~Local Resources~
MIDWIFERY CARE: Clinical care that usually best supports low risk normal pregnancies and plans for low intervention and normal physiological birth. There are various types of midwives. Some work in hospitals alone, others in birth centers, and some will attend your birth in your home. Some who are licensed in PA as CNM's can provide options for your birth location. CPM's can only attend home births in PA. Also to note - Hospitals and their staff around here vary greatly in the support and autonomy they offer their midwives. Hospital policies also effects the care midwives can provide their patients. Here is a list of the Greater Philadelphia area's midwifery options. As always feel free to reach out to me if you want more personalized recommendations or are looking for OB recommendations. (Updated to best of my knowledge in Jan 2018)
Home birth:
(Many will travel up to an hour to attend your home birth, contact each one individually to see who is available)
Motherland Midwifery, Christy Santoro - South Philly office
Midwifery Traditions - (215) 249-9646, Kathy Hindle, CNM, + her two CNM assistants, Kara and Alison - Lower Gwynedd, PA. They can also deliver at Einstein Montgomery hospital in Norristown.
Inner Circle Midwifery - Assasiya Muhammad - Philadelphia, PA
Luna Y Sol - Terri Simmons, Fishtown section of Philadelphia
Sudharma Birth Services, Nicole Schwartz - Lancaster County, PA
WomanWise Midwifery, Karen Webster - Elkton, MD
Reading Birth and Women's Center - Reading, PA (Berks Co)
Birth Care - Bart, PA (Southern Lancaster Co)
Midwifery Care Associates - Pennington, NJ
Birth Centers:
The Birth Center at Lifecycle WomanCare - Bryn Mawr, PA
The Birth Center - Wilmington, DE
Valley BirthPlace - Huntingdon Valley, PA (Montgomery Co, but bordering Philadelphia and Bucks Counties as well) midwives here also can deliver at Einstein Montgomery hospital in Norristown.
Reading Birth and Women's Center - Reading, PA (Berks Co) - these midwives attend you: in your own home, the birth center, or Reading Hospital and Medical Center. *Baby Friendly designation!
Birth Care - Bart, PA (Southern Lancaster Co) - these midwives attend you either in your own home, the birth center, or Ephrata Hospital.
Hospital Care:
WomanWise Midwifery - Ronni Rothman and Anne Londergan, CNM's at Einstein Montgomery Hospital - Norristown, PA
Valley BirthPlace midwives - small group of CNM's that can also work at Einstein Montgomery Hospital
Midwifery Traditions - (215) 249-9646, Kathy Hindle, CNM, + her two CNM assistants, Kara and Alison - Lower Gwynedd, PA
Penn OB/Gyn and Midwifery - Phila, PA, Birth at Pennsylvania Hospital (Pennsy)
Hahnemann University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA
Bryn Mawr Hospital - has one midwife Joanna McGrath, MSN, CNM, WHNP who sees patients prenatally in practice with Bryn Mawr Women's Health (along with Dr. Wu and others) and attends deliveries at BMH.
Kennedy Memorial Hospital - Washington Twp, NJ
Midwifery Care Associates - Capital Health System, Mercer Campus - Trenton, NJ
VBAC SUPPORTIVE CARE PROVIDERS:
Check the ICAN of SEPA Facebook group and/or contact me for an always updated referral list.
CESAREAN AWARENESS: PREVENTION, SUPPORT, RECOVERY
ICAN of Southeastern PA
ICAN of Lehigh Valley
PRENATAL YOGA:
Become Yoga - Lansdowne, PA
Rachel Domenick - Wilmington, DE 917-907-0580 or domenick2@yahoo.com
Carrie Sarlo - Collingswood, NJ or Moorestown, NJ
Yoga Child - S. Philly
Yoga Garden - Narberth, PA
Darvana Yoga - private and group classes - Mt Airy and S. Philly
LOCAL CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES:
*My own Lamaze Childbirth Preparation Series - 'Birthing With Confidence' - private and group fall schedule coming soon!
