Herbalists
Maypop Herb Shop
New Orleans
(504) 304-5067 Maypop Community Herb Shop is dedicated to serving as a community resource for plant knowledge, remedies, healing, and social change in the city of New Orleans. We provide affordable community access to medicinal herbs, herbal products, and herbal knowledge, with an emphasis on promoting healthy nutrition and lifestyle choices. |
Chiropractors
Dr. Michelle LeBlanc
Acadian Chiropractic
Metairie (504) 837-9300 Dr. LeBlanc will take special precautions with you during your pregnancy. Modifications to the table or adjusting techniques are made during each stage of pregnancy. Dr. LeBlanc is trained in the location, reduction and stabilization of the vertebral subluxation complex, which can be related to many of the uncomfortable symptoms associated with pregnancy and labor. |
Dr. Debbi HannanChiropractic Health Center
Metairie (504) 454-2000 Dr. Debbi Hannan is committed to bringing you better health and a better way of life by teaching and practicing the true principles of chiropractic wellness care. Patients seeking treatment with Dr. Hannan are assured of receiving only the finest quality care through the use of state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Dr. Hannan and her staff have a genuine concern for your well-being! |
Acupuncturists
Quang Huynh, ACAKim Acupuncture
New Orleans 504-861-0629 Quang was trained as a medical doctor in Saigon, Vietnam. He later studied at the Institute of Traditional Medicine in Vietnam. After arriving to the United States, he studied at Tri-State College of Acupuncture in New York City where he received a Master of Science in Acupuncture in 2005. |
Massage Therapists
Jessica Heno Bonnet, LMTNOLA Maternal Instincts
Metairie (504) 914-8878 Jessica became certified in prenatal massage after working in a spa for several years, feeling like she needed something more. There are so many things that she loves about working with pregnant women, and she believes that nobody needs it more than you do. Since becoming certified in prenatal massage, Jessica has dedicated herself to always being aware of what is safe for you and your baby during her treatments. After 12 years of practicing massage, helping people feel better naturally is still her passion. She thanks you for trusting her with your body during this very special time of your life! |
Photographers
Angelle Missios
NOLA Birth Photographer
Jefferson - serving New Orleans and the surrounding areas With 4 years of experience as a wedding photographer, documenting once in a lifetime, emotion filled moments is something that Angelle loves. Angelle approaches labor and delivery with a quiet respect, capturing each emotion, while staying out of the way of the birth team. It is her goal to document each moment – the ones that you’ll remember forever, and the ones that may pass unnoticed. Angelle would be honored to document the story of the day your baby was born! |
Nicole RomeNicole Rome Photography
New Orleans Nicole loves gorgeous portraits in which the emotion of the moment jumps right off the page at you. She believes that this is achieved not only with the skill of the photographer, but also with a true love for her clients, and an understanding that comes from being a mom herself. She will make sure that she has flexible dates for your session around your due date. |
Announcements & Invitations
Emily FrockFried Green Design
New Orleans Emily specializes in print design for your special announcement or event. She takes time to get to know you when creating pieces, because every client is unique and every event is a memory. Emily loves to create modern and unique pieces for birth announcements, baby shower invitations, gender reveal parties, birthday parties and sweet wall art for the nursery. She would love to work with you on custom ideas for celebrating your beautiful baby! |
Shops
ZukaBaby
2122 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130 Open Mon - Sat 10 - 6, Sundays 12 - 5 ZukaBaby is a natural parenting boutique specializing in cloth diapers, baby wearing, breastfeeding, natural toys and organic layette. 504-596-6540 |
Diaper Service
Better Bottoms Diaper Delivery
Delivering to Orleans & Jefferson Parishes, Kenner, Covington and Mandeville.
(504) 731-7500 Cloth diapers have come a long way since our mothers and grandmothers used them. Pins and rubber pants are things of the past! Modern cloth diapers are as easy and convenient as disposables. Reusable fastener tabs allow for easy diapering while soft, breathable, well-fitted covers prevent leaks. With Better Bottoms Diaper Delivery, the soiled cotton diapers require no washing or rinsing at home – we do all the dirty work to the highest sanitary standards! |
Books Worth Reading
Introducing a kinder, gentler, all-natural method to help your baby get the sleep he needs.
Developed by Dr. Polly Moore, The 90-Minute Baby Sleep Program and its breakthrough N.A.P.S. plan work in conjunction with your baby's basic rest and activity cycle. The method is simple, foolproof, and yields long-lasting results: truly restful daytime naps and consistent nighttime sleep. |
Why is breastfeeding best for my baby? Will I like it? What if it hurts? What happens when my maternity leave is over? Will I be able to use a breast pump? How can I make this work?
The American Academy of Pediatrics answers these questions and many more in this invaluable resource to help you and your baby get the healthiest possible start. The benefits of breastfeeding will last a lifetime. With everything new mothers need to know about breastfeeding, this fully revised and updated edition covers more than a decade’s worth of the latest research. |