Resource list
You are welcome to use this list to guide you through finding answers to your questions and exploring your curiosities. This is a live list that I update regularly, so please let me know if there is an issue with any resources, or if they are not meeting your needs.
Local to Mariposa
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Michelle Low - Beloved Doula Services
Tynesha “T” Bennett - Root Connection Birthwork
Destany S Morgan-Dugas - Star & Sky Doula Services
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Kelly Harrison, IBCLC - Reach out to Kelly directly at (209)-617-5419
Mariposa Lactation Lounge - A Facebook Group for all your lactation, nursing, and infant feeding questions.
Nurture and Nourish: The Power of Breastfeeding - Lactation support in a drop-in group setting, hosted by local lactation professionalsThe second Tuesday of every month from 11am to Noon
Located at Mariposa Family Resource Center
5075 CA-140 SUITE E, Mariposa, CA 95338
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Lupins Acupuncture
Jack Caraco, Acupuncture, (209)742-4211Experienced with helping babies turn
Also offers bach flower remedies and homeopathy
Blue Oak Ayurveda
Ruth Smiley, Craniosacral Therapy
Brieann Powell Roberts, Massage TherapyMariposa Family Chiropractic
Anthony Roberts, Chiropractor, (209) 966-4442Experienced in the Webster technique
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Mariposa Safe Families - community resource center with parenting support groups, family engagement activities, after school programs and more!
Mariposa Family Resource Center - Childbirth, lactation, and parenting education classes; grief, LGBTQIA+ support groups; and enrichment activities.
CalPride Sierras - A safe and welcoming resource center for LGBTQ+ community, providing peer support, support groups, mental health referrals, and help finding primary care.
Mountain Crisis Services - Free and confidential services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence including Emergency Safe Housing, Transitional Housing, Peer Counseling, Legal Advocacy, and a 24 hour confidential hotline: 1-888-966-2350.
Mariposa Heritage House - Drop-in recovery support center providingaccess to basic needs such as food, laundry, showers, internet access, and community. Program specialists are available to work individuals to meet their housing, recovery, and healthcare goals.Native Solutions - Family guidance center providing expert support and tailored programs including family reunification, supervised visitation, and substance use disorder recovery.
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Mariposa County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services - BHRS provides a wide range of mental health services and substance use disorder services are provided for children, youth and adults. Services available:
Individual, Group, and Family counseling
Psychiatric services (including medication management)
Case Management
Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
24/7 Crisis Response
Behavioral Health Court
Wellness Center
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Community Food Bank - Apply using the link and receive a monthly food package at our local distribution site:
Mariposa County Park
4889 County Park Road
3rd Tuesday of every month, 9AM–11AMManna House - Complete an application on your first visit (no documentation required) and receive food immediately:
5127 Charles Street
(209)742-7985
M-F 10:00a-2:00pHeritage House - Emergency food boxes by appointment for Tuesday pick-ups:
5200 California N 49
(209)966-7770
M-F 8:00a-5:00pMariposa Safe Families - Food and other basic needs assistance available for all Mariposa county residents:
4983 8th Street
(209)966-2211
M-F 8:30a-5:00p
Online
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Preparing Mind & Body topics from Fertility IQ has free lessons and paid courses available if you want to dive deeper
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Spinning Babies - physiological preparation for birth with Pregnancy Week by Week and Daily Activities
Evidence Based Birth - thoroughly researched articles and podcasts covering the most important topics in pregnancy and birth. Unbiased and evidence based information for you to make an informed decision.
The Birth Hour - birth stories podcast
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Build Your Nest Workbook - This workbook includes key information that helps parents create a successful, personalized postpartum plan.
4th Trimester Project - A hub of information and resources about the physical, social, and emotional affects of the postpartum period. Designed by mothers and reviewed by experts to offer information that is raw, honest, and evidence-based.
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Kelly Mom - Comprehensive resource for lactation and infant feeding questions.
US Breastfeeding Committee Parent Resources
La Leche League Breastfeeding Info A - Z - Browse different breastfeeding topics
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Lily Nichols, Registered Dietician/Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator, pregnancy nutrition blog including pregnancy-specific nutrition.
Aviva Romm, MD, midwife, and herbalist providing online access to essential health information and recipes.
MothertoBaby, online factsheets about 275+ exposures and how they may impact pregnancy and lactation.
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Fussy Baby Network - Free warm line support in crying, sleeping, and feeding from an infant specialist. Available in Spanish and English.
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective - A nonprofit network of mental health professionals providing in-office and online mental health care at a reduced rateNational Maternal Mental Health Hotline - United States hotline - available in 60 different languages, 24-7
Postpartum Support International - International support line - text or call - available Spanish and English - 8am - 11pm
988 National suicide prevention lifeline
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NCCAOM Provider Directory - find an acupuncturist and herbalist
International Chiropractic Pediatric Association - fnd a chiropractor specializing in prenatal, pregnancy, and children
ChoosePT - find a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
Learn more about Pelvic Floor Health related to pregnancy, birth and postpartum
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Nutritious Movement - article about modifying movement for pregnancy
Do Yoga With Me - free prenatal and postpartum yoga videos
Mamaste Fit - free instagram and youtube videos for staying strong during your pregnancy and postpartum journey. Online classes available if you want to dive deeper!
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Zero to Three - Up to date resources designed to empower parents to develop their own strategies to promote the growth and development of their children.