Resources
My favorite birth-y places on the internet:
Evidence Based Birth
Evidence Based Birth was founded by Rebecca Dekker, RN, PhD after giving birth to her first child and realizing how difficult it can be to sort through the abundance of information on pregnancy, giving birth, and parenting available. She makes evidence based information and studies easily digestible and concise in her signature articles on the website, and her podcast where she regularly addresses new evidence and covers everything birth related.
The Birth Hour Podcast
The Birth Hour is a favorite among birth workers for a good reason! This podcast showcases every type of birth, from all different types of people, from all over the world. I recommend my clients listen to at least 3 episodes during pregnancy.
https://thebirthhour.com/birth-stories/
My favorite local resources:
Audrey Rees, LM, CPM
Audrey is a Licensed Midwife and Certified Practical Midwife based in the West County. She offers complete prenatal care for your entire pregnancy as a primary obstetric provider. She attends home births and provides postpartum care for mother and child. Audrey also provides routine gynecological care, family planning, pre-conceptual counseling, and herbal and homeopathic support.
Sliding scale and payment plans available.
https://yourvillagemidwife.com/ | (800) 300-0475
Homebody Midwifery
Homebody is a midwife collective offering full-spectrum care. Their model allows you to build relationships with 2-3 midwives for a supportive and trusting birth environment. They also offer hybrid care for high-risk individuals seeking midwifery care, but ultimately feel more comfortable giving birth in a hospital or birth center setting. They also offer home insemination and fertility care. Sliding scale available.
https://homebodymidwifery.com/ | midwives@homebodymidwifery.com | (707) 241-3040
Free Breastfeeding Café – Better Beginnings
Meeting each Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, for free breastfeeding support, tea and cookies!
Breastfeeding Home Visit Program – Better Beginnings
Provides mothers with free, in-home assistance. This service is available to all women regardless of income, where you live, or where you gave birth.
(707) 902-3031 Website | https://www.betterbeginningsforbabies.org/breastfeeding.html
Santa Rosa Midwifery Center Childbirth Preparation Course
A comprehensive course designed to prepare you and your team for labor, this class focuses on the emotional and physical transitions that occur during normal birth. Learn coping skills and techniques to encourage progress during all stages of labor. Appropriate for every birthing family regardless of plans for pain management. We encourage your entire birth team to attend this class.
4415 Sonoma Highway, Ste B Santa Rosa, CA 95409 | https://santarosamidwives.com/contact/ | (707) 539-1544
Pivotal Pelvis
Occupational therapy practice devoted to women's pelvic health, offering a comprehensive occupational therapy program tailored for those experiencing conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, pregnancy-related changes, and postpartum recovery.
https://www.pivotalpelvis.com/ | (707) -200-3577 | 191 Lynch Creek Way Petaluma, CA 94954
Hannah Perlkin, DTCM, LAc
Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine for all ages
Hannah treats the entire family, from birth to death. She has a strong background in women's health, fertility, pregnancy and labor as well as pediatrics.
https://www.hannahperlkin.com/ | hannahperlkin@gmail.com | 450 Pitt Ave, Sebastopol, CA, 95472
Santa Rosa Community Acupuncture
Santa Rosa Community Acupuncture is staffed by a team of licensed acupuncturists and herbalists. Sliding scale $40-90 per session.
https://santarosacommunityacupuncture.com/
Live Fully Integrative Chiropractic
Dr. Dawn Larimar, DC is an experienced chiropractor who works with people of all ages, but especially loves working with pregnant people. She is also a practioner of craniosacral therapy and works often with infants. She does home visits in the immediate postpartum period to help with latching and other issues that may come up after giving birth.
https://www.livefullychiropractic.com/ | livefullychiropractic@gmail.com| 707-888-0203