Resources for expectant and growing families

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Local Resources

• Body Ready Method
• Everyday Miracles
• ​Childbirth Collective​
• ​Baby Wearing International
• Hypnobabies
• Minnesota Cesarean Rates
• International Cesarean Awareness Network  ​

Resources for Birth Partners

• Dads and Doulas
• The Doula and the Partner 
• Daddy Confidential Blog
• Four Benefits to Hiring a Doula

​ ​Breastfeeding Support

• La Leche League 
• Breastfeeding Coalition​
• Global Health Media - Attaching your baby (Video)

​Pregnancy Info

• Water Birth FAQ
• ​Evidence Based Birth
• ​​​Spinning Babies ​
• Delayed Cord Clamping​
• Choosing a Care Provider

​​Postpartum Care

• Postpartum Depression Signs
• Postpartum Recovery
• ​​​Pregnancy and Postpartum Support MN

​Parenting Topics

• KellyMom
• Co-sleeping ​

Prenatal Yoga 

• ​Blooma

Prenatal Chiropractic 

• Jackson Chiropractic Clinic (Dr. Maya Doroschak!)
• Active Health Chiropractic (Dr. Danielle Finden!)

Sibling Resources

• ​Twin Cities Midwifery - Sibling Resource Page​

Bellemy's Homebirth

• ​Video

​MORE REFERRALS UPON REQUEST

Mama Lacey and Baby Wilder
​May 2018

Body Ready Method

Prepare your body for pregnancy, birth, and beyond with the Body Ready Method Program!
($10 off for my doula clients - ask me for my discount code!)

Sample Contract

Interested in knowing what my doula contract entails? Contact me for a typical contract. Subject to change in case of sliding scale/insurances needs. 

Special Needs

Many clients may be interested or qualified to receive special benefits such as car seats, breast pumps, or reduced rates for support and classes. Please ask your doula if you are interested in these services! 

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Don't Forget the 'Go Bag'!

Many families like to be prepared for an early delivery. Here are some ideas for your hospital bag so you can leave in a hurry. 
Remember, most of these things are not NECESSARY and the birth location may provide many items...
​YOU have everything you need.

Needs
Photo ID
Insurance card
Wallet
Birth Plan/Preferences
For Birther
Clothes for labor (ok to get messy)
Clothes for going home (comfy!)
Nursing bras
Pajamas
Robe
Slip on shoes/slippers
Cozy socks
Tooth brush and paste
Hair brush
Underwear
Blanket/pillow
Music and player
Deodorant
Hair ties
​Chapstick

For Partner
Comfortable clothes 
Snacks
Toiletries
Pajamas
Chargers
Phone Numbers
For Baby
Car seat
First outfit
Clothes for going home
Pediatrician info
For Siblings
Clothes
Books
Coloring
IPad/tablet
Snacks
Extra car seat
Extra diapers
Toys/activities

Extras
Camera
Phone
Pen and Notebook
Pillow/blankets
Swimwear
Nipple Butter
Portable speaker
​Nursing pads
Maternity pads
Massage oil
Photo of other children
Affirmation cards
Portable fan
Mood lighting/electric candles
Essential Oils & Diffuser
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