Everyone says it takes a village to raise a family
The village doesn’t really just show up
You have to build it
Start with these resources
Free from me to you
Organizations and Support Groups
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Support
La Leche League is a free international breast/chest feeding support network
Long Beach Breastfeeds is a free local breastfeeding support group
BreastfeedLA to find a support group and / or a lactation consultant in LA County
ICAN - International Cesarean Awareness Network can support you after a c-sectn and with a vbac
Postpartum Support International supports parents in the postpartum phase
Transitions in Motherhood holds weekly postpartum support groups online via Zoom - EVERY Tuesday at 10am PST
The Victoria Project takes donations to improve birth and to also supports BIPOC in funding their home birth
VBAC.com supports pregnant folks in having a vaginal birth after a cesarean
Abundant Birth Project provides financial support for pregnant people (Households with less than $106k income)
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Organizations
ACOG is working to prevent maternal mortality
VIDEOS & DOCUMENTARIES
The postpartum phase can feel lonely and isolating.
So let’s have a party!
Well, it’s not really a party - it’s just a casual meet-up with other parents - and their brand new “babes in arms” (sorry, no toddlers). Just an excuse to leave the house really.
Zero need to get dressed up. You don’t even have to shower. You don’t have to commit either. Just show up. If you can. No pressure. But I’d love to see you.
Click here and I’ll send you the dates, times, and address.