"If I don't know my options, I don't have any."
~Elizabeth Korte 

It is my goal as a doula to provide women with information and resources
so they can make the BEST choices for themselves!

Websites 

Please use the following websites for various helpful information about pregnancy and birth! More website links are included throughout the additional resources below!

 http://www.childbirthconnection.com  

  http://evidencebasedbirth.com/

  http://www.bellybelly.com.au/

  http://www.givingbirthnaturally.com/

   http://improvingbirth.org/

   http://choicesinchildbirth.org/

   www.mamanatural.com/

Recommended Reading

• The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
  
• Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
• Natural Hospital Birth by Cynthia Gabriel
• The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Diane Wiessinger, Diana West, and Teresa Pitman

Additional Resources (listed in alphabetical order)

www.jaxmomsblog.com/around-town/categories/parenting-classes  Accupuncture
 * Jacksonville Acupuncture Wellness, PA ~ (904) 859-5333  www.jacksonvilleacupuncturewellness.com
 * Charlene Bryson with Coastal Accupuncture ~ (904) 477-4898 www.facebook.com/CoastalAcupunctureJax/

Abused Women's Shelter
Micahs Place: Domestic Violence Center ~ 1 (800) 500-1119  www.micahsplace.org

Addiction Services
Transformations Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center ~ 1 (877) 408-3222  www.transformationstreatment.center/holistic-approach/drug-treatment/alternative-therapies/

Baby Fashion
*  Amber by Amanda- amber teething necklaces ~ www.amberbyamanda.com (use coupon code DOULAANNE to get a discount)
*  B & B Creations- specialty bubblegum necklaces ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/bandbcreations/
*  Ginger Baby Designs- swim diapers and cloth wipes ~ http://gingerbabydesign.bigcartel.com/
*  Arabella and Co by Nanette Snow- organic muslin swaddle blankets ~ arabellaandco@yahoo.com

Baby Stores
*   Wiggle Worms- Fernandina Beach consignment ~ (904) 277-2185
*   Once Upon a child- children and toys consignment ~ (904) 647-1270  www.onceuponachildjaxnorth.com
*   Bay & Bee-  cloth diapers, baby carriers, toys, and other natural products ~ (904) 221-1900  www.baynbee.com
*   Babies R Us ~  4875 Town Center Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32246   (904) 997-6291

Babywearing
*   Nichole Causey- Fernandina Beach babywearing group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/362760840579375/
*   First coast babywearing group   https://www.facebook.com/groups/FirstCoastBabywearing/
*   The Carrying on Project- donates carriers to qualifying military families www.facebook.com/TheCarryingOnProject/?fref=mentions

Beauty Products (all natural)
*   Michelle Sports- Organic Studio Madness (all natural hair coloring options) ~ (904) 557-0345 thebeautybarai.com/ 
*   Amber Stemple- Young living Essential oils and beauty products ~ (321) 213-2407  www.empoweryourbirthdoula.com

Belly Binding
*   Amber Stemple ~ (321) 213-2407  www.empoweryourbirthdoula.com

Belly Casting and Art
Heather’s Living Art Prenatal face and body painting ~ (786) 797-4544  www.heatherslivingart.com

Birth Centers (and homebirth)
*   Fruitful Vine- Sharon Schmidt ~ (904) 855-4211  www.fruitfulvine.com
*   Jacksonville Community Midwives- Jenn Stone ~ (904) 203-8559 www.jacksonvillecommunitymidwives.com
*   First Coast Midwifery- Samantha Crickmore ~ (904) 990-3619 www.firstcoastmidwives.com/

Birth Plan Info- Baby
*   Vitamin K shot  http://www.naturalnews.com/025641_vitamin_K_baby_birth.html#
*   Erythromycin eye ointment  http://evidencebasedbirth.com/is-erythromycin-eye-ointment-always-necessary-for-newborns/
*   Delayed cord clamping https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3RywNup2CM

