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Resource List

BABY WEARING

Baby Wearing International
A nonprofit organization offering information, resources, and local chapters on baby wearing.
www.babywearinginternational.org

BIRTH CENTERS

The Birth Place Birthing Center
Oakland, Ca
www.sacredbirthplace.com

BIRTH INFORMATION (EVIDENCE BASED)/ MATERNAL AND BABY WELLNESS

Coalition for Improving Maternity Services
A coalition of individuals and organizations with concern for the care and well being of mothers, babies, and families. Their mission is to promote a wellness model of maternity care that will improve birth outcomes and substantially reduce costs. Many good articles full of useful birthing information.
www.motherfriendly.org

Childbirth Connection
Evidence based information and resources for pregnancy, labor and birth, and postpartum. A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of maternity care. This site is filled with very useful information on how to have a safer more satisfying birth.
www.childbirthconnection.org

Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative USA
This is a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to encourage and recognize hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for lactation.
www.babyfriendlyusa.org

Lamaze International
The Lamaze Institute for Normal Birth was launched to support initiatives that provide credible, relevant and useful information about normal birth to new and expectant parents and childbirth professionals.
www.lamaze.org

Mothering
Articles and resources for pregnancy, birth, babies, and parenting.
www.mothering.com

CESAREAN

International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)
Their mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).
1-800-686-ICAN
www.ican-online.org

BIRTH THEORIES/ STYLES/ PHILOSOPHIES

Not all inclusive…

Birthing Within
www.birthingfromwithin.com

The Bradley Method
www.bradleybirth.com

HypnoBabies
www.hypnobabies.com

HypnoBirthing
www.hypnobirthing.com

Lamaze International
www.lamaze.org

WaterBirth International
www.waterbirth.org

BREASTFEEDING

Breastfeeding Classes- Please see Resource Centers

See Breastfeeding Page

CAR SEAT SAFETY

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Information on car seat safety and where to go to get it checked for proper installation and use.
www.nhtsa.dot.gov

Seat Check
Information on car seat safety and locate car seat check locations.
1-866-seat-check
www.seatcheck.org

Safety Belt Safety USA
Information on car seat safety.
1-800-745-safe
www.carseat.org

Car Sear Data
Information on the compatibility of a particular car seat with your car.
www.carseatdata.org

CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION

Please see Resource Centers

CHILDCARE REFERRALS

Community Child Care Council of Santa Clara County
Resource and referral information for childcare.
www.4c.org

Stanford Park Nannies
Fee based nanny finding agency.
www.spnannies.com

CIRCUMCISION

see circumcision handouts under Baby Care Handouts and the following-

National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers
Research and information on circumcision.
www.nocirc.org

In Home Circumcision
Rabbi Moshe Trager, Certified Mohel
Performs Jewish and non-Jewish circumcision in your home.
www.calimohel.com

CLOTHING

Maternity XChange
A mobile maternity shop selling discounted brand name and designer maternity clothing in the Bay Area. They buy and sell maternity clothing.
www.maternityxchange.com

Kid to Kid
Buy or sell used maternity clothing, children clothing, and baby equipment.
www.kidtokid.com

CORD BLOOD BANKING

Parents Guide to Cord Blood Banking
Impartial view of cord blood storage options for parents who are contemplating this form of medical ‘insurance’.
www.parentsguidecordblood.org

DIAPERS

Tiny Tots
Delivery and cleaning service and/or purchase for cloth diapers and compostable diapers. Free classes on cloth diapering. They also have a boutique with clothing/ toys and offer more free and low cost workshops/ classes. This is an amazing company with fabulous customer service and outstanding products!
Campbell, CA
408-866-2900 or 408-866-2925
www.tinytots.com

EarthBaby
Compostable diapers and wipes delivery service.
www.earth-baby.com

Jillian’s Drawers
Huge cloth diapering selection for home laundering, including gently used diapers for less. Has a 21 day trial to try out different styles of diapers before committing to a large purchase for only $10.
www.jilliansdrawers.com

DOULAS

Please see ‘What is a Doula’ page.

