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Marin Birthing and ParentingThe San Francisco Bay Area's Resource for New Parents and Parents-To-Be |
Listed below are San Francisco Bay Area Childbirth and Parenting Professionals
We meet regularly in
Marin to share updated childbirth and parenting resources and services.
Please scroll down for resources,
or click on the following categories:
Contact Us with any questions. We wish you happy, healthy families and happy, healthy babies!
| Name | Services | Area | Contact Info (415) Area unless otherwise noted |
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Child's Light Pediatrics
Oded Herbsman MD |
24/7 Pediatric House Call visits for well and sick children. Please call for membership information. |
SF, Marin |
259-6640 drherbsman@childslightpediatrics.com |
CPR Family Georgia Montgomery CD, CCE, BLS, LE |
Infant / Child CPR, Choke-Saving and Baby Safety - a two hour class in Marin and SF. Group classes or a private "CPR Party" in your home. Also Private Childbirth Preparation, Breastfeeding and Newborn Care. Instructor at Kaiser, UCSF and Marin General Hospitals. |
Marin, SF Bay Area | 608- 8308 georgia@cprfamily.com www.cprfamily.com |
A.P.P.L.E. Family Works Facilitators: Mary Jane DeWolf-Smith, RN, MA, MFT Patricia Saunders, MA, MFT |
Positive and Peaceful Parenting FamilyWorks parenting series helps the family thrive. Parents have fun as they learn the most effective tools to guide their children of all ages to be cooperative, responsible, and caring.
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Marin, Terra Linda |
492-0720 Fax: 415-492-1099 |
| Shelley Campbell CHT | Holistic Childbirth Education, HypnoBirthing, Private Hypnotherapy and Counseling to prepare for Birth and Fertility Therapy. | Marin, SF | |
| Deborah Davis Author, CD | Private Writing Consultations: For birth professionals and parents. Birth Stories Writing Workshops: One-day: workshops for women.Professional editing, publishing advice, guidance for journal writing, personal or gift birth sories, childbirth prep. through writing. | East Bay, Marin, SF | 510-527-5883 deborah@birthstoriesworkshop.com www.birthstoriesworkshop.com |
| Mollee Franklin | Lactation Educator Doula services and help with establishing breast feeding from a trained doula and lactation educator. Extensive experience as a mother, doula, and nanny. | Marin, SF, Sonoma, East Bay | 572.4526 |
| Jenny Goyne | Lactation Educator: Twins Specialist | East Bay, Marin, SF | 510-704-0735
510-685-4009 cell jgoyne@sbcglobal.net |
| Cherry Jones, MFT, CMT, CIIM | Infant Massage Instructor, offering private classes, Family Therapist specializing in attachment research, adoption and mindfulness stress reduction. | Marin, SF | 381-5889
cherryjones@earthlink.net |
| Dara Knerr-Collachio RCST, CD, LE | Lactation Educator.Private sessions: support/coaching. Enhance healthy bonding & attachment. Consulting/ workshops. Home and hospital visits for newborns. Over 22 years experience. | Marin, SF, Sonoma, East Bay | 847-8319 direct line daracolacchio@earthlink.net www.birthnatural.com |
Pacific Birth Support Associates Christine Jarc MM, CLE, ICCE CD(DONA) |
Childbirth and Lactation Educator Private classes and small group classes available. | San Francisco and Marin | cjarc@earthlink.net http://home.earthlink.net/~cjarc/ |
| Cherie Trombley, CD, ICCE | Childbirth Educator, Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula. Childbirth Educator offering Private Classes (bed-rest moms) | Marin, SF, parts of East Bay | 459-7798
cherie@bayareabirthworks.com www.bayareabirthworks.com |
| Kathleen Paris CMT, CD | Holistic Birth & Parenting Classes: Private In-Home Childbirth Classes, Workshops and Mothers’ Circles offered in Marin & East Bay, Co-Sponsored by The Birthing Ourselves Collective. Workshops: 'Awakening to Motherhood' :: 'Blissful Bellies' :: 'Embodied Prayer for Mothers & Babies' |
Marin and East Bay | 310-8190 |
| Rachel Yellin, CHT | Childbirth Education, Hypnotherapy, HypnoBirthing, Yoga, & Medical Support Services (Emotional support, advocacy, and relaxation for people undergoing medical/dental appointments and procedures). | Marin and SF | 383-8419 |
| It’s Yoga Kids Michelle Wing & Kate Roades RYT, IYKC, RCYP | Yoga Instruction for Kids, Parents and Educators- Group, Semi-Private, Private. A healthy fun activity for mind and body development for all ages/abilities. Prenatal & Postnatal – Mom & Baby, Toddlers to Teens, Special Needs, Adults & Families. | San Francisco (The Presidio with free parking) | 561-0900
info@itsyogakids.com www.itsyogakids.com |
Postpartum doulas come into the home after baby is born. They are sometimes called "baby nurses"
Those who work nights are sometimes known as "night nurses". This is different from a Registered Nurse .
