Resources for Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum | Free Guides & Expert Advice

Hands on Belly — Feeling overwhelmed by all the information out there? You’re not alone. That’s why I curated trusted resources to help you feel informed, supported, and confident throughout pregnancy, birth, and postartum.

Local Experts & Support in Metro Detroit

The right support makes all the difference. These trusted professionals can help you through every stage of your journey.

OB-Gyns & Midwives➡️ Where you birth and who heads your care should match your birth preferences/values.

▪️IHA – Livonia Midwives (I adore Nicole & Stephanie)
▪️IHA – Ann Arbor Midwives (pic above of Me & Ashleigh, she used to be a fellow prenatal massage therapist & doula)
▪️Henry Ford West Bloomfield Midwives (Andrea, Sarah Debs, Kelley Hammis, Sara Mertz, Lynne Rife, Trish Scane (we go waaay back), Marie Wall)
▪️UofM, Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital This is a large group of OBs and MWs. (I highly recommend Dr. Sara Frost for her stellar prenatal and well-woman care. I’ve been in the OR with Dr. Laura Phang, who demonstrated incredible patient care for women whose babies came via cesarean. I’ve worked with many UofM midwives. A few I’ve known for a long time are Sarah Hakala, Mary Milkey, Debra Rhizal)

Lactation Consultants, IBCLCs ➡️Expert help with infant feeding. I say they have “master’s degrees” in breastfeeding!

▪️In Home Lactation Specialists, LLC
▪️Huron River Lactation

Prenatal & Postpartum Massage ➡️Relief from aches and pains before and after baby comes.

▪️Oakland Prenatal Massage I’ve been referring all new prenatal and postpartum massage inquiries to Kristen. We’ve known each other for years & she is amazing!

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists ➡️Specialized care to prevent and treat common issues

▪️Dr. Rachael Elizabeth in Rochester Hills
▪️Dr. Luba Khakham in Farmington
▪️Dr. Samantha Mallia in West Bloomfield – PT&Rehab also has locations in Sterling Heights, Livonia, Canton Downriver, and Ann Arbor

Maternal Mental Health Counseling, Therapy, Peer Groups, and Loss Support ➡️Specialized support for mental health complications and pregnancy/infant loss

▪️Free help to connect you to mental health support MC3
▪️Postpartum Support International
▪️Detroit Counseling Collective
▪️Return to Zero HOPE
▪️Sands

Support for Domestic/Interpersonal Violence or Substance Use Disorder ➡️You deserve to feel safe and treated with dignity. These organizations can help you out of a dangerous situation.

▪️Michigan’s Domestic Violence Hotline
▪️National Domestic Violence Hotline
▪️Women’s Shelters, Identify Abuse, Get Help
▪️Turning Point Emergency Services for DV/Human Trafficking, & Sexual Violence
▪️Haven Help for Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault in Oakland County
▪️She Recovers Foundation Trauma, Mental Health, & Substance Use

Hands-On and Overnight Postpartum Doulas, Birth Photography ➡️These ladies offer things like meal prep and light housekeeping. Nicole also offers birth photography.

▪️SEM Premier Doulas Erin, Rachel, Latonya, or Margaret
▪️Empowering You Doula Services and Photography

Keepsake/Breastmilk Jewelry ➡️Memorial jewelry and an opportunity to preserve your “liquid gold” forever.

▪️Resin Vibes

Do you need a specific recommendation?

▪️Contact Exie: exie@tranquiltouchforwomen.com

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