Doulas
Research demonstrates that having a doula or labor coach at your birth shortens labor time, decreases mom’s perception of pain and yields births with less interventions (including c-sections). Some great information on doulas:
Doulas of North America
Penny Simkin - Author, Doula, Childbirth Educator, Birth Counselor
There are a few networks of doulas locally here in San Diego to help you in your search.
Beautiful Beginnings (San Diego)
Birth Resource Network -- San Diego
North County Doulas
Other Prenatal Massage Resources
Body Therapy Associates. Based in San Diego, Body Therapy Associates provides one of the most rigorous trainings in North America for massage therapists wanting to work with pregnant and postpartum women.
Going Ga-Ga. Another prenatal Massage Therapist, Brenda Goodell
Photography
Dawn Tacker | Eos Photography . Dawn Tacker is a San Diego-based portrait photographer with whom I have worked (her images should soon be up on this website!). She produces beautiful images and she is a pleasure to work with. She does more documentary style portraiture and specializes in families and pregnancy. Check out her portfolio on her website.
Other San Diego Wellness Resources for Pregnancy and Postpartum
Best Start Birth Center
La Leche League San Diego
Milk Made at Home Lactation Consultant
San Diego's Postpartum Health Alliance
Sheri Menelli – great links and resources listed!
Surface Prenatal Esthetics
Family Matters for LGBT parents-to-be
