Labor & Postpartum Doulas in Albuquerque
ABQ Doulas is a group of doulas in Albuquerque who work closely together. Here is what they have to say: We are a collective of professional and compassionate support providers, here to serve you through your pregnancy, birth and recovery. We are made up of 5 labor and birth doulas, childbirth educators, postpartum doulas, a lactation consultant, a massage therapist and a birth photographer. We work together to provide women in the Albuquerque area with excellent, non-judgmental support, and care through this exciting time. We have a wide range of options and price points for you, from experienced to apprentice doulas. To learn more about us you can check out www.abqdoulas.com or call Tracy at 505-274-1540.
Doulas of the Southwest is a group of independent doulas in Albuquerque who each run their own business and set their own fees. Here is the list of doulas in the group.
- Kim Racette of Angel Touch Doula, Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, and Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
- Miyoko Inase of Inspired Birth & Families, Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
- Megan Othling of Woman of Valor Birth Services, Birth Doula, Auurvedic Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Specialist
- Erin Fraser of Holistic Hands Doula Services, Birth and Postpartum Doula, Placenta Specialist, and Massage Therapist
- Michele Falzone, Full Spectrum Doula, Includes services for live birth, adoption, stillbirth, miscarriage, and abortion. Sliding scale fees.
- Julia Hyams of Your Doula Julia, Birth Doula
Prenatal & Postpartum Physical Therapists (PT)
Talia Gilmour, DPT, owner of Holistic Pelvic Health, offers specialized, focused, individualized care to moms before, during, and after birth.
Learn more about Talia here.
Kara Rechard, DPT, is a women’s health physical therapists at Langford Sports & Physical Therapy.
Learn more about Kara here.
Tara Sanford, DPT, specializes in the field of pelvic and gender health, especially pre and post-natal care, urinary and bowel incontinence and pelvic pain for men and women and post-operative breast and prostate cancer care.
Learn more about Tara here.
Genevieve Richter, DPT, specializes in the treatment of pelvic floor conditions such as urinary incontinence and pelvic pain disorders, and she speaks to mother interest groups on postpartum rehabilitation.
Learn more about Genevieve here.
Prenatal & Postpartum Chiropractic Care
Dr. Karen Genter, Chiropractic Physician specializes in the unique needs of prenatal care, postnatal care, infants and children. Chiropractic is a safe and effective way to allow for an easier, faster labor and delivery.
Prenatal & Postpartum Acupuncture
Dr. Yvonne Corcoran, DOM offers acupunture during pregnancy for morning sickness, pain, and labor induction, and she offers acupunture for postpartum health. She has a massage therapist trained in prenatal massage in her office as well.
Learn more about Yvonne here.
Lactation Consultant
Alison Grady, IBCLC, RLC, has a wealth of knowledge and experience after breastfeeding six children. She offers prenatal education, and CPR in one on one or group settings, as well as private lactation consultations in Albuquerque, New Mexico and the surrounding areas. She can schedule appointments at your home.
Learn more about Alison here.
Support Groups
Dar a Luz Birthing Center offers many support groups for breastfeeding, new mom support, parenting, and meetups for dads. See their website calendar.
Presbyterian Hospital offers breastfeeding support groups lead by lactation consultants. See the Presbyterian hospital listing of breastfeeding support groups here.
Mental Health Counseling
Wallin & Luna Counseling Associates offer mental health counseling and are highly experienced in the areas of Depression Counseling, Anxiety Therapy, Life transitions, Grief Counseling, and Couples Counseling. They specialize in therapy services related to reproductive health issues such as: Pregnancy Loss, Infant Loss, Stillbirth, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety, and Infertility. Learn more about Wallin & Luna Counseling Associates here.