We’ll be adding all our favorite links and resources for pregnancy and parenting in Pittsburgh SOON!
Please send suggestions to: sharon@yogamatrika.com
Are you looking for prenatal and postnatal yoga classes outside of the city of Pittsburgh and more convenient to where you live?
In Sewickley, you can find these classes at iYoga: http://www.iyogainc.com
In Dormont, you can find these classes at Sterling Yoga: http://www.sterlingyoga.com
In Robinson, you can find prenatal classes at Yoga H’Om: http://www.yogahom.com
In Oakland, you can find prenatal classes on Monday nights at Magee Women’s Hospital and a posnatal series called Life with Baby (all by registration only): http://www.magee.edu/hec/Classes.asp
Are you interested in an alternative to disposable diapers? Pittsburgh is very fortunate to have Pittsburgh Cloth Diapers as a great resource for learning about the many different cloth diapering options that are available. You can check out their website and order online at: http://www.pittsburghclothdiapers.com or you can call to make an appointment for a free consultation at (412) 670-6205.
RESOURCES:
Lamaze classes at Magee Womens Hospital: Yoga Matrika gives the highest recommendation to Judy Jones at Magee. She’s a wonderful teacher! If you are going to register for a childbirth education class at Magee Hospital, you can’t register for a specific teacher’s class over the internet, but you can if you CALL. Phone: 412-802-8299.
Hypnobirthing with Diane E. Palmer is the Yoga Matrika recommended HypnoBirthing instructor. She will work with you and your birth partner in the privacy of your own home AND she organizes group classes at Yoga Matrika. Please call Diane directly to inquire (412) 225-1780 or send her an e-mail to: DianeEPalmer@comcast.net.
Doula: We highly recommend Amy Farr of Blessed Arrivals http://blessedarrivals.com/about.asp. Amy is a great birth doula under any circumstances, but she also has special training in supporting couples who are intending to use hypnobirthing! In addition, Jan Mallak of Hearts and Hands is nothing short of inspirational and amazing—–a great birth educator, supporter of women and offers both birth doulas and postpartum doulas http://heartandhandsdoula.com/. Joanna Elsas is an independent post-partum doula (DONA certified) and a babywearing expert. She can assist with transitions with a new baby and make sure that you look and feel great in that snazzy new sling or infant carrier you have. You can see her website at http://www.fourthtrimesterdoula.com or give her a call at (412) 973-1847.
Acupuncture
The UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine – KK Teh, LAc, MAc
The UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine (CIM), located at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh provides services intended to complement — not replace — more conventional medical treatments. From age-old therapies, like acupuncture and naturopathic approaches, to mind-body methods, like biofeedback and relaxation therapies, our staff work with each patient to determine which services are most appropriate. To receive care at the center, patients are encouraged to obtain a referral from their current physicians.
UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine
Shadyside Place, Suite 310
580 S. Aiken Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
412-623-3023
http://integrativemedicine.upmc.com/
or at his private office (Where payment and insurance terms are more negotiable…)
3121 Wilmington Rd., New Castle PA, 16105
724-656-5668
acuteh@acuteh.com
http://www.acuteh.com
The Birch Center
Located in Pittsburgh’s historic South Side, offers patients the best in complementary and alternative health care. Run by Pennsylvania licensed acupuncturists Melissa Sokulski and David Sokulski, the Birch Center offers quality acupuncture, therapeutic massage including tui na, acu-massage – a combination of acupuncture, massage, and herbal medicine.
1931 E. Carson St.
2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
412-381-0116
Wholistic Acupuncture
Located in East Liberty just above Trader Joe’s, Jessica Fritz L.Ac. and Sydnie Bryant, L.Ac. are well versed in helping pregnant women (and their non-pregnant spouses). They offer pregnancy and labor acupuncture, as well as traditional acupuncture and moxibustion. They also have hours over at Health Horizons in Oakmont.
Wholistic Acupuncture
6325 Penn Ave.
412.661.1580
http://www.wholisticacupuncture.com/
Peter Braasch, L.Ac., M.Ac.
Peter is a great guy and very intuitive. He has experience with pregnancy accupuncture as well as natural childbirth.
5819 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh PA 15217
412-400-8135
Birth Announcements
Babies ‘N Bells Birth Announcements
Birth announcements, shower invitations, christening invitations, candy bar wrappers & more!
Call Theresa Van Sickle (representative #1016) for a brochure…877-503-2229
www.babiesnbells.com
Kodak Gallery
All sorts of fun ways to make birth announcements. Just look up greeting cards.
The Paper Buzz
Birth Announcements Online, Easy and cute!
Papyrus
All sorts of beautiful cards, announcements and “green” products too.
http://www.papyrusonline.com
Birth Attendants
This is by no means to discourage you from using your own Dr. or Midwife. However, if you find that yours does not share your same birth philosophy, this list is a place to start in trying to find a new one. Remember, like choosing a spouse, you don’t want to get into a relationship with a birth attendant you think you need to change…J (P.S. – If you have any personal recommendations, or from friends who have loved their birth attendants, please let me know! I would love to greatly expand this list.)
