YOUR BODY IS A TEMPLE.
You deserve to be fully supported during your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Preparing for the changes your body and mind will go through while growing your baby, during your birth, & after delivery are so critical in having a healthy and happy experience in this season of your motherhood journey.
I've compiled a list of all my favorite resources for mamas to use to take care of their minds and bodies during this incredibly important time.
Midwives
(Homebirth in Southern IL)
(Homebirth in St. Louis and surrounding areas)
(Homebirth in St. Louis and surrounding areas)
(Hospital birth at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis)
(Hospital birth at Memorial East in Shiloh, Illinois)
Doulas
- Tiffany Muniz, Tiffany Muniz CLC, Certified Birth Doula
- Steffanie Thomas, Magnolia Birth Doula Services
- Rachel Mans, Birth Doula
- Natasha Bardsley, Birth Wishes Doula
- Britni Sisco, Star of the Sea Doula
- Stacy Broussard, Doula
Obstetrics
- Dr. Brian Gosser, Mercy Hospital & St. Clare Hospital
- Dr. Sandy Minchow-Proffit, Missouri Baptist Hospital
- Dr. Jeffrey Mormol, Mercy Hospital & Missouri Baptist Hospital
- Dr. Katy Gray, Mercy Hospital St. Louis
- Dr. Sekou Kelsey, Memorial Hospital East
Chiropractors
- Dr. Colleen Stratton, Stratton Chiropractic & Family Health Center - Waterloo, IL
- Dr. Kennedy Brauer, Alternative Solutions Chiropractic - Aviston, IL
- Dr. Molly Klein, Chiro-Med - Belleville, IL
- Dr. Danielle Fishel, Fishel Chiropractic - Crestwood, MO
- Dr. Jeanne Sandheinrich, 1st Step Family Wellness - Kirkwood, MO
Lactation Support
- Jen York, IBCLC
- Nicole Edwin, IBCLC, Oral Infinity
- Danielle Croce RN, IBCLC, Be By Baby LLC
- Abielle Speech + Feeding
Babywearing Resources
Childbirth Education
- Samanda Rossi, Naturally Prepared for Birth
- Rachel Mans, Doula
- Sarah Baker, Purple Lotus Doulas - BirthWorks Class
- www.spinningbabies.com
Acupuncture
- Dr. Cypress Garrett, St. Louis Women's Healthcare
- Susan Grumbine, LAC - SuZen Acupuncture, O'Fallon ,IL