Resources

Abused Women Shelters and Support Groups:

Safe Place – www.safeplace.org – (512)267-7233

Acupuncturists:

Melissa Light L.Ac– www.lightfamilyacupuncture.com – (512)775-4057
Dee Anne Newbold, L.Ac – www.acupunctureaustin.com – (512)336 7424
Center for Reproductive Acupuncture – www.texasfertilityacupuncture.com – (512)222-5380

Addiction Services and Support Groups:

Seton Shoal Creek Hospital – (512)324-2000

Arvigo Massage:

Christy Tashjian, RN, CPM, LM – www.sistersmidwifery.com – (512)924-2229

Birth Centers:

Austin Area Birthing Center – www.austinabc.com – (512)346-3224
Centre Vida Birth and Wellness Center – www.centrevida.com – (512)442-BABY (2229)
Birthwise – www.birthwisetx.com – (512)374-9592 or (512)289-3798
Central Texas Birth Center – texasbirthcenter.com – (512)763-7569

Breastfeeding Pump and Equipment Suppliers:

WIC – http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/ – (512)972-4942
St. David’s Medical Center Lactation Services – (512)544-4104
Special Additions – www.maternityandnursing.com – (888) 806-BRAS (2727)

Breastfeeding Support Groups, Clinics, and Classes:

La Leche League – http://texaslll.org/group/austin-metro – see website for specific group phone numbers
St. David’s Medical Center Lactation Services – (512)544-4104
Special Additions – www.maternityandnursing.com – (888) 806-BRAS (2727)
Janet Jones, IBCLC – www.myLC.us – (512)771-1427
Mom’s Place – http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/health/moms_place.htm – (800) 514-MOMS (6667)
Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies- www.hmhbcentx.com

Child Psychologists and Therapists:

John Breeding J, PhD – www.wildestcolts.com – (512)326-8326
Carrie Contey, PhD – www.earlyparenting.com – (512)694-7794

Childbirth Educators:

Chan McDermott AAHCC, CBE – http://centexbirthnetwork.org/chan_mcdermott.aspx – (512)779-4297
June Lampier – www.centrevida.com/classes – (512)442-BABY (2224)
Lanell Coultas – mail@lanellcoultas.com

Children’s Hospitals:

Dell Children’s Hospital – www.dellchildrens.net – (512)324-0170

Chiropractors:

Health First Chiropractic Wellness Center – http://www.wellnessforaustin.com/ – (512)301-5996

Early Intervention Programs for Babies with Special Needs:

Any Baby Can – www.abcaus.org – (800)672-0238

Family Doctors and Pediatricians:

Kangos Pediatrics – www.kangospediatrics.com – (512)250-1997
Elliot Trestor – www.centralfamily.com – (512)371-9260
Geoffrey Cox –www.southoaksfamilymedicine.com -(512)416-0044

Herbalists

Ginger Webb – http://gingerwebb.com/

Health Food Stores:

Whole Foods Market – www.wholefoodsmarket.com – (512)476-1206
Sunflower Market – www.sfmarkets.com – (512)707-1049
Sprouts – www.sprouts.com – see website for multiple locations
Wheatsville Coop – www.wheatsville.coop – (512)478-2667

Hospitals:

St. David’s Medical Center – www.stdavids.com – (512)476-7111

Massage Therapists:

Tamara Ehrlich – (512)573-1320
Charlotte Sternkind-Del Toro – www.ayurdoula.com – (512)497-8276

Midwives:

Brielle Epstein CPM, LM – www.moonstonebirth.com – (512)203-6097
Christy Tashjian RN, CPM, LM – www.sistersmidwifery.com – (512)924-2229
Heather Hilton, LM – http://texasbirthcenter.com/ (512) 763-7569
June Lampier – www.centrevida.com – (512)924-8265
Laurie Femgen CPM – www.lauriefremgen.com -(512)450-0908

Naturopathic/Homeopathic Services/Stores and Clinics:

The Herb Bar – www.theherbbar.com – (512)444-6251
Marianne Calvanese – http://centexbirthnetwork.org/marianne_calvanese.aspx – (512)291-8331 (512)663-1820
Vanessa Fritz – www.austinnaturalfamilymedicine.com – (512)909-1600

New Mom’s Groups:

Austin Meet-ups – http://playgroup.meetup.com/cities/us/tx/austin/
Butterfly Elements – www.butterflyelements.com Wednesday New Mom’s Gatherings

Nutritionists:

Marie Ting – www.nourishingbeginnings.com – (512)892-0322

Obstetricians:

OB/GYN North, Christina Sebestyen MD, ACOG – www.obgynnorth.com – (512)425-3825
Nurture OBGYN – www.nurtureobgyn.com – (512)994-2660

Online Resources:

Birth Without Fear – http://birthwithoutfearblog.com/
Coalition for Breech Birth – http://www.breechbirth.ca/Welcome.html
Midwifery Today – http://www.midwiferytoday.com/
Spinning Babies – http://www.spinningbabies.com/
International Cesarean Awarness Network – www.ican-online.org
ICAN of Austin – www.ICANofAustin.com
VBAC Facts – vbacfacts.com
Mothering – www.mothering.com

Physical Therapists:

Susan Steffes, PT – http://www.susansteffes.com/ – (512)327-3723

Postpartum Support Groups, Centers, Forums, etc:

Butterfly Elements – www.butterflyelements.com
The Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas – http://pphatx.org/ – kellifoulkrod@gmail.com

Postpartum Mood Counseling

Dr. Kelly Boyd, LCP –www.drkellyboyd.com – (512)733-5224
Pam Tokaz, marriage and family therapist – (512)906-9029
Sally Rumsey, MS, LPC –www.sallyrumsey.com – (512)327-7500
Kelli Foulkrod, MS, LPA, RYT -(512)533-1563
Judy Reyes, therapist- (512)306-8500
Carrie Contey, PhD- www.carriecontey.com– (512)694-7794
Dawn K Gibson, LCSW – mindfulmotheringaustin.com – (512)517-5477

Postpartum Doulas:

Jessica Atkins CD, ICCE – www.familybearing.com – (612)281-2910
Leticia Moran – www.butterflyelements.com – (408)5986529
Majbritt Rayas – www.danishdoula.com – (512)529-6751
​ Veronica Rice – www.sisterdoula.com – (512)944-0814

Pregnancy Resource Center:

South Austin Pregnancy Resource Center – www.saprc.org – (512)477-7800
Butterfly Elements – www.butterflyelements.com

Sexual Abuse Support Groups and Therapists:

Susan Bushong, MA, LPC, LMFT – (512)415-9820

VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) and Cesarean Awareness:

International Cesarean Awarness Network – www.ican-online.org
ICAN of Austin – www.ICANofAustin.com