The Midwife Center for Birth and Women’s Health
A Group of Midwives dedicated to gentle and safe birth and whole women care. Work out of the Midwife Birth Center, or at Allegheny General Hospital
2825 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh PA 15222
412-321-6880
http://www.midwifecenter.org/
Patrick Thornton CMN
An independent midwife who works to provide healthy, safe and natural births and women care. Births are at Magee
1201 South Braddock Ave, Suite 3 Pittsburgh PA 15218
412-247-5717
The Midwives at Magee
Womancare Midwifery Service combines time-honored practices with modern obstetrics.
Births at Magee Women’s Hospital
University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Women’s Health , Suite 0610
300 Halket Street
Pittsburgh PA 15213
(412) 641-4200 Ext. 1
Dr. Christine Andrews, M.D.
Dr. Andrews is a family practice physician that delivers babies at Magee. She is a part of the wonderful practice at the East End Community Health Center. Respectful and warm, this practice also does routine pediatric and family care.
http://www.upmc.edu/Shadyside/EECHC/default.htm
(412) 404-4000
Allegheny Professional OB/GYN (APOG)
Dr. Paranjpe, is one of the most professional and hard working O.B.’s I have ever worked with. He is well know and liked by both the Midwife Center Midwives and the labor nurses at Allegheny General. He may be moving hospitals, but he is worth finding.
http://www.wpahs.org/womenshealth/clinical/offices.html#lifestages
(412) 359-3355
Breastfeeding Help
Please call your birth attendants and or hospital to talk to their lactation consultant. However if you are having trouble getting in touch with them, please don’t hesitate to call around…
Breastfeeding Center of Pittsburgh
We at the Breastfeeding Center of Pittsburgh are devoted to providing high quality, comprehensive lactation support to mothers and infants through clinical excellence, effective education, quality research, policy reform, and political advocacy. (Because they are a Dr.’s office, they can usually bill your insurance as a network/out of network pediatric care provider.)
412-697-9602
La Leche League of Western PA Central Referral Line
412-276-5630
Denise O’Connor
Independent Breastfeeding Consultant, catering to the North Hills area and in her home right off Camp Horn Road. A great friend and fabulous lactation consultant.
412-367-7149
Robin Unger
Independent Lactation Consultant
412-422-3254 or 412-414-1439
Breastfeeding Helpline of Allegheny County
For Answers to your breastfeeding questions
412-247-1000
Breast Pumps
If you are looking for a hospital grade pump, please contact the hospital your doctor/midwife is associated with. They can help you rent a pump at a reasonable price. However, these pumps are usually for a short-term use. If you are looking for a long-term pump, please contact one of the businesses below/
Medela, Inc.
Manufacturer of Breastpumps & Breastfeeding Accessories
P.O.Box 660, McHenry, IL 60051…1-800-435-8316, FAX: 815-363-1246
www.medela.com
Mommy Gear
Nursing Wear and Accessories, Slings, Bras, and Breast Pump Sales and Rentals
1303 McCully Rd. Castle Shannon, PA 15234…412-531-2767
Jack’s Magic Beanstalk -
Offering all breastfeeding, cloth diapering, and hand made natural personal care products…
www.JacksMagicBeanstalk.com
1-877-NURSEME
Child Care
Child Care Partnership – YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh
Referrals to assist parents in selecting child care options with locations: DOWNTOWN – 305 Wood St., Pittsburgh…412-261-2273; NORTH/EAST – 12134 Frankstown Rd. (Penn Hills Municipal Shopping Center) Pittsburgh…412-798-0832; SOUTH – 301 Fifth Ave. (Peoples Bldg. 8th floor), McKeesport…412-673-3228.
Call…412-261-CARE
Chiropractic
Dr. Jim McFadden
Certified in the Webster Technique – An adjustment method that has a high success rate of turning breech babies vertex for delivery.
515 Locust Pl., Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 749-0323
Dr. Monique M. Powell
Doula trained and an expert in getting mommy’s and their babies aligned and ready for birth!
1108 South Braddock Ave., Pittsburgh PA 15218
412-243- WELL (9355)
http://www.RegentsquareChiro.com
Dr. Kathy Roth
Certified in the Webster technique and in treating all sorts of pregnancy related aches and pains
Health Horizons - A Family Wellness and Vitality Centre
609 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139
(412) 828-0700
Fax (412) 828-9140
www.healthhorizonsvitality.com
Dr. Amy Andrews
Specializing in pregnancy chiropractic
249 Edgewood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218-1514
(412) 371-6145
Smooke Joel E, DC – Smooke Chiropractic Clinic
Chiropractor to the Stars! Great fun loving guy who knows how to fix what ails ya.
828 Hazelwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2967
(412) 422-4321
Classes
Infant Child CPR
American Red Cross – 412-263-3106 or 412-263-3100
Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga
Shelia Caffrey – 412-363-4491
6934 Mead St., Point Breeze
Tuesdays 6-7:30pm
And sometimes Thursdays 7:45 – 9:15
Call each class day to make sure class is on.
(She is a doula as well and sometimes has births to attend.)
