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Search the listings in our paid membership directory to find services, care and support throughout the childbearing year.

I'm preparing for pregnancy

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Prenatal counseling. Preconception health. Fertility support.

I'm pregnant

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Support for optimal health in pregnancy. Complementary care for discomforts and disorders. Counseling.

I'm planning for birth

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Doulas. Birth photographers. Childbirth concierge services. Placental encapsulation. Birth tub rental. Cord blood banking.

I have a new baby

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Recovery from birth. Lactation support. Pediatricians. Complementary care for mother and newborn. Postpartum depression.

I'm recovering from trauma or loss

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Help with trauma or loss related to conception, pregnancy or birth. Miscarriage. Stillbirth. Loss of a newborn. Traumatic birth.

I'm looking for classes

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[COMING SOON] All types of classes. Yoga and exercise. Childbirth preparation. Parenting and breastfeeding.

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