"If I don't know my options, I don't have any."
- Diana Korte
Links related to pregnancy, birth, and beyond
Local Doula Services
Camilla Baca Birth Services
Local Childbirth Education Classes
Telluride Childbirth
Can be found via Camilla Baca Birth Services and Maati
Local Yoga Classes
Mangala Yoga
Telluride Yoga Center
Wilkinson Public Library
Other Local Resources
Adams Chiropractic
Prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care as well as other modalities of natural health support
Ambrosia Brown
Licensed, professional, therapeutic, holistic, and individualized massage
Alison Palmer Physical Therapy and Wellness Center
Physical therapy, Pilates, massage, clinical and forensic psychology, nutrition, and acupuncture
Kristen Pierce Photography
Specializing in family portraits and memorable events
San Miguel Resource Center
Support for individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual assault
Q Stern Photography
Lifestyle photographer available for maternity, newborn, and family portraits
WIC
Financial and informational support during pregnancy and postpartum
Other Links Related to Pregnancy and Childbirth
Birth Arts International
An international body that offers an extensive list of trainings, including those for doulas, childbirth educators, midwife assistants, and
breastfeeding educators
Childbirth Connection
A source for trustworthy, up-to-date, evidence-based information and resources on planning for pregnancy, labor and birth, and the
postpartum period
Choices in Childbirth
A non-profit organization that strives to improve maternity care by helping people make informed decisions about where, how, and with whom
to birth
Citizens for Midwifery
The only national, consumer based group promoting the Midwives Model of Care
La Leche League International
Helps people to breastfeed through peer support, encouragement, information, and education
LactMed
A database of drugs to which people who are nursing may be exposed - among the data included are maternal and infant levels of drugs,
possible effects on infants and on lactation, and alternate drugs to consider
Lamaze International
Information about what to expect and what choices are available during the childbearing years
Midwife Archives
Information and support regarding pregnancy, birth, and well-woman care
The Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative
An evidence-based initiative designed to improve maternity services; includes ten steps that a hospital, birth center, or home birth service must
carry out in order to be designated as "Mother-Friendly" by the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services
Mothering
A wonderful source of information, community, and inspiration for families interested in natural living
Spinning Babies
Prepare for birth using maternal positions and exercises to help the baby's job of rotation to happen more easily - using the principles can result in shorter labors, fewer interventions, and fewer cesareans
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Courtney Stern, CNM, WHNP
Inner Light Midwifery
courtney@innerlightmidwifery.com
(970) 729-5000
Photos on this page courtesy of Mirataj Photography