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Jan will be happy to speak with you about your interest in our Doula Services.
"Heart & Hands" ^SM has served over 1500 families in the Pittsburgh area since 1995.

724-327-6063
Jan S. Mallak, 2LAS, ICCE-CD-CPD-IAT, CD-PCD(DONA), CPD(CAPPA)
2244 Manordale Dr
Export, PA 15632
jan@heartandhandsdoula.com

 

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References: Parent Resource Guide, Pittsburgh and Surrounding Areas

Acupuncture
The UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine – KK Teh, LAc, MAc
Shadyside Place, Suite 310
580 S. Aiken Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
412-623-3023

http://integrativemedicine.upmc.com/

The Birch Center.
1931 E. Carson St.
2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
412-381-0116
BirchCenter@gmail.com

Wholistic Acupuncture
6325 Penn Ave.
412.661.1580

Peter Braasch, L.Ac. M.Ac.
5819 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
PBraasch@aya.yale.edu
412-400-8135

Adult Education
American Red Cross
www.swpa.redcross.org

CCAC- Community College of Allegheny County. CCAC offers many types of education from music to dance to exercise classes. Call 412-237-3100 to request a catalog. Please consult your doctor before beginning an exercise program

“Bradley Method” Educators
Karen Crow
412-915-9276
412-363-4837

Jody Hagensen
724-513-3507

Ellen Huffmyer
15 Cornell Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
412-734-9051
412-716-8163
emhdoula@yahoo.com

Breastfeeding Resources
Breastfeeding Center of Pittsburgh
4070 Beechwood Blvd. 850 Clairton Boulevard Suite 1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Pittsburgh, PA 15236
412-246-4726
The Breastfeeding center of Pittsburgh is open to all patients, not just the pediatric practice to which the doctors belong. Because you see a doctor during your visit, at some point, this is usually covered by insurance, unlike some private lactation consultants.

Breastfeeding Helpline of Allegheny County
412-247-1000

Lactation Consultants
Teresa Bailey, IBCLC
1436 Westfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
412-341-1804

Grace Hudak, IBCLC 412-641-1121

Ellen Rubin, IBCLC 412-241-0960

Bob Monteverde, IBCLC 412-578-7030

Lactation Center at Magee
Breast pump rental and purchase available
412-641-1121
www.umpc.edu/magee

Lactation Department at West Penn
Sandy Porco, RN, MSN, LCCE, IBLC- director
4800 Friendship Avenue
Suite 152, Mello Pavilion
Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Sandy runs a “nursing Café” every month designed to target new moms with nursing issues. All are welcome. Call 412-578-7030 for current times and availability

La Leche League of Western PA
412-276-5630 – Referral line to find a LLL group in your area

Breastpumps and accessories

Dawn Higgins- Mommygear
107 S Saint Clair St
Ligonier, PA 15658-1330(Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area)
Phone: (724) 238-9633

Medela
Christy.zacchero@medela.com
412-952-7977
www.medela.com

Childbirth Education
Jan Mallak, ICEA 724-327-6063
Magee Women’s Hospital, education Department 412-641-1000
Ellen Gaefke, ACHI, 724-229-7218
Kim Young, Hypnobirth, 412- 716-1559
Diane Palmer, Hypnobirth, 412-225-1780
Cortnie Meehan, Lamaze, 724-968-0098
Vanessa Manz (Birth Garden), Hypnobabies 724-719-0828

C-SECTION SUPPORT, AFTER BIRTH
VBAC support group, Wednesdays at Midwife center
hope.parents@yahoo.com

ICAN- chapter starting up in north of Pittsburgh
724-297-3221
amyfarr@gmail.com

CHIROPRACTORS
Dr Joe Orlandini
2049 Brodhead Road
Suite 4
Aliquippa, PA 15001
724-378-4001

Dr. Peter Lawton
109 Gateway Avenue, #101
Wexford, PA 15090
724-934-3911
www.StopChronicDisease.com

Dr. Jonas Marry
Webster technique practitioner
Changing Seasons Learning Center
300 Cedar Hill Drive
McMurray, PA 15317
724-941-2182

