We have gathered some of the best resources for growing families in the metro area. Below you will find our hand picked favorites for pregnant, and postpartum families in the Oklahoma City Area. I update it regularly, so check back frequently.
Doulas
My goal is to help every woman find the perfect doula match! Here are a few other doulas who I have worked with and trust. They would be a great addition to your birth team. Courtney Gillaspia Birth & postpartum doula, placenta encapsulation and breastmilk jewelry Okie Babies Birth Services
Community Midwifery Services CMS Midwives 2121 W Main St Norman, OK 73069 Located conveniently on Main street in Norman, CMS offers home and birth center births.
Oklahoma City Birth & Wellness Center Owned by Brandy Harris & Taryn Goodwin Birth Center OKC Birth Center
Bridget Ballenger BB Birth Services Traditional midwife based out of Norman
Anne Coffee Hands of Grace Birth Services Anne is a wonderful and experienced midwife. She serves women in the OKC metro area.
Tamar Windsor Tamar is a hospital based CNM with the Chickasaw Medical Center in Ada. There are several other midwives available at this hospital! Chickasaw Medical Center
OBGYN's
I've separated my OBGYN recommendations by the hospital that they have privileges at.
Integris Edmond Dr. Katie Shepard, DO Dr. Courtney Seacat, MD Dr. Caroline Flint, MD Dr. Elisa Sparkes, DO
OU Children's Hospital Dr. Chris Schultz, MD Dr. Kathryn Kramer, MD Dr. Gwendolyn Neel, MD Dr. Kathryn Lindsay, MD Dr. Sarah Grimes, MD Dr. Katie Smith, MD Dr. Pamela Miles, MD
Mercy Hospital Dr. Michelle Brunnabend, DO Dr. Brunnabend and her husband (also Dr. Brunnabend!) have their own practice called Aspen Women's Center and deliver at Mercy Hospital. Dr. Kayci Lewis, DO Dr. Wesley Vaughan, MD Dr. Darren Goff, MD Dr. Amanda Levine, MD
Lydia Warren Sharp Acupuncture- Healing Roots 2812 NW 57th St Suite 101 OKC, OK 73112 Lydia is a acupuncturist and a herbalist with a special focus on nutrition and natural healing.
Dr. Audra Fox Fusion MD 5472 Main St., Suite 101 Del City, OK 73115 405-622-3699 Dr. Fox is a unique physician because she combines principles from integrative, functional, alternative and traditional medicines to help heal the body.
Ashley Lindsay Keller Williams Realty Elite 5629 N Classen Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 405-694-5519 ashleylindsay@kw.com
Neyshmi Mack Spearhead Realty 5909 NW Expressway Suite G-180 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 405-815-9837
Logan Hagan Heather & Co 405-625-2823 soldbyloganr@gmail.com
Perinatal Mood Disorder Specialists
Nichole Mentzer Thrive Mama Collective Nichole Mentzer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) accepting clients for individual, couples and family therapy. Nichole primarily practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths