Indy Area Prenatal Resource Guide

By Ali Kulenkamp

If you’re expecting a baby in the Indianapolis area, (congratulations!) and this list is for you! From prenatal exercise to newborn photography to breastfeeding support options, check out these local resources for families with new babies.

Prenatal Exercise

• Mimi Sosa teaches yoga at two locations in Indianapolis, and is also a birth doula. Find out more on her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Yogagarden-Mimi-Sosa/1599222120293956
• Source Yoga in Fishers hosts prenatal yoga classes each Thursday from 7:00 to 8:15pm.  http://sourceyoga.net/specialties.php
• CityYoga offers prenatal yoga on Sundays from 2:30-3:30pm.  http://www.cityoga.biz/schedule.html#!

Prenatal Massage

Decrease swelling and relieve minor aches and pains of pregnancy with a prenatal massage.

• Elements Massage
  http://elementsmassage.com/indianapolisnorth/techniques
• The Lifestyle Spa
  http://eppleylifestylespa.com/massage.html

Breastfeeding Resources

Education and support are priceless when preparing to breastfeed your baby!

• For free, evidence-based information and support, visit Indy Breastfeeding Moms: a Chapter of Breastfeeding USA. Free support group meetings, private chat group, and phone and email support. www.indybreastfeedingmoms.org
• Indiana Black Breastfeeding Coalition- free classes and breastfeeding support: http://indianablackbreastfeedingcoalition.com/
• Kathy’s Drop In Center
  Wednesdays 4:30 pm – 8 pm Catholic Center at 14th & Meridian St., Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 Kathy McCoy, RN, IBCLC 317-902-9105 kathyrnibclc@hotmail.com
• Find a La Leche League group near you: http://www.lllofindiana.org/find-a-group
• Home visiting lactation consultant, Lisa Lahey, RN, IBCLC, can help when you need it the most! http://www.advancedbreastfeedingcare.com/home.html

Childbirth Education Classes

• Hypnobabies teaches proven self-hypnosis techniques for an easy, comfortable birth — Kindra Hunkler, instructor https://www.facebook.com/eleganthypno
• Bradley Method — Dana Goot, instructor
  http://www.bradleybirth.com/danagoot
• Birth Boot Camp — Cara Mehlon, instructor  http://caramehlon.wix.com/cara-mia-birth

Birth Doulas

Considering a doula? Start your search here:

• Divine Birth Midwifery
  https://www.facebook.com/DivineBirthDoulaServices
• Indy Doula Associates
  http://www.indydoulaassociates.com/
• Indianapolis Doulas
  http://www.indianapolisdoulas.com/

Newborn Chiropractors

• Newborn chiropractic care is gentle and may make a difference in your family’s health and well-being. Try these Board Certified Pediatric Chiropractors:
  http://www.kids-chiropractor.com/
  http://www.drkristinhuber.com/

Meal Delivery Services

There’s nothing like having someone else handle food prep, cooking, and clean up. Consider meal delivery for those early postpartum days.

• Fresh Artistry Meal Service http://www.freshartistry.com/
• Especially helpful for those with dietary restrictions, Premade Paleo can deliver Paleo meals for your whole family. http://premadepaleo.com/

Baby Boutiques

• For cloth diapering and baby carriers, Toasty Baby is a must-stop shop! http://www.toastybaby.com/
• Nurture on Mass Ave. has something for everyone, from birth to preschool age. http://www.nurtureonline.com/
• Resale apparel and ‘green’ gifts are Little Green Bean Boutique’s specialty
  littlegreenbeanboutique.com
• For cloth diapers, baby carriers, and gently used children’s clothing, visit Growing Spurts in Greenwood. http://www.growingspurts.com/

Baby Storytimes

Free storytimes in the Indy area — http://indywithkids.com/library-story-time/

Photo credit: Britt Franken Photography