Tucson Area Resources
Pregnancy Resources
Plus Size Birth: Positive evidence-based plus size pregnancy resources and support
Doula Info:
Penny Bussell - DONA trainer and doula in Tucson
Birthing Gently Doula Services and Education
Doulas of North America (DONA) - info about doulas and doula finder
International Birth and Wellness Project
Midwife Info:
Wisdom Within Birth - Tucson Midwifery Services
El Rio Certified Nurse Midwives - many resources listed on page, so scroll down!
Mothers Naturally - find a certified midwife
Birthwise Midwifery School - info about midwifery
Birth Planning Sheets:
Earth Mama Angel Baby Organics online Birth Planning Tool - click and print. Also has organic & herbal care products.
Baby Center Birth Planning Worksheet (print and fill-in)
Lamaze Birth Planning Worksheet (print and fill-in)
Breastfeeding Resources:
La Leche League: Support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding.
Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Breastfeeding support in AZ
Dr Jack Neuman at International Breastfeeding Centre - great resource with online videos
Vaccination Information:
National Vaccine Information Center: Information for Informed Choices
Vaccination Risk Awareness Network: Research and information about vaccines.
CDC Recommended Vaccination Schedule
Circumcision Information:
National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers
Finding a Pediatrician:
WebMD provider search / ratings
Newborn Resources
Newborn Care:Infant and Newborn Care - links on variety of topics
What does a newborn look like?
Coping with Colic - Ask Dr. Sears (great site for parents)
Postpartum Resources
Postpartum Depression Resources in AZ
*note, this is a listing of publicly available groups, not a personally vetted list of groups
PPD affects approximately 12 - 20% of women in the first year postpartum. Many women may suspect they have PPD but be reluctant to seek help because they feel ashamed or guilty. This can make the mom feel isolated and more depressed and she may even try to hide her feelings from those who can help her most. Though a personal or family history of depression is a risk factor, even women who have no history of depression can develop PPD. It can develop gradually and the mother may have both “good” and” bad” days. Some signs of PPD include:
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Insomnia or sleep disturbances
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Sadness, depression, feeling hopeless
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Change in eating habits
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Excessive/uncontrollable crying or irritability
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Feelings of not being a good mother, feelings of guilt or inadequacy
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Fatigue or exhaustion
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Difficulty concentrating or memory loss, confusion
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Excessive concern for baby’s well being
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Lack of interest in your baby
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Fear of “losing control”
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Lack of interest in your partner/sex
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Fear of harming the baby or yourself
Tucson Postpartum Support Groups
Postpartum Support International
Online PPD Support group: www.ppdsupportpage.com
For Fathers: www.postpartumdads.org