Pregnancy & Postpartum
RENO PREGNANCY RESOURCES:
Free Carseats and Carseat Inspections
First 5 Nevada – Nevada has programs and funding to help your child get the strong start you want to give them. It takes just five minutes to open a world of opportunity for your child’s first five years. Visit the First 5 Nevada website to learn more.
Nevada Families First is a FREE Home Visiting program through Community Chest, Inc., serving multiple northern Nevada counties such as Storey, Lyon, Churchill, Carson, Douglas, Mineral, and Nye. Home visiting is a service for pregnant mothers and families with children ages 0-5 years old, focusing on the importance of the child’s first 5 years of life for their development and Kindergarten readiness. Home visitors and families meet weekly or bi-weekly at the family’s home and provide parent-child activities, developmental screenings, referrals to community resources, and more (such as lactation support, safe sleep, car seat installation, etc.). Link to Nevada Families First brochure:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16yl7dVIc82kqGRjB4l660AY1DOVxdUH9/view?usp=sharing
Women and Children’s Center of the Sierra
Resource center for pregnant moms and moms
Resources include: Diaper Bank for children 3 and under, Baby Items/Supplies like Formula and Breast Pumps, Essential Needs – food, hygiene, and cleaning supplies. We help connect and refer to resources around the community such as getting set up with Medicaid & Food Stamps. We also offer free parenting classes, support groups for moms, and an English as Second Languages (ESL) class.
Sparks Mobil PT
I am re-humanizing rehabilitation, by delivering hand-ons, individualized care by a doctor of physical therapy at a location of your convenience. I help busy moms bridge the gap between pregnancy and the return to feeling strong, capable, and confident in their bodies.
Kaia FIT Sierra is a women’s fitness and nutrition program with four Reno-Sparks studios that are accessible to all our members, as well as online workout options. We focus on personalized training in a group atmosphere with at least eight group class types so that you can find your hard, have fun, achieve your goals, and connect with our community of supportive women. We welcome pregnant and post-partum women with open arms! Please let us know if you have any specific orders from your doctor to follow. Plus, children are always welcome at our studios! Go here www.kaiafitsierra.com, or here tinyurl.com/KaiaSierraWelcome
Hi, I’m Anna, a gardener, herbalist, and certified aromatherapist with training in animal care. Read about essential oils in pregnancy. https://annasmusings.com/musings/safe-essential-oils-for-pregnancy/
Krystal Settlemoir Wellness: Get to the Root of Your Health Struggles. If you’re frustrated by persistent symptoms and endless guessing, it’s time for a new approach. With functional testing and personalized wellness plans, we’ll dig deep to uncover what’s truly going on.
MOTHER PROGRAMEffective, accessible, medication-assisted treatment designed especially for pregnant women with Opioid Use Disorders. Drug overdose is the NUMBER ONE cause of death during pregnancy and postpartum. The MOTHER Program (Maternal Opioid Health Education Recovery Program at High Risk Pregnancy Center is a Level 1.0 Outpatient treatment provider for pregnant and postpartum individuals with Opioid Use Disorder to target this devastating crisis. https://hrpregnancy.com/mother-program/
Real Choices Pregnancy Center/Reno
Care Net Pregnancy Center/Fallon
City of Refuge/Gardnerville: residential program for pregnant young women The Gabriel Project parish-based ministry to assist pregnant women. St. Joseph’s Church, in Elko. St. Teresa of Avila, in Carson City, and St. Paul’s Church in Winnemucca, developed The Gabriel Proiect, in their parishes www.gabnelpr01ect.org/
Hugh & Grace
Helping those who have thyroid, endocrine disorders or fertility issues and beyond! Hormone-safe, Luxurious Self-Care
Maternal and Infant Health Program
Has a number of resources to promote the health and safety of the birthing parent and child. Visit dpbh.nv.gov/Programs/MIP/MIP-Home/ for more in depth resources and information from the MIP.
