Welcoming a baby into the world is hard enough without trying to do it alone. A solid support network can make all the difference in keeping mom and baby healthy and happy. Use these resources to create your own safety net.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
Raising Arizona Kids magazine provides the following list of resources as a starting place for your research. We do not independently evaluate the information below nor do we imply endorsement by including particular organizations. We strongly recommend you ask additional questions and request references when appropriate. Our directories are continuing works in progress. If you know of additional resources we should list, please write to
editorial@raisingarizonakids.com.
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Attachment Parenting | Boot camps for dads |Breastfeeding support | Cesarean support | Chiropractic and massage | Childbirth education | Childproofers |Cloth diapering information and supplies | Doulas | Helplines | Hospitals | Infant massage | Mental health | Midwives | Obstetricians | Parenting classes and support groups | Prenatal yoga | Other resources |
ATTACHMENT PARENTING
Attachment Parenting International
attachmentparenting.org
Supports parent responsiveness to a child’s emotional needs.
BOOT CAMPS FOR DADS
Banner Del E Webb Medical Center
14502 W Meeker Blvd, Sun City West
602-230-2273 • bannerhealth.com
Chandler Regional Medical Center
45 S Dobson Rd, Chandler
480-728-3935 • chandlerregional.org
Child Crisis Center
817 N Country Club Dr, Mesa
480-834-9424 • childcrisis.org
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
3555 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert
480-728-3935 • mercygilbert.org
Scottsdale Healthcare - Shea
9003 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale
480-882-4636 • shc.org
St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
350 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix
602-406-3050 • stjosephs-phx.org
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
All About Breastfeeding
9171 W Harmony Lane, Peoria
623-362-2511 • aabreastfeeding.com
Lactation consultation by appointment, breast pump rentals and breastfeeding classes.
AZ Department of Health Services Breastfeeding Hotline
800-833-4642
Baby, Mother & More
1235 S Gilbert Rd #8, Mesa
480-890-1870 • milksmile.com
Breastfeeding supplies, baby carriers/wraps, breast pumps, parenting books and more.
Breastfeeding Pump 'n' Go
Doris Christensen,IBCLC, lactation consultant
480-833-2262 • pump-n-go.com
Breastfeeding support group for moms; meets Thursdays.
Every Mother & Child
480-986-0328 • everymotherandchild.com
East Valley lactation consultation and breastfeeding classes; breast pumping supplies, including hospital-grade pump rentals.
La Leche League of Arizona
602-234-1956 • lalecheleague.org
Breastfeeding support and moms groups.
Mothers' Milk Boutique
10816 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale
480-922-4615 • mothersmilkboutique.com
Breastfeeding supplies, breast pumps, nursing bras and more.
New Beginnings Boutique
623-214-4283
Breastfeeding coaching, breast pump rentals and supplies, breastfeeding classes and more for moms.
Surprise Behavioral Health
15535 N Reems Rd #12, Surprise, AZ 85374-9580
623-337-3388 • lactationlink.com
Breastfeeding classes and lactation consultation in your home, the hospital or at the office. Board-certified lactation consultants are on call for urgent needs. Also offers breastfeeding supplies (nursing bras, pillows, baby carriers, footstools, books and other supplies) and breast pumps for sale or rental.
Women Infants & Children (WIC)
800-2525-WIC • azwic.gov
Income-based support offering food, breastfeeding assistance, breast pumps, breast pads, etc.
Visit RAK Video to watch our story on back support during pregnancy.
CESAREAN SUPPORT
International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)
480-323-0735 • ican-online.com
Phone, peer and group support for women who are pregnant, recovering from a C-section or planning a birth after a C-section. Local chapter contact: Sally Stevens, 480-323-0735 or sally@blessedexpectations.com
CHIROPRACTIC AND MASSAGE
Amomi Pregnancy Spa
6950 E Chauncey Lane, #150, Phoenix
480-970-1998
amomispa.com
Provides high-risk obstetrics as well as spa and med spa treatments for women of all ages.
Custom Medical Massage
20100 N 51st Ave, Bldg. F Ste. 640 Room 10, Glendale
602-697-6463
custommedicalmassage.com
custommedicalmassage@cox.net
Birth and postnatal doula, childbirth educator, pre/perinatal massage therapist, pre/perinatal fitness instructor, infant massage instructor and trainer for IAIM. Offers help before, during and after childbirth. Packages and service discounts available.
Edamame, the Maternity Spa
18560 N Scottsdale Rd, Phoenix
480-563-3437
edamamespa.com
Offers unique and restorative treatments to give balance and harmony to body and soul.
Jenny Dubisar, D.C., Family Chiropractor
4221 E Chandler Blvd #114, Phoenix
480-704-2787
480-200-6679 (cell)
jenny@livinginline.com
Kimel Chiropractic Center, P.C.
