Serenity Life Doula Recommended…
Reading or Viewing:
- The Birth Book by William and Martha Sears
- The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
- Birthing From Within by Rob Horowitz and Pam England
- Business of Being Born Documentary on Netflix
- The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth by Kitzinger
- Cut, Stapled and Mended by Roanna Rosewood
- The Doula Book by Klaus, Kennell, & Klaus
- Happiest Toddler on the Block by Dr. Harvey Karp
- Ina May Gaskin Guide to Childbirth
- Fathers At Birth by Rose St. John
- More Business of Being Born Documentary on Netflix
- Natural Childbirth Exercise for the Best Birth Ever by Rhondda Hartman
- The Vaccine Book by Dr. Bob Sears
- The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding 8th Edition by La Leche League International
- the first forty days by Heng OU
- The Natural Pregnancy Book by Aviva Jill Romm
- the Mommy Plan by Valerie Lynn
Serenity Life Doulas Resources & Links:
Acupressure
- Diane Hartenstein L.Ac. 469-503-9185 dhdaom@gmail.com
- www.acumassagetherapy.com/index.html
Amber Necklaces
Baby Wearing
Birth Centers
- Birth Center of Arlington Arlington, Texas
- Born 2B A Blessing Waxahachie, Texas
- Fort Worth Birthing & Wellness Center Fort Worth, Texas
- Gentle Beginnings Birth Center Hurst and Keller, Texas
- Grapevine Birthing Center Grapevine, Texas
- The Nest Birth Center Mansfield, Texas
- Origins Birth and Wellness Dallas Dallas, Texas
Birth Tub Rentals
Breastfeeding
- www.forbabiessake.com
- www.kellymom.com
- www.llli.org La Leche League International
- www.lowmilksupply.org
- www.breastmilkcounts.com
Breech Babies
Childbirth Education Class
- Train for Birth Workshop
- Train for 10 Centimeters Event
- The Natural Way Birthing Project
- Mamastefit
- A Werking Mama
- Blissful Birth Education
Webster Certified Chiropractors-Pregnancy and Pediatric
- Dr. Kenyon Godwin Active Family Wellness Center Arlington, Texas 817-557-2770 (2 locations, north and south Arlington)
- Dr. Kelsey Brown The Vine Family Chiropractic Grapevine, Texas 817-421-0800
- Dr. Jordan Adams Calibration Chiropractic Mansfield, Tx 817-779-3435
- Dr. Lexi Meleski Our Wellness Community Dallas, Tx 414-651-5321
- Dr. Michelle Jefferson Abundant Life Chiropractic DeSoto, Texas 972-460-6328
- Dr. Ruby Garza Adjust Texas Chiropractic & Wellness, PPLC Hurst, Texas 682-325-1632
- Dr. Mark Scott, Dr. Lindsay Robinson InnerLight Chiropractic Fort Worth, Texas 817-759-9255
- Dr. Shelby Loughridge Illumin 8 Chiro McKinney, Texas 469-625-1502
- Dr. Courtney Kahla Our Well House Frisco, Texas hello@drcourtneykahla.com
Craniosacral Therapist
- Leslie Forsyth 214-502-8988 leslieaforsyth@gmail.com
- Pam Kapoor 972-415-5866
- Sally Fryer www.integrativepediatric.com
- Hands of Choice Therapies 214-380-9700
Dentist (Lip and Tongue Tie)
- Dr. Abramdzyk, DDS 972-72-7645 Heath, Texas http://smileranchdentistry.com/
- Dr. Oser, DDS 817-431-5514 Keller, TX
- Dr. Preece, DDS 817-741-6100 (North Fort Worth) Fort Worth, TX 817-292-2004 (South Fort Worth) Fort Worth, TX
- Dr. Stacy Cole, DDS 817-731-9291 Fort Worth, TX
- Dr. Toni Engram, DDS 972-723-1148 Midlothian, Tx www.legacydentistry.com
- Dr. Melanie Throne, DDS 817-735-4700 Fort Worth, Tx www.mvcdds.com
- Dr. Arun Badi, MD 972-566-5959 Dallas, Tx ENT & Sleep Medicine
Essential Oils
- http://my.doterra.com/krishacrosley
- www.facebook.com/krishaessentialoils
- www.instagram.com/love_life_with_oils
- www.facebook.com/groups/oiltalkwithkrisha
Evidence Based Facts
Home Births
Lactation Consultants
- Heather Martin, IBCLC, RLC Fort Worth, Texas 682-738-6455 heathermartinIBCLC@gmail.com www.beyondthebreast.com
- Mellanie Sheppard IBCLC, RLC North Tarrant County 817- 504-6947 lactationlady@gmail.com
- Deirdre Cannon IBCLC Arlington, Texas For Babies Sake
- Stephanie Brown, IBCLC Plano, Texas Nourish and Lactation Consulting
Midwifery
- Acclaimed Midwives
- Arlington Midwife Associates
- Dallas Midwife Associates
- DFW Midwife Collective
- Fort Worth Midwife Associates
- Jennifer Atherton, LM, CPM (Home) 469-583-7951 www.serenitymidwifery.net
