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I got this post from Megan Davidson , one of our Blog Experts, in my email box this week. I am thrilled that she wanted to share her favorite resources. Megan is one of those people who stockpile information and resources. Whenever she goes to a birth with a new OB, she updates me with her thoughts. I have learned that she has great judgment. Without further ado: here his her list. (Megan has her own Expert Page with her advice- as do all the Blog Experts).
Megan Davidson
by Megan Davidson
As a labor doula I often work with women how are also seeking other forms emotional and physical support for the common concerns that often arise during pregnancy. While the list of fabulous resources available for new moms and new-moms-to-be in Brooklyn is enormously long, I want to highlight a few of my favorite people and places to send clients to. Each of the women highlighted here have worked with several people I know (or even with me) and are very trusted practitioners.
Laurel Axen Carroll
In early pregnancy, the most common concern I encounter is mothers suffering from morning sickness. In addition to recommending being mindful of their diet (increase protein and increased frequency of meals can help with this), I find that many women get great results from accupuncture. My favorite acupuncturist to refer to both for morning sickeness and later for turning a breech baby or inducing labor, is Laurel Axen Carroll from Ancient Current. Laurel is a native New Yorker, a mother of two beautiful little girls (ages 3 and 1) and a resident of Brooklyn. She has two offices (one in Ditmas Park on Avenue H and one in DUMBO at the Wellness Lounge on Water Street) and treats Read More »Favorite Local Resources For Pregnancy