Dr. Kathy Roth –Health Horizons
609 Allegheny Avenue
Oakmont, PA 15139
412-828-0700
www.health-horizons.com

Dr Chris Powell
Wellness Pittsburgh
1141 S. Braddock Ave Suite D
412-243-WELL
www.WellnessPittsburgh.com

While there are many great chiropractors in the Pittsburgh area these people are known to me personally, or by the technique they practice. I have referred to every single one and will continue to do so

CNM
The Midwife Center for Birth and Health
2825 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-321-6880
www.midwifecenter.org

The Midwives practice from a free standing birth center, with Mercy hospital as their transfer hospital. I have worked with these ladies many times, both personally and professionally, and I would highly recommend them, as well as the birth center

The Midwives At Magee
University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Women’s Health
Suite 0610
300 Halket Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-641-6361

All the midwives attend birth at Magee Womens Hospital. I have had a chance to work with many of these midwives and I would recommend all of them.

DOWN’S SYNDROME, GENETIC COUNSELING
Down’s Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh
5513 William Flynn Highway #400
PMB# 283
Gibsonia, PA 15044
www.dsapgh.org

Robin Ungar, CLC
Independent Lactation Consultant
412-422-3254 or 412-414-1439
gotmilk4u@verizon.net

As a mom of a special needs child, Robin specifically asked to be a support referral. She feels having been there herself, she can offer support to others. She also is a CLC, and will come to your home to give breastfeeding support.

Magee Genetic Testing and Counseling
412-641-4168

Doulas
“Heart & Hands” Doula Service
Jan Mallak, 2lAS, ICCE-CD, CD-PCD (DONA), CPD(CAPPA) founder and coordinator
2244 Manordale Drive
Export, PA 15632
724-327-6063

Blessed Arrivals
724-297-3221
amyfarr@gmail.com

Birth Doulas of Pittsburgh
412-364-3555

Pittsburgh Doula Network
412-488-2810

DONA
www.DONA.org

The Birth Circle
1551 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206-1235 (412) 362-2229

As a mom who had doula attended births, I cannot stress enough the value of having an extra pair of hands, both in birth and PP. Any of these organizations should be happy to discuss their credentials, as well as arrange meetings with individual doulas to ensure comfort.

Family friendly practicioners
Dr. Christine Andrews, MD- family practitioner
East End Community Health Center
117 N Negley Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
412-363-2870

Dr Andrews attends birth at Magee. Her schedule is often full, due to her popularity. If there is an issue, she can usually be contacted personally to allow you as a patient.

Dr. Diem Nguyen, MD
East Suburban OB/GYN
Professional Office Building 2
2580 Haymaker Road
Suite 201
Monroeville, PA 15146
Phone: (412) 856-7500

Dr. Kaminski, MD
412-641-6412

Dr. Kaminski is the doctor in Pittsburgh if you are interested in having a VBAC- vaginal birth after cesarean. While he attends births within his practice, he also consults for other physicians, so that mothers can pursue a VBAC with their own practitioner.

Dr David Logan
Mellon Pavilion 4815 Liberty Avenue Suite M54 Pittsburgh, PA 15224 (412) 621-1818

Family practice + Pediatricians

Nagu B. Krishnappa MD* 32 Black Hill Rd Irwin, PA 15642 724-864-2711 Joop Offerman MD, family Practitioner* 6740 Reynolds St. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-361-4960 James A Romberger MD 4615 Forbes Avenue #308 Pittsburgh,PA 15231 412-683-5534

Dr. Christine Andrews, family practitioner
East End Community Health Center
412-404-4000

Butler Pediatrics
100 Evans Rd
Butler, PA 16001
724-283-4460

Dr. David Hennessy, MD
Sewickley Valley Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
701 Broad St Ste 4
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 264-6117

Kids Plus Pediatrics-Squirrel Hill, Pleasant Hills
412-521-6511
850 Clairton Blvd.
Suite 3300
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
412-466-5004

Dr. Franne Racelle Berez, MD, ND *
?Squirrel Hill Family Wellness
5801 Beacon Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 422-5433

Pinnacle Pediatrics*
Scott Serbin, MD
1606 Twin Oaks Drive
Sewickley, PA 15143
412-366-1266 pager
412-366-8266

