Resources & Helpful Links

If you would like to be Listed in the Resource Directory, please contact

Debra @ 305-498-6722

Midwives

Waterbirth International – Barbara Harper

Sheila Simms Watson – www.spiritoflifemidwifery.com

Mary Harris – www.alovingstart.com

Corina Fitch – www.bellymamamidwifery.com

Midwifery, Birth Centers and Woman-Centered Birth

Holistic South Pregnancy & Birth Center, Miami, FL – (305)238-7873
HSPBC provides services for:
ACUPUNCTURE
MASSAGE
NUTRITION
HOMEOPATHIC CARE
HOLISTIC MIDWIFERY CARE
WATERBIRTH AND MORE…

www.midwifescottage.com

Miami-Dade – OB/GYN

Ronald Sancetta, M.D.
9275 SW 152nd St #208 Miami, FL 33157
(305) 253-8700

Apollon, Palaez & Karsenti, M.D.
8900 SW 117th Ave # B202
Miami, FL 33186
Phone:(305) 630-4100

Luis Rocha, M.D.
3659 S Miami Ave # 6006
Miami, FL 33133
Phone:(305) 856-1461

VBAC Friendly

Ronald Sancetta, M.D.
9275 SW 152nd St #208 Miami, FL 33157
(305) 253-8700

Delisa Skeete, M.D.
4100 SW Hospital Dr.
Plantation, FL (954) 581-8706

Gil Aronson, MD
1150 N. 35th Ave. Suite 385
Hollywood, FL 33021

Pediatricians

Pediatrician’s in South Florida that come recommended from moms. Choosing any doctor is very important. Ask people that you trust who they use. These are doctors who are supportive of breastfeeding and are educated about parents rights to refuse vaccinations. These are confidently & happily referred to by Debra at Prenatal Plus – Yoga.

Gary Kramer, M.D.
4950 South LeJeune Road Suite F
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(305) 665-3523

Dr. Eric Rydland – www.kidswellness.com

Miami Beach Pediatrics
Dr. Bruce Eisenberg MD
Dr. Salinas MD
524 Arthur Godfrey Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 672-7337

New Parenting Web Sites

Parenting site – www.Attachmentparenting.org
New father’s site – www.dadstoday.com
Parenting site – www.Childfriendly.org
New father’site – www.brandnewdad.com
Parenting site – www.Abcparenting.com
Parenting site – www.askdrsears.com
Parenting site – www.drmonica.net

Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

American Academy of Pediatrics – www.AAP.org
Natural parenting – www.naturalfamilyhome.com
Happy and Healthy Mom – www.happyandhealthymom.com
Holistic parenting magazine – www.Mothering.com
Body Mind Directory – www.BodyMindSpiritDirectory.org
Parenting educational site – www.aboutourkids.org
National Highway Traffic & Safety – www.nhtsa.gov
Parenting site-creating healthy minds – www.zerotothree.org
National Car Seat Safety – www.seatcheck.org
Alliance for Transforming the Lives of Children (parenting site) – www.ATLC.org
Dr. Eric Rydland – www.kidswellness.com
Vaccination information – www.vaccineinfo.net
Vaccination information – www.hrsa.gov/osp/vicp/
Keeping Medications Safe – www.drugwatch.com

Coral Gables Business Directory: www.coralgablesbusinesslist.com

The National Home Birth Center Study:

http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/abstract/321/26/1804

CDC statistics (2007) for C-section rates in the US:
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db35.htm

Helpful, Holistic & Alternative Web Sites

Acupuncture, specialized in pregnancy and postpartum care. Our specialist Santiago has been working with Prenatal Plus- Yoga for 11 years. Helping women with many issues and natural labor induction. Appointments can be reserved through Holistic South Pregnancy & Birth Center.
305-238-7873.
Ask Debra about the discount package for the Sifre Center. Kendall & Miami Beach locations.
Acupuncture is a safe, drug free treatment that can help with the following:
– morning sickness
– anxiety and stress
– headaches
– natural labor incentive
– helping to prevent postpartum depression
– relaxation & lactation support
– prolapses
– allergies and asthma
– back and sciatica pain
– edema – swelling
– premature labor contractions
– pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) which can lead to toxemia
– breech presentation
– stalled early labor
– fatigue and insomnia
– constipation, diarrhea and hemorrhoids

Acupuncture is helpful for many issues including encouraging fertility, helping to alleviate many of the common discomforts of pregnancy such as hip, leg, and back discomfort; headaches; and the pregnancy-induced skin rash (PUPPS) that sometimes occurs. It is beneficial for pregnant women to receive weekly acupuncture beginning at the 37th week to help with reducing labor duration, relaxation and to help with a smoother birth process. Acupuncture is also used as a more natural way to help induce labor. Postpartum, acupuncture can help with lactation stress, postpartum depression, fatigue, and assist with the emotional transition of birth into parenthood.

BellyDancingforBirth – the ancient art of bellydance for pregnancy & birth

Holistic Childbirth Education – Hypnosis for birth – www.HypnoBirthing.com – Debra is a certified HB Practitioner, courses offered at Prenatal Plus – Yoga, Coral Gables, Miami Beach or private.

Infinate Health and Wellness Center -Broward -Prenatal, Post Natal and Family Holistic Wellness through functional medicine, nutrition, chiropractic, acupuncture and yoga therapies
http://www.infinitehealthandwellnesscenter.com
Lactation Services – We have our own house lactation specialist that teaches our Breastfeeding classes
and 0-3 months of breast feeding support group meetings for donation only.

Natural Biodegradable Diapers – www.gdiapers.com

Miami Nannies & Houskeepers – the best care for you & yours!

PYMnanniestogrannies

www.nanniestogrannies.com

www.Lamaze-childbirth.com
International Childbirth Education Association – www.ICEA.org
Coalition for Improving Maternity Services – www.Motherfriendly.org
Helping women make informed decisions – www.maternitywise.org
International Cesarean Awareness Network – www.ican-online.org
Healthy Mother – Healthy baby – www.hmhb.org
Midwifery & Pregnancy information site – www.Midwiferytoday.com
Pregnancy nutrition site (Dr. Brewer, MD) – www.blueribbonbaby.org
Pregnancy educational site – www.Pregnancy.about.com
HeadandBelly.org – http://www.headandbelly.org
Preg/birth/parent education Dr. Sears – www.askdrsears.com
Informative pregnancy & birth site – www.childbirthsolutions.com
Has listings of area childbirth educators, doulas etc. – www.Birthpartners.com
Pregnancy, birth & parenting site –

Medication & pregnancy – www.Motherisk.org
Medication & pregnancy – www.Medlineplus.gov

Depression After Delivery

Postpartum Support International

www.depressionafterdelivery.com

Information Request Line 1-800-944-4773

www.postpartum.net
Information on the causes, symptoms and treatment for PPD including a self-assessment test. How to increase social support, a book and video section, a support group list
(U.S. and worldwide) and a chat room entitled Mother share.