additional resources
EMERGENCY RESOURCES
In the case of an emergency or life threatening crisis, please call 911 and/or go to your local emergency room.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL): 1-800-715-4225
PERINATAL AND POSTPARTUM RESOURCES
Postpartum Support International (PSI): www.postpartum.net 1-800-944-4773 (PSI Helpline)
Atlanta Birth Center and Vital Atlanta (offers provider resources): https://atlantabirthcenter.org/about/providers/
Exercise classes for new and expectant moms:
Oh Baby! Fitness: ohbabyfitness.com
Solstice (also has physical therapy): www.solsticeatlanta.com
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy:
Functionize Health, Dr. Merci Ortenzi Treaster PT, DPT, http://functionizehealth.com/our-services/pelvic-health/, 404.907.4196
Activcore Physical Therapy and Performance, Beth Kemper - Lead PT and National Director of Pelvic Health, www.activcore.com, 404-817-0900
Breast Specialist and Support Groups:
Atlanta Breast Care, www.atlantabreastcare.com, 404-351-1002
La Leche League of Georgia, http://www.lllofga.org/atlanta-area-groups.html (for local Atlanta support groups), https://www.lllusa.org/ (for further information)
Maternity Support Groups, Emory Decatur Medical, call 404.501.WELL (9355) to register.
READING
MINDFULNESS AND SELF-COMPASSION
Full Catastrophe Living by John Kabat-Zinn
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff
The Mindful Path to Self Compassion by Christopher Germer
The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology by Jack Kornfield
PREGNANCY AND PARENTING
Mindful Birthing: Training the Mind, Body, and Heart for Childbirth and Beyond by Nancy Bardacke, C.N.M.
Parenting From the Inside Out by Daniel Siegel & Mary Hartzell
Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids by Laura Markham
RELATIONSHIPS AND ATTACHMENT
Love Sense and Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson
Parenting From the Inside Out by Daniel Siegel & Mary Hartzell
The Conscious Bride by Sheryl Paul
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman and Nan Silver
GRIEF AND LOSS
Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations for Working Through Grief by Martha Whitmore Hickman
Life is Like the Wind by Irisz Agocs and Shona Innes (a children’s book)
CHRONIC PAIN AND INJURY RECOVERY
Back Sense: A Revolutionary Approach to Halting The Cycle of Chronic Back Pain by Ronald Siegel, Michael Urdang, and Douglas Johnson
Explain Pain by David Butler and Lorimer Moseley