Michele Kimel, D.C.
13615 N 35th Ave #1, Phoenix
602-993-1722
kimelchiropractic.com
office@kimmelchiropractic.com
Prenatal chiropractic.
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION
Banner Del E Webb Medical Center
602-230-2273 • bannerhealth.com
Childbirth education and prepartion classes for expectant parents. Also offers "Welcome New Sibling" and "Mommy Strength: Pre/Post Natal Fitness" classes.
Blessed Expectations
Sally Stevens
480-323-0735
blessedexpectations.com
sally@blesedexpectations.com
Childbirth educator, doula.
Doula Dawn
Dawn Smyth
602-315-0952
douladawn.net
dawn@douladawn.net
Natural childbirth educator and birth doula. One-on-one or group setting. Emotional, physical and information support during labor and birth.
Nurturing Hearts Birth Services
Rose Day
1220 N Spencer #200, Mesa
480-835-8944 (cell)
nurturingheartsbirthservices.com
brigandrose@cox.net
Childbirth classes (schedule available online), doula.
Sara Dalton, BSN, AZCCE
602-284-0094
agapebirth.com
sara@agapebirth.com
Group, private and refresher childbirth education classes and doula services.
Tranquility Birth Services
Noelia Waldo, CD (DONA), HCHI
480-295-0895
tranquilitybirth.com
Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis classes, doula services, babywearing consultant.
Check with your hospital for more childbirth classes.
CHILDPROOFERS
Arizona Childproofers
16443 N 91st St #C-102, Scottsdale
480-634-7366
azchildproofers.com
In-home and pool safety specialists. Offers a home safety evaluation.
Safe Home Childproofing
602-663-2540
safehomechildproofingaz.com
Homeinstallation of childproofing and babyproofing products.
CLOTH DIAPERING INFORMATION AND SUPPLIES
Cloth Babies
Stephanee Gambino
888-511-0019
clothbabies.com
clothbabies@clothbabies.com
Web-based store selling cloth diapers and cloth diapering supplies.
Go Go Natural LLC
Meredith Abney
Chandler
602-885-6549
877-404-GOGO
gogonatural.com
info@gogonatural
Newly Eco Mama
Amanda McMahon
newlyecomama.com
emailnewlyecomama@gmail.com
Resources for cloth diapering discussion and meetings.
Next Generation Cloth Diapering Service
480-610-2229
nextgenerationbaby.com
Home diaper delivery and pickup.
Wildflower Diapers
Shannon Doan
Scottsdale
13901 N 73rd St, #218, Scottsdale
480-551-4910
888-677-3228
wildflowerdiapers.com
DOULAS (BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM)
As You Wish Doula
Jennifer Pace, CD (DONA), CPD
1052 W 9th St, Tempe
480-516-7659
asyouwishdoula@yahoo.com
Certified birth and post partum doula. Offers a full range of support (physical, mental, emotional, educational, etc.) through pregnancy, labor, birth and post-partum.
Bobbi Sue Jojola C.D.
623-5440-6460 (home)
623-341-5258 (cell)
dbsjo@aol.com
DONA certified birth doula since 1996. Services the northwest and southwest Valley, Surprise and Scottsdale. Hospital, home & birth centers.
Blessed Expectations
Sally Stevens
480-323-0735
blessedexpectations.com
sally@blesedexpectations.com
Doula, childbirth educator.
Chy's Doula Care
Chylene Wilson, BA, CD(DONA), CBC
chywilson@cox.net
480-776-9925
chysdoulacare.com
Desert Moon Doulas
Leigh Steele
Jennifer Hoeprich
602-309-2311
480-239-2912
desertmoondoulas.com
desertmoondoulas@yahoo.com
A professional partnership of doulas serving women and their families in the Phoenix Metropolitan area. Births at home and in hospitals.
Doula Dawn
Dawn Smyth
602-315-0952
douladawn.net
dawn@douladawn.net
Birth doula offers emotional, physical and information support during labor and birth. Natural childbirth educator, one-on-one or group setting.
Every Mother & Child
Jenny Bailey, CD, CBC
480-986-0328
everymotherandchild.com
jenny@everymotherandchild.com
Healing Hands Birth Services Mani Canaday
Phoenix
602-400-0697
http://sites.google.com/site/doulakatie/home
withwoman@gmail.com
Doula, childbirth educator, reiki, belly casting, Blessingway planning.
Katie DiBenedetto
480-343-9215
freewebs.com/doulakatie
doula.katie@gmail.com
Birth & postpartum doula services for the transition through pregnancy, birth and early parenting.
