Resource Index:
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Birth Videos & Podcasts
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· Standing Birth **
· Birth Stool Birth **
· Homebirth with Midwife Christine **
· What does a doula do? Watch Romper's Doula Diaries (video) **
· Instagram Badassmotherbirther ~60sec Videos showing babies being born
· The Savvy Black Birther Podcast **
· Evidence Based Birth Podcast
· Homecoming Podcast (black homebirth) **
· Evidence-based OB-GYN Care with Dr. Amber Warmsley (Podcast) **
· All Things Breastfeeding Podcast
Body Work
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Acupuncture:
· Jalashree Pradhan- South Minneapolis **
Chiropractors:
· Beyond Family Chiropractic-Bloomington (takes insurance) **
· Viva Family Chiropractic- Golden Valley
· Active Health Chiropractic- St. Paul (takes insurance)
· Lux Family Chiropractic- White Bear Lake
· Traditionally Healthy- NE Minneapolis (takes insurance)
Massage:
· Amuure Holistic Healing- Bloomington **
· Aisha Wadud- Spavia Maple Grove**
Why chiropractic care in pregnancy?
Bottle & Nursing Support
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· Breastfeeding Support w/ IBCLC- Chocolate Milk Club **
· Breastfeeding Support- Email Jocelyn
· Breastfeeding/Parenting Support- D.I.V.A Moms **
· Indigenous Perinatal and Lactation Support **
· Breastfeeding-Attaching Your Baby at the Breast (video)
· Breastfeeding Positions (video)
· Breastfeeding- What To Do About Nipple Pain (video)
· Breastfeeding- Hand Expression (video)
· Latching (video)
· Sandwich Hold (video)
· Adjusting a Painful Latch (video)
· Feeding Preemies in the NICU (video)
· Breastfeeding Support Groups- LeLeche League
· Lactation Support w/IBCLC- Nicole Stecker RN (in-home support text 612-247-3672)
· Lactation Support w/ IBCLC- Danielle Spradlin (takes some insurance)
· Lactation Support w/ IBCLC-Aszani Stoddard CNM
· Lactation Support w IBCLC- KatieAnn McKee (virtual and takes some insurance) **
· Why do I have contractions while nursing?
· All Things Breastfeeding Podcast
· Breastfeeding and Going Back to Work
Are you bottle feeding? See instructions below.
Counseling
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Talk Therapy
· Hatch Life- Eagan **
· Kente Circle- Minneapolis **
· Dr. KayeAnn Mason- St. Paul **
· Family Development Center- St. Paul **
· Sage Education Center: Child and Adult- Minneapolis
· Nystrom & Associates- (various locations)
In-patient & Day Programs
· Red Leaf
· Nystrom & Associates: Mother Baby Program- Various Locations
Mental and Emotional Health:
· Postpartum Support Dads/Partners
· Postpartum Mood and Anxiety- Overview
· Edinburgh Depression Scale Survey - (English and Spanish)
· BIPOC Pregnancy and Infant Loss (under Family of Color)
· Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support
End of Life Doulas
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Exercise & Movement
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The Snuggle House hosts monthly Yoga & Meditation classes that are prenatal, postpartum, and family friendly. See class schedule below!
Prenatal Yoga Class Schedule **
Mindful Meditation Class Schedule **
Additional Resources:
Evidence Based Resources
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· Birth Monopoly- Know Your Rights
· Evidence Based Birth Youtube
· Evidence Based Birth Podcast
· ICAN- Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
· 6 Health Birth Practices (Lamaze videos)
· Circumcision EBB Signature Article
· Circumcision EBB Handout English
· Circumcision EBB Handout Spanish
Health Resources
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What if I am having health issues in pregnancy?
