This is a long post... because there is SO much to learn from the time pregnancy begins into the next chapter of postpartum you. With anything major in life- it's best to have a team, support system, and resources by your side. Below are resources for pregnancy and postpartum - instagram accounts, One Down Dog teachers, and upcoming events for perinatal care.
Online 6 Week Postpartum Series - 10/5 - 11/9 - Tuesday's 1-2pm - Meeting in Motherhood: Community, Yoga, and Postpartum Support with Shana Kale & Joana Allis (For financial assistance, please email hello@onedowndog.com)
Many of our teachers are also doula's! Check these classes out regardless if you are pregnant, postpartum, or neither! All classes are for everyBODY.
Joana Allis - Trained as a prenatal yoga instructor and postpartum doula.
"As a postpartum doula, I offer postpartum prep during pregnancy; support groups for pregnant and postpartum people; education and workshops around birth and postpartum and in-person or virtual postpartum support (newborn care, resourcing, recovery support, emotional support, overall household and family well-being)."
Kim Ritley - Our perinatal program leader. Offering an upcoming training, virtual support, and consultations alongside her regular teaching schedule.
Bobbi Erwin - Birth + Postpartum Doula available for in person near Los Angeles or virtually!
Samantha Jameson - Based in Michigan, the Detroit area. Birth + Postpartum Doula, as well as a Midwife Assistant. Pre and post natal yoga and Ayurvedic counseling. Available for in person and virtual support.
Here are some favorite instagram accounts educating us on birth!
Alexandra Paetow - Postpartum Nutritionist
Renée Camila - Herbalist, Postpartum Care
Birth Workers of Color - Doula of Color Training & Birth Worker Collective.
Dr. Becky Kennedy family psychologist
Hayley Bu - (@TheGentleMama) - infant sleep
Aviva Romm - midwife, herbalist, MD
Lily Naanos (@prenatalfarmacist) - Nutritionist
Eri Guajardo Johnson - @birthbruja -
Liberational, decolonial practices of healing, birthwork & life
Regardless of location - these Los Angeles resources have wonderful informative accounts online as well!
Cocoon Chiro - Pregnancy, Postnatal, and Pediatric chiropractics
Sparrows Nest - Pregnancy Massage
Lauren Archer - Doula, lactation specialist.
Should you leave this blog feeling like you need more guidance - head back to those teachers mentioned at the start. They were essential in building this resource list and the biggest birth advocates we know. Get in touch, ask questions, you're not alone!