Blossoming Bellies - teaches Birth Works classes in Philadelphia, PA
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT:
Prenatal Classes: Kelly Durbin - Swarthmore, PA
Brittany Sharpe McCollum - Philadelphia, PA
Breastpump Rentals and Sales - Joanne Siciliano, Ardmore, Jenn Mossholder, Gilbertsville
Lactation Consultants (IBCLC's) - They are in network for some insurance policies, call them for specific info!
Lisa Mandell 610-517-9552 - Main Line, Delaware County, Philadelphia.
Dana Ehman, MotherBorn - West Chester, PA
Katie Madden - The Birth Center in Wilmington, DE
Breastfeeding Resource Center - Abington, PA
La Leche League - Delaware Co. and the Main Line groups and the Helpline in the Greater Philadelphia area is 610-666-0359
POST PARTUM SUPPORT:
The Postpartum Stress and Family Wellness Center - Rosemont, PA and S. Jersey locations
Women's Emotional Wellness Center - Newtown Square, PA
CHIROPRACTORS for Prenatal and Postpartum period:
Ohm Chiropractic - Media and S. Philadelphia locations
Cara Hillwig - Haverford, PA (also provides nutritional counseling)
Dr. Gary Miller - Springfield, PA
Rhino Chiropractic - Philadelphia (Mt. Airy), PA
Dr. Brenda Fairchild - Delaware Chiropractic Care for Women, Pregnancy, and Children
Dr. Sage - Newtown Square, PA
ACUPUNCTURE:
Marlene Burk - Haverford, PA
South Philly Community Acupuncture
PRENATAL and POST PARTUM MASSAGE:
Sarah Martyn - Haverford, PA
Carrie Sarlo - office in Collingswood, NJ
Rachel Dominick - Wilmington, DE 917-907-0580 or domenick2@yahoo.com
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Michelle Evans Photography - Bucks Co. will travel within an hour, specializes in newborn and family photography
Kristen Kanze Photography - Chester Co., specializes in maternity and family photography
Anne Dale Photography - Del. Co - birth, events, family
Aliza Schlabach Photography - Ardmore, PA
PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION:
Kara Secouler - Philadelphia area
Marcella DeRosa - Philadelphia area
Heather Meyer - all counties surrounding or in Philadelphia including NJ, DE
OTHER:
Mama's Wellness Joint - Philadelphia, PA
Philly Diaper Service - Philadelphia and surrounding areas - Mention DELCO DOULA when you call 1-844-2GO-CLOTH (1-844-246-2568) or email team@phillydiaperservice.com for 10% off first month of diaper service and starter kit purchase!
Home birth:
(Many will travel up to an hour to attend your home birth, contact each one individually to see who is available)
Motherland Midwifery, Christy Santoro - South Philly office
Midwifery Traditions - (215) 249-9646, Kathy Hindle, CNM, + her two CNM assistants, Kara and Alison - Lower Gwynedd, PA. They can also deliver at Einstein Montgomery hospital in Norristown.
Inner Circle Midwifery - Assasiya Muhammad - Philadelphia, PA
Luna Y Sol - Terri Simmons, Fishtown section of Philadelphia
Sudharma Birth Services, Nicole Schwartz - Lancaster County, PA
WomanWise Midwifery, Karen Webster - Elkton, MD
Reading Birth and Women's Center - Reading, PA (Berks Co)
Birth Care - Bart, PA (Southern Lancaster Co)
Midwifery Care Associates - Pennington, NJ
Birth Centers:
The Birth Center at Lifecycle WomanCare - Bryn Mawr, PA
The Birth Center - Wilmington, DE
Valley BirthPlace - Huntingdon Valley, PA (Montgomery Co, but bordering Philadelphia and Bucks Counties as well) midwives here also can deliver at Einstein Montgomery hospital in Norristown.
Reading Birth and Women's Center - Reading, PA (Berks Co) - these midwives attend you: in your own home, the birth center, or Reading Hospital and Medical Center. *Baby Friendly designation!
Birth Care - Bart, PA (Southern Lancaster Co) - these midwives attend you either in your own home, the birth center, or Ephrata Hospital.
