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for expectant and new parents.
Topics are alphabetical:
Pregnancy - Childbirth
Parenting - Breastfeeding
Pregnancy Clothing - Diapers
Baby's and Mothers' needs.
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NANNY SERVICE
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EverLasting Creations
yollandek@yahoo.com
Yollande Kayembe, owner (469) 648-8961
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| Midwife - Home Birth
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BELLA BIRTHS - McKinney, TX
Kathleen Mayorga, CNM
(214) 287-0602
http://www.bellabirths.com
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Comforts of Home Midwifery - Denton, TX
Mercy Eizenga, LM, CPM
(361) 790-3077
http://www.comfortsofhome.com
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BIRTHING CENTERS - DALLAS, TX & Surrounding Areas
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Allen
Birthing Center - Allen, TX
http://www.allenbirthingcenter.com
(214)
495-9911
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Birth
and Womens Center -
Dallas, TX
http://www.birthcenter.net
(214) 821-8190 |
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Family
Birth Center - New Braunfels, TX
http://www.birthcenternb.com
(830)
708-4381
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Family
Birth Services - Dallas, TX
familyb1@juno.com
(972)
263-0299
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Family-Centered
Maternity Care - Garland, TX
http://www.fcmcdallas.com
(972) 205-9600
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Gentle Beginnings - Hurst, TX
http://www.gentlebeginningsbc.com
(817) 479-0124
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Heavenly Hands Birthing Center - Rockwall, TX
http://www.heavenlyhandsrockwall.com
(214) 621-0859
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Inanna
Birth & Women's Care - Denton, TX
http://www.inannabirth.com
(940) 483-1569
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Lovers
Lane Birth Center - Richardson, TX
http://www.dallasmidwife.com
(214)
366-3579
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Made Well Woman
http://www.madewellobgyn.com
2509 Thomas Ave
Dallas, TX 75201
214-821-821-5400 |
Special Beginnings - Grand Prairie, TX
http://www.special-beginnings.com:80/
(972) 642-3446
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Birth
Center - How to find others
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National
Association of Childbearing Centers
http://www.birthcenters.org/
Additional
Sources for Locating Birth Centers
http://www.texasmidwives.com
http://www.midwife.org/
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Birth Care Providers - Supportive of Natural Methods
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Integrated Women's Health
Dr. Audrey Graham
214-823-6500
Made Well Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Yolanda Lawson
(214) 821-5400
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Ob/Gyn Associates of Dallas
Dr. Sandra Brothers
Dr. Melissa Crochet
(214) 823-7900
Women's Health Alliance
WHA - Midwives
Jane Singer, CNM, MS
Cecily Floyd, CNM
(214) 824-3200
http://www.wha-docs.com/ourmw.htm#js
This practice has nine obstetricians as well, many
of whom are very supportive of natural birth
http://www.wha-docs.com/ourdoctors.htm |
Home
Birth
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The
Home Birth Association of North Dallas
http://www.homebirthdallas.org
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Midwife
- how to find one
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Texas
Dept of Health - Midwives
Roster of registered TX midwives listed
by county
http://www.texasmidwives.com
American
College of Nurse-Midwives
Locate CNMs in your area
http://www.midwife.org
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Cesarean Awareness
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ICAN
International Cesarean Awareness Network
http://www.ican-online.com
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Birthrites:
Healing After Caesarean Inc. |
Our
organization aims to provide a support network for
women who have experienced
a previous c/section(s)
and inform them of their birth choices after a c/section.
Phone - (08) 9418 8949
Email - Jackie@birthrites.org
Website - http://www.birthrites.org |
Suzanne
Arms' Site |
Beautiful
website with resources for families and all who
appreciate the beauty of childbirth
http://www.birthingthefuture.com |
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Bedrest
in pregnancy: High Risk Pregnancy Support |
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and support for pregnant women on bedrest
http://www.sidelines.org
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Birthing
Information
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Mother
Friendly Initiative
Also known as the CIMS Initiative - Collaborative Effort
to Improve Maternity Care.
