This directory lists selected birth providers who support the ideals of natural childbirth and attachment parenting. However, we do not endorse the practices of any provider listed here. Please ask questions and check references before deciding upon a practitioner. Your health and the health of your baby is your responsibility.
NEW! We are excited to announce that we are expanding our listings to include Birth and Parenting Support Providers in Northern California and throughout the United States! Our mission is to increase access to quality, alternative maternity care services. If you are a practitioner, and would like to list with us, please contact us at the address at the bottom of this page.
Listings Include:
U.S. State Midwifery Associations (Go here if you are seeking a homebirth midwife in a state other than California).
Birth Centers and Waterbirth Centers
Hospital Birth with Obstetricians
Hospital Birth with Certified Nurse-Midwives
Professional Labor Support/Childbirth Assistants and Doulas
Monitrice Support: Hospital Labor Support Provided by Midwives and Nurses
Postpartum Doula Support and Breastfeeding Support
Well-Woman Gynecology Services by Nurse-Practitioners and Midwives
Parenting Education and Parent Support Groups
Complimentary Health and Wellness Services for Pregnancy, Postpartum, Infants and Children:
- Hypnosis for Childbirth & Hypnobirthing
- Pediatrics (infant and children's medical doctor)
- Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine for Pregnancy & Pediatrics
- Homeopathy for Pregnancy & Pediatrics
- Pregnancy & Pediatric Chiropractic
- Prenatal Yoga & Belly Dance
- Prenatal Massage & Infant Massage
- Psychological Services & Family Counseling
- Cranialsacral Therapy for Infants
- Birth Photography & Birth Videography
Earth Baby Illustration by Kristin Ferguson of Mancina Designs
This directory lists selected birth support providers who support the ideals of natural childbirth and attachment parenting. If you wish to be listed here, please email:
For answers to your childbirth related questions, email us at:
Or, call: 626-388-2191
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