Family Resource Center

At House of Doula we believe it takes many people, with numerous talents, to create the network of support women, and families, need to thrive during the child bearing years. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of providers for many of these talents in the Denver Metro area.

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Childbirth Classes

• Belly Bliss
• Natal to Nest
• Chris Logan

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Pediatricians, Chiropractors, Acupuncturists, Physical Therapists and Massage

• The Human Joint
• Pediatric Pathways
• Partners in Pediatrics
• Fertile Ground Integrated Healthcare:  Chiroprator, Acupuncture, Pelvic Floor PT and Massage
• Erin Aufdemberge
• Institute for Birth Healing
• Well Beings Chiropractic
• Massage Therapists at Belly Bliss
• Dr. Jaimy Voigts, D.C.
• Gail Laurence LMT, CNMT (Specializing in Obstetrics and Pediatric Cranial Therapy)

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Breastfeeding Resources

• Mothers’ Milk Bank (Denver)
• Le Leche League
• Belly Bliss
• Mother Love
• Dr Jack Newman
• Breast Compression by Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC Video Clips
• Medications in the Breast-Feeding Mother
• Energy Expenditure for Breastfeeding and Bottle-Feeding Preterm Infants

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Lactation Consultants

• Ana M. Hill, IBCLC (Denver Metro)
• Amanda Ogden, IBCLC (Denver Metro)
• Faith McGinn, IBCLC (Denver Metro)
• Marianne Kmak, IBCLC (Denver Metro)
• Colorado Lactation Consultant Directory

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Prenatal & Postpartum Nutrition

• Colorado WIC- 303-692-2400

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Infant Health Information

• The Vaccine Book by Dr. Sears
• HealthyToys.org The Consumer Action Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Toys
• Green Nest, Creating Healthy Homes
• Baby Bottles Leach Toxic Chemical According to New U.S. and Canadian Study

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Local Therapists

• The Catalyst Center
• Luna Counseling Center
• Mary Schroeter, MSW, LCSW
  Perinatal Health
  303-883-7271
• Kristin Russell, PhD
  Louisville, Perinatal Health
  303-396-8477
• Joan Getz-Heller, LCSW
  Southeast, Denver Perinatal Health
  303-759-9171
• Sarabeth Bjorndahl, LPC
  Denver, General Therapy
  303-512-0305
• Mary Collins, LMFT
  Denver, General Therapy
  303-778-0557
• Michelle Karl, LCSW
  Arvada, Perinatal Health
  720-273-4823
• Diane Wall, MA, NCC
  Wheatridge, Perinatal Health
  303-507-3738

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Support Organizations

• Postpartum Depression Screening Test
• Postpartum Support International
• Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
• Kempe Center
• Aurora Mental Health – Dr. Shawna Roberts at (303) 617-2461
• Birth Injury Center

Moms Groups

• Mom’s Clubs Colorado

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Baby Boutiques & Products Locally Owned Baby Stores

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• The Mama’hood Denver
• Real Baby
• Belly Bliss
• Natal to Nest

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Swaddles and Slings

• Miracle Blanket, Swaddling Blanket
• Aden + Anais Light Weight & Breathable, LARGE Muslin Swaddling Blankets
• Moby Wrap, Infant Sling
• Diaper Swap, Cloth Diapers
• Boba Carriers and Wraps

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Meal Preparation and Delivery Services

• Supper Solutions
• Supperbell
• The Organic Dish

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Birth and Baby Photographers

• Rachel Kemble
• Monique

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Helpful Websites

• The Cord Blood Center
• Apothecary Tinctura
• American Association of Birth Centers
• Car Seats Colorado
• Childbirth Connection
• Citizens for Midwifery
• Coalition for Improving Maternity Services
• Colorado Community Health Network
• FMLA (Family & Medical Leave) at Dept. of Labor
• Frontier Nursing University
• The Birth Survey
• The Business of Being Born
• Waterbirth International
• WishGarden Herbal Remedies
• Women’s Health and Smoking Cessation

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Books

• Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
• The Doula Book: How a Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth by Marshall H. Klaus, John H. Kennell, Phyllis H. Klaus
• The Birth Partner – Revised 4th Edition: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions by Penny Simkin
• Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn (4th Edition): The Complete Guide by Penny Simkin, April Bolding, Ann Keppler, Janelle Durham, Janet Whalley
• Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by Pam England, Rob Horowitz
• Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers by Nancy Mohrbacher IBCLC FILCA, Kathleen Kendall-Tackett PhD IBCLC
• Beyond the Blues, Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety by Shoshana Bennett, Pec Indian
• Mindful Birthing: Training the Mind, Body, and Heart for Childbirth and Beyond by Nancy Bardacke
• Baby Catcher: Chronicles of a Modern Midwife by Peggy Vincent
• The New Pregnancy & Childbirth: Choices & Challenges by Sheila Kitzinger
• Empty Cradle, Broken Heart, Revised Edition: Surviving the Death of Your Baby by Deborah L. Davis
• Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
• Birth Matters: A Midwife’s Manifesta by Ina May Gaskin
• Obstetric Myths Versus Research Realities: A Guide to the Medical Literature by Henci Goer
• Understanding Diagnostic Tests in the Childbearing Year: A Holistic Approach by Anne Frye
• The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger
• Mothering Magazine’s Having a Baby, Naturally: The Mothering Magazine Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by Peggy O’Mara, Wendy Ponte, and Jackie Facciolo
• The Natural Pregnancy Book: Herbs, Nutrition and Other Holistic Choices by Aviva Jill Romm
• The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer and Rhonda Wheeler
• Sweet Sleep from La Leche League
• The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child by Robert Sears
• The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two by William Sears, Martha Sears, Robert Sears, and James Sears
• Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child by Janet Zand
• Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom by Christine Northrup
• Our Bodies, Ourselves by The Boston Women Health Book Collective
• Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler
• Cycle Savvy (for teens) by Toni Weschler
• Garden of Fertility by Katie Singer