Your village awaits

Navigating pregnancy, birth, and postpartum can feel overwhelming. Here are some of my personal recommendations to connect you with trusted local resources, helpful online tools, and insightful book recommendations to support you on your journey.

Local providers

Finding the right care providers is essential for a positive experience. Here are some local Kitsap providers I recommend:

  • Midwives: 
    • Gig harbor midwifery
    • K4 birth services
    • ChiroMidwife
  • Lactation Support: 
    • Nurturing Expressions - A local business that provides support for breastfeeding and pumping with an IBCLC on staff
    • Rebecca McCann Lactation - IBCLC 
    • Nurture Ink - Lactation counselor with lots of pumping experience 
  • Support Groups: 
    • Nurturing Expressions - hosts a breastfeeding support group and a breast cancer support group at least once at their shop in poulsbo 
    • Nourish Feeding Therapy - hosts a few different baby play groups and offers feeding support for transitioning to solid foods
  • Other Wellness Providers: 
    • Little Sprouts Chiro - chiropractic care for all ages with a specialty in pregnancy and newborn care
    • Murmuring Rock - Placenta art and encapsulation services 

Online resources

Explore these online resources for evidence-based information and community support:

  • Evidence Based Birth: [[evidencebasedbirth.com]] - Reliable information on birth practices and research.
  • KellyMom: [[kellymom.com]] - Evidence-based breastfeeding and parenting information.
  • Postpartum Support International (PSI): [[postpartum.net]] - Support and resources for postpartum mental health.
  • La Leche League International: [[llli.org]] - Breastfeeding support and education.

Book recommendations

Expand your knowledge and prepare for your journey with these recommended books:

  • Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
  • The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin 
  • Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn - The Complete Guide 
  • The Mama Natural Week by Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by Genevieve Howland
  • Mindful Birthing by Nancy Bardacke
  • Mindful Pregnancy by Deepak Chopra 
  • The First Forty Days by Heng Ou
  • The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson
  • The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International
  • Mothering the New Mother by Sally Placksin
  • Cribsheet by Emily Oster