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Resources for Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum & Parenting.

Here is a list of the best local providers such as midwives, childbirth educators, and other professionals to consider as you put together your ideal birth team, start to form ideas about your preferences & what kind of birth experience you would like to have, and/or start looking into complementary wellness modalities.

Many of these resources are specific to The Greater Philadelphia Area and South Jersey so please be sure to inquire about service ranges or location. If you would like more in-depth information or have questions about anything you see here, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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Childbirth Education


Brittany Sharpe McCollum

Blossoming Bellies Wholistic Birth Services

267-261-0284


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Estee Nadav

Hypnobirthing (Mongan Method)

Philly Hypnobirthing

267-737-9575


 

Chiropractic Care

Webster Technique

Dr. Justin Ohm 

1901 S. 9th Street Philadelphia, PA 19148 

327 N. Middletown Road Media, PA 19063 

Ohm Chiropractic

610-565-8823

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Dr. Mathew Wolfson

254 S. 11th Street

Center City Philadelphia, PA 19107 

Wolfson Wellness

215-990-4569

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Dr. Tara Buchakijan

2 Home RD Hatboro, PA 19040

Hatborowellness.com

215-444-0441

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Dana Metzger

24 Wilkins Ave Haddonfield NJ 08033

Garden State Family Chiropractic

856-524-7006

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Devon Coughlin

Revolution Chiropractic

65 EAST ROUTE 70, UNIT #9A MARLTON, NJ 08053

856- 552-0570


 
 

Acupuncture



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South Philly Community Acupuncture (Prep & Induction Protocol)

@ Healing Arts Collective - 519 South 9th Street Philadelphia, PA 19147

SCA - 1532 East Passyunk Ave Philadelphia, PA 19147

Southphillyacupuncture.com

215-279-3932

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Carrie Pratt

Lydia Reese

Healing Arts Center Of Philadelphia  (Philly, KOP, & Media Offices)

Healingphilly.com

123 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 | 215-627-3782

625 Clark Avenue Suite 17B King Of Prussia, PA 19406 | 610-340-2615

610 Old Lancaster Road Suite 202 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 | 610-340-2615


 

Prenatal & Postpartum Massage

Kymberlie Combs Berrien

150 Monument Road Suite 207 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

200 West Baltimore Ave Media, PA 19063

Berri Healthy

610-355-4686

484-278-3822


 

Birth, Newborn & Family Photography



Rachel Utain-Evans

Rachel Utain Evans Photography

(267) 603-3626

Philadelphia

Cait Sumner

Apiary Photography

Philly, NJ & Surrounding Areas

Bridget Massa

Bridget Massa Photography

Philadelphia & South NJ

Hayden Trace

Home Again Birth Photography

Philadelphia & South NJ


Lactation

Rachel Gazda IBCLC

Freedom to Feed

267-225-2383

Kate Katz RN IBCLC

Philadelphia Lactation

484-369-1020

Pennsylvania Resource Organization for Lactation Consultants

http://www.pro-lc.org/find_lc.html

Lactation Central

152 Tices Lane, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

732-395-7896

Lactation Central Nj

Karen Kurtz IBCLC

23 Old York Rd, Turnersville, NJ 08012

856-448-4666

Breastfeeding Success NJ


Kara Thornton

Via Lactea NJ

856-248-0205

Nikki Lee RN BSN IBCLC

Nikki Lee Health

215-888-0013

Liz Chang

Pretty Mama Breastfeeding

Spanish Translation and Mandarin Resources & Referrals

908-938-5320


 

Pelvic Physical Therapy

Amanda Heritage

Breathe Life Physical Therapy & Wellness

Collingswood, NJ 856-210-3517

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Lucinda Rayburn

Lucindahayburnpt@gmail.com

Roxborough & Philadelphia

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Hina Sheth

Rebalance Physical Therapy & Wellness

Main Line location 267-282-1301

Center City Phila location 267-678-7043

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Michelle Friedman

Atlantic Physical Therapy

South Phila 215-271-4100


Prenatal & Postpartum Mental Health Support

Gina Abbondante

Postpartum Stress Center

Mindful Soul Center For Wellbeing- Village Warriors Group S. Jersey

Postpartum Support International - Get Help


 

Family Community Spaces

These spaces often hold support groups, play circles and other relevant birth, postpartum and parenting workshops - Check out their website, offerings and class/workshop schedules to see if there is any that you’re interested in.

The Village

The Village SJ

915 Haddon Ave Collingswood, NJ 08108

856-942-4305

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Kith & Kin

Kith & Kin Community Space

3060 W. Jefferson St. Phila PA 19121

info@kithkin-community.com

215-645-2196

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NEST

Nest Center City

1301 Locust St Phila, PA 19107

215-545-6378

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Minnow Lane

Minnow Lane Philly

2029 Frankford Ave Phila, PA 19125

215-291-1875

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Mama’s Wellness Joint

Mama’s Wellness Joint Philly

1100 Pine St Phila, PA 19107

267-519-9037

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The Nesting House

Nesting House

Mount Airy Location - 606 Carpenter Ln Phila, PA - 215-438-1600

South Philly Location - 1605 E Passyunk Ave Phila, PA - 215-755-1575

West Philly Location - 4501 Baltimore Ave Phila, PA - 215-222-7500



 

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