4150 Technology Way Suite 210, Carson City, NV – 89706 (775) 624-4285
WIC Programs
WIC is a Nutrition Program for low income birthing parents, infants and children under the age of 5. WIC provides nutrition support and education, health screenings, benefits to buy food, breastfeeding support and education and referrals to other outside resources. Nevadawic.org wicprograms.org/state/Nevada
ACCESS Nevada
You and your baby may qualify for Medicaid, Food Stamps and/or TANF (temporary assistance for needy families). This website allows you to apply for them all in one place with one application
accessnevada.dwss.nv.gov/public/landing-page 1-800-992-0900
Nevada Health Link
Find and enroll in an insurance plan that’s right for you and your family. 1-800-547-2927
Nevadahealthlink.com
Good Shepherd Clothing Closet
Free clothing resource (775) 348-0605
https://www.gsccreno.org/
540 Greenbrae Dr. Sparks, NV 89431
Pregnancy Support Group
NEW PUBLIC OFFERING!
One of our local Reno doulas, Claire Murdoch, will begin hosting a Pregnancy Support Group at the Anthem Wellness Center @ 294 E. Moana on Wednesday 11/8 @ 5pm.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C2-jAvJvJPN/?igsh=c3p4ajRmMHl0cG1n
Low-Income Coaching – Job Seeking Support – Catholic Charities
Play And Learn for kids under 5 – activities and resources
Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance Fact Sheet Library
Information and research on critical topics and helpful resources in maternal mental health.
Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos, a mineral that was used in various products and throughout buildings, is known to cause mesothelioma cancer. If a pregnant mother is exposed to asbestos then it can have effects on her and her child. This is a guide that details everything we know and need to know about asbestos exposure while pregnant. lanierlawfirm.com/mesothelioma/asbestos-exposure/pregnancy/
At Mesothelioma.net, our mission is to educate women about the many various types of mesothelioma cancer and supply assistance to the families combating fertility issues.
We also proudly sponsor The American Cancer Society, the MD Cancer Center, and the Make a Wish Foundation.
Doulas:
The DOULA CO-OP has so many resources for finding a doula, including which doulas are Medicaid Providers.
Midwives:
Sacred Space Midwifery and Holistic Health – Tiffany Hoffman
Sage Springs Midwifery – Amanda Macdonald
Ohana Midwifery & Wellness at Reno
Alpine Midwifery – Lenny Sue
Sacred Hoop Midwifery Kings Beach, CA
Fern Midwifery – Melissa Mayfield
Jackie Burgess Midwifery
Sierra Midwifery – Diane Schaub
Beth Melton TLC Family Wellness – Primary Care, Midwifery, Lactation
Integrative Healthcare for the whole family: Family Nurse Practitioner & Homebirth Midwife. Adult and Pediatric Primary Care in the Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and surrounding areas. We are in network with Medicaid FFS, Anthem Medicaid, Silver Summit, Molina, Prominence, Aetna, Tricare West, and Anthem BCBS. We also offer payment plans and early pay credits may apply.
OB-GYNs/Hospital Midwives
Victoria Starr – Carson Medical Group
Bruce Farringer – Sierra Women’s Health
OB-GYN Associates
Cynthia St. Pierre
Jennifer Ziock-Price
Susan Perry
Vickie Tippett
Garol
Mellum
Edsall
Ricks
Laborists (Sierra hospital)
Myron Bethel
Renown Women’s Health
Midwifery Group
Carie Wright CNM
Carrissia Feaster CNM, FNP-C
Taylor Gorman CNM(Spanish speaking)
Rebecca Chavez CNM
Samantha Frazier CNM
Jessi Schnitzius CNM
Lillian Bronson CNM (Spanish speaking)
Andraya Hitchner CNM, WHNP
Tamsen Carson PA
Physicians
Sarah McKenzie
Heather Fuentes
Scott Jacobs
Sohini Ray
Allison Westfall
Carilyn Hoffman
Laborists
Amy Condon
Mary Kilkenny
Wagoner Veronese
Allison Lutz
Morgan Marlow
Laborists
Amy Condon
Mary Kilkenny
Wagoner Veronese
Allison Lutz
Morgan Marlow
Prenatal Massage
Monica Walker. Text 775-232-3482
Lexi Palmer at live in peace wellness
Erin Hansen at Biggest Little Baby
Isabella Jacobs for prenatal bodywork! 775-336-9963
Domestic & Sexual Violence
Text the domestics violence resource center. 775-329-4150 crisis text line, M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Text DVHELP or DVSAFE to [839863]
The text line provides access to domestic violence advocacy, safety planning, and resources.
