For your family
A shorter, more intentional collection of trusted education, favorite reads, and local San Diego referrals for the moments when you need support beyond the appointment.
Close to home
I have personally met each of the local providers and professionals listed here, and I’m genuinely glad to share their work with San Diego families. Think of this as a starting point for building the support circle that can make a meaningful difference during pregnancy, postpartum, and the newborn days.
Lactation & women’s wellness
I used Night and Day during my own breastfeeding journey and experienced firsthand the kind, supportive care they offer families. They provide both lactation care and doula support, which can be especially valuable when you want a trusted partner through feeding questions, pregnancy, birth, and the transition home.
Visit websiteLactation & women’s wellness
Jaren, the owner of Whole Women Nutrition, brings a passion for helping families that truly comes through in her care. Their blend of lactation support and nutrition care recognizes that caring for a new baby also means caring for the parent who is feeding, recovering, and adjusting to a very full season.
Visit websiteNewborn & family photography
Stacey is so caring and genuinely talented, with a gift for helping you feel confident in front of the camera. Her full-service maternity, newborn, and family photography experience thoughtfully includes hair and makeup, outfits, and all the little details, so you can simply show up, feel cared for, and preserve this tender chapter.
Visit websiteBirth & postpartum doula support
I met Kelly, the founder of Doulas of San Diego, and admire her fierce advocacy for women’s physical and mental well-being. Their focus on postpartum doula support offers steady, compassionate care during the delicate transition home, helping families feel supported and less alone as they find their rhythm.
Visit websiteBirth & postpartum doula support
Alex was my own doula, and she has a down-to-earth, calming presence that helps families relax into this season. Woven Womb Co. offers attentive birth and postpartum care that meets you where you are, whether you are preparing for birth or finding your footing at home with a new baby.
Visit websiteBirth & postpartum doula support
Jess brings a warm, practical energy to birth support and has a wonderfully approachable way of connecting with families. Along with doula care, she offers nurturing postpartum services, including belly binding education, for parents who want hands-on guidance as they recover and settle in with baby.
Visit websiteWomen’s wellness
I met Erin and was impressed by both her knowledge and the thoughtful quality of her work. As a pelvic floor physical therapist, she gives women the time, care, and individualized attention they deserve—especially when traditional medical settings may not have the space to provide it.
Visit websiteThese are personal resource suggestions, not medical referrals. Please choose the provider and support that feels like the best fit for your family.
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