All services offered online out of Los Angeles, CA
All services offered online out of Los Angeles, CA
Call or text either of these lines 24/7. If you are experiencing an emergency, scared you may harm yourself or a child, go to your nearest emergency room or call 9-1-1.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
1-833-852-6262 (1-833-TLC-MAMA)
Postpartum Support International Helpline
1-800-944-4773
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If you are able, I highly recommend having a doula. The education and support were central to my ability to cope during pregnancy and birth. If you'd like to know more about how impactful it can be, check out my review of BEST Doula Service.
Although their program fills up fast I want to highlight Frontline Doulas for providing free doulas for black moms-to-be. Black women are 4x more likely to die from childbirth complications than white women. If you have the ability, please donate to this amazing organization. They also offer a non-emergent Frontline Doula Hotline.
DONA International is the world’s first, largest, and leading doula certifying organization. They also have a directory for you to find a doula in your area.
How to get your insurance company to pay for your doula. This article is from 2016, but has a lot of great information. Even in a surgical birth you can request reimbursement from insurance because of the many benefits of having a doula.
Self-Help
Couples/Parenting
Fed is best. For those that want to breastfeed and need some assistance or support, there are amazing consultants to help you reach your goals. One such lactation consultant is Inna Henry, IBCLC. Ideally, if you can, you'll want to a IBCLC who also holds a PMH-C/has training in perinatal mental.
* IBCLC explained
The Lactation Network connects families with the lactation consultations, breast pumps, and products they need to thrive. You can check your insurance coverage by clicking the request a consultation link.
I met Dr. Nadia of Cocoon Chiropractic at the Postpartum Support International Components of Care training. Her calming energy and passion around prenatal chiropractic care prompted me to ask for her details.
* Webster Technique explained
Many new parents worry about stages of development and meeting milestones. While I always encourage any concerns or questions be brought up with a pediatrician, here are some useful resources that can help with education and expectations.
I am not financially compensated for sharing these resources, nor under any obligation, financial or otherwise, to share them. Permission from individuals/businesses to share has been granted.