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 Resources We are interested in listing groups or persons who support natural, normal pregnancy and birth. Christian resources listed in BOLD type. If you know of a resource we should list, especially if the person or organization is Christian or located in the St. Croix Valley, please contact us. (Note: For the purposes of defining "Christian" for this listing, our "statement of faith" is the Apostles' Creed. However, if a resource is listed as Christian, this does not necessarily mean that their practice or services is limited only to Christians! While it is our intent to provide a useful service to parents and others, inclusion on this list does not necessarily mean we endorse the following groups or individuals. Please assume the responsibility to interview them or research them yourself. Online Discussion Group Join the St. Croix Valley Birthing Community Yahoo Group! This discussion group is open to anyone who wants to discuss birth and parenting issues in the St. Croix Valley and beyond. This is a place to rejoice, to vent, to get news about family events you may be interested in, or just chew the fat. Natural Family Planning Sympto-Thermal Method of Natural Family Planning The Creighton Model FertilityCare System (TM) of Natural Family Planning Fertility Counseling & Fertility Education Classes Natural Family Planning or Fertility Awareness Counseling Physicians Knowledgeable in Natural Family Planning/Fertility Awareness Aalfa Family Practice: Mary Paquette, MD: 651-653-0062 (White Bear Lake, MN) Pregnancy & Birth FREE Pregnancy Class & Childbirth Education Classes Referral List Services (to locate health care providers, doulas, educators, etc.) Doulas Karen Garley: 651-439-6637 or 715-231-3100 (Stillwater, MN and Menomonie, WI) Mother's Companion Doula Services: Mary Ann Exe, CD (DONA): doulamary@aol.com (Woodbury, MN) A Mother's Touch: Genevieve Needham: 715-426-0200 (River Falls, WI)
St. Croix Birth & Parenting: Christelle Hagen: www.stcroixbirth.com/doula.aspx (Oak Park Heights, MN) Massage and Other Body Work Services Body Logic: Heidi McAllister (licensed massage therapist): 651-230-6264 (Stillwater, MN) Karen Garley (pregnancy massage specialist): 651-439-6637 or 715-231-3100 (Stillwater, MN and Menomonie, WI) Horizon Family Chiropractic, LTD: Amy Schreiner, D.C. (chiropractor): 715-426-4774 (River Falls, WI) A Mother's Touch: Genevieve Needham (massage therapy): 715-426-0200 (River Falls, WI) Midwives Health Foundations: Amy Johnson-Grass, ND, LN, LM, CPM: www.health-foundations.com (St. Paul, MN; serves Twin Cities and southern MN) Morningstar Birth Center: Paula Bernini Feigel, CPM: www.morningstarbirth.com (Menomonie, WI; serves St. Croix Valley, western WI and Twin Cities) St. Croix Birth & Parenting's Free-Standing Birth Center: want to see a midwife-staffed birth center opened in the Twin Cities area? We need to hear from you! www.stcroixbirth.com/pn.aspx Nurse-Midwives Websites A Christian website devoted to showing God's beautiful design for women through all stages of her life: "maidenhood, maternity & menopause" Learn more about midwifery care: natural pregnancy, the advantages of midwifery care, finding a midwife, homebirth, birth centers, safety issues and more An initiative meant to help women trust that by learning about and discussing the truth about birth, trust in the process of birth will follow Breastfeeding Lactation Consultants and Peer Counselors A Mother's Touch: Genevieve Needham (lactation couseling): 715-426-0200 (River Falls, WI) Norma, LLLL (La Leche League Leader): 651-779-9106 (Lake Elmo, MN) Support Groups Parenting Attachment Parenting Classes List under construction... Please contact us if you know about a resource we should list or if you need a type of resource not listed here.
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