Local Resources
Childbirth Education
Christy Shields, CLD, CCCE -- Classes available at Growing Green Bums.
Prenatal Yoga
Yoga with Erica at Growing Green Bums
Breastfeeding
La Leche League of Central Panhandle w/ LLL Leaders Amy and Michelle. lllcpanhandle@gmail.com Meets 1st and 3rd Fridays from 10am - noon at First United Methodist Church on Partin Drive in Niceville in the Fellowship Hall, Rm 402/404. *Please double check website for most up-to-date meeting information.
La Leche League of Emerald Coast w/ LLL Leader Anne. llleaderanne@gmail.com Meets 1st Thursday of each month at 6:45pm at Cafe Liquid in NIceville. *Please double check website for the most up-to-date meeting information.
Anne Hinze, IBCLC Lactation Consultant and Educator 850-699-2018 annehinze@cox.net
Postpartum Doulas
If you know of any postpartum doulas in our area please let me know so that I may add her to my resources list.
Labor Doulas
updating!
Midwives
Cindi Denbow, C.N.M., A.R.N.P cindi@gentlemidwifery.com 850-279-6778 providing prenatal care as well as well-woman services. www.gentlebirthoptions.com
Office located in Merchant's Walk in the Bluewater Bay area of Niceville.
Vicki Taylor, L.M., C.P.M. mamascradle@earthlink.net 850-969-1066 providing prenatal care and attending home births (including water births and VBACs) in Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa Counties.
Home office located in Pensacola, FL.
Maria Milton, L.M. mmbc1976@yahoo.com 850-834-2946 providing prenatal care and attending births at her home-based birthing center. www.miltonmemorialbirthingcenter.com
Birthing Center and home office located in Laurel Hill, FL
*I've recently been in contact with another homebirth midwife planning to move back to our area after the first of the year. Stay tuned for more information!
Chiropractors
Dr. Sarah Leatherman, Suncoast Healthcare Professionals -- 128 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 850-864-0800
*Dr. Leatherman is a natural birth advocate, a breastfeeding educator and is certified in using Webster's Technique.
Dr. Larissa Tenzyki with offices at Growing Green Bums
Photography
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Alternative Medicine
Eastern Traditions:Accupuncture and Herbal Medicine, Katherine Seemes, MTOM --7552 Navarre Pkwy Suite 6, Navarre, FL 850-554-3464
Car Seat Safety
Beyond Just Buckled, Kim Cooper, 850-218-8200
Postpartum Depression and Grief Services
The Anchor Clinic Jennifer Masino, PsyD-Clinical Psychology Destin Medical Arts Building, 996 Airport Rd. Destin, FL 850-650-0555
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center Infant Loss and Miscarriage Support Group w/ Sandy Gatling 850-200-2307
Niceville-Covenant Hospital Bereavement Support Group meets every Wednesday 4pm-5pm 850-729-1800
Niceville First United Methodist Church Grief Crisis Counseling Program w/ Monica Maruyama or Herstel Carter 850-678-4411
Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep The Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation (NILMDTS) administers a network of almost 7,000 volunteer photographers in the United States and twenty-five countries. At a family's request, a NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer will come to your hospital or hospice location and conduct a sensitive and private portrait session. The portraits are then professionally retouched and presented to the families on an archival DVD or CD that can be used to print portraits of their cherished baby. *Local photographers available.
Retail
Sweet Repeats Consignment LLC -- 133 S. John Sims Pkwy, Valparaiso, FL 850-225-5182
Growing Green Bums carrying cloth diapers, baby carriers, organic skin care for mama & baby (Earth Mama Angel Baby) and organic baby bedding!
Cloth Diapers, Moby Wraps -- Marissa Evans
Online Resources
Organizations
www.CAPPA.net Information on doulas and other childbirth professionals.
www.OperationSpecialDelivery.com Volunteer doula services for women who's husband/partner will be deployed at the time of delivery.
www.motherfriendly.org Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) is a collaborative effort of numerous individuals and organizations promoting a wellness model of maternity care that will improve birth outcomes and substantially reduce costs
Lamaze Institute for Normal Birth Founded upon six care practices that support normal birth, the Lamaze Institute for Normal Birth is an evidence-based resource for new and expectant parents and childbirth professionals. Use this site to find credible, relevant and useful information and discover how to come together with normal birth advocates in your community.
Pregnancy and Childbirth Information
www.spinningbabies.com Figure out your babies position and learn things to make your birth easier. Great information on turning posterior babies.
www.asafepassage.info Information and support for women who are survivors of abuse. I highly recommend this website!
Lamaze International Check out the 10 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy and 10 Tips for a Normal Birth under Resources for Parents.
www.Hypnobirthing.com Hypnobirthing - The Mongan Method, is a unique method of relaxed, natural childbirth education, enhanced by self hypnosis techniques.
http://www.midwifemama.com/directory.html This midwife's website has many great articles about childbirth.
WombtoBloom Maternity and Beyond
Breastfeeding Information
www.LaLecheLeague.org Breastfeeding information and supplies.
www.lansinoh.com Sign up for "Nurture Note", a weekly email with encouragment and tips for breastfeeding moms
Dr. Jack Newman Dr. Newman's printable breastfeeding handouts covering almost every breastfeeding issue possible.
www.kellymom.com More wonderful breastfeeding and parenting information.
Merchandise
www.traditionalmedicinals.com I have heard a lot of good things about the pregnancy tea and mothers milk tea they offer here.
www.threelollies.com Check out preggie pops for a natural remedy for morning sickness to provide quick calories and energy during labor.
www.miracleblanket.com Unique swaddling blankets in a variety of colors. Pink, blue and green camo blankets also available through www.operationspecialdelivery.com. Miracle Blanket is a sponsor of OSD.
Miscellaneous Sites
www.alldoulas.com In addition to offering a doula search, this is a wonderful resource for doulas.
www.drmoz.com This site offers a doula search, as well as online Dad directories and resources.