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specialized spa services, retail therapy, educational and exercise classes and interactive group support.
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MIDWIVES & DOULAS

San Francisco Doula Group
http://www.sfdoulagroup.com
info@sfdoulagroup.com

The San Francisco Doula Group is a community of doulas practicing in the Bay Area. A "one-stop shop" for referrals of trained and experienced birth and postpartum professionals. Meet local Doulas every 2nd Saturday 2-4pm at Natural Resources, 816 Diamond St.

Bay Area Home Birth Collective
http://www.bayareahomebirth.org
1-415-273-5185
info@bayareahomebirth.org

A group of licensed midwives, labor assistants, and childbirth educators dedicated to empowering women and families through home birth. Providing skilled, comprehensive and compassionate care from pregnancy through postpartum. Meet the midwives every 2nd Saturday 4-6 PM at Natural Resources, 816 Diamond St.

Eternity in Bloom - Ronnie Falcao, LM MS
http://www.gentlebirth.org/ronnie
1-650-961-9728
ronnie@gentlebirth.org

Holistic Homebirth and Waterbirth - bringing the safety of a birth center to your home. Comprehensive midwifery care: prenatal, labor/birth, postpartum, newborn, lactation assistance. Holistic approach to discomforts and minor complications of pregnancy. Emphasis on ecstatic birthing and family bonding. Insurance accepted. Separately available - European-style, in-home postpartum midwifery/lactation appointments.

Rock a bye Baby
http://www.rock-a-bye-baby.org/
1-650-952-5233
mary@rock-a-bye-baby.org

Are you having a baby? Are you looking for a nighttime postpartum Doula in the upcoming months? Being a new mom Mary knows first hand how hard it is to get "back to normal" & getting some needed sleep will be hard in the first weeks after you deliver. Mary has had first hand experience with breastfeeding,C-Section and postpartum emotional needs.

Sage Femme Midwifery
http://www.sagefemme.com
1-415-847-6252

Sage Femme, Inc. produces and distributes high quality educational products (primarily video) promoting healthy, sustainable living. Sage Femme's first production, Birth Day, is a short video of a mother giving birth at home surrounded by her family. The mother is Naoli Vinaver Lopez, an articulate midwife who narrates her own experience.

PRE & POST NATAL EDUCATION

Birth University
http://birthu.com
1.888.OUR.BIRTH
(1.888.724.7840)
info@birthu.com

Sarah McMoyler?s Birth University prepares expectant mothers and their partners for childbirth. All courses are taught by Sarah McMoyler, RN, BSN, FACCE, CLE, AHA Certified CPR Instructor, in a comfortable, beautiful setting in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood.

DayOne Center
http://www.dayonecenter.com
San Francisco 415-440-Day1 (3291)
Palo Alto 650-322-Day1 (3291)
community@dayoncenter.com

DayOne, The Center for New and Expectant Parents, offers prenatal and postnatal education, parents groups, breastfeeding consultations, and essential baby products. Open seven days a week, DayOne offers parents a supportive, friendly environment to meet other parents and learn about their babies.SF Weekly voted DayOne the "Best Place to Go" after having a baby, and The Lila Guide gave DayOne a 5-star Lila Pick, praising DayOne as a "new baby haven."


Natural Resources
http://www.naturalresources-sf.com

1367 Valencia St. San Francisco

1-415-550-2611

A Pregnancy, Childbirth and Early Parenting Center offering excellent classes for pregnant women and their partners and for new parents and their babies. Also feature products such as: glass baby bottles, many types of baby carriers, and a variety of diapering options that includes cloth diapers, Diapers, and chlorine-free and gel-free disposable diapers.

HEALTH & EXERCISE

Baby Boot Camp
Bring your baby.  Get fit.TM
1.888.990.BABY
http://www.babybootcamp.com

Offers indoor and outdoor strength training classes in many locations around the country. Designed for mom and baby, classes focus on building strength, improving posture and increasing core strength and flexibility. Pregnant moms, dads and nannies are welcome too!


Bar Method
http://barmethod.com
SF: 1-415-441-6333
San Mateo: 1-650-573-3330
Walnut Creek: 1-925-933-1946
Marin: 1-415-461-4461

The Bar Method? exercise system creates a uniquely lean, firm, sculpted body by reshaping and elongating muscles while maintaining an intense pace that burns fat and increases stamina.
A pre-natal Bar Method class, developed by Leelee Treadwell, a Bar Method senior teacher, is currently offered at the San Francisco and San Mateo studios.