· Blood Pressure Cuffs- (purchase in health aisle at local pharmacy store)
· Maternal Quality Improvement Toolkits
Mental and Emotional Health:
· Postpartum Support Dads/Partners
· Postpartum Mood and Anxiety- Overview
· Edinburgh Depression Scale Survey - (English and Spanish)
· BIPOC Pregnancy and Infant Loss (under Family of Color)
· Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support
Laboring Tools
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· Spinning Babies - Helping Baby Get into Optimal Position
· Miles Circuit - Helping Get Baby in Optimal Position (please only do the inversion for 3 slow, deep breaths)
· Laboring Positions w/ Epidural
· Carry Prenatal Yoga Medication App- IPhone
Medical Support
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Gilligan's Guide - Maternal Fetal Positioning (I am Gilligans guide certified and can work with you 1 on 1 after 34 weeks)**
Home birth:
· Evelyn Yaeggy **
Naturopathic Doctor:
· Dr. Ayanna Quamina- Indigo Wellness **
Hospital Midwives can be your Provider for Well Woman visits:
· Dominique Jones DNP, CNM - (Minneapolis Hennepin Health)**
· Kaitlin Anderson CNM - (White Bear Lake Health Partners **
· Faisa Abdi-Omar CNM - (St. Paul Minnesota Community Care)**
· Toni Estis CNM - (St. Paul Minnesota Community Care)**
· Susannah Okutoro-Ketter - (St. Paul Health Partners)**
· Sakeena Futrell Carter- St. Louis Park Health Partners**
Hospital Obstetricians:
· Anjali Wilcox MD- Minneapolis Health Partners**
· Joy Maharaj MD- St. Louis Park Health Partners
· Corinne Brown Robinson MD - St. Paul Health Partners**
Pediatrician:
· Dr. Tara Nelson - St. Louis Park Health Partners
· Dr. Michael Esan - Elk River Fairview**
· Dr. Christopher Williams - Minneapolis Health P. **
· Chanon Ridore, CNP - Hennepin Health Minneapolis**
· MN Community Care - Minneapolis and St. Paul**
· Synergy Family Physicians - White Bear Lake**
· Dr. Nathan Chomilo - Brookdale**
· NorthPoint - Minneapolis**
· Dr. Gervais Moche - Family/Pediatrics St. Paul**
· Dr. Quale- Wayzata Pediatrics
Core and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy:
· Holistic Continuum -Hopkins
· Vita New Life - (In Home)
· Monisha Walters - St. Paul (takes insurance)**
· Rebecca Jorgensen - Eden Prairie (takes insurance)
· Viverant - Multiple Locations (takes insurance)
· Orthology - Multiple Locations (takes insurance)
Dentist:
· ADT Dental - Minneapolis**
· Life Smiles - Plymouth
Additional Resources:
· Twin Cities Hospitals' Cesarean Rates
· Pediatric Vaccine Schedule- CDC
Newborn Care & Safety
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Circumcision:
· Dr. Joel Hutcheson -Childrens Minnesota
· Dr. Caitlin M. Pelletier -Shakopee
Bath & Massage:
Car Seats Are for Cars ONLY!
· Car and Booster Seats - Choosing the Right One
Additional Resources:
· Tips for Stressed Out Parents
Preparing Your Body for Birth
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· Spinning Babies 3 Principles (read through)
· Spinning Babies Daily Activities
· Spinning Babies Weekly Activities
Postpartum Resources
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After Birth Information:
· Post Birth Warning Sign PRINT & HANG UP
· Twin Cities Vaginal Steaming Labor Prep and After Birth - Mummie the Doula**
· Why Vaginal Steaming - Clickable World Map**
· Vaginal Steaming -Demystifying (video)**
· Vaginal Steaming 101 (video)**
· Vaginal Steaming in the 4th Trimester (video)**
· Purchase Postpartum Care Essentials- Forever & Always Mamas
· Co-sleeping OR Safe Sleep 7
· My Baby Hates Tummy Time -Stephanie Johnson MA, R-DMT, LPC
Local Postpartum Support:
· Closing of the Bones and other African Traditions - Mummie the Doula**
· Belly Binding - Mummie the Doula**
· Postpartum Doula & Meals - Joy the Village Doula**
· Placenta Encapsulation & Homebirth Midwife - Evelyn Yaeggy**
· Placenta Encapsulation & Postpartum Herbs**
· Babywearing & Overnight Postpartum Doula**
· Postpartum Doulas - Bonded Baby**