Resources

Other local doulas I recommend:

Elaine Allen: https://www.masawomanhood.com/

Amy Moore: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMooreDoula

Donna Westcott: https://asweetnewlifedoulaservices.com/

Cece Peace: https://www.birthwithpeace.co/

Pelvic Floor PT:
Progress Physical Therapy: https://www.progressptmidlothian.com/

RVA Holistic PT: https://www.rvaholisticpt.com/

Local Lactation Consultants I recommend:

Sarah Thorpe: https://nurturingbirthrva.com/

Tracie Abrams: https://www.journeyfed.com/

BOOKS:

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The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin: https://amzn.to/3AoIH76

Dr. Sears Vaccine Book: https://amzn.to/4fvBrFn

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth: https://amzn.to/3Cc3f3f

Mama Natural’s Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth: https://amzn.to/3YOr8Xr

Herbal/Natural Products that I love and use for my family:

Earthley Wellness Products Link

Pregnancy: Soothing Belly Butter, Good Night Lotion (Magnesium cream)

Postpartum: Postpartum Balance, Herbal Soothing Bath, Soothing Belly Butter, Ease the Ache (for postpartum cramping)

For Allergies: Sinus Saver

Other favorites: Feel Better Fast, Anti Inflammatory, Vita-C

Pregnancy and Nursing Clothes (both local to RVA):

Latched Mama: https://latchedmama.com/

Honey Bloom: https://www.thehoneybloomco.com/