Barefoot and Pregnant
http://www.barefootandpregnant.com
1-415-388-1777
info@barefootandpregnant.com

Being pregnant has never felt so good. Since September 2003, Barefoot & Pregnant has provided a place of community where women can come to connect, relax and rejuvenate. The first spa of its kind nationwide, Barefoot & Pregnant meets the unique needs of mothers-to-be with specialized spa services, retail therapy, educational and exercise classes and interactive group support.

 

Earth & Sky Oasis
http://www.earthandskyoasis.com/
1-415-989-0014
info@earthandskyoasis.com

Earth & Sky Oasis is your day spa home. Experience the difference of one on one professional care. Kate Carroll, owner and certified massage therapist, has been providing pre and post natal massage therapy for expecting mothers and fathers in San Francisco for over 12 years. Judy Komatsu, licensed acupuncturist and nutritional therapist, provides fertility support and pre and post natal care. Jill Jodar, licensed skin care specialist, will help you keep or get your skin in its best shape with her comprehensive knowledge of pre and post natal skin care requirements and contraindications. Helen Tran, licensed nail care specialist, will pamper or maintain your hands, feet and nails with your comfort always in mind. Become your better self again at earth & sky oasis ~

 


It's Yoga Kids
http://www.itsyogakids.com
IT'S FOR THE KID IN YOU!
415.561.0900

It's Yoga Kids provides yoga as a healthy fun activity for mind and body development for all ages and abilities. The full service studio offers yoga classes for kids - toddlers to teens - adults, and families including prenatal, mom & baby, and special needs along with customized parties, teacher training and Yoga Onsite.

 

Julie Stuart, CMT
julie@musclesymmetry.com

Julie Stuart is a board certified massage therapist who customizes soft tissue techniques to meet the unique needs of prenatal and postpartum women. Schedule a massage today and enjoy the benefits! Julie Stuart, CMT has specialized training in prenatal and postpartum massage and has years of experience. She sees clients in San Francisco and the East Bay. Email Julie to schedule a massage today.

 

Moms on the Move
http://momsonthemove.net
1-707-762-MOMS
MOM@MOMSONTHEMOVE.NET
Petaluma, CA

Moms on the Move is an organization committed to optimizing the Health, Education and Support of Childbearing women and their families throughout Pregnancy and Postpartum. Compromised of a dedicated staff of Obstetrical and Fitness professionals and offers a wide range of classes to meet your individual fitness, birthing and parenting needs.


Nature to Nurture
http://naturetonurture.com
1-415-820-8618
heidi@naturetonurture.com

A family-focused practice specializing in infant massage classes and offering massage appointments for people who are having a baby, people who have had a baby, and people who need to baby themselves...


Partum Me! Mom 
http://www.partummemom.com
1-510-923-1900
suzannekoval@partummemom.com
Alameda & San Francisco, CA

Partum Me! offers a unique experience in health & wellness for expectant mothers and postpartum women.  This Bay Area resource provides prenatal and postpartum Pilates, Physical Therapy, Group Classes and More!  Let Partum Me! guide you through a healthy pregnancy and help you restore and recovery your body after your delivery.   Suzanne Koval, MSPT has been devloping Women's Health Programs for years and is proud to offer Partum Me! to the Bay Area.

Stroller Stridesฎ
Fitness for Mom, Fun for Baby!
800-650-1406
http://www.strollerstrides.net/sanfrancisco
jenS@strollerstrides.net

Stroller Stridesฎ is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller. It's a great workout for any level of exerciser, including pregnant moms! It's a great way to get in shape, meet other moms and have fun with your baby! In addition to the classes, Stroller Stridesฎ offers Luna Moms Club with fun playgroup activities.

FOOD / NUTRITION

Healthful Living – Nourish The Future
http://www.NourishTheFuture.com
Julie@Healthfulliving.org

Nourish The Future is Healthful Living's collection of nutrition courses, cooking classes, and other events that nourish moms, future moms, children and families for a healthy future - it represents the choice to intentionally invest in your health, and the health of the next generation. Classes include: Nutrition for Pregnancy, Pre-Conception & Postpartum, Cooking for Baby, Foundations of Traditional Foods: Recipe for a Healthy Family Cooking Class, and Traditional Healing Foods for Children on the Autistic Spectrum including ADHD. Julie Matthews is a Certified Nutrition Consultant who teaches women to optimize baby’s health early – during pregnancy and pre-conception.

Petit Appetit
http://www.petitappetit.com
lisa@petitappetit.com


Petit Appetit, offers a convenient alternative to mass produced baby food. Founder Lisa Barnes offers in-home private cooking classes, group workshops and cooking demonstrations. Food services are also available to provide tasty, fresh, all natural food for your infant or toddler, packaged and ready to be served.