Safe embrace
Breech Position Providers
Lenny Sue with Alpine Midwifery
Joey Rueckl Acupuncture if you say baby is Breech they get you in faster
Dr Rachel or Dr Nelson for chiropractic
http://symmetryacupuncture.com/
Joshua Welch
https://www.safehavenchiropractic.com/
Dr Shane Smith at Luxiam Chiropractic
Spinning babies
https://www.spinningbabies.com/pregnancy-birth/techniques/forward-leaning-inversion/
Chiropractors
Charlene @ Optimized Chiropractic
info@optimizedchiro.com
The Village Chiropractic – Kaitlyn Shikada
https://www.instagram.com/thevillage.chiro
Physical Therapists
Kelley Urionaguena Sparks Mobile PT
775-235-8557 or kelley@sparksmobilept.com
https://sparksmobilept.com
Colette Louise Financial assistance for pregnancy complications and NICU stays. Resource guides available with links to support. Online Resource guide to help navigate financial assistance with medical bills.
Colette Louise Resources
We know that topics such as parenting, pregnancy, infertility, NICU stays, and loss are complex and difficult. We have pulled together this resource page to help you in your journey. This is an additional resource page.
POSTPARTUM RESOURCES
Postpartum Therapy/Coaching
Transitioning from pregnancy to motherhood is not easy and often doesn’t fit your picture of what you thought it would be or what you wanted it to be. I understand all too well how this gap can lead to overwhelm and despair. I’m available for video sessions and can help you to feel like yourself again, often with just a few sessions. https://www.postpartumhappiness.com/
DONA-trained postpartum doula, personal chef, and sleep consultant.
Ever since I brought home our first little one, I knew I wanted to help others figure out this new life. Whether you’re first-time parents or adding to the growing family, it’s new territory for everyone and I am here to help.
Krystal Settlemoir Wellness: Get to the Root of Your Health Struggles. If you’re frustrated by persistent symptoms and endless guessing, it’s time for a new approach. With functional testing and personalized wellness plans, we’ll dig deep to uncover what’s truly going on.
Sierra Nevada Sleep. I’m Beth, a Family Nurse Practitioner and Pediatric Sleep Consultant at Sierra Nevada Sleep. I provide solutions and help for sleep issues in children ages 3 months – 8 years plus. Website:
Physical Therapy for Grief Support
Rachael is a Physical therapist focused on complex pain with an emphasis on pelvis dysfunction. She also hopes to help women make the transition from pregnancy to postpartum to the 4th trimester easier and more fluid. She is certified in Myofascial Release and understands how the nervous system and fascial systems play a key role in whole-body health and wellness.
Kaia FIT Sierra is a women’s fitness and nutrition program with four Reno-Sparks studios that are accessible to all our members, as well as online workout options. We focus on personalized training in a group atmosphere with at least eight group class types so that you can find your hard, have fun, achieve your goals, and connect with our community of supportive women. We welcome pregnant and post-partum women with open arms! Please let us know if you have any specific orders from your doctor to follow. Plus, children are always welcome at our studios! Go here www.kaiafitsierra.com, or here tinyurl.com/KaiaSierraWelcome
Self-Care
If we don’t take care of ourselves we can’t possibly care for the ones we are running ourselves ragged for. Being the best mom for our kids means putting yourself first, not in a selfish way, but in a self-care way.
Beautycounter
Getting safer products into the hands of everyone. As a mom myself I worry about what ingredients are in the products my daughter uses. I get concerned that the toxins will have long term effects on her hormones and fertility. If this something you have thought about I would love to talk to you!
Baby’s Bounty
Supports and empowers at-risk families by providing education and the essential tools to ensure a good start for every baby. They also offer diaper drives. https://www.babysbounty.org/
Sparks Mobil PT
I am re-humanizing rehabilitation, by delivering hand-ons, individualized care by a doctor of physical therapy at a location of your convenience. I help busy moms bridge the gap between pregnancy and the return to feeling strong, capable, and confident in their bodies.
Dragonfly Creative Photography
Offering an array of family photography including Maternity, Birthing, and Newborn sessions.
Nevada Moms is your ultimate family-friendly resource for all things local – activities, food, events, businesses, and more! We’re here to bring you the good, the bad, and everything in between.
We were frustrated every time we went to find upcoming events, family-friendly activities, or information on current topics – and always came up short. Googling and researching several sites, joining every mom group on Facebook, just to be annoyed at the fact that nothing was up to date.
