Evidence Based Sources
Local Resources:
- Central Texas Doula Association
- Partners in Parenting
- Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas
My Childbirth Classes/Workshops
- St Davids Healthcare
- Any Baby Can: Look for Parenting Classes/Be Ready For Baby
- Real Deal Birth and Parenting
- Love Strong After Baby Workshop
My favorite books to prepare for birth/postpartum/parenting
- Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, Ina May Gaskin
- The Birth Partner, Penny Simkin
- Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn, Penny Simkin
- The Birth Book, William and Martha Sears
- The Baby Book, William and Martha Sears
- And Baby Makes Three, John and Julie Gottman
Postpartum
Postpartum Support Groups- always check status first! Some are offered in person, some virtual; some have a cost, others are free.
New Mama Happy Hour is my FREE support group for expectant and new moms. We meet every week!
- IN PERSON at the Mothers Milk Bank of Austin 5925 Dillard Circle Austin, TX 78752 the first Wednesday of every month from 11am-12:30pm.
- All other weeks we meet virtually on Zoom 11am-12:30pm. Please contact me directly for the Zoom invite or more info.
Bosom Buddies (BF support group)
South Austin Moms Walking Group
General Information Regarding Postpartum Depression/Mood disorders:
Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas– local
Breastfeeding Support/Information
www.breastmilkcounts.com 800-514-6667 (MOMS)
www.keepaustinbreastfeeding.org
www.centxdoulas.org (Postpartum doulas offer breastfeeding education and support)