If you require an RN, please obtain a referral from your pediatrician.
| Name | Services | Area | Contact Info (415) Area unless otherwise noted |
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A Loving Way Traci L. Gaffney |
Post-Partum Blues Prevention: Bring yourself back onto connection with yourself and with your baby through the use of Who I AM" Energy Cards, coaching, and/or creating/revising your support plan. The cards can be used daily as a simple meditation and will assist in grounding your energy, creating a peaceful environment for your baby. | Anywhere; all appts done via phone. | Office: 800-647-1171 |
Alyce Desrosiers, LCSW |
Personal Nanny Placement Services: personalized nanny placement to find the right nanny, mother’s helper, share-care arrangements, post-partum doula or baby nurse for your child and you. | San Francisco, Marin County and the Bay Area | Office: 415-331-NANI (6264)
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A.P.P.L.E. FamilyWorks Facilitator: Mary Jane DeWolf-Smith, RN, MA, MFT Brad Rowe Erminia Gutierriez (Spanish speaking Group) |
Nurture Groups – (English) Free Wednesday 6:30 to 8:30 PM Expectant and new mothers and their infants birth to 9 mos. share experiences, ideas, and support in a safe environment for learning about pregnancy, new parenthood, ways to increase infant health & happiness, manage change & decrease stress. Dad’s Group for English speaking partners of NURTURE – Dads-to-be or Dads meet separetly with their own facilitator. Nurture Group– (Spanish) 4:30 to 5:40 PM For expectant and new mothers (and their infants birth to 9 mos.) |
Marin, Terra Linda |
492-0720 Fax: 415-492-1099 |
| Skye Cardema | Birth and Postpartum Doula Student midwife. | Marin, SF, East Bay | 714-0027 pager
485-9706 home birthwisdom@juno.com |
| Christie Close | Post-partum: 24hr Emergency Baby Care and family support, night time feeding and newborn care for birth to three months, experience with twins and triplets, baby sleep consultations for any age. | SF and Marin | 328-7823 christie@newparentcoaching.com www.newparentcoaching.com |
| Dana Fox, LM | Post-partum care includes health assessment of mother and baby, education and support for breastfeeding, all aspects of newborn care, mothers' recovery,and issues of the families' transition. Experienced with pre-term infants and twins. Night care available. |
Sonoma and Marin | 707-829-5094 |
Mollee Franklin |
Birth and Post-partum Doula, Lactation Educator Doula services and help with establishing breast feeding from a trained doula and lactation educator. Extensive experience as a mother, doula, and nanny. | Marin, SF, Sonoma, East Bay | 572.4526 MolleeFranklin@comcast.net www.MarinDoulaServices.com |
| Jenny Goyne | Post-partum Doula, Twins Specialist | East Bay, Marin, SF | 510-704-0735
510-685-4009 cell jgoyne@sbcglobal.net |
| Regula Keller LVN, Swiss RN | Post-partum Doula, Certified. Provide lactation support, physical assessment, bonding for multiples and special needs babies. Mentoring and telephone consulting. Speak German, French, some Italian. Mother of twins. |
Marin, SF, East Bay, Petaluma | 454-1650 doularegula@yahoo.com |
| Lois Langevin-King CMT CD | Birth Doula, Certified Massage Therapist specializing in Pre & Postnatal Massage (Perinatal Massage). |
Marin, SF, East Bay, North Bay | 305-2499
positivebirth@comcast.net |
| Dara Knerr-Colacchio RCST, CD, LE | Birth and Post-partum Doula. Home/ hospital visits for newborns. Serving families of Marin & SF for more than 22 years. Available for night care. | Marin, SF, Sonoma, East Bay | 847-8319 direct line daracolacchio@earthlink.net www.birthnatural.com |
Kathleen Paris CMT, CD |
Pregnancy & Birth Support: Birth Doula Services & Consultations, Blessingways, Belly Castings, Ceremonies to Honor Life Transitions. Gently Supporting Babies & Parents in the SF Bay Area Since 1995. |
