Tucson Resources for Pregnant Women and New Moms

Finding providers who are passionate about and skilled in supporting pregnant and postpartum women is important for building your pregnancy and/or postpartum village. Here is a list of Tucson-based providers who are dedicated to serving the perinatal community.

Lactation and Feeding Support

Jacyln Waggoner; Moonlight Milkies; https://www.moonlightmilkies.com/

Milk and Honey; https://www.milkandhoneytucson.com/

Mealtime Connections; https://www.mealtimeconnections.com/

Elaine O’Neill https://www.latchwithelaineoneill.com/

Barrios Babies https://barriobabies.com/

Life is Good Chiropractic (Dr. Hannah Preston works with pregnant mamas, babies, and kids) lifeisgoodchiro.com 520-297-5433; lifeisgoodchiro@gmail.com

Nutritionist

Dr. Melissa Cox at Motherly Embrace; (520) 505- 0953 ; Melissa@MotherlyEmbrace.com ; https://motherlyembrace.com/

Acupuncture

Dainty Acupuncture https://www.daintyacupuncture.com/ *serves clients who are experiencing infertility or who are in the perinatal population

Psychiatry/Medication Management

Tucson Outpatient Psychiatry https://psychiatrytucson.com/

Dr. Elizabeth Schrader; https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/psychiatrists/elizabeth-shrader-phoenix-az/1072649 (based out of Phoenix; virtual for Tucson moms)

Pediatricians (that also support maternal mental health)

Tanque Verde Pediatrics https://tanqueverdepeds.com/ *screen moms for perinatal mental health disorders and offers breastfeeding visits with their MDs)

Felix Health and Wellness; Candice Felix, MSN, FNP-C; https://felixhw.com/

Dr. Sameer Suhale, Family Physician, (520)372-2167 ; www.agavefm.com

Naturopaths

Dr. Katie Rose https://drkatierose.com/ *Specializes in women’s health & fertility

Dr. Laura Villa; Genesis Natural Medicine Center; https://genesisnmc.com/provider/laura-villa-nmd/

Organizations Supporting Women in Fertility/Infertility, Pregnancy, Postpartum & Beyond

Postpartum Support International https://postpartum.net/ This organization is an amazing resource to all families. It is a global non-profit offering peer support, education, and resources for families facing perinatal mental health challenges (pregnancy, postpartum, and post-loss). They provide support via FREE online support groups, peer mentorship programs, specialized support coordinators, directory to providers for individual therapy.

4th Trimester Arizona https://4thtrimesteraz.org/ *Offers support to women in AZ during the postpartum period. They have a support group in Tucson as well as virtual groups.

Physical, Pelvic, Occupational, Speech Therapy

Bloom Pediatric Therapy https://www.bloomtherapytucson.com/

Ashley Giacoma, QTR/L, Pelvic Floor Therapist and Owner of Made for Motherhood LLC; (520)352-9645; Ashley@MadeforMotherhoodOT.com ; https://www.madeformotherhoodot.com/

Alysson Striner, DPT, PRPC, SEP; Pelvic Health; Full Circle Physical Therapy; Alysson@FullCirclePTAZ.com ; (520)222-6216; https://www.fullcircleptaz.com/

Postpartum Care & Meal Prep Support for Mamas

Mother’s Hearth Postpartum (Rachel Raines) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61577241427138

Pregnancy & Postpartum Doulas

Marie Wood, CD, CPD, CBE, CBC; (520)850-7731; thedoulamaven@gmail.com ; https://www.doulamaven.com/

Sacred Moments Doula & Birth Photographer; (520)272-5565 ; doula.sacredmoments@gmail.com https://www.sacredmomentsdoula.com/

Ashley Kiliona Kalawaianui; ashleykk@dakinedoula.com; https://www.dakinedoula.com/

Your Family’s Journey; Colleen Laszakovits https://www.yourfamilysjourney.com/

Midwifery Services

Well in the Desert Midwifery https://www.tucsonmidwife.love/

Other Mental Health Therapist Options

Megan Cavato https://www.fertilitynesttherapy.com/ *Specializing in EMDR and expressive modalities for individuals who are experiencing infertility. Virtual for AZ and in-person in Ohio