Biggest Little Baby
7693 S. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89511
Ready to find your spark again after becoming a mom? Discover the joy of movement and say goodbye to the mental load of meal planning – we’ve got it all mapped out for you! The Great Days For Mom Method goes beyond the physical, delving into the mental and emotional aspects of not looking and feeling the way you desire. We redefine self-care as a necessity, no longer a luxury, ensuring a holistic and ever-lasting change not just for you, but for your entire family. Please fill out this form & I will get you all the information you need to start your journey to having MORE GREAT DAYS!
Colette Louise Financial assistance for pregnancy complications and NICU stays. Resource guides available with links to support. Online Resource guide to help navigate financial assistance with medical bills.
Colette Louise Resources
We know that topics such as parenting, pregnancy, infertility, NICU stays, and loss are complex and difficult. We have pulled together this resource page to help you in your journey. This is an additional resource page.
PMADs
LAUREN [LO] KALOGRIDIS
https://www.laurenkalogridis.com/
Ann Edgington – perinatal mental health specialist in Reno.
FEM women’s health Andrea Thompson – FME takes Medicaid clients
Female. Empowerment. Medicine. Takes Medicaid clients.
https://www.facebook.com/femwomenswellness?mibextid=ZbWKwL
https://femwomenswellness.com/
Telehealth with Mountain Healthcare
https://intermountainhealthcare.org/accessing-care/telehealth/connect-care/behavioral-health/
Ann Edgington is a perinatal mental health specialist in Reno.
Thrive
Thrive also has a free weekly group through Zoom
Postpartum Support International
This book is an awesome resource, too!
Healing after birth by Jennifer Summerfeldt
Theory & Method Therapy
Using only evidence-based methods, we make it easy to find what works for you by creating tailored therapeutic plans to meet your unique needs. Our goal is for you to know how to navigate life’s ups and downs and, more importantly, enjoy it by giving you the practical tools you need to feel ready to build the tomorrow that you want.
PEDIATRICIANS
Delayed or no vaccines
Anya Bucket – Alpine
Heather Axelrod – Carson Medical Group
Dillon Lambert
Stephanie Wright at Thrive
Beth Melton TLC
Pediatrics, Women & Mens Health & Heartstrings for hormone therapy for adults
Medicaid accepted.
https://tlcfamilywellness.com/schedule-an-appointment
Dr Tammy Roesler at Pinecone Pediatrics.
Hopes clinic
UNR Family Medicine
Other Pediatricians
Mariah Turcotte – UNR Family Medicine
Nicole Clifton – UNR Family Medicine
Susan Sorenson – Pediatric Associates
Christopher Driscoll – Renown Primary Care
Stephen Mowery
Summit Pediatrics
https://www.nnpeds.com/dr-jessica-vaughan
National Pregnancy Resources:
Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA) is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the mental health of mothers and childbearing people in the United States, focusing on national policy and health equity. They have SO MANY resources!
INDUCTION LINKS
https://midwifethinking.com/tag/induction/?amp
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-inducing-labor-for-going-past-your-due-date/
Driving while pregnant is generally safe, but there are things that pregnant mothers should be aware of and that’s why we made a guide about driving while pregnant. In in we cover topics like when should moms stop driving, what are some tips for longer trips, information on driving after birth, and more.
RH Negative
Train4Birth
A great way to help prevent incontinence, prolapse, discomfort, and prenatal anxiety and have a successful transition into parenthood. Dr. Monika Patel, DPT CSCS serves as a coach for all expecting parents to assist with safe, functional movement, pelvic floor care, and to address pregnancy related discomforts as they arise.
Enfamil Family Beginnings
Free baby formula samples and coupons. Enfamil.com
NATIONAL SERVICE:
Driving while pregnant is generally safe, but there are things that pregnant mothers should be aware of and that’s why we made a guide about driving while pregnant. We cover topics like when should moms stop driving, what are some tips for longer trips, information on driving after
Hypnobirth/Meditation Resources
Meditation for Connecting with your Baby in the Womb
Guided Meditation with your Unborn Baby
Pregnancy Gratitude Affirmations Meditation
Indie birth has scripts you can download to see if they’re relevant. The connection to womb one talks about choosing birth space and imagining perfect birth and such so it may not be as relevant (or maybe as comfortable) for someone who has settled into their choice of provider and environment – especially if they’re not fully happy with that space and aren’t in touch with that.
If you’re ready to have a free 30-minute consult, click here to schedule.