DOULA & CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION Resource List
OBs & Hospital Midwives
Nicole Chaney, CNM
Reading Hospital
https://towerhealth.org/providers/nicole-m-chaney-cnm
Dominic J Cammarano, DO
Reading Hospital
https://towerhealth.org/providers/dominic-j-cammarano-do
Heidi Strieb, DO
Reading Hospital
https://towerhealth.org/providers/heidi-d-strieb-do
Peter Gearhart, MD
Pennsylvania Hospital
https://pennmedicine.org/providers/profile/peter-gearhart
Jefferson Hospital Midwifery
https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/clinical-specialties/midwifery
Gentle Beginnings Midwifery, CNM
Elmer Hospital in Elmer, NJ
Chester County OB/GYN - West Chester
https://axiawh.com/locations/chester-county-ob-gyn-of-west-chester
Manuel Ferreira, MD
Chester County Hospital
http://chestercountyobgyn.com/manuel-ferreira.asp
William F. Brazerol, MD
https://www.pennmedicine.org/providers/profile/william-brazerol?fadf=cch
Thomas Dardarian, DO
Bryn Mawr Hospital
https://www.mainlinehealth.org/find-a-doctor/thomas-s-dardarian
Dr. Katy Doroshow, DO
Lankaneau Hospital
https://www.mainlinehealth.org/find-a-doctor/katy-m-doroshow
Women for Women
Lankaneau Hospital
https://axiawh.com/locations/women-for-women-obgyn-of-wynnewood
Axia Women's Health
Paoli Hospital
https://axiawh.com/providers/hahn-nancey
Ronni Rothman Woman Wise Midwifery
Einstein Montgomery Hospital
Kennedy Washington Township Midwives
Midwives of New Jersey
Hackettstown, NJ (home and hospital)
Midwifery Care Associates
Pennington, NJ
http://midwiferycare.org/midwife/home.html
Birth Centers
Life Cycle WomanCare
http://www.lifecyclewomancare.org
Reading Birth Center
https://www.readingmidwifecenter.com
The Birth Center in Wilmington, DE
Birth Care in Bart, PA
http://www.birthcaremidwives.com
Midwifery Birth & Wellness Center South Jersey
https://www.virtua.org/services/midwifery?utm_campaign=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=local
Homebirth Midwives
Samantha Magpi, CPM
https://www.magpimidwifery.com
Reading Birth Center (offers birth within certain distance)
https://www.readingmidwifecenter.com
Kathleen Hindle, CNM
https://midwiferytraditions.com
Kindred Spirits, CPM
https://www.kindredspiritsmidwifery.com
Jillian Schlacter, CPM
Ray Rachlin, CPM
https://www.refugemidwifery.com
Asasiya Muhammad, CPM
Birth Doulas
See our recommended birth doulas page
Prenatal Chiropractic Care
Dr. Justin Ohm in Media, PA + South Philly http://www.ohmchiropractic.com
Dr. Margaret Hager in Wayne https://swedefamilychiropractic.com
Dr. Kayla Beardsley in Exton https://www.shinechiropa.com
Dr. Damien Ciasullo in Philadelphia http://www.rhinochiro.com
Dr. Dana Metzger in South Jersey http://www.gardenstatefamilychiro.com
DOULA & CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION STUDENT Resource List
Prenatal Massage
Prenatal Acupuncture
Marlene Burk in Bryn Mawr http://www.marleneburk.com
Kara Szumski http://www.easehealing.com
Cara Franks http://sixfishes.com
Jaime Ziegler https://www.jzacupuncture.com
Meredith Murphey. https://www.healingpointonline.com
Philadelphia Community Acupuncture http://phillyacupuncture.com
Placenta Encapsulation
Heather Meyer https://www.placentaencapsulationservices.com
Julia Park http://juliaparkacupuncture.com/placenta-encapsulation
Debbie Castelbueno http://alcyoneblooms.com
Tiff Hare NJ https://karmabirthservices.com
BREECH RESOURCES
OBs for External Cephalic Version (ECV)
Dr. Peter Gearhart, Pennsylvania Hospital