EXERCISE- PRENATAL AND POSTPARTUM

Please see Resource Centers.

FOOD- Grocery Delivery, Prepared Meals

Dinner My Way (not delivery)
Where you can prepare family style meals that serve up to six in a short amount of time. All the prep work is already done.
www.dinnermyway.com

Jessie and Laurant
Prepares and delivers meals.
www.jessieetlaurent.com

Waiters on Wheels
Delivers food from certain restaurants.
www.waitersonwheels.com

Planet Organics
Organic groceries delivered to your home.
www.planetorganics.com

Safeway Delivery
www.safeway.com

HOMEOPATHY/ HOLISTIC CARE/ NATUROPATHIC

Acupuncture, Chiropractor, Craniosacral Therapy, Herbalist, Massage Therapy, Nutritionist, Reiki and more. Please see Resource Centers, especially BABI website under providers.

INJURY PREVENTION/ SAFETY

Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International
Kidpower teaches people of different ages and abilities to be successful in learning and practicing personal safety, self-protection, confidence, and advocacy skills.
These “People Safety” skills prepare individuals to prevent and stop most bullying, abuse, assault, and abduction and to advocate effectively for the well-being of themselves and others.
I highly recommend taking their classes!
www.kidpower.org

CA Poison Action Line
Website is for information on poison prevention and phone number is to call for instruction on what action to take if you believe poisoning has occurred.
1-800-222-1222
www.calpoison.org

American Red Cross
Health and safety courses, babysitting training course, CPR for adults, children and infants.
www.redcross.org

US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recalls and safety information.
www.cpsc.gov

Safe Kids
Information on preventing unintentional injuries.
www.safekids.org

SIDS Alliance
Information about and prevention of sudden infant death syndrome.
www.sidsalliance.org

MIDWIVES

Please see ‘What is a Midwife’ page.

PARENTING/ INFANT-CHILD DEVELOPMENT/ BONDING/ ATTACHMENT

Zero to Three
Extensive website covering all aspects of child development, parenting, child care and more.
www.zerotothree.org

Ask Dr Sears
Extensive information about your child’s development and health written by pediatricians.
www.askdrsears.com

Mothering
Articles and resources for pregnancy, birth, and parenting.
www.mothering.com

Attachment Parenting International
The mission of API is to promote parenting practices that create strong, healthy emotional bonds between children and their parents.
www.attachmentparenting.org

Parenting Classes

Janada Clark
Love and Logic
www.janadaclark.com

PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION

Placenta Benefits- Mendy Thijssen
www.placentabenefits.info/MendyThijssen.asp
www.elementsofmagic.com

Anna Hurty
www.birthgarden.com

Vanessa Pisias
www.vanessathedoula.com

PLAY AND SUPPORT GROUPS

Please see Blossom Birth Services, Harmony Birth Services and The Loft for free or low cost support and play groups for the whole family (under Resource Centers).

Las Madres
Brings together local mothers who have children born the same year for weekly playgroups, meetings, sharing ideas and support.
www.lasmadres.org

Mothers and More
Mothers support group and children’s play groups.
www.mothersandmore.org

Moms Club
Mothers support group and children’s play groups.
www.bayareamoms.org

Grateful Dads
A community of dads who like to spend time with their children outside.
www.gratefuldads.com

The National Center for Fathering (not local)
www.fathersforum.com

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Family Support
Our Family Coalition
A lot of resources listed for the Bay Area.
www.ourfamily.org

Preemies
Las Madres offers groups for preemie families- see above for contact info.

