Middle TN Birth Resources.
The more collaboration, the better.
Here are some of my favorite care providers, alternative therapies, counselors & more!
-S <3
ACUPUNCTURE:
Dr Gil Ben-Ami (615)-292-3930
TCM concierge - www.tcmconcierge.com
BOOKS:
BOOKS:
BIRTH-
The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions by Penny Simkin
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide (Expanded and Updated) by Penny Simkin, P.T., Janet Whalley, RN., B.S.N., and Ann Keppler, RN., M.N.
Gentle Birth Choices by Barbara Harper, R.N.
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
Mama Naturals Guide to Childbirth by Mama Natural
Optimal Care in Childbirth by Amy Romano
Childbirth Without Fear by Grantly Dick-Read
Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
Pushed: The Painful Truth About Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care by Jennifer Block
BREASTFEEDING-
Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers by Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC
Nursing Mother, Working Mother: The Essential Guide to Breastfeeding Your Baby Before and After You Return to Work (Revised Edition) by Gale Pryor and Kathleen Huggins, R.N., M.S.The Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins, R.N., M.S.
Ina Mays Guide To Breastfeeding by Ina May Gaskin
CHIROPRACTORS (With an emphasis on mother/baby care):
Live Free Chiroplus (Franklin) www.livefreechiroplus.com
Dr. Crystal Rodenbeck
Grassroots Health and Wellness (Franklin) www.grassrootshw.com/
Dr. Nicole Barton & Dr Molly Stevens
Dr. Carlee Brockman (Franklin)
www.drcarleewellness.com/
COUNSELORS:
Ready Nest Counseling (Nashville, Clarksville, Franklin) www.readynestcounseling.com
Mary Arwen, LPC-MHSP (Nashville) www.maryarwen.com
Alice Strickland, LMFT (Lebanon) www.alicestricklin.com/home
Kelly Bourque, LMFT (Franklin) www.redtherapygroup.com/team
CRANIAL SACRAL:
LACTATION RESOURCES:
IBLCLC-
In-Home:
Nashville Birth & Babies- Kate Cropp, Leah Brown & Nancy Hinsley
Blessed Beginnings- $175 in home consultation. Leigh Qualls, Celeste Hilliard, Angela Lee
Nest & Nurture- Melinda Ring, IBCLC
Asha Carr, CLC- $120 in home initial, $85 follow up, 513-293-7309
Hospital Support:
St. Thomas Midtown: FREE Breastfeeding Clinic – Open to community, no appointment needed. Open M/W/TH: 9am-2pm, closed on holidays. Located on the 3rd floor, Family Learning Center, enter from Midstate Garage, 615-284-2229
Vanderbilt Hospital: FREE Mothers Milk League Breastfeeding Support Group – Open to community, no appointment needed. Meetings: Thurs. 1-3PM (615)-936-1414 Click Here Vanderbilt Services
Meharry Medical College: FREE Prenatal Breastfeeding Education – (615)-327-5653
Tri-Star Centennial Hospital: A Mothers Place Doctors order required. Meetings: M-F: 8:30am-4pm, 615-342-5650.
Tri-Star Summit Medical Center: 615-316-4244
Baby & Co.: 615-953-9704
Metro Nashville General Hospital: 615-341-4223
Support Groups
Nashville Le Leche League: FREE Meetings: 4th Saturday of each month 10:30 am @ Safe Haven Family Shelter, 1234 3rd Ave S. – 615-745-9018 (Sara) or 931-308-9817 (Melinda), email: NashvilleLLL@gmail.com, Website- Nashville Le Leche League
Hermitage Le Leche League: FREE Meetings: 2nd Friday of every month at 10AM @ Donelson Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 2914 Lebanon Pike, Hermitage – 615-883-6823 (Nita) or 615-745-9018 (Sara), email: LLLhermitage@gmail.com
Nashville Birth and Babies: FREE Weigh to go, Baby! Breastfeeding support group 855-905-BABY (2229) www.nashvillebirthandbabies.com
Blooma Nashville Yoga: $5 fee New Mama group, Mon/Wed/Fri 12:30-1:30pm, Mondays focus on lactation support. 615-797-8064
LIP & TONGUE TIE REVISION:
Elite Dentistry: Sherrie is incredible!
MASSAGE THERAPISTS:
Elizabeth Potts: 615-767-8488
Keri Jenkins: Womankind Massage
MIDWIVES:
•Sara Rosser, CPM
•Heather Munoz, CPM
•Celesta Bargatze, CPM
•Jennifer Miller, CPM
•Lauren Drees, CNM
•Sheryl Shaffer, CPM
•Mary Anne Conyers Richardson, CPM
•Susie Meeks, CPM
•Gaylea McDougal, CPM
•Erin Padilla, CPM
•Jennifer Vines, CPM
•Chelsea Hutton, CPM
•Stacie Hunt, CPM
•Maggie Leo, CPM
•Tanya Green, CPM
•The Farm Midwives, CPMS
Deborah Flowers, Pamela Hunt, Carol Nelson, Joanne Santana, Sharon Wells & Sara Rosser
PEDIATRICIANS:
Hopewell Family Care
Jaimee Arroyo, FNP, Darby Sangrey, FNP & Kristin Leonard, FNP
401 Center Street Old Hickory, TN 37138
Does accept insurance.
Cole Family Practice http://www.colefamilypractice.org/
Does accept insurance.
Dr. Lisa Storr at Storr's Pediatrics
317 Seven Springs Way Suite 203 Brentwood
Does accept insurance.
1311 W Main St, Franklin, TN 37064
Cash Pay only, Does not accept insurance.
Spring Hill
Does accept insurance
PHOTOGRAPHERS:
Jennie Pyfferoen Birth Films- I can’t even get over Jennie’s work! She will be at all of our personal future births! Jennie is incredibly talented at what she does.
Alma Heirlooms- Jordana is wonderful! The births I have done with her personally she was a fly on the wall and captured every sweet moment.
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (Specializing in Pelvic Floor Health):
Dr Jenny Archer, PT www.rootscollaborativecare.com
Aimee Miller Bailey, PT- DPT-RYT-200 (Nashville) www.terralotus.com