Pregnancy & Birth

Birth photography

www.sxc.hu photo

Lynsey Stone Photography Specializing in birth and newborns; (817) 408-0891

The Birth Photographer

Doulas and educators

Barbara Seagren, RN Postpartum doula, maternity nurse, breastfeeding consultant; 6514 Kathleen Ct., Garland 75044; (972) 495-0338

Birth By You Susan Rouser, doula

Bradley Method (R) childbirth classes:

Kelley Haas, AAHCC Classes held in Corinth; e-mail

Stacy Hutchins Allen, McKinney and Plano area; (214) 547-1073

Judith Trick, AAHCC Classes in Richardson and McKinney; (214) 923-3195

Isabel White, Arlington and Mansfield areas; (817) 472-9157 or (682) 559-0794; e-mail

Whole Heart Birth Experience Kathy Voigtsberger, CD(DONA),
Bradley Certified Childbirth Educator; Classes in home; Richardson, (972) 234-1713, e-mail

Cherish Birth Delilah Ray, CCCE; (214) 675-1920

Debbie Smith Birthing classes in McKinney and Plano; (214) 402-5789

D/FW Denton Decatur Doula Services Karen Williamson, CD, CBE; labor doulas, postpartum services and childbirth classes

Gentle Birth Companions Nadine Romain, Ph.D., CD(DONA); childbirth doula, prenatal yoga, Hypnobirthing; (214) 796-5327; e-mail

Great Expectations Doula Services Maria Pokluda; childbirth doula, childbirth education, private classes available; (214) 223-0226 or e-mail

Hypnobabies:

Ancient Hearts Birth Services Katherine Stanglin, Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis Instructor (HCHI), Birth Doula, Hypno-Doula, babywearing and cloth diapering educator; (972) 974-4604

Kathy O’Brien, CD(DONA), HCHI Doula, breastfeeding support specialist, postpartum doula, hypnosis instructor for Hypnobabies Childbirth Education, pregnancy photographer, babywearing instructor, Happiest Baby on the Block instructor, nursing support store, parenting classes and more; (817) 924-1773

Hypnobirthing:

Gentle Birth Companions (see entry, above)

Jodi Laboret Certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner affiliated with the HypnoBirthing Institute; (972) 669-3364

Pam McElhinney Certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner affiliated with the HypnoBirthing Instutute; Denton; (940) 239-7505, e-mail

A Joyful Birth Laura King, CLD, CCCE, labor doula and certified childbirth educator; (972) 740-2396; e-mail

Karen Winn Massage therapy and doula, East Dallas/Lower Greenville area, (214) 824-6154

Mother to Mother Doula Service Kristine Tawater, CD(DONA); (214) 914-5015

Natural Beginnings Natural birth classes, doulas, doula training, breastfeeding assistance and more

Natural Expectations Lynne Crossland, AAHCC, CD(DONA); childbirth educator and doula; (214) 405-0286 or (972) 317-5494

petalLuna Marisa Miller, CBE; childbirth preparation and mentoring classes; private sessions available; serving Tarrant, Johnson and Parker Counties; (817) 496-5696

Right Hand Doula Tonya Buffington; Keller, (817) 337-7414, e-mail

Serenity Birth Services Trisha Blizzard, Dip CBEd (CBI), birth doula; (817) 226-5475, e-mail

Tina Valle PCD (DONA), postpartum doula and breastfeeding educator, (817) 834-1424, e-mail

Whole Heart Birth Experience Kathy Voigtsberger, CD(DONA), Bradley Certified Childbirth Educator; Richardson, (972) 234-1713, e-mail

Massage Therapy

Pregnancy, labor, postpartum and infant massage.

Julia Lewis, Ph.D., RMT, MTI, CMD Prenatal massage, pre-labor training, childbirth doula

Light of the Angels Sharon Corbin, RMT, Reiki master; (214) 327-0295

Mary Strange, RMT (972) 768-7200; e-mail

Melody Cook, BS, RMT 2183 Buckingham Rd. #102, Richardson 75081; (214) 577-8303

Pilates and Yoga Center Prenatal massage therapy, prenatal and postnatal exercise, prenatal Mamaste yoga classes, postnatal exercise and infant massage; 966 N. Garden Ridge, Suite 550, Lewisville 75067; (972) 353-9642; e-mail

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Midwives

Allen Birthing Center Becky Burpo, CNM; 406 W. Main, Allen 75013; (214) 495-9911, fax (214) 495-9918; e-mail