Pediatricians listed with an * are willing to forgo immunizations in some cases

“FUN STUFF”
Belly Casts, Birth Balls, and Blessing Ways
Jan Mallak
724-327-6063

Birth Announcements
Vista Print
www.vistaprint.com

Lilly Mae Designs
Custom Birth announcements
www.etsy.com/shop/lillymaedesigns.com

Child Care
Nannies and Grannies
412-367-6222

The Nanny Connection
1-800-230-5364

Rent a Mom, Inc, Pittsburgh
4885-A McKnight Road
Pittsburgh, PA
15237
412-722-9445

Children’s Clothing, Used
“Once Upon a Child”
1925 Park Manor Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15205
412-788-8000 ouacinrobinson@aol.com

3747 William Penn Highway
Monroeville, PA 15146
412-374-9932
info@onceuopnachildmonroeville.com

10648 Perry Hwy
Wexford, PA 15090
724-933-1660
info@onceuponachildwexford.com

Flower shops

Hatfield Flower Shop
398 Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 931-7484

Donati
50 Donati Rd, Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 835-4420

Trader Joe’s
6343 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA (412) 363-5748

Trader Joes is a grocery store, but I find that they have beautiful flowers at a good price!

Grocery
Whole Foods Market
5880 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 441-7960

East End Food Cooperative and Vegetarian Café
7516 Meade St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 242-3598

Trader Joe’s- see above

Spa- Come to you or go out!
Colleen Barcaskey- BeautiControl
Mobile Spa and Wellness Director
Cbarcaskey@comcast.net
412-849-0978

Linda Hemmes- Spa Director, Natural Resources Day Spa
3315 SR 257
Seneca, PA 16346
814-678-2345

River Walks Massage and Body Works
1318 North Water Street
Kittanning, PA 16201
724-954-4976

Toy Lending Library, Pittsburgh
5401 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1621
(412) 682-4430

M,T,W,F – 9:30-2:30
Thursday 9:30-6:00
Saturday – 10-12

GRIEF COUNSELING
Sharon Hadley, Magee, LSW
Pregnancy loss
412-641-1526

Our Stories of Miscarriage, Healing with Words, Edited by Rachel Faldet and Karen Fitton
www.griefshare.org

Allegheny Center Alliance Church, ask for counseling department
412-321-4333
I am recommending my church as a resource because of the faith based group grief counseling – griefshare. This is a 13 week course, and, if you contact the organization, there are other meetings in the Pittsburgh area, as well. Our church also offers a variety of counselors, both lay people and professional counselors. Grief is very personal, and I would recommend finding the support that best works for you.

Good Grief Center for Bereavement support
2717 Murray Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2419
412-224-4700
1-888-474-3388
Fax 412-224-4717
support@goodgriefcenter.com

HOME BIRTH MIDWIVES Ellen Gaefke
724-229-7218

Ellen Benek
724-376-2473

Rachel Meyers, Midwife Lotus Blossom Birth Services www.lotusblossombirth.com 412.977.8613
Cortney Reed
benoliver3@yahoo.com
740-738-0487
740-706-1369

NURSING BRAS, CLOTHING

A Mother’s Boutique
Judy P. Masucci, Ph.D. President/Owner/Mother A Mother’s Boutique, LLC P.O. Box 219 145 Lake Drive, Suite 102R Wexford, PA 15090 Phone: 724-934-8795 Fax: 724-965-4085 e-mail: info@mothersboutique.com

Mommygear
Dawn Lamuth –Higgins
Toll Free: 888-624-GEAR
(9 a.m. – 7 p.m. EST)

107 S Saint Clair St
Ligonier, PA 15658-1330
Phone: (724) 238-9633
www.mommygear.com

I have worked with each of these women, some of who work out of their home. I find them warm and helpful.

