Local Resources

Acupuncture

Birth Organizations

• Ohio Families for Safe Birth
• Birth & Beyond

Birth Photography

• Melissa Lewis:  Mobile: 513-288-2832    Home: 513-898-0727

• Amanda Parkinson: 513-886-5222 Michael Parkinson: 513-295-8844
  Focus 8 Photography: birth, maternity, newborn, family and pet photography
  Studio located in West Chester Email: focus8photo@gmail.com

• Katie Thielmeyer: 513-659-0747

• Jessica Wright: 513-331-1648

• Beautiful Beginnings Birth Photography:  birth, maternity & newborn photography
  Kelly Ley Smith: 513-205-2523   Melanie Pace: 513-739-8811
  Website:  www.cincinnatibirthphotography.com Email: info@cincinnatibirthphotography.com
  

Childbirth Education

• The Tallulah Center for Girls and Women: 513-259-6869: www.tallulahcenter.com
• Jeannie Brigger: The Bowen Center for Women’s Heath: 368-9272 or cmcjeannie@fuse.net
• Tracy Kemper, AAHCC  Bradley Method Instructor 513-910-7892  tracy_kemper@yahoo.com

Chiropractors

• Jack Hendricks: 474-9377 (East side)

• John Englehardt: 598-1693 (West side)

• Jack Armstrong: 489-9515 (Blue Ash)

• Heather Ianelli: 859-331-8000 (Northern Kentucky)

Lactation Assistance

• La Leche League: 513-357-MILK

• Bethesda North Lactation Consultants: 513-862-PUMP

• Your Doula

Massage

• Patricia Sheerin: 513-221-2111

• Lauren Wales: 513-886-6439
• Cincinnati Massage Connection (3620 Glenmore Ave Cinti, OH 45211) 513-347-7338: Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Massage, Infant massage training, Reflexology, and Heated Bamboo Massage.

Mental Health

• Anne Paris, PhD: 513-984-2095 (Kenwood)

Mother Blessings and Baby Showers

• Natural Elements: 513-846-7035

Prenatal Yoga

• Shine Yoga: 513-533-9642

Support Groups

• Homebirth Circle: cincinnatihomebirth-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

• Attachment Parenting: cincinnatiattachedparents-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

• International Caesarean Awareness Network (ICAN):  ICANCincinnati-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

• A Lighter Shade of Blue (PPD Support): 513-225-7284; 931-WARM 24 hour hotline

Online Resources

• Spinning Babies for Optimal Fetal Positioning

• Mothering Magazine and Discussion Forums

• Solace for Mothers: Birth trauma support

• Dr Sears Parenting and Pregnancy

• Kelly Mom: Breastfeeding and Parenting

• Brewer Diet for a Healthy Pregnancy

Books

Pregnancy and Birth

• The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth – Sheila Kitzinger

• Gentle Birth Choices – Barbara Harper

• The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth – Henci Goer

• Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth – Ina May Gaskin

• Spiritual Midwifery – Ina May Gaskin

• The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions – Penny Simkin

• Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation – Pam England

• Maternal Fitness: Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy, an Easier Labor, and a Quick Recovery – Julie Tupler

Breastfeeding

• The Nursing Mother’s Companion: Revised Edition – Kathleen Huggins

• The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Seventh Revised Edition (La Leche League International Book) – La Leche League International

Parenting/Infant Care

• Good Nights: The Happy Parents’ Guide to the Family Bed (and a Peaceful Night’s Sleep!) – Maria Goodavage & Jay Gordon

• Unconditional Parenting: Moving from Rewards and Punishments to Love and Reason – Alfie Kohn

• The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child (Sears Parenting Library) – Robert Sears, MD

• The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two – William Sears, MD

• The Vital Touch: How Intimate Contact With Your Baby Leads To Happier, Healthier Development – Sharon Heller

Special Topics

• The VBAC Companion: The Expectant Mother’s Guide to Vaginal Birth After Cesarean – Diana Korte

• Silent Knife: Cesarean Prevention and Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC) – Nancy Wainer Cohen

• Having Twins And More: A Parent’s Guide to Multiple Pregnancy, Birth, and Early Childhood – Elizabeth Noble

Hand-outs

• Choosing A Care Provider (Word Document)