Artemis Womancare Services Vicki Patsdauter, CPM; labor tub rentals; 514 Eldoro Dr., Arlington 76006; (817) 307-7714

Barefoot Midwifery Cori Lively, LM, CPM; North Garland; (214) 755-6086; e-mail

Bella Births Kathleen Mayorga, CNM; 100 E. Louisiana, McKinney 75069; (214) 287-0602

Birth and Women’s Center 3100 Swiss Ave., Dallas 75204; (214) 821-8190, fax (214) 821-9040; e-mail

A Blessed Birth Midwifery Kim Watkins, LM; Serving the greater North Texas area including Fort Worth, Weatherford, and Wichita Falls. Gentle comprehensive maternity care. 226 Lee Street, Peaster 76485; (817) 219-2704; e-mail

Celebrate Birth Midwifery and Doula Services Christy Martin, CPM; 1813 Harwood Court, Hurst, TX 76054; (817) 458-1808; e-mail

Cleburne Birthing Center Melody Morrow CPM, LM; 805 N. Main Street, Cleburne, Texas 76033; (817) 558-BABY

Compassionate Midwifery – Parteria Compasiva Sorani Munoz, LM, CPM; personal midwifery care, birth center and home births, including VBACs; 814 Dalworth St., Grand Prairie 75050; (214) 542-4559; e-mail

Due Rewards Midwifery Lisa Thomas, CPM; Grand Prairie, (214) 632-8585 or e-mail

Eden Song Maternity Bonnie Kitchen, CPM; 417 W. Harwood Rd., Hurst 76054; (817) 268-6200; e-mail

Family-Centered Maternity Care Joyce Nelson, CPM; birth center and midwifery; 333 E. Centerville Rd., Garland 75041; (972) 278-2229

Fruit of the Womb Jane Gandy, CPM; natural childbirth services and well woman care, evening and weekend appointments available; Garland and DeSoto area; (214) 693-1988; e-mail

Gentle Beginnings Birth Services Ann Crowell, CPM; The Wellness Center, 230 Park Blvd. Suite 103, Grapevine 76051; cell (817) 247-2747, office (817) 481-4116; e-mail

Heart’s Desire Midwifery Molly Germash, LM, CPM; 226 Lee Street, Peaster (Weatherford/Parker County area) 76485; (972) 896-8841; e-mail

Inanna Birth Jean Sala, MSN, CNM; 1823 N. Locust St., Denton 76201; (940) 483-1569; e-mail

Lovers Lane Birth Center Dinah Waranch, CNM; 304 S. Cottonwood, Suite A, Richardson 75080; (214) 366-3579, fax (214) 366-3580; e-mail

Mid-Cities Midwifery

A Mommy’s Butterfly Midwifery and Gentle Beginnings Birth Center Melody Morrow CPM, LM and Venessa Giron CPM, LM; Hurst; contact Melody Morrow at (817) 507-3295 or e-mail, or contact Venessa Giron at (817) 727-5529 or e-mail

Prenatal and Postnatal Services

Soul Birth Services a service mark of DuChene Natural Health Center and Leigh Anne DuChene, BS, PES,  CBE, Nutritionist; Maternal and Pediatric nutrition counseling and coaching for fertility, preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, lactation, and children; Placenta Encapsulation, Breastfeeding counseling and support, post cesarean healing, VBAC preparation; serving Dallas, Tarrant, Denton and Collin Counties (other areas upon request). Two office locations: 4324 N. Belt Line Rd. C-101, Irving 75038; 5206 McKinney Ave. Suite 102, Dallas 75205; (254) 214-4645; LeighAnne@DuCheneNaturalHealth.com or LDuChene@Soul-Birth.com

Prenatal and postnatal exercise

Mamaste Yoga Prenatal yoga taught by licensed instructors; Allen, McKinney, Plano, Lewisville, North Dallas; (972) 618-3079, info@mamasteyoga.com

Moms On the Move prenatal exercise program Baylor-Tom Landry Fitness Center, 411 N. Washington, Dallas 75246; (214) 820-2791

More Pregnancy & Birth Resources

Birth certificates for out-of-hospital birth View the state statute explaining how to report a birth for out-of-hospital births (including birth center births and homebirths, with and without a midwife or birth attendant); see Section 192.003.

Homebirth Association of North Dallas (HAND) Local homebirth education, resource and support group.

International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) of North Texas (817)680-1474 or e-mail

Texans for Midwifery Advocacy group for citizens who support quality midwifery care in Texas.

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