Premature Baby Premature Child (not local)
Support and resources for premature children and their families.
www.prematurity.org

Micro-Preemies (not local)
Support and resources for micro-preemies and their families.
www.micropreemies.com

Single Parents
Parents Without Partners (not local)
www.parentswithoutpartners.org

Special Needs Infants
Parents Helping Parents
PHP is a local parent directed non-profit resource center offering educational programs, health related services, and support networks for children and adults with special needs.
408-727-5775 San Jose
www.php.com

Special Parents Information Network
Parents of children with special needs can find local support and resources.
831-423-7713 Santa Cruz
www.spinsc.org

Support for Families
Parents of children with special needs can find local support and resources.
415-282-7494 San Francisco
www.supportforfamilies.org

Twins/Multiples
Mid Peninsula Parents of Multiples
Resources, support, and play groups for families with multiples.
www.mppom.org

Santa Clara County Mother of Twins Club
Resources, support, and play groups for families with multiples.
www.sccmotc.com

Gemini Crickets of San Jose
Resources, support, and play groups for families with multiples.
www.geminicrickets.org

POSTPARTUM

Please see Blossom Birth Services, Harmony Birth Services and The Loft for free or low cost support and play groups for the whole family (under Resource Centers).

SOLACE
Online community supporting woman after traumatic birth or with postpartum mood disorders.
www.solaceformothers.org

Counselors and Support Groups
Sharon Storton MA, LMFT, CCHT, CLE
at Harmony Birth Services
www.sharonstorton.com

Postpartum Mood Disorders Information/ Websites
Postpartum Health Alliance
Postpartum mood disorders information and resources.
www.postpartumhealthalliance.org

Postpartum Support International
Postpartum support and information.
www.postpartum.net

RESOURCE CENTERS FOR PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND PARENTING

BABI- Bay Area Birth Information
Provides information, resources, support groups, Bay Area provider lists, and community awareness events for families and birth professionals throughout the Greater South Bay.
www.bayareabirthinfo.org

Birth Ways
A community resource center, referrals, classes, lending library and more.
Oakland, Ca
www.birthways.org

Blossom Birth Services
A non-profit community resource center for expectant and new families- classes, support groups (including free and low cost), play groups, prenatal and postnatal exercise, lending library, and more!
Palo Alto, Ca
www.blossombirth.org

Harmony Birth Resources
A community resource center for expectant and new families- classes, support groups (including free and low cost), play groups, prenatal and postnatal exercise, lending library, and more!
Campbell, Ca
www.harmonybirth.com

The Loft Birthing and Parenting Enrichment Center
A non-profit community resource center for expectant and new families- classes, support groups (including free and low cost), play groups, prenatal and postnatal exercise, lending library, and more!
Morgan Hill, Ca
www.theloftmorganhill.org

Natural Resources
A non-profit community resource center for expectant and new families- classes, support groups, play groups, prenatal and postnatal exercise, lending library, and more!
www.naturalresources-sf.com

STRESS/ CRISIS/ GRIEF

Child Abuse Council of Santa Clara County
Information on preventing and reporting child abuse.
Parental Stress program and resources-
650-327-3333 or
408-279-8228
Child Abuse Hotline
408-299-2071 San Jose
650-493-1186 Palo Alto
408-683-0601 Gilroy/ Morgan Hill
www.cacscc.org

Bill Wilson Center
To support and strengthen the community by serving youth and families through counseling, housing, education and housing. Many different types of services offered.
www.billwilsoncenter.org

Addiction
See Bill Wilson Center listed above and the following.

Alcoholics Anonymous (local)
24 hour help line
408-374-8511
www.aasanjose.org

Narcotics Anonymous (local)
24 hour help line
408-998-4200
www.sjna.org

Domestic Violence
See Child Abuse Council above or the following.

Next Door Solutions for Domestic Violence
Advocacy, support groups, housing solutions, and more resources.
24 hour emergency hotline
408-279-2962
www.nextdoor.org

Loss and Grief
Helping After Neonatal Death (HAND)
Los Gatos, Ca
1-888-908-HAND
www.handonline.org

The Compassionate Friends
to find local chapters, please see website
www.compassionatefriends.org

M.I.S.S. Foundation
to find local chapters, please see website
www.misschildren.org

National High Risk Pregnancy Support Network (not local)
www.sidelines.org

TENS RENTALS

Felissa Hay
www.yourbirthdoula.com