Hospital Care:
WomanWise Midwifery - Ronni Rothman and Anne Londergan, CNM's at Einstein Montgomery Hospital - Norristown, PA
Valley BirthPlace midwives - small group of CNM's that can also work at Einstein Montgomery Hospital
Midwifery Traditions - (215) 249-9646, Kathy Hindle, CNM, + her two CNM assistants, Kara and Alison - Lower Gwynedd, PA
Penn OB/Gyn and Midwifery - Phila, PA, Birth at Pennsylvania Hospital (Pennsy)
Hahnemann University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA
Bryn Mawr Hospital - has one midwife Joanna McGrath, MSN, CNM, WHNP who sees patients prenatally in practice with Bryn Mawr Women's Health (along with Dr. Wu and others) and attends deliveries at BMH.
Kennedy Memorial Hospital - Washington Twp, NJ
Midwifery Care Associates - Capital Health System, Mercer Campus - Trenton, NJ
VBAC SUPPORTIVE CARE PROVIDERS:
Check the ICAN of SEPA Facebook group and/or contact me for an always updated referral list.
CESAREAN AWARENESS: PREVENTION, SUPPORT, RECOVERY
ICAN of Southeastern PA
ICAN of Lehigh Valley
PRENATAL YOGA:
Become Yoga - Lansdowne, PA
Rachel Domenick - Wilmington, DE 917-907-0580 or domenick2@yahoo.com
Carrie Sarlo - Collingswood, NJ or Moorestown, NJ
Yoga Child - S. Philly
Yoga Garden - Narberth, PA
Darvana Yoga - private and group classes - Mt Airy and S. Philly
LOCAL CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES:
*My own Lamaze Childbirth Preparation Series - 'Birthing With Confidence' - private and group fall schedule coming soon!
Blossoming Bellies - teaches Birth Works classes in Philadelphia, PA
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT:
Prenatal Classes: Kelly Durbin - Swarthmore, PA
Brittany Sharpe McCollum - Philadelphia, PA
Breastpump Rentals and Sales - Joanne Siciliano, Ardmore, Jenn Mossholder, Gilbertsville
Lactation Consultants (IBCLC's) - They are in network for some insurance policies, call them for specific info!
Lisa Mandell 610-517-9552 - Main Line, Delaware County, Philadelphia.
Dana Ehman, MotherBorn - West Chester, PA
Katie Madden - The Birth Center in Wilmington, DE
Breastfeeding Resource Center - Abington, PA
La Leche League - Delaware Co. and the Main Line groups and the Helpline in the Greater Philadelphia area is 610-666-0359
POST PARTUM SUPPORT:
The Postpartum Stress and Family Wellness Center - Rosemont, PA and S. Jersey locations
Women's Emotional Wellness Center - Newtown Square, PA
CHIROPRACTORS for Prenatal and Postpartum period:
Ohm Chiropractic - Media and S. Philadelphia locations
Cara Hillwig - Haverford, PA (also provides nutritional counseling)
Dr. Gary Miller - Springfield, PA
Rhino Chiropractic - Philadelphia (Mt. Airy), PA
Dr. Brenda Fairchild - Delaware Chiropractic Care for Women, Pregnancy, and Children
Dr. Sage - Newtown Square, PA
ACUPUNCTURE:
Marlene Burk - Haverford, PA
South Philly Community Acupuncture
PRENATAL and POST PARTUM MASSAGE:
Sarah Martyn - Haverford, PA
Carrie Sarlo - office in Collingswood, NJ
Rachel Dominick - Wilmington, DE 917-907-0580 or domenick2@yahoo.com
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Michelle Evans Photography - Bucks Co. will travel within an hour, specializes in newborn and family photography
Kristen Kanze Photography - Chester Co., specializes in maternity and family photography
Anne Dale Photography - Del. Co - birth, events, family
Aliza Schlabach Photography - Ardmore, PA
PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION:
Kara Secouler - Philadelphia area
Marcella DeRosa - Philadelphia area
Heather Meyer - all counties surrounding or in Philadelphia including NJ, DE
OTHER:
Mama's Wellness Joint - Philadelphia, PA
Philly Diaper Service - Philadelphia and surrounding areas - Mention DELCO DOULA when you call 1-844-2GO-CLOTH (1-844-246-2568) or email team@phillydiaperservice.com for 10% off first month of diaper service and starter kit purchase!