MASSAGE THERAPY
Kim Young- Body and Birth Wellness Center
Kim Young, CMT, NCTMB, HBCE, CD(Dona), RW³FJL Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Infant Massage, Hypnobirthing, Induction Massage 438 Walnut Street, Sewickley, PA 15143 412-716-1559 email: bodyandbirth@aol.com http://www.bodyandbirth.com/

Renee Rowe- Centre Avenue Massage and Spa
www.centreavespa.com/wellness-studio

Stacy Olivito- Jewish Community Center
5885 Forbes Avenue
Squirrel Hill,
412-521-8011, ext 267

PETS AND FAMILY
Animal Friends Of Pittsburgh

412 847-7000
562 Camp Horne Rd · Pittsburgh

412 566-2103
2646 Penn Ave · Pittsburgh ·

If you are looking to adopt pet, Animal Friends is a great place to start. However, they also offer behavior classes for the pets you already have, including a new baby course, which can help everyone with peace of mind and transitions, bringing new baby home.

PHOTOGRAPHY
Sarah Olbrich Photography
www.sarhaolbrichphotography.com
412-242-4143
412-508-6966

Sarah specializes in family, children and mother photography. She will come to your home for a sitting fee, and take lots of pictures. I highly recommend her beautiful photos.

Alicia Photography
Wexford, PA 15090
412-366-3632
www.aliciaphotography.com
Alicia offer pregnant moms a free first session, where she takes pictures of the pregnant belly.

POSTPARTUM MOOD DISORDER
Life With Baby- Postpartum Support series, Magee
412-802-8299 Call for information or to register

Women’s Behavioral HealthCARE
Mary McShea, Depression Care Manager
Oxford Suite 410
3811 O’Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-586-9072
1-800-436-2461
www.womensbehavioralhealth.org

Manic Motherhood- Jewish Community Center
5885 Forbes Avenue
412-521-8010
Support group
Call for details and meeting times

Counselors
Connie Lappa 412-369-4285, North Hills
Valerie Richards, 412-260-8262, Wexford
Jannette Travals 724 -779-9033, North Hills
Marsha Wilson 724-728-6670, North Hills

PRENATAL WATER AEROBICS
Sewickley Valley YMCA
Low impact aerobics, water walking, prenatal aerobics
412-741-9622

Jewish Community Center
5885 Forbes Avenue
Squirrel Hill
412-521-8010

Please contact your healthcare provider before beginning an exercise program

RED CROSS
www.swpa.redcross.org
TWINS SUPPORT North Pittsburgh Mothers of Multiples
www.npmoms.org
Kimberly Ward–Membership Chair
412-370-1407
meets 3rd Tuesday of every month at North Hills Community Baptist church corner of McIntyre Rd. and Thompson Run Rd.

WATSU
Jeff Bisdee
jeff@aquaticjourneypittsbugh.com
412-260-1261

www.watsu.com

Jeff practices Watsu in Pittsburgh. Watsu is water/shiatsu massage. This can be extremely helpful to those with chronic pain in pregnancy, but also a very nice treat for any pregnant mom. Watsu is done in a warm water pool, and all you have to do is float and relax! He does all the work.

YOGA

Kristie Lindblom, instructor
412-551-2769

Schoolhouse yoga
Strip District
2401 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-401-4444

Squirrel Hill
2010 Murray Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Shining Light Yoga
Deena H Blumfield, RYT
Yoga Instructor
Khalsa Prenatal Yoga
Childbirth Educator
412-415-6167
deena@shininglightyoga.com

Recommended Books
Labor and Birth
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: A Doctor’s Guide to Natural Childbirth and Gentle Early Parenting Choices
Sarah Buckley

Our Babies, Ourselves: How Biology and Culture Shape the Way We Parent
Meredith Small

The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth
Sheila Kitzinger

Spiritual Midwifery
Ina May Gaskin

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth
Ina May Gaskin

Husband Coached Childbirth
Dr. Robert Bradley

Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way
Susan McCutcheon

Doulas Guide to Birthing Your Way
Jan Mallak and Teresa Bailey

Breastfeeding
The Nursing Mother’s Companion
Kathleen Huggins

Breastfeeding Made Simple
Nancy Mohrbacher, Kathleen Kendall-tackett

The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers
Dr. Jack Newman

Miscarriage
What was lost
Elise Erikson Barrett

Our Stories of Miscarriage, Healing with Words,
Rachel Faldet and Karen Fitton