The 2024 Resource Guide is the directory of pregnancy and childbirth professionals, as well as recommended reading lists and website recommendations. Want to be included in the next Resource Guide? Do you provide a pregnancy or birth related service or business? We would love to have you in our Resource…

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A birth doulas empower you to make educated and informed choices 2 Decreased chances of unnecessary use of forceps by 41% and cesarean birth by 28% 3 Doulas help increase your chances of reaching your breastfeeding goals 4 Doulas decrease the incidence of PPD and increase birth experience satisfaction by…

PROFESSIONAL 90 Hours of lactation-specific education College Level Health Science Courses 300-1000 Clinical Practice Hours Board Exam by independent international board of examiners Provides professional, clinical lactation management

Accredited certification or licensure program Includes clinical component- usually with another midwife or physician Trained in normal birth and emergencies. Responsible for mothers well being through evaluation and management of labor, birth, and postpartum Licensed or certified by the state

Chiropractors, Osteopaths, ical Therapist*, Occupational Therapist*, Acupuncturist* Classroom Hours: Vary between professions 800- 4200 Hands-on Hours: Require an internship of at least one year and typically 250 or more patients Licensed by the state Accredited certification or licensure program by a National Board Abililty to diagnose various conditions * May…

1 Balances your hormones 2 May help your milk supply 3 Increases your energy 4 Combats daytime fatigue 5 Recover quicker from birth 6 Brings your body back into balance 7 Helps prevent the “Baby Blues” 8 Shortens postpartum bleeding 9 Helps uterus shrink 10 Increasespostpartumironlevels

1 Who can be with me during labor and birth? 2 What happens during a normal labor and birth in your setting? 3 How do you allow for differences in culture and beliefs? 4 Can I walk and move around during labor? What position do you suggest for birth? 5…