Birth Plan Info-Mother
*   Eating and drinking in labor  http://evidencebasedbirth.com/q-a-food-and-drink-during-labor-9/
*   IV fluids in labor http://evidencebasedbirth.com/are-iv-fluids-necessary-during-labor/
*   Episiotomy or natural tear?   http://prenatalyogacenter.com/blog/episiotomy-or-natural-tear/

Birth Tub Rental
*   Emily Wannenburg www.memmysmommas.com/birth-pool-rental.html
*   Bree Moses ~ breemoses@gmail.com

Breast Cancer Support
 www.avonfoundation.org

Breastfeeding Support Groups, Clinics, Classes (see also LLL, lactation consultants, and tongue tie support)
*   http://kellymom.com/
*   http://www.thealphaparent.com/2011/12/timeline-of-breastfed-baby.html
*   Nassau Healthy Start ~ (904) 548-1810 x5272  nassau.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/clinical-and-nutrition-services/healthy-start/index.html
*   NE FL Healthy Start~ (904) 723-5422 nefhealthystart.org/ 
*   Mumda breastfeeding education mumda.org/breastfeeding/
*   Baptist classes www.baptistjax.com/patient-info/classes-and-events

Breastmilk Donations
*   www.milkbankofflorida.org/mothers/
*   www.eatsonfeets.org/

Breech Baby Support (see also chiropractors)
*   turning a breech, transverse, or posterior baby www.youtube.com/watch?v=pteEYX8zwWc&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop
     spinningbabies.com/
*   http://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-using-moxibustion-to-turn-breech-babies
*   http://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-health/chiropractic-care-during-pregnancy

Cesarean Info (see also VBAC)
*   Cesarean Risks to be aware of
*   Family Centered birth plan info  www.motherlove.com/blog/view/Writing-a-family-centered-cesarean-birth-plan
*   Baby's microbiome: C-section vs vaginal www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/05/150513125126.htm
*   Vaginal seeding for baby's immune system www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/aug/17/vaginal-seeding-c-section-babies-microbiome
*   Microbiome educational opportunities microbirth.com/
*   Natural and gentle cesarean options wellnessmama.com/25468/gentle-cesarean/
*   Recommendations for delayed bath with cesarean childrensmd.org/browse-by-age-group/pregnancy-childbirth/delaying-babys-first-bath-8-reasons-why-doctors-recommend-waiting-up-to-48-hours-before-bathing-a-newborn/
*  Emily Wannenburg's cesarean scar massage scar_massage_from_emily.doc
*  Natural recovery tips www.mamanatural.com/c-section-recovery/

Child Abuse Protective Agencies
Family Support Services of North Florida~ 1 (800) 962-2873  www.fssjax.org/family-preservation/ or www.dcf.state.fl.us./programs/abuse

Childbirth Educators
*   Anne Homan- 4 Pillars for better birth (301) 801-0791 www.4tfit.com/about-classes#pillar
*   Jan Leary- St Vincents Riverside http://www.jaxhealth.com/services/womens-services/education/
*   Rebecca Mckinney- Hypnobirthing ~ (904) 624-4802 www.ahandtoholddoula.com
*   Cecilia Miller- Bradley Method ~ (904) 334-2654  www.birthyourwayjax.com
*   Michelle Baur- Hypnobabies ~ (904) 716-3207  www.jaxprenatalyoga.com/#!hypnobabies/wje2g

Children’s Hospitals
Wolfson Children’s Hospital~ (904) 202-8000  www.wolfsonchildrens.org

Children’s Play
*   Bay & Bee- Montessori play environment~ (904) 221-1900  www.baynbee.com
*   Hands on Museum ~ (904) 642-2688  www.handsonchildrensmuseumjax.startlogic.com/
*   Museum of Science and History ( MOSH) ~ (904) 396-7774  www.themosh.org/
*   Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens~ (904) 757-4463     www.jacksonvillezoo.org/
*   Cummer Art Museum (904) 365-6857  www.cummermuseum.org/
*   Fernandina Beach Public Library -Time for Tots (story, dramatic play, crafts) ~  www.nassaureads.com

