Tucson Birth Resources

Pregnancy Resources - Share yours!

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Education (online)

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• Namaste Birth - Basic, comprehensive, and personalized birth prep classes

• Evidence Based Birth

• Lamaze International

• Preeclampsia Foundation

• Plus Size Birth: Positive evidence-based plus size pregnancy resources and support

• March of Dimes

• Every Mother Counts

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Education (in-person)

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• Support Birth Free Childbirth Ed Classes (Tucson & Glendale)

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Tucson Doulas

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• Luna Bear Family Care - Cassandra Alderete, Full Spectrum Birth & Postpartum Doula

• Saguaro Blossom Birth Initiative - Birthworker collective in Southern Arizona for community by community on occupied Tohono Oodham and Yoeme Territories 🌵

• Hygge Birth Services - Kelsey Haight, Birth & Postpartum Doula

• Lacure Doula -  Alex Lacure, Full Spectrum Birth & Postpartum Doula​

• Namaste Birth - Lorie Michaels, Birth & Postpartum Doula, Doula Mentor

• Kind Birth Doula - Juliet Palmer, Birth Doula, Cycle Awareness​

• Mother Doula - Ashley Garrett, Birth Doula, Doula Mentor

• Penny Bussell - DONA Doula Trainer

• Doula-N-Da-Middle - Lorene Lloyd, Birth & Postpartum Doula, Placenta Encapsulation, Infant Loss Support

• Tiffany Engen - Full Spectrum Doula

• Artemis Moon Reiki & Holistic Birth - Lindsey Gemme, CD(DONA), CLC, Reiki Master, NDTR

• Raising Flowers Birth Services - Hayley Grow, Traditional Birth Attendant, Doula, Birth Trauma Processor

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Arizona Midwives & Info

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• Wisdom Within Birth - Elizabeth Mendoza,  Midwife, Educator, Doula

• El Rio Certified Nurse Midwives - many resources listed on page, so scroll down!

• Mothers Naturally - find a certified midwife

• Birthwise Midwifery School - info about midwifery

• AZ Association of Midwives

• Moon Garden Midwifery - Mary Betsellie, CPM, LM, Birthkeeper, Placentas, Herbalist

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Breech Resources

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• Namaste Birth - Lorie Michaels, Spinning Babies Aware Practitioner & Educator

• Nicole Morales, LM CPM , Author of "The Breech Release"

• Spinning Babies

• Evidence Based Birth Breech Research

• Breech Without Borders

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Pelvic Floor PT

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• Dr. Laura Haley - Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health

• Diana Fassett - Success Physical Therapy

• Ashley Giacoma, OTR/L - Made for Motherhood Holistic Pelvic Floor Therapy

• Dr. Emily Mason - Physical Therapy & Pelvic Wellness

• Dr. Amber Bartz - Physical Therapy & Orthopedics

 

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Prenatal & Postpartum Yoga and Fitness

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• Yoga with Bonnie - Bonnie Golden Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga

• Intuitive Training - Tess Ajax, Movement Coaching for Motherhood

• Namaste Birth - Spinning Babies, Polarity Therapy & Body Ready Method Fitness

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Nutrition

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• Luna Bear Family Care - Cassandra Alderete,  Holistic Prenatal Nutrition

• Sarah Hilbert Nutrition

• Artemis Moon Reiki & Holistic Birth - Lindsey Gemme, CD(DONA), CLC, Reiki Master, NDTR

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Breastfeeding Resources

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• Artemis Moon Reiki & Holistic Birth - Lindsey Gemme, CD(DONA), CLC, Reiki Master, NDTR

• Nurturing Journeys - Lisa Fulkerson Kreinbrook, Breastfeeding Support & Infant Cranial Sacral Therapy

• La Leche League:  Support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding.

• Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Breastfeeding support in AZ

• Dr Jack Neuman at International Breastfeeding Centre - great resource with online videos

• Milk & Honey - Breastfeeding and Postpartum Support Center

• Namaste Birth - Lorie Michaels CLC

 

 

Placenta Encapsulation / Keepsakes 

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• Namaste Birth Certified Placenta Encapsulation Services

• Luna Bear Family Care - Cassandra Alderete, Full Spectrum Birth & Postpartum Doula, Holistic Placenta Encapsulator

• Raising Flowers Birth Services - Hayley Grow, Placenta Artist, Herbal Enthusiast

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Infant Loss Support Resources

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• Doula-N-Da-Middle - Lorene Lloyd, Birth & Postpartum Doula, Placenta Encapsulation, Infant Loss Support

• Tiffany Engen - Full Spectrum Doula, Birth Photographer, Education, Infant Loss Support

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Newborn Resources

 

• Newborn Care:Infant and Newborn Care - links on variety of topics

• What does a newborn look like?

• Coping with Colic - Ask Dr. Sears  (great site for parents)

• Support Birth Free Childbirth Ed Classes (newborn care & breastfeeding)

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Finding a Pediatrician

 

• WebMD provider search / ratings

• HealthyChildren.org

 

 

Postpartum Resources 

 

Postpartum Depression Resources in AZ

 

Note: this is a listing of publicly available groups, not a personally vetted list of groups

 

PPD affects approximately 12 - 20% of women in the first year postpartum.  Many women may suspect they have PPD but be reluctant to seek help because they feel ashamed or guilty.  This can make the mom feel isolated and more depressed and she may even try to hide her feelings from those who can help her most.  Though a personal or family history of depression is a risk factor, even women who have no history of depression can develop PPD.  It can develop gradually and the mother may have both “good” and” bad” days.

 

Some signs of PPD include:

• Insomnia or sleep disturbances

• Sadness, depression, feeling hopeless

• Change in eating habits

• Excessive/uncontrollable  crying or irritability

• Feelings of not being a good mother, feelings of guilt or inadequacy

• Fatigue or exhaustion

• Difficulty concentrating or memory loss, confusion

• Excessive concern for baby’s well being

• Lack of interest in your baby

• Fear of “losing control”

• Lack of interest in your partner/sex

• Fear of harming the baby or yourself

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Resources

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• Tucson Postpartum Support Groups

• Postpartum Support International

• TMC Tucson Support Group

• Online PPD Support group:  www.ppdsupportpage.com

• For Fathers: www.postpartumdads.org

• PSI Provider of Color directory

 

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