Marin and East Bay | 310-8190 |
| Rebecca Plum | Post-partum Doula, Perinatal Educator: Newborn Parenting (CPMC) Student Midwife | Marin, SF | 250-6845
samara13@hotmail.com www.rebeccaplum.com |
| Evy Rich CD | Birth Doula Certified: DONA | SF Bay Area | 510-237-5479 kittyloverrainbow@yahoo.com |
| Emily Schaffer CPD (DONA) CHBE, B.A., Holistic Health | Post-partum Night Doula with 18+ years experience in childcare services. Specialize in communication, education, support during newborn period. Baby Signer (communication with baby through sign language), knowledge in Priscilla Dunstan’s method, Dr. Harvey Karp’s “calming reflex” technique. Nanny resource. Available for night care. | Marin, SF, parts of East Bay | 302-6450
emily.schaffer@comcast.net |
| Pacific Birth Support AssociatesChristine Jarc-Stadtfeld MM, CLE, ICCE CD(DONA) | Birth Doula since 1996. | San Francisco and Marin | 902-0265 |
| Esther Antonelli Schmidt | Birth Doula and Yoga Instructor. Incorporates massage, breathing and relaxation techniques, suggests position changes. Free interview. | SF and East Bay. | 510-725-5456 |
| Catherine Stone CLD | Birth and Post-partum Doula, Lactation Specialist, Massage, Vegetarian cuisine. Available for night care. |
SF Bay Area and Marin | 388-8099
377-2162 cell psyche113@sbcglobal.net |
| Sacred Beginnings Birth Services Samantha Stormer CMT, CCE | Birth Doula, acupressure, homeopathy, visualization, and prenatal/postpartum massage (caesarean massage). |
Marin, SF, Santa Rosa, East Bay | 924-9096
aromasam@comcast.net |
| Debbie Suhrke NAPCS | Birth Doula (Birth Doulas of Marin), Postpartum Doula. Available for night care. | Marin | 472-5934
DoulaDeb@aol.com www.marinbirthdoulas.com |
| Cherie Trombley CD, ICCE | Birth and Post-partum Doula. Childbirth Educator, Private Classes available (bed-rest moms) | Marin, SF, parts of East Bay | 459-7798 cherie@bayareabirthworks.com www.bayareabirthworks.com |
| Rene Verduin CD, CMT | Birth and Post-partum Doula also provide lactation support, nurturing pregnancy massage. Will travel. Student of Midwifery.
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Marin , SF Bay Area, Sonoma | 488-0212
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| Name | Services | Area | Contact Info (415) Area unless otherwise noted |
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| A Loving Way, Traci L Gaffney | Prenatal Bonding/Intuitive Parenting: Learn why it’s important to start bonding and interacting with your baby before birth, and how to easily do it! And incorporate siblings and dad as well. See the “Who I Am” Energy Cards on the website. | Anywhere; all appts done via phone. | Office: 800-647-1171 |
A.P.P.L.E. FamilyWorks Facilitator: Mary Jane DeWolf-Smith, RN, MA, MFT |
Birth and Post-partum Counseling – sliding scale Parents receive support and guidance from skilled therapist helping them to adjust to pregnancy and the new addition to their family. Issues frequently addressed include: juggling roles, breastfeeding, sleep deprivation, childcare, sibling rivalry, concerns about returning to work, feelings of isolation and more. |
Marin, Terra Linda |
492-0720 Fax: 492-1099 |
Personal Chef Christa Colardo |
Personal Chef Wouldn't it be great to have delicious meals delivered to your home? Enjoy your new baby, and let me take care of feeding your family! Whether you need meals once a week or every day, I'll prepare your favorites with the freshest ingredients. I'm also a mom who understands the finicky palates of kids! Very personalized service. | Marin, SF, Southern Sonoma | 246-8034 |
| Cherry Jones MFT, CMT, CIIM | Family Therapist specializing in attachment research, adoption and mindfulness stress reduction. |
Marin, SF | 381-5889
cherryjones@earthlink.net |
