Birth Matters Virginia –
http://www.birthmattersva.org
757-644-7300
Improving the culture of birth in Virginia by promoting an evidence-based model of maternity care and by supporting care providers who practice mother-friendly care.BirthWorks International-
http://www.birthworks.org
We believe that the knowledge about how to give birth is born within every woman. Therefore, birth is instinctive and what is instinctive doesn’t need to be taught. We help women to have more trust and faith in their own body knowledge that already knows how to give birth.Childbirth.org-
http://www.childbirth.org
Know your options.Childbirth Connection
http://www.childbirthconnection.com
Helping women make informed decisions.The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services
http://www.motherfriendly.org
Promoting the care and well-being of mothers, babies and families.DONA International –
http://www.dona.org
The world’s oldest, largest, and most respected doula organization.International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)
http://www.ican-online.org
Improving maternal-child health by promoting vaginal births, encouraging VBACs as a safe option in most cases and discouraging unnecessary cesarean sections.
Ina May Gaskin’s site –
http://www.inamay.com
Author, activist, innovator, inspiring women to take back the fear of childbirth by regaining confidence in their bodies and assuring them – your body still works!
Kelly Mom –
http://www.kellymom.com/
A website developed to provide evidence-based information on breastfeeding, sleep and parenting.
La Leche League International –
http://www.llli.org
Breastfeeding information for parents.
Midwives Alliance of North America
http://www.mana.org
Representing the profession of midwifery.
Midwifery Today –
http://www.midwiferytoday.com
The heart and science of birth.
Mothering Magazine –
http://www.mothering.com
The magazine of natural family living.
Spinning Babies –
http://www.spinningbabies.com
Helpful information on how to help ease your baby into the best position for labor.
The Trust Birth Initiative –
http://www.trustbirth.com/
Women talking to women about birth truths.
Virginia Heath Information –
http://www.vhi.org/ob_guide/ob_intro.asp
Find out how your OB and hospital stack up when it comes to c-section rates, episiotomy rates, and more! Make an informed decision about your care provider and your birthplace.
Waterbirth International –
http://www.waterbirth.org
Easier for Moms – Better for Babies! |
Birth Photography:
Kimberlin Gray Photography
hrbirthphotographer.com or
kimberlingrayphotography.com
1700 Pleasure House Road #104a
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 354-2010
Amanda McGhee has gift for capturing beautiful photographic images, but after seeing her work during clients’ births, I can also attest to her unobtrusive way of capturing the raw and vulnerable moments of birth without disruption. And she also photographs bellies and babies!
Lactation Consultants & Breastfeeding Supplies:
Tidewater Lactation Group–tidewaterlactationgroup.com
205 Business Park Drive, #104
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
757-642-4568
Your complete source for breastfeeding support
BestFeeding Lactation Services – helpingyou2breastfeed.com
Stacy Kucharczk, MSN, RN, CPNP, IBCLC
1533 Blue Ridge Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
757-944-1234
Compassionate breastfeeding help for you and your baby
Postpartum Support Virginia
PO Box 7521
Alrington, VA 22207
703-829-7152
postpartumva.org
Chiropractors:
In Good Hands Chiropractic – ighchiro.com
3145 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Suite 201
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
757-227-4100
Family chiropractic at Little Neck and Old Towne
Atlantic Coast Chiropractic – vbchiro.com
Dr. Mithra Green
5267 Greenwich Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
757-313-6723
Guiding Virginia Beach chiropractic patients toward healing
Wave of Life Chiropractic
4640 Shore Dr. Suite 106
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
757-656-9283
waveoflifechiropractic.com
Acupuncturist:
Stillpoint Acupuncture & Wellness Center
5269 Greenwich Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
757-490-7555
healingwithstillpoint.com
Almloff Acupuncture
287 Indepenence Blvd. Suite 210
Virginia Beach, VA 23465
757-216-8451
almloff.com
Homebirth Midwives:
Full of Grace Midwifery – fullofgracemidwifery.com
Full of Grace Birth Services is owned and operated by Bettie Sheets, a midwife devoted to the service of women in the childbearing year.
Seven Cities Midwifery – sevencitiesmidwifery.com
5267 Greenwich Road, Suite 201
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
757-740-0197
Serving homebirth families in the Southeastern area of Virginia
EVaHomebirth
1545 Crossways Boulevard, Suite 250
Chesapeake, VA 23320
213 N. Boundary Street
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Christina Owens, CPM, LM 757-696-7175
Bridget Taylor, CPM, LM 804-824-8849
www.evahomebirth.com
Sacred Midwifery
Zaina Keeley, CPM, LM
Virginia Beach, VA
304-886-4974
sacredmidwifery.com
Ohana Birthing
Renea Cicero, CPM, LM
Norfolk, Virginia
757-377-0622
renea.midwife@gmail.com
Cloth Diapering Supplies & Cleaning Services:
Diaper Junction – diaperjunction.com
1209 Baker Road, Suite 301
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
757-961-1400
877-791-8065
Greener choices for your baby, including a newly launched local diaper service
Eco Existence – http://www.ecoexistence.net/
757-778-5401
Providing Earth-friendly solutions & supporting healthy lifestyles |
