Pregnant in Philadelphia? Here are some of my favorite professionals. Updated for 2023!
Since I have been supporting families as a doula for eleven years now, I have met some great professionals in the field that I would like to recommend. I am a strong believer in taking advantage of all of the wonderful care the community professionals here in Philadelphia offer you from pregnancy through the postpartum period.
Therapists for New Parents
Seena Elbaum Social Work Therapist – women and couples (communication and relationships, life transitions and adjustment, mindfulness)
Birth Doulas
Seena Elbaum, Birth Doula/Educator, Doula Mentor
Joyful Start Family Support, Kelly Kolb
Nested Birth, 484-868-0594
Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs)
Rachel Gazda, 267-225-2383
Linda Derbyshire, 215-735-5600.
Stephanie Brown, 818-939-1366
Childbirth Education Classes
Private childbirth classes: Work with me! I offer private childbirth classes, a grandparents baby care class, newborn care class & breastfeeding class, 215-287-4915
Group childbirth classes: Blossoming Bellies, 267-261-0284
Prenatal and Postpartum Massage Therapists
Judy Moon & Associates, 267-671-0861
Body Benefits, 610-668-2662
Nicki Dekunchak at Hands at Home, 610-405-0041 (can come to your home)
Jennifer Harrison at South Philly Wellness
Chiropractors Specializing in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Ohm Family Chiropractic, 610-565-8823
Cara Hillwig, Mainline Counseling and Wellness Center
Acupuncturists specializing in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Six Fishes Acupuncture, 215-772-0770
Marlene Burk Acupuncture, 610-613-9248
Personal Chefs
The Nourishing Well, 610-853-2052,
Homebirth Midwives
Refuge Midwifery, 267-797-2190
Magpi Midwifery, 856-426-7184
Craniosacral Therapy
Stillpoint Studio, 646-645-5207
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Hina Sheth, 267-282-1301
These are the local-to-Philly pelvic floor PTs whom I would recommend:
Newborn Care Specialists
Traveling Baby Nurse, Debbie Donahue