| Lois Langevin-King CMT CD | Massage Therapist, Certified, specializing in Pre & Postnatal Massage (Perinatal Massage), Swedish, Deep Tissue, Structural Alignment, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Trigger Point Therapy, Reflexology, Polarity |
Marin, SF, East Bay, North Bay | 305-2499
positivebirth@comcast.net |
| Dara Knerr-Collachio RCST, CD, LE | Craniosacral Therapy. Pre/Perinatal Specialist. Private sessions: support/coaching for preconception, pregnancy, birth & postpartum period. Enhance healthy bonding & attachment. Consulting/ workshops. Home and hospital visits for newborns. Over 22 years experience. Available for night care. | Marin, SF, Sonoma, East Bay |
847-8319 direct line
daracolacchio@earthlink.net www.birthnatural.com |
| Colleen Lindstrom DC, BLS | Chiropractic care: Prenatal/Pediatric. Cranial Sacral Technique, Webster In-utero Constraint Turning Technique, for the breech prestation. Infant/Child CPR Instructor for CPR Family. | Marin | 415 459 1218
colleenlindstrom@hotmailcom www.nystromchiropractic.com |
| Bethany Miller Psy.D. | Therapy: Individual and Couples for support in the transition to parenthood. Treatment for perinatal/postpartum depression and anxiety. | Marin, SF | 415-518-7999 info@drbethanymiller.com www.drbethanymiller.com |
| Kathleen Paris CMT | Massage for Mothers & Others: Specializing in Prenatal Massage & Structural Alignment, Massage for Cancer Patients, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Reiki Level II. Home & Hospital visits available (please call for details). I will travel for moms on bed-rest and in postpartum recovery.
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Marin and East Bay | 310-8190 |
| Julie Renee | Massage and Infant Massage, Certified Therapist. Spiritual Midwifery. Clairvoyant, emotional and aroma therapy. Energy/ body work, reflexology, stress-reduction, healing, alignment/attunement, guided imagery. High-risk or difficult pregnancy.Preconception, pregnancy/ postpartum support and massage. | Greater SF Bay Area | 491-4951
In8@julierenee.com www.julierenee.com |
| Barbara Rose MFT License # 41113. | Therapy for Individuals and Couples for postpartum mood and anxiety issues. Member California Assoc Marriage and Family Therapists. | Marin, Kentfield | 373-0192 www.barbararosemft.com BR@barbararosemft.com 1330 Lincoln Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901 CA 9490 |
Chef Vanessa Vanessa Davisson Personal Chef |
Personal Chef: Vanessa, mother of two, knows the challenges of feeding a new family. Ideal for new moms, especially after C-delivery. Will prepare 3 dishes each week, or every other week delivered to your door. Choose from extensive menu, make requests for special meals or alter spices. Healthy, nutritious and delicious. Great for breastfeeding moms! | Marin, SF Bay Area |
925-685-5344 |
| Rachel Yellin, CHT | Hypnotherapy, Childbirth Education & HypnoBirthing, Yoga
& Medical Support Services (Emotional support, advocacy, and relaxation for people undergoing medical/dental appointments and procedures). |
Marin and SF | 383-8419 |
BLS: Basic Life Support
CCE or CBE: Certified Childbirth Educator
CPD: Certified Postpartum Doula (DONA)
CHBE: Cerrtified Happiest Baby on the Block Educator
CHT: Certified Hypnotherapist
CIIM: Certified Instructor of Infant Massage
CLD or CD: Certified Labor Doula (CAPPA and DONA: national certifying organizations)
CMT: Certified Massage Therapist
CNM: Certified Nurse Midwife
FAAP: Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
LE: Lactation Educator (Breastfeeding Instructor)
LCSW: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LM: Licensed Midwife
MFT: Marriage and Family Therapist
LVN: Licensed Vocational Nurse
MD: Medical Doctor
NAPCS: National Postpartum Care Services
RSCT: Registered Craniosacral Therapist, Craniosacral Therapy Assn. of N. America; (www.craniosacraltherapy.org.)
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