Chiropractors
*   http://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-health/chiropractic-care-during-pregnancy/
*   8 Flags Chiropractic on Amelia Island (Webster certified) ~ (904) 775-8949 www.8flagschiropractic.com
*   Precision Chiropractic in Fernandina Beach (Webster certified) ~ (904) 310-0064 www.precisionchirofl.com
*   Blooming Bellies and Alterman & Johnson in Beaches and Southside locations (Webster certified) ~ (904) 247-3933  www.ajchiropractors.com
*   Align Chiropractics (massages available too) ~ (904) 425-8070 alignchiropracticjax.com/
*   Slainte Chiropractic (Webster certified) ~ (904) 718-6330 www.slaintechiropractic.com/

 Cloth Diapering
*    www.fluffloveuniversity.com
*   Melanie Hresko-  Grovia Advocate, cloth 101 classes, parties ~ (904) 583-7769  https://www.facebook.com/GroViaAdvocateMelanieHresko?fref=ts
*   NE FL cloth chat on facebook www.facebook.com/groups/832777280066191/

Early Intervention Programs for Babies with Special Needs
Northeastern Early Steps ~ (904) 360-7022 x 272  www.cms-kids.com

Essential Oils (see also beauty products)
Safety Information for pregnancy, breastfeeding, and children http://www.learningabouteos.com/index.php/safety-information/
Liz Benroth ~ 937-564-5519 Email: lizbenroth13@gmail.com
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Incest/Sexual Abuse Support Groups
*   Florida Department of Children and Families ~ 1 (800) 962-2873  www.myflfamilies.com
*   Florida Council Against Sexual Violence ~ www.fcasv.org

Lactation Consultants (see also breastfeeding support and LLL)
*   Amy Johnson, IBCLC with Community Lactation and Parenting- (904) 321-9089 www.communitylactation.com/
*   Jess Willis with Sunshine Lactation Support www.facebook.com/sunshinelactation/?fref=mentions
*   Kristin Gartner- IBCLC, RLC, BSN, RN, ~ (904) 568-0581 www.birthcenterofjacksonville.com/about-us/midwives-and-staff/lactation-consultant/
*   Kelly Googe- CLC ~ (904) 333-1655  www.kgooge.com
*   Chrissy Boden- LLL, IBCLC ~ (904) 707-MILK  www.breastfeedingandlactation.com
*   Jenny Watt Hirsch (volunteer services at St Vincent’s Southside) ~ (904) 296-5212
*   Heather Huffman- MS, RD, LOIN, IBCLC ~ (904) 845-2660  www.flca.info
*   Lisa Norine- LLL, CLC ~ (904) 806-3778  www.gracefulbeginningsdoulaservices.com
*  Aerial Snow with Jax Milky Way- CLC (904) 874-5978 www.jaxmilkyway.com/
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La Leche League (LLL)
*   Amy Walker Johnston in Fernandina Beach ~  (919) 608-6533 amyLLLoffernandina@gmail.com  
*   Linsey McGroth in Saint Marys ~ (843) 860-7846 www.facebook.com/LLLofCamdenCounty/
*   LLL of Jacksonville www.lllflorida.com/lalecheleague/groups/lll-of-jacksonville/
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Massage
*   Danalynn Scott with Equilibrium Wellness ~ (386) 627-0769 www.equilibrium365.com/
*   Marjorie Dickinson ~ (904) 945-4540 www.facebook.com/marjorielmt/
*   Jacksonville Acupuncture Wellness, PA ~ (904) 859-5333 www.jacksonvilleacupuncturewellness.com
*   Deborah at Amelia Massage Associates ~ (904) 415-5589 www.ameliaislandmassages.com
*   Fernandina Massage ~ (904) 415-0608  www.fernandinamassage.com

Maternity Store (and postpartum)
​*   Belly Bean Maternity in Yulee, FL ~ (904) 849-1667 www.bellybeanmaternity.com/

