Local Resources
Asheville Mothership Community- Facebook group for local pregnant and postpartum mamas, and wonderful resource to ask questions, share knowledge and find community.
Mission Hospital Survivor Services- free and confidential program through Mission hospital that strives to create a positive birth experience for survivors of sexual abuse and trauma.
One Love Chiropractic - Wonderful, local practice and Asheville's certified ICPA specialist in pediatric and prenatal chiropractic care.
Krystal Kinnunen Acupuncture- If you are looking for acupuncture pre, during, or post pregnancy, Krystal is the woman to see!
Kim Rush- Breastfeeding education, support and empowerment. If you need a lactation consultant, she's the best!
Heirloom Counseling- Attachment-focused, relationship-based therapy for growing families. We highly recommend Elizabeth Gillette. Her warmth, non-judgement, and passion for helping people shines in our community. We love that she is also a birth and postpartum doula, so she is very familiar and comfortable with all things pregnancy, birth and baby.
Carrie Turner Photography- Have you been admiring all of the awesome group photo shots on our website? Carrie Turner for the win! If you are looking for a birth photographer, she's the best! She also offers fabulous maternity, newborn, and family photography.
Linnae Designs Inspired Portraiture- Gorgeous maternity, newborn, and family photography. We love her style! Linnae's pictures are primarily taken outside, or in your own home, and with natural light. They have a beautiful, natural style and capture your family's personality and love.
Online Pregnancy Resources
Comfort measures in Labor by Penny Simkin
Dear Friend, Birth Doesn’t Have to Suck
Consumer Reports- What To Reject When You're Expecting
5 Hospital Procedures that may detract from your birth experience
Childbirth Connection- helping women make informed maternity care decisions
Mother's Advocate- videos and print material for birth
Lamaze International- evidence based maternity care information
Evidence Based Birth- evidence based maternity care information
Improving Birth- evidence based maternity care practices
International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)
VBAC facts -information on VBACs
What every woman needs to know about cesarean sections
Spinning Babies- easier childbirth with optimal fetal positioning
Mothering- online natural parenting magazine and online forum
The Business of Being Born- accessible and interesting documentary about maternity care in America
Breastfeeding Resources
La Leche League- breastfeeding information
Kellymom- Evidence-based information on breastfeeding, sleep, and parenting
Lactation and medicine safety database
Kellymom- Evidence-based information on breastfeeding, sleep, and parenting
Lactation and medicine safety database