- Lisa Riell, CPM (Home, Birth Center) 817-691-0856 www.nestmidwife.com/birth-center/
- Patricia Gross LM, CPM (Home Birth) 817-366-4562 www.kueomidwifeservices.com
- Terry Gyde LM, CPM (Home Birth/Birth Center) 817-618-7180 www.born2bablessing.com
- Traci Santangelo RN, MS, CNM (Home Birth) 972-215-6934 http://www.birthpointe.com/
- Jasmin Schumacher LM, CPM, MBA (Home Birth) 682-365-4448 https://sunshinebirthco.wixsite.com/home
Montessori Schools
- The Montessori School of Arlington 817-274-1548 http://www.tmaonline.org
Natural Child Birth Preparation
- http://www.mamabirth.com
- http://feedmemama.net/2013/12/05/preparing-the-body-for-natural-birth/
- http://www.natural-pregnancy-
midwife.com/natural-ways-to- induce-labor.html
Newborn Care Specialist
- Cheryl Abrams 682-429-4637 www.babymoonconcierge.com
- Rebecca Doran 940-441-5559 www.sweetbeesnewborncare.com
Nutrition
- Amy Gonzalez The Holistic Dietitan
OB/GYN NaProTechology
- Dr. Melissa Weidert, MD Whole Life Authentic Care 817-838-5433
- Dr. Kristi Kelly, MD Whole Life Authentic Care
Osteopath
•Dr. Matthew Barker, DO Mobile Osteopathy, PA 817-618-2096
Pediatricians
- Dr. Ayman Arouse, MD First Steps Pediatric Association Cleburne, Tx 817-641-8800
- Dr. Vanessa Charette, MD Cook Children’s Fort Worth, Tx 817-347-6859
- Dr. Samuel Davis, MD Child Plus Pediatrics Saginaw, Tx 817-484-6610
- Dr. Eric Hopkins, MD Cook Children’s Pediatrics Grapevine, Tx 817-347-2530
- Dr. Ann Natterer, MD Cook Children’s Fort Worth, Tx 817-870-2910
- Dr. William Roberts, MD Grapevine Pediatric Clinic Grapevine, Tx 817-488-7334
- Michelle Rowton, NP Wonderfully Made Wellness Sanctuary McKinney, Tx 469-631-0023
Pelvic Floor Specialist
- Tulsi Desai, PT, MPT Active Body, Active Life Coppell, Tx 214-210-0715 info@activebodyactivelife.com
- Marie Woerner PT, DPT, WCS, CLT Woerner Physical Therapy Fort Worth, Tx 682-235-3816
- Dr. Yeni Abraham, TPT TriggeredPT Arlington, Tx 817-405-9833
Photography
- Kourtnie Elizabeth Documentary 817-932-3334 kedocumentary@gmail.com
- Eva Diana Photography 817-891-5234
- Kimberly Hammond khamphotography@gmail.com
- Lane B Photography 210-381-6718 info@lanebphotography.com
- Amba Bump and Birth Photography 214-957-6430 shannon@ambaphoto.com
Placenta Encapsulation
- Nikia Lawson 469-496-4937 nikialawson.com
- T’arah Craig-Chamberlin 757-532-5303
Postpartum Support
- Cheryl Abrams BabyMoon Concierge 682-429-4637
- Give InKind
Prenatal Massage
- Rachel Gabsi, MMCD 682-233-5810
- Mariah Dietrich, LMT 214-998-8268
- Brittni Bowen, LMT 214-455-9865 OurWellnessCommunity
- Lindsey Wood, LMT 214-998-5247 MassageInMotionTX
Prenatal Yoga
“Untethered Yoga-Dr. Jordan Adams”
Private Schools
- Oak Crest Private School 214-483-5400 http://www.oakcrestschool.org
Sleep Trainer
- Mary Cantwell 972-638-9974 www.resttoyournest.com
TENS
Ultrasound 3D/4D
- Ultraview Imaging Arlington, Texas 817-465-8439
Vaccines
https://www.texansforvaccinechoice.com/
VBAC Friendly OB/GYN
- Dr. Charles Downey, MD 972-231-9144 Methodist Richardson Medical Center and Baylor Plano
- Dr. Joy Peveto, MD 214-824-3200 Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas
Water Births
Womb Care
- Mayte 469-970-6198 OurWellnessCommunity
MORE RESOURCES & LINKS
- http://www.specialdaycrates.com/product-page/special-mama-crate
- https://sarahbuckley.com/
- https://www.pennysimkin.com/
- https://www.mamanatural.com/dates-during-pregnancy/
- https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-using-evening-primrose-oil-for-natural-labor-induction/
- https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-the-vitamin-k-shot-in-newborns/
- https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-induction-or-c-section-for-big-baby/
- https://improvingbirth.org/2013/06/bigbaby/
- https://evidencebasedbirth.com/is-erythromycin-eye-ointment-always-necessary-for-newborns/
- https://birthrightsbar.org/resources/Documents/BirthRights.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3q7jbHBUpg0ARZ6rqOEtHrau4-ILT-lwY-MP4ca398KcgexCYTl82Nj_s