Loretta Sandridge CPD
602-625-7608
cheekeebaby.com
loretta@cheekeebaby.com
Overnight postpartum doula and creator of Cheekee Baby Diaper Stay-puts.
Love of Birth
Iana Walker
313-580-4245
loveofbirth.com
iana@loveofbirth.com
Birth and postpartum doula offering services in Phoenix and the East Valley. Support includes aromatherapy, massage, visualization and guided imagery, hypnobirthing, Bradley support, photo/video after birth, breastfeeding support, infant care, light housekeeping and meals.
Nurturing Hearts Birth Services
Rose Day
1220 N Spencer #200, Mesa
480-835-8944 (cell)
480-251-0913(home)
nurturingheartsbirthservices.com
brigandrose@cox.net
Doula, childbirth classes (schedule available online).
Sara Dalton, BSN, AZCCE
602-284-0094
agapebirth.com
sara@agapebirth.com
Doula services and group, private and refresher childbirth education classes.
Tranquility Birth Services
Noelia Waldo, CD (DONA), HCHI
480-295-0895
tranquilitybirth.com
Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis classes, doula services, babywearing consultant.
Yoga and Birth
Kewal K. Khalsa
Phoenix
602-230-9263
yogaandbirth.com
kewalkaur@gmal.com
Birth doula, prenatal yoga classes.
Your Perinatal Partner
Tammy Roecker, CD, CBE, NCTMB, CPT, CIMI, CIIT
20100 N 51st Ave, Bldg. F Ste. 640 Room 10, Glendale
602-697-6463
perinatalpartner.com
yourperinatalpartner@cox.net
Birth and postnatal doula, childbirth educator, pre/perinatal massage therapist, pre/perinatal fitness instructor, infant massage instructor and trainer for IAIM.
HELPLINES
Birth to Five Helpline
877-705-KIDS
Offers the latest child development information from experts in the field.
Community Information & Referral
602-263-8856
cir.org
24-hour access to information on a full range of health, human and emergency services.
HOSPITALS
Banner Baywood Medical Center
6644 East Baywood Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85206
480-321-2000
bannerhealth.com
Banner Del E Webb Memorial Hospital
14502 W. Meeker Blvd.
Sun City West, AZ 85375
623-214-4000
bannerhealth.com
Banner Desert Medical Center
1400 S. Dobson Road
Mesa, AZ 85202
480-512-3000
bannerhealth.com
Banner Estrella Medical Center
Banner Baywood Medical Center
6644 East Baywood Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85206
480-321-2000
bannerhealth.com
Banner Gateway
Higley Road and US 60
1900 N. Higley Road
Gilbert, Arizona 85234
480-543-2000
bannerhealth.com
Banner Good Samaritan
1111 E. McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
602-839-2000
bannerhealth.com
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
East of Queen Creek at the corner of Gantzel and Combs roads
37000 North Gantzel Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85240-7303
bannerhealth.com
Chandler Regional Hospital
475 South Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
480-728-3000
chandlerregional.org
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
475 South Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ
480-728-3000
mercygilbert.org
John C. Lincoln Deer Valley
19829 North 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85027
623-879-6100
jcl.com/deervalley
John C. Lincoln North Valley
250 E. Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85020-2914
602-943-2381
jcl.com/northmountain
Phoenix Baptist Hospital & Medical Center
2000 West Bethany Home Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015
602-249-0212
abrazohealth.com
Scottsdale Healthcare Shea
9003 E. Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-323-3000
shc.org
Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn
7400 E. Osborn Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-882-4000
shc.org
Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak
7400 E. Thompson Peak Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
480-324-7000
shc.org
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
350 West Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013
602-406-3000
stjosephs-phx.org
Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital
1500 S. Mill Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-784-5500
tempestlukeshospital.com
INFANT MASSAGE
International Loving Touch Foundation
lovingtouch.com
Lists local instructors.
Pediatric Massage Arizona
602-628-7947
infantmassage.com
Phoenix Holistic Health Center
4747 E Elliot Rd #13
Phoenix, AZ 85044
480-753-0888
phoenixholistichealth.com or gardenofedenoasis.com
Toesies to Nosies
480-567-4498 or 480-276-0855
toesiestonosies.com
MENTAL HEALTH
Perinatal Mood Disorder Support Group
Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers
877-728-5414
chandlerregional.org
Open to pregnant or postpartum women who suffer from anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, stress or post-traumatic stress.
MIDWIVES
Arizona Association of Midwives
480-982-0718
assocmidwives.com
Information about midwifery and a list of licensed midwives in Arizona.
Birthing Naturally
birthingnaturally.net
National natural childbirth directory includes Arizona midwives.
Mary Langlois, LM
365 North 4th Ave., Phoenix
602-672-1318
marythemidwife.com
marythemidwife@cox.net
Licensed Midwife providing homebirth, waterbirth across the Valley.
