RECOMMENDED & RESOURCES
referrals & links
These are my most requested referrals, plus a few Philly favorites I've come to discover and love as my kids get older. I have either used their services, worked with them, or know them personally, so let them know I sent you and that I say "hi!"
WELLNESS
Acupuncture, Kara Szumski, Healing with Ease (yoga/ayurveda and massage, too)
Chiropractor, Justin Ohm, Ohm Chiropractic
Massage, Formation Sauna & Spa
Yoga, Mama’s Wellness Joint
DOULAS & BIRTH CLASSES
Jordyn Makar - Tiny Heartbeats
Nicole Sawyers Todd - Northern Star Doula
Noelle Sengsourinh - Magnolia Moon Birth
Estee Nadav - Philly Hypnobirthing
Ebony Banks - By Design Hypnobirthing
Kelly Kolb - Joyful Start Family Support
Marcella DeRosa - Born with Love Birth Services
Easin Beck - Brandywine Valley Doula Services
Christine Golcher - Christine's Care & Compassion
Brittany McCollum - Blossoming Bellies
Love Over Fear Wellness and Birth
All of these doulas are wonderful in their unique ways, as any good doula should be! I highly recommend contacting as many as you like until you find someone who really fits with you and what you want in birth support. Feel free to reach out to me if you want help narrowing it down a bit more.
MIDWIVES
Where and with whom you choose to birth should be just that, a choice. The first step is to figure out what your questions are and then find someone whose answers fit what makes you feel safe and supported. If home birth is something you're curious about or interested in, this is a good list to start with!
These are all midwives who I have either worked with as a birth photographer and doula or have met through my work in the Philly birth world.
FAVORITE PHILLY SMALL BUSINESSES
These are some of my go-to places for kids' gifts, fun activities, beautiful things, and they're all run by lovely people.