This guide is meant to be a starting point for women in their journey through late pregnancy and the early postpartum months. As you enjoy the resources within this guide, please know that this guide does not endorse specific providers or businesses. It is incumbent upon all of us to ask questions of, research, and learn about the people we let into our pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences.

 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
 

Activities to Do with Your Baby

 

pages 3-4

 
 

Acupuncture

 

pages 5-6

 
 

Birthing Options: Free-Standing Birth Centers, Hospital-Based

pages 7-8

 
 

Breastfeeding Support

page 9

 
 

Breast Pump Rentals/Purchase

page 10

 
 

Childbirth Education

pages 11-12

 
 

Chiropractors

pages 13-14

 
 

Cranio-Sacral Specialists

page 15

 
 

Doulas

pages 16-19

 
 

Herbalists

page 20

 
 

Homeopathic/Naturopathic Practices

page 21

 
 

Infant CPR Classes

page 22

 
 

Massage Therapy

page 23

 
 

Mental Health Support

pages 24-25

 
 

Midwives

pages 26-27

 
 

New Mother's Wellness

page 28

 
 

Nurse Practitioners

page 29

 
 

Nutritionists

page 30

 
 

Overnight Postpartum Support

page 30

 
 

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

page 31

 
 

Photographers

page 32

 
 

Slings

page 33

 
 

Supportive Household Services

page 34

 
 

Yoga/Exercise

pages 35-36

 
 

Helpful/Useful Websites

pages 37-38

 
 
 
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