RESOURCES
Resources for Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum
Explore trusted resources to support you through pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, and early parenthood. This collection includes educational tools, community referrals, and holistic guidance to help families feel informed, supported, and confident throughout the journey into parenthood.
Birth & Medical Providers
Aleksandra Evanguelidi
http://www.aleksevanguelidi.com/
Midwife
Dr. Cristine Collins
(310) 273-3250
Dr. Phabillia Afflack
Phabulous Care
Appointments: (323) 364-0036
General Info: (323) 760-7277
info@phabulouscare.com
Dr. Cindy Kodama
Ohana Osteopathy
http://ohanaosteopathy.com/
Feeding & Infant Support
Chelsea Poyo-Nieto
Milk and the Moon
chelsea@milkandthemoon.me
(310) 985-0246
Hannah Halliwell
hannahhalliwell@gmail.com
(310) 403-0774
Dr. Kimberly Marran
Pure Smiles South Bay
(424) 352-1212
Bodywork & Holistic Care
Melissa Antonia Gutierrez
Clinical Herbalist
mamahoneybee@yahoo.com
(323) 687-0795
Gilli Wellness
Acupuncture
Tanja Seagraves
Gentle Osteo
DOMP, CMT, CST
(310) 490-2929
Aurora Vargas
Pregnancy Massage Therapy
(310) 486-7237
Nakomi K.
Pregnancy Massage Therapy
(818) 302-5866
Gio Castranova
Time to Melt
Prenatal & Fertility Nutrition
(818) 605-1026
Pelvic & Postpartum Health
Dr. Grace
Rooted PT
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Dr. Casie Danenhauer Humble Enlightened Physical Therapy
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Postpartum Support International
Fathers Reaching Out
Community Support & Advocacy
Frontline Doula Project
Perinatal Health Program for Black Families
The Victoria Project
Community Healing Fund supporting access to holistic maternity care
Pregnancy & Parenting Education
A trusted resource that helps parents learn about pregnancy, labor, and birth through clear, research-backed information. It empowers families to understand their options and make informed decisions about their care so they can approach birth with confidence and clarity.
Offers thoughtful childbirth education designed to help parents understand the physiological process of birth and the options available within modern maternity care. Through courses and resources, it supports families in preparing for birth with knowledge, confidence, and a deeper connection to their bodies and instincts.
BOOKS WORTH READING
Transformed by Birth — Britta Bushnell
This book explores the emotional and psychological journey of birth, helping parents understand the inner transformation that can unfold through the birth experience. Britta Bushnell offers practical tools and insight to help families approach birth with greater resilience, awareness, and trust in themselves.
The Fourth Trimester — Kimberly Ann Johnson
A powerful guide to postpartum healing, this book supports new mothers through the physical, emotional, and cultural transition after birth. Kimberly Ann Johnson shares wisdom on recovery, nervous system care, and restoring balance during the early months of parenthood.
Birthing From Within — Pam England
This beloved childbirth book invites parents to prepare for birth through creativity, self-reflection, and deeper emotional awareness. Pam England encourages families to explore their hopes, fears, and expectations so they can approach birth with courage, confidence, and curiosity.
The First 40 Days — Heng Ou
Rooted in traditional postpartum wisdom, this book focuses on nourishing and caring for mothers during the first forty days after birth. It offers recipes, rituals, and gentle guidance to help families support rest, healing, and connection during the early postpartum period.
PODCASTS
Dr. Berlin’s Informed Pregnancy Project
Hosted by Dr. Elliot Berlin, this podcast features conversations with birth professionals, parents, and experts about pregnancy, birth, and early parenting. It offers thoughtful insights and real birth stories that help families feel informed, supported, and more confident as they prepare for birth.
The Birthful Podcast
with Adriana Lozada
The Birthful Podcast explores pregnancy, birth, and postpartum through honest conversations with experts and parents alike. Adriana Lozada helps families better understand their options and prepare for birth with curiosity, knowledge, and a deeper connection to their instincts.
Birthing Instincts
with Dr. Stuart Fischbein & Midwife Blyss Young
This podcast offers candid discussions about pregnancy, birth, and modern maternity care from both a medical and midwifery perspective. Dr. Stuart Fischbein and Blyss Young share thoughtful insights that help families navigate birth decisions with confidence, awareness, and trust in the natural process.
INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS TO FOLLOW
@gentlebirthofficial
@ebbirth
@lbreggy
@thelanguageofbirth
@the.vagina.whisperer
@legendairymilk
@goldilacts