Dr. Robert H. Debbs, Philadelphia Hospital
Dr. Stoner, Einstein Montgomery Hospital
Dr. Jason Baxter, MFM, Jefferson Hospital
Pam Erickson Rosser, CNM, Pennington, NJ
Providers trained in vaginal breech birth
Dominic Cammarano, Reading Hospital
Jason Baxter, MFM, Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia Hospital
Diane Goslin, Lancaster County
COUNSELING RESOURCES
Postpartum Stress Center
Postpartum Stress Center NJ
http://postpartumstress.com/turnersville
Main Line Counseling & Wellness Center
Everylasting Wellness Counseling
https://everlastingwellnesscounseling.com
Nicole McNelis
Heidi Lengel
https://www.maternalwellness.org/heidi-lengel
Deena Newman
https://psychologyandcounseling.net/.../deena-newman-psyd/
Stephanie Jacobs, Ph.D, LMFT
https://councilforrelationships.org/therapist/stephanie-jacobs-ed-s-ph-d-lmft/s,
The Center for Postpartum Depression
http://www.postpartumcenter.com
The Artemis Center for Guidance NJ
http://www.artemisguidance.com
Erin Saddic Counseling West Chester
Postpartum Support International
http://www.postpartum.net/GettheFacts.aspx
Postpartum Psychosis (PPP)
http://walkerkarraa.me/2013/10/05/postpartumpsychosis
National Suicide Prevention Hotline and Website 18002738255
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale
Feeding Resources
IBCLC Lactation Consultants
Karen Meade, IBCLC
Janet Graczyk, IBCLC
Jillian Nemeth, IBCLC
http://jnlactationconsulting.com
Erica Diehl, IBCLC
Linda Derbyshire
https://centercitypediatrics.com/ancillary-providers/linda-derbyshire-ibclc/
Kristin Burns
https://bothbettertogether.com
Dana Ehman, IBCLC
Karen Zamparini
Comprehensive breastfeeding prep course and lactation support
Rachelle Lessen, MS, RD, IBCLC chop.edu/clinical-staff/lessen-rachelle
Nikki Lee, IBCLC, RN, CST
Angelina Itri, IBCLC SOUTH JERSEY
609-578-9941
Cranial Sacral Therapy
Nursing Bras
Kindred Bravely http://kindredbravely..com
Bravado http://bravadodesigns.com
Simple Wishes Pumping Bras http://simplewishes.com
Snugabell http://snugabell.com/products/pumpease
Breastfeeding Websites, Books, Groups
http://biologicalnurturing.com
http://www.workandpump.com working & breastfeeding information
http://mandyhaberman.com/haberman-feeder babies with colic or
suck challenges
Books
• Breastfeeding Made Simple Nancy Mohrbacher
• Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers Jack Newman
• Mother Food Hillary Jacobson (written by a wholistic IBCLC, very
comprehensive resource on food and breastfeeding)
• Making More Milk Diana West
• The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding La Leche League International
• The Breastfeeding Book William and Martha Sears
• Balancing Breast and Bottle Amy Peterson
• Defining Your Own Success: Breastfeeding After Breast Reduction
Local breastfeeding support groups
Nursing Mothers Alliance - Provides free warm line support
(610-251-9405) and free weekly meetings in Collegeville http://nursingmothersalliance.org
B4 Village https://b4village.org
La Leche League - Local chapters http://llli.org/webus.html
Breastfeeding Resource Center http://breastfeedingresourcecenter.org
LifeCycle Woman Care Breastfeeding Groups: West Philly, South Philly, Rosemont, and Phoenixville
https://lifecyclewomancare.org/what-we-offer/classes-workshops-support-groups
Birth Centers, hospitals, and home birth practices offer support services following birth. Call or ask your medical provider for more information.
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