Local Resources

For the Love of Birth- Providing Labor and Postpartum doula services, as well as group and private childbirth education course in Pinellas, Pasco, and Hillsborough Florida.

Tampa Bay Birth Network- Referral site for doulas, childbirth educators, midwives, birth centers, massage therapist and other business that promote and support natural childbirth in the Tampa Bay area.

CAPPA- my certifying organization, where I will also pursue Childbirth Education, and Lactation Education

Jason Angelini Photography- Does AMAZING work at weddings and now offers labor and birth sessions. Great photographer, you don't even know he's there when he works!

Art of Touch Massage- Located near Belleair/Indian Rocks Beach, offering a variety of top quality massages, included prenatal/pregnancy massage and infant massage. They offer courses for parents on infant massage. See their website for details and benefits of both pregnancy and infant massage!

Ashleigh–Fay Photography– beautiful prenatal and newborn family photos

Cottontail Baby- Online Store with extensive selection of Cloth diapers and accessories. As well as other natural products. Their home on the web is will give you a preview of their stock.

Seedlings- Fantastic shop in Tampa. Organic, homemade baby food, wood toys, and European baby products, as well as unique toys and books!

Sheldegren Pet Resort- Mom and Family owned, a safe clean environment to bring your family pet for Boarding, Day Care and Salon Grooming. Perfect choice for your pet (they take almost any type of animal!!) to go while your in labor and during your stay at your birth location!

Yoga Village- A beautiful yoga community offering prenatal and mommy and me yoga classes.

My Little Play Town- Wonderful indoor play place for parents and children. Various classes and support groups. Located in Largo.

Tampa Bay Moms- Local Forum for events and meeting other moms in the Tampa Bay Area, sponsored by Channel 10 news

Dawning Birth- Pregnancy& Birth Assistant Services

Swell Tampa- online fun for pregnant moms in the bay area

Robinson Networks- Computer and Network Support for local Tampa Businesses

Midori Salon and Spa- Located in Largo

Breastfeeding Links and Information

Kellymom.com- This site has answers to almost any question you might have! Great for middle of the night and weekends when questions come up!

Le Leche League of Pinellas- contact information for members and schedule of meetings. I encourage any mom interested in nursing or currently nursing to attend! You'll learn a lot and make great friends!

Breastfeeding.com- list of local Lactation Consultants

Pregnancy Related Information

Childbirth.org- great information about pregnancy and birth

Mothering.com- online home for Mothering Magazine, a must have subscription for all moms to be and new moms! AMAZING information on natural parenting choices.

Waterbirth International

Childbirth Connection- general information

Citizens for Midwifery

Lamaze Intl- great information from Lamaze

Transition to Parenthood- great information and printable flyers on topics all related to pregnancy, labor, birth and the post partum period.

Birthing from Within- site for the book, based on a unique approach to natural childbirth

Henci Goer- Great Author! Believe in making informed choices for childbirth. Wrote a book every woman should read- A Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth