~Local Resources~
(this is a list in progress...)
MIDWIFERY CARE: (care that best supports low risk normal pregnancies and plans for birth)
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 - S. Philly
Midwifery Traditions - (215) 249-9646, Kathy Hindle, CNM and Janet Lewis, CNM - Lower Gwynedd, PA
Inner Circle Midwifery - Assasiya Muhammad - Philadelphia, PA
Luna Y Sol - Terri Simmons, Fishtown section of Philadelphia at City Sprouts
MotherBaby Birth Services - Perkasie, PA
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)
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
Penn OB/Gyn and Midwifery - Phila, PA, Birth at Pennsylvania Hospital (Pennsy)
Hahnemann University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA
Jennersville Memorial Hospital - Chester Co, PA
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 a 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
CHIROPRACTIC:
Ohm Chiropractic - Media and S. Philadelphia locations
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:
Jillian Schlacter - specializing in birth photography
Michelle Evans Photography - Bucks Co. will travel within an hour, specializes in newborn and family photography
Marilyn Nolt - specializing in birth photography
Kristen Kanze Photography - Chester Co., specializes in maternity and family photography
Anne Dale Photography - Del. Co - birth, events, family
PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION:
Kara Secouler - Philadelphia area
Keli Engleson - Philadelphia area
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 - S. Philly
Midwifery Traditions - (215) 249-9646, Kathy Hindle, CNM and Janet Lewis, CNM - Lower Gwynedd, PA
Inner Circle Midwifery - Assasiya Muhammad - Philadelphia, PA
Luna Y Sol - Terri Simmons, Fishtown section of Philadelphia at City Sprouts
MotherBaby Birth Services - Perkasie, PA
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)
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
Penn OB/Gyn and Midwifery - Phila, PA, Birth at Pennsylvania Hospital (Pennsy)
Hahnemann University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA
Jennersville Memorial Hospital - Chester Co, PA
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 a 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
CHIROPRACTIC:
Ohm Chiropractic - Media and S. Philadelphia locations
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:
Jillian Schlacter - specializing in birth photography
Michelle Evans Photography - Bucks Co. will travel within an hour, specializes in newborn and family photography
Marilyn Nolt - specializing in birth photography
Kristen Kanze Photography - Chester Co., specializes in maternity and family photography
Anne Dale Photography - Del. Co - birth, events, family
PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION:
Kara Secouler - Philadelphia area
Keli Engleson - Philadelphia area
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!
