Resources
Shelley’s website
Amanda’s website
Local Postpartum Support Groups
Any Baby Can Austin – free support groups for mothers
512-454-3743
https://anybabycan.org/?s=support+group
New Mama Happy Hour – free support group for expecting and new mothers held on Zoom every Wednesday 11am. Hosted by Shelley Scotka!
www.facebook.com/newmamahappyhour
The Willow Postpartum Support group- fee based 6 week group held at Austin Doula Care.
https://www.austindoulacare.com/calendar/2019/9/13/postpartum-support-group
Mama Bloom – fee based 6 week support group held at Birthwise Birth Center in Central Austin
Mamas for Mamas – free support group held Monday evenings at Austin Center for Therapy and Assessment in South Austin facilitated by Melissa Bentley, M.A., and Amy Duckwall, PsyD.
*Online groups coming soon.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/mamasformamasaustin/about/?ref=page_internal
Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas – Austin nonprofit providing education and resources for families affected by perinatal mood disorders.
Partners In Parenting – PIP is a nonprofit which organizes small parenting support groups in your neighborhood. *Support groups are now online.
The Willow Postpartum Group – fee based 6 week support group for mothers run by Austin Doula Care.
https://www.austindoulacare.com/classes-austin
https://www.facebook.com/pg/austindoulacare1/events/?ref=page_internal
Online Postpartum Support
Dr. Kelly Boyd is holding an online support group on Wednesdays from 11:00-12:30 on Zoom (Meeting ID Number: 285 865 5283)
Breastfeeding/Lactation Support
La Leche League - has free meetings all over the Austin area at various times/locations (currently virtual) Leaders also do free phone support for parents wanting breastfeeding information.
https://www.texaslll.org/find-local-support/
Mom's Place of Austin - a specialized breastfeeding support clinic and training center where mothers can receive breastfeeding assistance for free. Toll-free Breastfeeding Hotline: 1-800-514-MOMS (6667)
http://www.austintexas.gov/content/moms-place
Lactation Consultants: how to find a lactation consultant in your city
https://uslca.org/resources/find-an-ibclc
Central Texas Breastfeeding Coalition
Birth and Postpartum Doulas
Central Texas Doula Association
Newborn Care/CPR/Breastfeeding Classes
Austin Baby Guru - offers Infant cpr/safety, Newborn Care and Breastfeeding classes. *Currently held online.
St. David’s Healthcare Birth and Beyond - offers Infant CPR, Baby Care Boot Camp, Breastfeeding Basics, Sibling class, Infant Massage, Pumping for Your Baby classes.
512-544-4226
https://stdavids.com/service/register-for-classes
Mama Mantra - offering fee based virtual breastfeeding class. Enrollment includes complementary enrollment in The Mama Mantra Online Support Group.
Breastfeeding Success Company -a free weekly IBCLC-led peer support group on Mondays with an online-only format. Open to the public, but you must register to participate.
https://www.bfsuccess.com/community-resources/
My Pure Delivery - offers Infant cpr/safety, Newborn Care and Breastfeeding classes.
*offers online classes
Stork Maternity Consulting - offers breastfeeding, infant cpr, newborn care, couples/parenting and babywearing classes.
Special Addition - offers baby care, infant massage, infant CPR, pumping/breastfeeding classes. Retail store sells breast pumps and supplies, breastfeeding attire, slings, etc.*offers online classes
https://www.maternityandnursing.com/product-category/classes/
Helpful Websites
https://kellymom.com/ - excellent resource for breastfeeding related questions
https://www.askdrsears.com/ - parenting and infant/child health and development
http://www.childbirthconnection.org/ - pregnancy and childbirth
https://www.lamaze.org/ - pregnancy and childbirth
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ - pregnancy and childbirth
VBAC RESOURCES
Education, Support, Advocacy:
VBAC.com - a privately funded website providing evidence-based information on VBAC and reducing the odds for a cesarean section. Provides access to The VBAC Education Project which is a FREE teaching tool for parents.
Deciding If a V.B.A.C. Is Right For You: A Parent’s Guide
https://www.vbac.com/wp-content/uploads/VEP/VEP_Resources.pdf
https://vbac.com/wp-content/uploads/VEP/VEP_HandoutsForParents.pdf
International Cesarean Awareness Network - provides education, advocacy and support for mothers pursuing VBAC or repeat Cesarean. There are local chapters in most large cities with in person meetings. There is also a vibrant online community via Facebook groups. https://www.ican-online.org/
ICAN of Austin - Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ICAN-of-Austin-155939594565290/
Email: austin.tx@ican-online.org
Central Texas Doula Association - local organization of birth and postpartum doulas. The website has a fairly comprehensive list of Central Texas area doulas to contact for support.
Pain Med Pref Scale
Birth Plan Template
https://images.thebump.com/tools/pdfs/birth_plan.pdf
Postpartum Plan Template
https://www.dona.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/postpartum-plan-template.pdf
Perinatal Moods
https://greaterwashingtontherapy.com/understanding-perinatal-mood-issues-when-is-it-a-problem/