 

PRODUCTS

Little Pink Line 
http://www.littlepinkline.com
mama@littlepinkline.com

For Rock'n moms, maternity clothes with attitude.  Show off your new pregnant curves in these fabulous maternity t-shirts and pants designed for the new super feminine you plus one.  Little-Pink-Line for Moms-to-be-wear!

Waddle and Swaddle
http://www.waddleandswaddle.com/
1-510-540-7210
linda@waddleandswaddle.com

Provides Babywear and Gifts.  "Unique essentials for baby and mom"  They also hold great workshops for new and expecting parents such as Childbirth Preparation, Doula Information, Infant Massage, New Mom Support Group, and Newborn Care.


  

OTHER SERVICES

Cradlerock Childproofing
http://www.cradlerockmusic.com
1-415-497-2173
info@cradlerockmusic.com

According to the National Safe Kids Campaign more than 14 million children are injured every year seriously enough to require medical treatment. Lars Bergholdt from CradleRock works with parents throughout the entire San Francisco Bay Area to make their homes a safer environment for baby's and toddlers.


Jennifer Loomis Photography
http://www.jenniferloomis.com/
1-415-420-3883
images@jenniferloomis.com

Celebrate your pregnancy and new family with custom hand-printed fine-art family and maternity photography by Jennifer Loomis. Feel beautiful as you relax with tea, yoga and music while you and Jennifer collaborate, transforming your body into art. "More than a portrait, I want to photograph a feeling that captures and celebrates each individual woman?s beauty of motherhood," says Jennifer, who has photographed more than 800 women in the last 14 years.

 

Kirsty Edwards Photography
http://www.weeyinsphoto.com
415.305.3375
info@weeyinsphoto.com

What is a wee yin? Visit my website to find out more. "The transformation of a woman’s body through pregnancy is truly beautiful. Your new pregnant body is a special place for you to share with your baby – it is something to embrace and to love. I encourage all of you to capture this amazing journey with an elegant portrait session. I offer a unique range of maternity sessions, classic, fine art nudes, boudoir and outdoor fashion and have an extensive selection of wardrobe inspiration and fabrics to match every individual style."


Lori Paladino Photography
http://www.loriphoto.com/
1-415-595-5674
lori@loriphoto.com

" The moments I have spent drinking in photographs of my families and their histories are both windows and bridges connecting past to present. I treasure these gifts. And they inspire me. As a parent, I want to provide my own children with these gifts of memory and history. And as a photographer, it is my privilege and my pleasure to provide these same gifts to others. " -- About Me, Lori Paladino


Tiny Tots Diaper Service
http://www.tinytots.com/
1-800-794-5437
service@tinytots.com

Great diaper service.  Delivers and picks up right at your front door.  See why more and more families are choosing 100% cotton diapers for the sake of their baby and the environment.  Plus, visit their website for a discount coupon to help you get started!


Viacord, Mothers Circle
http://www.viacord.com/
1-866-668-4895
info@viacord.com

There have been over 5,000 cord blood transplants since the first successful transplant was performed in 1988. Thousands of lives have been saved by cord blood stem cell transplants.  Since 1993, ViaCord has been a pioneer and leader in cord blood stem cell preservation by providing unparalleled, comprehensive service


  
RESOURCE LINKS

Bay Area Birth Information
http://www.bayareabirthinfo.org/
info@bayareabirthinfo.org

Great resource for the South Bay.  References a wide range of providers such as yoga instructors, doctors, doulas, nutritionists etc all sharing in the BABI mission statement: BABI seeks to reduce unnecessary birth interventions; increase and promote normal, spontaneous labor and vaginal delivery; improve breastfeeding success rates; minimize separations; promote healthy mother/baby/family attachment; and reduce the maternal/infant morbidity and mortality rates.

 

Bay Area Parent's Club Listing
Bay Area Parenthood

Looking for a mommy's group / parent's club near you? Here's a pretty comprehensive listing of support and social groups for parents in the Bay Area

 

Carseat Safety Inspection Locations
http://www.seatcheck.org/
Safe Kids USA

Over eighty percent of kids riding in safety seats are at risk because they are not buckled in correctly. Don't be part of this statistic. Find a safety seat inspection location near you. In most locations certified inspectors will provide installation and inspection services free of charge.

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Homeless Pre-Natal Program
http://www.homelessprenatal.org/
415-546-6756
martharyan@homelessprenatal.org

Seizing the motivating opportunity created by pregnancy and parenthood, HPP joins with families to help them recognize their strengths and trust in their capacity to transform their lives to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. This program provides career training, metal health and substance abuse services, childcare and a variety of other services for new and expecting mothers.

Unsold clothing from Maternity Xchange is donated to the Homeless Pre-Natal Program as well as other non-profit organizations.

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