Local Resources
Pregnancy and Birth
- Friends of Missouri Midwifes – Advocacy and Information
- Doulas of Greater St. Louis – Doula information and referrals
- International Cesarean Awareness Network, St. Louis Chapter – Contact Ruthie Dicken RuthieDicken@charter.net - Telephone: (314)961-4451 Or Contact: Julie Herr (618)222-9218
- Maternity Photography - Cate Jackson Photography
Breastfeeding and Postpartum
- La Leche League - Breastfeeding support; 1-800-laleche; local Chapters: 314-424-3900
- Kangaroo Kids – Lactation Consultants, breast pump rental, breastfeeding support groups, sling sales and assistance. 10090 Manchester, St. Louis, MO 63122, 314-835-9200
- Cotton Babies – Local cloth diaper store and resource center. Natural Family Living products including many different kinds of baby carriers. 5165 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129; 1-888-33-BABIES
- Attachment Parenting International A local chapter of API – monthly meetings and frequent playgroups.
Online Resources
Pregnancy and Birth
- DONA (Doulas of North America) International
- Friends of Missouri Midwifes
- Doulas of Greater St. Louis – Doula information and referrals
- Bradley Method of Childbirth
- Mothering Magazine and Online Community
- Online Resource from Sears Pediatricians and Nurses
- Easier Birth through fetal positioning
- International Cesearan Awareness Network
- www.birthingnaturally.net
- Plus-size-pregnancy.org
Breastfeeding and Postpartum
- Kelly Mom - Online Articles and information
- La Leche League - Breastfeeding support
- Kangaroo Kids – Lactation Consultants, breast pump rental, breastfeeding support groups, sling sales and assistance.
- Cotton Babies – Local cloth diaper store and resource center. Natural Family Living products including many different kinds of baby carriers.
- Mothering Magazine
- Dr. Jack Newman’s Visual Guide to Breastfeeding Includes many information pages available for download.