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Birth & Pregnancy Articles & Printables
Resources from Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS)
The Risks of Cesarean Section (pdf)
The Mother Friendly Childbirth Initiative (pdf)
Having a Baby? 10 Questions to Ask (pdf)
Factsheet: Breastfeeding is Priceless (pdf)
Is Your Doula Practice Mother-Friendly? (pdf)
Are Your Birth Classes Mother-Friendly? (pdf)
Resources from Mothers Advocate
Six Simple Ways to Have a Save and Healthy Birth (pdf -18 page booklet)
If You Have Been Induced: Tips for Keeping Your Birth as Healthy
and Safe as Possible When Induction is Necessary. (pdf)
Choosing Your Care Provider (pdf)
Changing Your Care Provider (pdf)
Tips for Labor Support People (pdf)
Choosing a Childbirth Class (pdf)
Finding a Doula (pdf)
Creating a Support Team (pdf)
Birth Planning Worksheet (pdf)
Positions for Labor (pdf)
Maintaining Freedom of Movement in Labor (pdf)
Resources from Lamaze International
2009 Lamaze Magazine (pdf – 32 page online magazine) – Pregnancy, Birth, & Beyond
Birth Web Sites
Drugwatch.com is a comprehensive Web site featuring extensive information about medications, drug interactions, and drug side effects.
International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)
Birthing the Future
Intown Midwifery at Atlanta Medical Center
La Leche League of Georgia
Georgia Friends of Midwives
Atlanta Baby Planners
Chiropractic Care – Prenatal, Pediatric, Adults
Lotus of Life Chiropractic
“Lotus of Life Chiropractic not only seeks to aid in the tranformation of lives by providing gentle, individualized chiropractic care to people of all ages, but also to spread information on health, wellness, and recognizing and achieving one’s greatest potential in life.” Drs. Liliana Warner and Jamie Galperin are experienced in prenatal care and the Webster Technique.
103 N. McDonough St, Unit A, Decatur GA 30030 | 404-377-7743 | lotusoflife@gmail.com
PSS Injury & Wellness Center – East Atlanta’s Chiropractor
Located in East Atlanta/Grant Park, the leading health professionals at PSS Injury & Wellness Center are dedicated to helping you achieve your wellness objectives — combining skill and expertise that spans the entire chiropractic wellness spectrum. Dr. Edward Schneider, a local East Atlanta resident is committed to bringing you better health and a better way of life by teaching and practicing the true principles of chiropractic wellness care. The “Rub Club,” based at PSS, is an excellent program for prenatal massage. 404-627-8998
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy Massage Center – Massage at Pierce Yoga in Virginia Highlands.
Body Works Atlanta – Massage and Watsu (massage while floating in a warm saline pool), performed by Lumina’s own Shari Aizenman. North Decatur area.
Post-Natal Family & Baby Nutrition
See Lumina’s sidebar links for more on nutrition, one of the most important components of pregnancy, recovery, breastfeeding, and overall family wellness.
Fight’s Feast Personal Chef Service
Jack’s Harvest
Take Them A Meal! A free online tool designed to coordinate the delivery of meals to someone who is in need.
Yoga & Fitness
Fit Wit A finess camp meeting morning and evening at both Decatur High School and in Grant Park at Jackson High School. Certified, fun trainers. Excellent for all fitness levels.
Kick In The Fit A morning or evening fitness boot camp meeting at Agnes Scott College campus.
Oh Baby! Fitness
Decatur Yoga
Ladies’ Workout Express – Toco Hills
Counseling
Jacqueline V Cohen, MS, LAPC, NCC, Postpartum and Women’s Issues Counselor in Roswell, GA.
Photography
Robin Gaucher Photography Capturing Life’s Special Moments
Amy Gibbons Photography Simple, Modern Portraits
Sarah Esther Photography
Clothing – Children’s & Maternity, Toys
Wiggle Girl & Boy
LilliBands
Shabby Apple
Dabberdoo
Childbirth Professional Associations
Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA)
Doulas of North America (DONA)
Women’s Health
Dr. Quinones – General Surgery and Breast Cancer
Fun Stuff
Chocolate Pink Pastry Cafe
