This is an ever-growing list of people, places and things
that is sure to enhance your pregnancy and parenting experience.

Birthing Community

Nancy Beyda - doula, childbirth educator
nancybeyda.com

Larisa Boyd, L.Ac. - acupuncturist
healingblossom.com

Margo Kennedy CNM - midwife
818-500-1997

Jessica Kramer - birth doula, perinatal consultations, childbirth educator
resourcebirth.com

Ana Paula Markel - doula, childbirth educator & BINI Birth owner
apmarkel.com & binibirth.com

Leah Miller - doula, yoga teacher and massage therapist
yogabodyworker.com

Abigail Morgan L.Ac. - acupuncturist
floatchinesemedicalarts.com

Yvonne Novak - doula, childbirth educator
doulawithlove.com

Patricia O'Laughlin - psychotherapist specializing in parenting and pregnancy
patriciaolaughlin.com

Sara Pereira - placenta encapsulation
mommyfeelgood.com

Sherry Rumsey - doula, student midwife, childbirth educator
birthingbaby.com

Jessica Zucker, Ph.D. - psychotherapist specializing in women's health
drjessicazucker.com

Organizations

Doula Association of Southern California (DASC)
dascdoulas.org

Doulas Of North America (DONA)
dona.org

International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA)
icpa4kids.com

List of southern California midwives - Thanks to Sherry Rumsey (see above) for compiling this great resource.
Midwives of Southern California

Save a Little Life - CPR and family safety classes
savealittlelife.com

Baby Gear

Ergobaby - This is the best carrier! Aptly named as it is ergonomically designed to ensure comfortable baby wearing. With the Heart2Heart infant insert you can confidently use this carrier with your newborn knowing that your baby's developing spine is fully supported.
ergobabycarriers.com

Books

The Baby Book by William Sears, M.D. and Martha Sears, R.N.
(also great in the Sears parenting library - The Vaccine Book, The Birth Book)

Good Nights by Jay Gordon, M.D. and Maria Goodavage

The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp, M.D.

The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone (also check out thekindlife.com)

The Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins, R.N., M.S.

Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler, MPH