[Read the Facts Sheets under Resources]
http://www.motherfriendly.org/
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Birth
Source
Connie Livingston, former DONA Director of Publications,
offers a
terrific site with information updated monthly
for professionals and parents.
http://www.birthsource.com
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Childbirth
Connection (formerly Maternity Center Association)
A not-for-profit organization
helping women and health professionals
make informed maternity care decisions.
http://www.Childbirthconnection.org/
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Choices in Childbirth
Helping women make informed maternity care decisions
http://www.choicesinchildbirth.org/
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The Family Way
Evidence-based Childbirth Education Resources
http://www.thefamilyway.com
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Bradley
Method© Childbirth Education
Home site for The Bradley Method©
http://www.bradleybirth.com
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Childbirth.org
Excellent resource for families
http://www.childbirth.org
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Albuquerque
Birth Network
Community-based resources for new parents
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Doula
Supplies, Books, and more
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Cutting
Edge Press
Order online
http://www.childbirth.org/CEP.html
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Postpartum
Stress- Depression
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Information on
postpartum adjustment for parents and
professionals
http://www.postpartumstress.com
Depression After Delivery
http://www.depressionafterdelivery.com/
Additional PPD sites
http://www.postpartumstress.com/resources.html
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Ann L. Dunnewold, Ph.D. - Postpartum Stress Issues
ann@anndunnewold.com
214-343-1353
8140 Walnut Hill Lane
Suite 100
Dallas, Texas 75231
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| Counseling - Children |
Private Practice Child's Counselor - parent training, behavior management,
social skills, treats anxiety, depression and ADD/ADHD |
| Kellye Magee-Brim, LPC |
| 214.549.8963 cell |
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| Breastfeeding Support and Information |
Milk Banks |
Mother's Milk Bank of North Texas
Toll Free: 1 (866) 810-0071
http://www.mmbnt.org/
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Mother's Milk Bank at Austin
toll-free 1-877-813-6455
http://www.milkbank.org/
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Human Milk Banking Association of North America
http://www.hmbana.org/
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Drugs and Human Milk
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Pharmacology
Breastfeeding
Dr. Thomas Hale's site - offers information on
drugs in
human milk and more
http://neonatal.ttuhsc.edu/lact/
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Breastfeeding
support and Information
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How
to find Breastfeeding Support Services
File listing organizations to find a Lactation Consultant,
Breast Pump Retailer, La Leche League Leader or WIC.
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The Federal Government Resource for Women's Health Information
http://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/index.cfm
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Breastfeeding.com
Information, news, humor, photography and more
http://www.breastfeeding.com
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Jack
Newman's Articles on Breastfeeding
http://www.breastfeedingonline.com/newman.shtml
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Lactation
Consultant, Linda Smith's BF Mgmt Topics
http://www.bflrc.com/ljs/ls-arts.htm
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La
Leche League International
The first and oldest support group for nursing
moms, and is
considered the world's foremost 'authority' on breastfeeding.
http://www.lalecheleague.org
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Dr. James McKenna on Safe Co-Sleeping
http://www.nd.edu/~jmckenn1/lab/safe.html
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The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
http://www.bfmed.org/
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Common
Sense Breastfeeding Information for Parents
http://www.normalfed.com/index.html
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Ezzo Infant Feeding Advice Critiqued
http://www.ezzo.info/feeding.htm
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The American Academy of Pediatrics
http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/breastfeeding.cfm
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Kellymom
http://www.kellymom.com/
Evidence-based
information on Breastfeeding
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MOBI Motherhood International
http://www.mobimotherhood.org
[Mothers Overcoming Breastfeeding Issues]
Supports mothers with extraordinary circumstances
that hinder or prevent the breastfeeding relationship.
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Pediatrician's Advice
http://www.drjaygordon.com/ KeepKidsHealthy.com
with local Pediatrician Dr. Vince Iannelli
http://pediatrics.about.com/library/breastfeeding/blbreastfeedinga.htm
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Texas
Dept. of Health Breastfeeding Initiative
Information, support, WIC, BFInitiative,
Links to Austin
Milk Bank, WHO and much more
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/wichd/lactate/default.shtm
Texas
Dept. of Health - Lists Breastfeeding Helpers
including descriptions of Professional's
Credentials
Texas Lactation Support Directory
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/wichd/bf/bfhelp.shtm
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Texas
Breastfeeding Coalition
http://www.txbfcoalition.org/
Local Breastfeeding Promotion Information
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World Health Orgnization (WHO)
Infant Feeding Files
http://www.who.int/child_adolescent_health/documents/infant_feeding/en/
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| DADS |
http://www.bootcampfornewdads.org/
Boot Camp for New Dads - A community based workshop for 'fathers-to-be'
Dallas area Locations
BLOGS:
http://mothering.com/jeremysmith/
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http://www.dadsadventure.com/
Articles, books. blogs and fathering tips at this website
Daddy Diaper Bags
http://www.diaperbags.com/designer-brands/dadgear-diaper-bags/5354+6776+4293730909.cfm
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http://fathersforum.com
http://fathersworld.com
http://fathersonline.com
http://www.fathermag.com
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National Institute of Child Health and Human
Development
http://www.nichd.nih.gov |
Newborn
Education
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Dallas
Association for Parent Education
Dallas' oldest and most respected not-for-profit
organization offering infant
and child safety and CPR, Parenting classes,
Breast pump rentals, parenting
support groups, telephone "Warmline'
and much more
http://www.dallasparents.org |
Dr.
