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 âTâ Bennett - Root Connection Birthwork
Destany S Morgan-Dugas - Star & Sky Doula Services
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Karly Penton, RN, IBCLC, Doula - Peaks Lactation
WIC Breastfeeding Cafe - a drop in lactation support in a group setting, IBCLC supported, and infant scale available
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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 providing access 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.
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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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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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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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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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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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