Midwives and Providers who Support Natural Birth (see also birth centers)
*   Full Circle Women’s Care (delivers at St Vincent's South) **VBAC friendly** ~ (904) 674-0022 www.fullcirclejax.com
*   UF Women's Specialists with Brent Siebel (delivers at UF North) **VBAC friendly** ~ (904) 383-1000 ufhealthjax.org/location/214/uf-health-womens-specialists-north/
*   Dr Leandro Rodriguez at Beaches OBGYN (delivers at Baptist Beaches) ~ (904) 241-9775  www.beachesobgyn.com
*   Dr Judy Bowers and Luis Sanchez (delivers at UF Health Shands) ~  http://ufhealthjax.org/directory/locations.aspx?id=37

Multiple Birth Groups and Support
*   Jacksonville Parents of Twins & Triplets  www.jackpotts.org
*   www.itstwinsanity.com
*   www.thebohomama.com

Naturopathic/Homeopathic Services/Stores and Clinics
*   Dr. Jeffrey Allyn Ruterbusch, Naturopath ~ (904) 398-4860  www.kicksomemassop.com
*   Dr Stephen Grable, Internal medicine ~ (904) 247-7455
*   Progressive Pediatrics wellness shop ~ (904) 338- 0434
*   Nassau Health Foods ~ (904) 277-3158  www.nassauhealthfoods.net
*   Native Sun Health Food Store ~ (904) 260-2791 www.nativesunjax.com

Newborn Education
Janet McIlroy- Bringing Home baby workshop ~ (904) 514-2523 FirstCoastFam@aol.com

Parenting Classes
*  Amy Johnson with Community Lactation and Parenting ~ (904) 321-9089 www.communitylactation.com/
*  www.jaxmomsblog.com/around-town/categories/parenting-classes

Pediatric Dentists
*   Bean Tree Pediatric Dentistry ~ (904) 372-3260  https://beantreepediatricdentistry.com/
*   Myers Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics (also tongue tie support) ~ (904) 505-2010  www.tooth2tooth.com/

Pediatritians
*   Progressive Pediatrics with Dr. Valerie Miles, Carolina Ceron (holistic) ~ (904) 338-0434  www.bestcareforkids.com
*   Flip Flops and Lollipops Pediatrics with Liv Fina (holistic) ~ (904) 572-1884 www.flipflopsandlollipops.com/
*   Advanced Pediatric Care with Dr Ali (holistic) ~ (904) 637-4397 advancedpedcare.com/
*   All About Kids ~ (904) 565-1271  http://www.allaboutkidsandfamilies.com/

Pelvic Floor Education (also diastasis recti, and core information)
*   Anne Homan www.4tfit.com/anne-homan
*  ​ Postpartum Mama Moves, led by Anne Homan ~ (301) 801-0791 www.facebook.com/groups/1417364774969423/
*   Catherine Middlebrooks with BRB Yoga brbyoga.com/
*   One Strong Mama Community  www.facebook.com/groups/onestrongmama/

Pelvic Floor PT
*   Sara Brennan with Brooks Rehab (Amelia Island and also other locations) ~ (904) 321-5491 www.brooksrehab.org
*   Kimberly Carroll with Advanced Muscle Therapy and Fitness (Fernandina Beach) ~ (904) 491-4980 www.kimcarrollpt.com/
*   Smart Body ~ (904) 296-4140 smartbodypt.com/

Perinatal Loss/Bereaved Families Support groups
*   Jennifer Betis bereavement doula ~  (904) 525-7731 jennifermichellebetis@gmail.com
*   Lisa Olschweske ~ (904) 806-3778  www.gracefulbeginningsdoulaservices.com
*   NE FL facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/pregnancyandinfantlossofnortheastflorida/
*   Jetta's Milk Program www.facebook.com/jettasmilk/?fref=ts