William Sears - America's Pediatrician
Great information for expectant and
new parents
http://www.askdrsears.com |
Dr.
Jay Gordon - Pediatrician specializes in infant nutrition and breastfeeding.
Author who supports "Listening to Your Baby"
http://www.drjaygordon.com
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| Parenting |
Attachment
Parenting International
Attachment Parenting information, support and resources
http://www.attachmentparenting.org
The
Natural Child Project
Resources for Caring Parents: Articles on Attachment,
Separation,
Biological Roots of Love, Parenting, Breastfeeding, Nurturing,
etc.
http://www.naturalchild.com/
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Parents'
Action For Children - formerly Rob Reiner’s I Am Your Child
Foundation,
is building a national constituency of parents to change
our nation’s policies
for children and families. Through our new website
and online newsletter,
Parents’ Action links parents together to share
their stories and learn from
each other. Parents’ Action also provides
the best available information about
quality child care, pediatrician’s
tips on everything from breast feeding
to immunizations, guidance
through the health insurance maze, and inspirational
stories about local
parents fighting for families. The site also provides
fast and easy ways
to get involved in the issues families care about.
http://www.parentsaction.org/
BestFed - Parenting and much more
http://www.bestfed.com/featuredpage/index.html
Child-Friendly Initiative
http://www.childfriendly.org/
Mothers At Home
http://www.familyandhome.org/
The Center for Effective Discipline
http://www.stophitting.com/
Resource evaluating Ezzo's parenting method
http://www.ezzo/
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Safety
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Consumer Product
Safety Commission
Offers up to date information on recalls, etc.
http://cpsc.gov
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Safe
Kids
http://www.safekids.org |
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Researching
Medical Topics
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Medscape
Site for researching topics from MD perspective, dictionary, and more
http://www.medscape.com/Home/Topics/WomensHealth/womenshealth.html |
Pub
Med
National Library of Medicine's Search Engine
http://www4.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed
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Acupuncture |
Bunzo Takamatsu, D.O.M.
12700 Preston Rd. #255
Dallas, TX 75230 (972) 701-8755 |
Family Health
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Harmony Family Health
Daniel J. Chaartrand, MD - Allen, TX
phone: (972) 977-7496
http:www.harmonyfamilyhealth.com
[family & pediatric health care - offers alternatives to childhood immunizations]
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Homeopathy |
Dr. Alex Becker, MD
6500 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 115
Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 821-3133
A medical doctor, specializing in homeopathy with extensive homeopathic
clinical experience. Acute and chronic conditions - adults and children.
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Chiropractic Care
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International Chiropractors Association
http://www.chiropractic.org |
Chiropractic During Pregnancy
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/chiropracticcare.html |
International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
http://www.icpa4kids.org
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Theraputic
Massage for women, pregnancy, through postpartum
[Some Local Practitioners we know: ]
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Melody
Cook, RN, BS, RMT
http://www.ccx.net/massage
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Elizabeth
Ellison, RMT
elizabeth@aconsciousbody.com
(214) 532-2261
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Monica
Hamer, RMT
info@monicahamer.com
(214) 642-0242 |
Natasha Hance, LMT
Certified in Prenatal, Postpartum, Labor & Infant Massage
(817) 980-0186 momshealingtouch@aol.com
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Anna Marie Nelson, RMT
AnnaMarie@ProfessionalDoula.com (972) 467-5650
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Natural Healthcare for Families
Dani Hudspeth, RN, IBCLC, LMT, CCH, Dhom
Heath, TX - (972) 772-9206
danih6264@att.net
[Cranial Sacral Therapy, Lymph Drainage, Swedish Massage]
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Yoga |
MiMi Mears, RYT-500, LMT
Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga
Baby's First Massage Instructor
Women's Massage
(972) 998-9642
www.breatheyoga.us
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Prenatal
Yoga Workshop -
[for all stages of pregnancy - all levels of fitness]
http://www.yogasportdallas.com
contact:
Bridget Boland
gypsybill7@aol.com
for questions
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Prenatal
Yoga/Hatha Yoga
Colleen Millen
(214) 364-8087
http://www.bluebuddhayoga.com
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Yoga
For Wellness
Maitri Smithhisler
(972) 618-9642
Vickie
Johnson
(972) 381-5027
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Dyer
Street Yoga
5539
Dyer, Dallas 75218
(214) 365-9642 |
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Prenatal Belly Art |
Prenatal Belly Art by Karen Weiss
www.HennaTattoosDallas.com
Individual Appointments or Parties
972.661.3092
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8-2011 |
