Postpartum Recovery Resources | Burgh Babies Photography | Pittsburgh PA
Having a baby is a big step for any woman. Recovery can be a difficult time in a new mom's life, but that doesn't mean it has to be. By following these simple postpartum recovery tips you can make your life much easier after you've given birth.
You go through hours/days of labor to bring a baby into the world. So, it's only natural for you to want to recover fast- and if your doctor tells you that you can start exercising again within six weeks after giving birth- there is even more pressure. But as most new moms know already, postpartum recovery can be very challenging.
Postpartum recovery is not just about the pain that you have to endure after delivery but also the process that helps you grow into the new person you have become. Postpartum recovery is not at all limited to the physical aspect alone.
Below we created a list of amazing providers in Pittsburgh to help your postpartum transition and journey.
LACTATION CONSULTANTS
Pittsburgh Doula Network IBCLCs and CLCs 412-910-9568 Suzy joy
Angela Starosta Pittsburgh Birth Nerd
Tal Kritchen LC (They/Them) at Growing Love 845-642-7503
Devastasha Beaver IBCLC, 440-812-7630
Lactation Center at Magee
412-641-1121
www.umpc.edu/magee
La Leche League of Western PA
412-276-5630 – Referral line to find a LLL group in your area
Breastfeeding Helpline of Allegheny County
412-247-1000
Chiropractic
Cranberry-Thrive Chiropractic - Andrew Rupp
South-Shadley Centofanti at Roots Chiropractic
Oakmont-Kathy Roth Pizella Health Horizons
East- Barto Family Chiropractic
Wexford- Amorose Chiropractic
Wexford-Live Well Chiropractic- Brianne Kemp
Pelvic Floor Therapist-
Sarina Beasley in Monroeville Pittsburgh Pelvic Health
Embody Physiotherapy in Sewickley
Amanda Thomas PT
Pediatricians
Kids Plus Pediatrics on Beechwood Blvd or in Cranberry/seven fields (specifically Dr. Ditte Karlovitz) (We love that they have a breastfeeding center and are knowledgeable and evidence-based, they are also knowledgable about intact care.)
Metro Community Health Center in Edgewood. They are an LGBT-friendly practice offering sliding scale, and they take multiple kinds of insurance.
Dr. Bass Wolfson
1789 South Braddock Avenue #410, Pittsburgh, PA 15218
UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics - Bellevue Pediatric Associates
Pinnacle Pediatrics - on call concierge service- Doctor Scott Serbin 412-336-1266
Delayed Schedule -
Dr. Morganti in Butler, PA
Portersville Pediatrics
West Hills Pediatrics in Moon
Postpartum Doulas
GoldenDoulas.com
Photographers
We provide this!
Newborn sessions and motherhood session- Burghbabies.com
Other Resources-
Pittsburgh Natural Birth and Parenting Facebook Group!
Breastfeeding.com - A great resource for breastfeeding!
Green Cheeks Diaper Service - a local company offering cloth diaper delivery, cleaning and pick up in the Pittsburgh area.
Books:
The Birth Partner - Everything you need to know to help a woman through childbirth.
Birth without Fear - January Hearshe
The First Forty Days - Amely Greeven
Reclaiming Childbirth As a Rite of Passage- Rachel Reed
Pushed- Jennifer Block
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn - Penny Simkin
Breastfeeding Made Simple - Nancy Maurbaucher
The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth - Practical information for a safe, satisfying childbirth.
The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers - Covers many of the issues you may encounter while breastfeeding.
Real Food for Pregnancy Lily Nichols RDN
The Wonder Weeks
The Labor Progress Handbook
Milky Mamas
Kellymom.com