| Resources  We are interested in listing groups or persons who support natural, normal pregnancy and birth. Christian resources listed in BOLD type. If you know of a resource we should list, especially if the person or organization is Christian or located in the St. Croix Valley, please contact us. While it is our intent to provide a useful service to parents and others, inclusion on this list does not necessarily mean we endorse the following groups or individuals. Please assume the responsibility to interview them or research them yourself. Natural Family Planning Sympto-Thermal Method of Natural Family Planning The Creighton Model FertilityCare System (TM) of Natural Family Planning Fertility Counseling & Fertility MattersTM Classes Natural Family Planning or Fertility Awareness Counseling Physicians Knowledgeable in Natural Family Planning/Fertility Awareness Aalfa Family Practice: Mary Paquette, MD: 651-653-0062 (White Bear Lake, MN) Pregnancy & Birth Pregnancy Classes & Childbirth Education Classes
Referral List Services (to locate health care providers, doulas, educators, etc.) Free-standing Birth Centers Doulas Karen Garley: 651-439-6637 (Stillwater, MN) Catherine McDonald, CD (DONA)--candidate: 715-410-0214 (Hudson, WI area) Mother's Companion Doula Services: Mary Ann Exe, CD (DONA): doulamary@aol.com (Woodbury, MN) A Mother's Touch: Genevieve Needham: 715-426-0200 (River Falls, WI) Massage and Other Body Work Services Body Logic: Heidi McAllister (licensed massage therapist): 651-230-6264 (Stillwater, MN) Horizon Family Chiropractic, LTD: Amy Schreiner, D.C. (chiropractor): 715-426-4774 (River Falls, WI) A Mother's Touch: Genevieve Needham (massage therapy): 715-426-0200 (River Falls, WI) Midwives Health Foundations: Amy Johnson-Grass, ND, LN, LM, CPM: www.health-foundations.com (St. Paul, MN; serves Twin Cities and southern MN) Erin Kaspar-Frett, CPM, LM, MSM: www.earthmothermidwife.com (Ellsworth, WI; serves western WI, the St. Croix Valley, Twin Cities, and beyond, normally within a 2 hour radius from Ellsworth WI) Karen Garley: (student midwife) 651-439-6637 (Stillwater, MN) Morningstar Birth Center: Paula Bernini Feigel, CPM: www.morningstarbirth.com (Menomonie, WI; serves St. Croix Valley, western WI and Twin Cities) Miscarriage Diagnosed with or had a miscarriage? Forums for moms who have miscarried and also extremely valuable stories from women who were misdiagnosed with miscarriage who later gave birth to babies. Important, common sense steps you can take after a diagnosis of miscarriage. Nurse-Midwives Websites A Christian website devoted to showing God's beautiful design for women through all stages of her life: "maidenhood, maternity & menopause" Learn more about midwifery care: natural pregnancy, the advantages of midwifery care, finding a midwife, homebirth, birth centers, safety issues and more An initiative meant to help women trust that by learning about and discussing the truth about birth, trust in the process of birth will follow Breastfeeding Lactation Consultants and Peer Counselors A Mother's Touch: Genevieve Needham (lactation couseling): 715-426-0200 (River Falls, WI) Norma, LLLL (La Leche League Leader): 651-779-9106 (Lake Elmo, MN) Support Groups Postpartum & Parenting Attachment Parenting Classes List under construction... Please contact us if you know about a resource we should list or if you need a type of resource not listed here.
| | Couple Nights! Fun, low cost fertility, pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenting classes for couples in the St. Croix Valley and east Twin Cities metro area. Click here for more info. Blazing Trails Family Adventure Clubs Interactive hands-on parent-child clubs exploring history, science and nature. Learn more here. | |