o South Austin Chapter www.southaustinapi.com
o Central Austin Chapter www.centralaustinapi.com
The mission of Attachment Parenting International (API) is to promote parenting practices that create strong, healthy emotional bonds between children and their parents. We believe these practices nurture and fulfill a child's need for trust, empathy, and affection, providing a lifelong foundation for healthy, enduring relationships.
New Moms’ Groups
Any Baby Can
Location: Any Baby Can, 1121 East 7th Street, Austin, TX 78702
Cost: Free
Contact number: 512-454-3743
Photographers
Michele Anderson, Pinkle Toes Photography
http://pinkletoesblogstalker.com/
Michele offers beautiful pregnancy, birth, kids, and family photography. She is also a joy to work with!
Prenatal and Postnatal Exercise Classes
http://www.butterflyelements.com/whole-birth-yoga/
East Side Yoga http://www.eastsideyoga-austin.com/family-yoga.htm
www.austinkulayoga.com
www.joymoves.com
www.yogayoga.com
www.strollerstrides.com (see Locations)
Postpartum Depression
Any Baby Can Groups: 512-454-3743
Tuesdays 6-7:30pm
4101 James Casey St. 78745 (TX oncology building, 2nd floor)
facilitated by Pam Tokaz, RN, LPC, LMFT
Thursdays 10-11:30am
Any Baby Can
1121 East 7t St. 78702
facilitated by Dr. Kelly Boyd
Sally Rumsey 512.649.0290
sally@sallyrumsey.com
http://www.sallyrumsey.com/support-group/
2525 Wallingwood Drive, Building 1, Austin, TX 78746.
Kelli Foulkrod, psychotherapist and yoga teacher.
Bi-monthly on Fridays from 11:00 – 12:30 pm.
@ Butterfly Elements
---------------------------------------Other support-------------------------------------------------
Lanell Coultas class to process and reframe your birth story: http://consciousbirthingaustin.com/classes/birth-story-sharing/
South Austin: Dr. Sarah Griesemer
512.553.1563
4534 Westgate Blvd, Suite 230 Austin, TX 78745
http://www.drsarahg.com/
(Monday night Mindfulness Meditation Group)
Dr.Kelly Boyd (licensed clinical psychologist)
http://liveoakcenter.com/index_files/Page335.htm
512.453.0049
VBAC Support
www.ICANofAustin.com
Child Care Help for after Doula service...
Jack and Jill Nanny Agency
Jack and Jill Nanny Agency offers a personalized touch in a families search for the perfect nanny.
http://www.JackAndJillNanny.com
Hand outs...
Feel free to print these but do not change anything. :)
Paced bottle feeding