Nurturing Hearts Birth Servies
Stephanie Soderblom
1220 N Spencer #200, Mesa
480-659-4162
nurturingheartsbirthservices.com
Licensed Midwife offering pregnancy care and delivery for families wishing to birth at home.
Pamela R. Qualls, LM
5647 W. Brown St., Glendale
623-931-3199
602.568.9816(cell)
pamellaqualls.com
catchnbabies@cox.net
Licensed Midwife offering Homebirth, waterbirth and midwifery services.
Phoenician Women's Care
Brittani Hamilton MSN, CNM
Diane Bajus MS, CNP, CNM
1343 N Alma School Rd, Chandler
480-496-2651
phoenicianwomenscare.com
brittani@phoenicianwomenscare.com
Certified nurse midwives.
Sunrise Midwifery
Jude Melton
86 W. University Drive Ste 107F, Mesa
480-784-7396
sunrisemidwifery.com
jude@sunrisemidwifery.com
Homebirth, prenatal Care, waterbirth, childbirth classes, mom's Group.
OBSTETRICIANS
Arizona Health Directory
azhealthdirectory.net
Obstetrics information and a full list of doctors and obstetrics centers.
Arizona Medical Board
9545 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale
480-551-2700
azmd.gov
Allows you to search for a doctor by name, license number or specialty.
PARENTING CLASSES and SUPPORT GROUPS
Child Crisis Center
817 N Country Club Dr, Mesa
480-834-9424
childcrisis.org
Free classes for parents of children ages 1 to 18; also offers classes in life skills and dealing with transition.
Good Fit Counseling Center2850 N 24th St, Phoenix
602-200-0434
swhd.orgSouthwest Human Development program that works with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their families to solve behavior problems like excessive crying, fussiness, tantrums, eating/sleeping concerns and more.
ICAN (Internation Cesarean Awareness Network)
Contact: Sally Stevens
480-323-0735
blessedexpectations.com
sally@blesedexpectations.com
Phone, peer and group support for women who are pregnant, recovering from a C-Section or planning a birth after a C-section.
La Leche League
llli.org
Breastfeeding support and mom's groups.
Mesa Parent University
Locations at various Mesa public schools
480-472-7278
mpsaz.org/parentu
Free classes in guidance and behavior, health and academics and growth and development.
New and Expecting Parents Meetup
newparents.meetup.com
North Central Parenting Group
ncpgaz.org
A non-profit, non-denominational organization providing classes led by local child development experts to parents of infants to preschool-age children.
Parents as Teachers
480-388-3292
A free, educational home-visiting program for pregnant women and families with children ages 0 to 5 years of age. Provides health and developmental screenings for children; invitations to parent group meetings (with free child care); parenting instruction and coaching by experienced, trained specialists; counseling on budgeting, nutrition and household management and help in building a support system through community resources. Funded by First Things First.
Perinatal Mood Disorder Support Group
Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers
chandlerregional.org
Open to pregnant or postpartum women who suffer from anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, stress or post-traumatic stress. For more information, please call the ResourceLink toll-free 1.877.728.5414 , Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Phoenix Mommies
Phoenix and surrounding areas
phoenixmommies.com
Localized area groups and specialized support groups. Non Profit member of The Mommies Network.
POPSICLE (Parent Organized Partnerships Supporting Infants and Children Learning to Eat)
popsiclecenter.orgA nonprofit resource for parents whose children have emotional, physiological or medical issues regarding eating.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Check with your hospital for additional information on new moms groups in your area.
PRENATAL YOGA
Yoga and Birth
602-230-9263
yogaandbirth.com
Birth doula, prenatal yoga classes.
Zenergy Yoga
76447 N 91st St #10, Scottsdale
480-628-1453
zenergyyoga.net
Pre/post-natal and Baby and Me classes.
OTHER RESOURCES
3 Treasures Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Sami Rank, L.AC.
602-350-6506
3TreasuresAcupuncture.net
sami@3TreasuresAcupuncture.net
Acupuncture, placenta preparation, conscious pregnancy workshops, prenatal yoga
Caring Moon Baby Planners
E. Tanya Moon-Gardner
602-380-8680
caringmoon.com
info@caringmoon.com
Helping you save time and money, during pregnancy and after your baby has arrived. One-on-one or group consultations, personalized tips and resources, and a collection of useful packages — designed to address all of your needs, from the first weeks of your pregnancy, though your first year as a new mother.
The Arizona Birth Network
azbirthnetwork.com
The Pregnancy Care Center of Chandler
590 N. Alma School Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
480-374-2994
pccchandler.com
A non-profit Christian organization providing free compassionate care before, during and after pregnancy. Offers pregnancy tests, options counseling, referrals and resources. Ultrasounds are available.