Photography (maternity, family, birth, newborn)
*   Dallas Arthur Photography ~ (904) 438-4318 www.dallasarthurphotography.com/
*   Beloved Bits with Melissa Pickett (904) 742-3862 www.belovedbits.com/
*   Simply Organic Photography with Victoria Meyer simplyorganicphotography.com/
*   Sara Susen ~ 904-402-9829   susenphotography.blogspot.com/
*   Lori Lee Photography~ (904) 327-1325 http://www.lorileephotography.com/
*   Graceful Beginnings with Lisa Olschweske ~ (904) 806-3778  www.gracefulbeginningsdoulaservices.com

Placenta Encapsulation
*   Amber Stemple ~ (321) 213-2407  www.empoweryourbirthdoula.com
*   Christina Richards with Food Vibes Placenta Encapsulation ~ (917) 494-4216 www.facebook.com/GoodVibesplacenta/
*   Cass Martinez with Sacred Root Birth Services ~ www.sacredrootbirthservices.com/
*   Gabrielle Teryek with Gentle Bloom ~ (904) 312-2598 http://gentlebloom.weebly.com/

Plus Size Pregnancy
www.plus-size-pregnancy.org

Postpartum Depression/Anxiety Resources
*    http://www.postpartum.net/ 
*   Baptist Health 24 hour crisis line ~ (904) 202-2229
*   Local Jacksonville group meeting http://www.baptistjax.com/patient-info/classes-and-events/postpartum-support-group
*   Beth Mccullen, LMHC- family therapist and PMAD support in Fernandina Beach ~ (904) 572-7604 
​https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/name/Beth_Madison_McCullen_LMHC_Fernandina+Beach_Florida_237795
*   Janet McIlroy, Clinical Christian Therapist, couples counseling and depression support ~ (904) 249-0261  Firstcoastfam@aol.com

Postpartum Doulas 
*   Vonda Bartlett ~ (904) 599-1058  doulavonda@gmail.com
*   Lisa Olschewske ~ (904) 806-3778  www.gracefulbeginningsdoulaservices.com
*   Janet McIlroy ~ (904) 249-0261  Firstcoastfam@aol.com

Postpartum Support Groups
*   Postpartum Mama Moves, led by Anne Homan ~ (301) 801-0791 www.facebook.com/groups/1417364774969423/
*   Postpartum Mommies NE FL , led by Ida Brown www.facebook.com/groups/751128418385621/
*   Jenny Bowden volunteer for PSI ~ (904) 370-3868 www.facebook.com/postpartumjax/?fref=mentions

Prenatal Yoga
*   Emily Redman at The Beat on Amelia Island thebeatfitness.net/
*   Michelle Baur at Bay & Bee ~ (904) 716-3207  www.jaxprenatalyoga.com/#!hypnobabies/wje2g

Special Needs Support 
*   Early Intervention- Northeastern Early Steps ~ (904) 360-7022 X 272  www.cms-kids.com
*   Tricia Roth- Brave Like Bronson ~ (904) 328-0458 www.bravelikebronson.com/

Teen Parent Support Groups/Educational Services
*   Care Net- Pregnancy Center of Coastal Georgia ~   (912) 267- 1100 www.coastalcarenet.org/
*   Children’s Home Society ~ (904) 493-7744  https://www.chsfl.org/
*   Women’s Resource Center of Jacksonville ~ (904) 722-3000  womenscenterofjax.org/

Tongue Tie Support
*   Flip Flops and Lollipops Pediatrics with Liv Fina (holistic) ~ (904) 572-1884 www.flipflopsandlollipops.com/
*   Myers Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics ~ (904) 505-2010  

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Support
*   VBAC: A Safe alternative to repeat cesarean
*   www.vbac.com
*   http://www.ican-online.org/
*   www.vbac.com/the-vbac-education-project/
*   vbacfacts.com/
*   ICAN of North Florida ~ (904) 891-4150   www.facebook.com/groups/ICANofNorthFlorida/

Wellness 
*   Nichole Causey- Wellness coaching, reiki ~ www.facebook.com/soulshinereikihealing/
*   Emma Feakes- Plexus ~ (904) 338-8762 www.shopmyplexus.com/emmacfeakes/
*   Amy Jo Page- Juice Plus ~ (904) 545-0098 amypage.juiceplus.com/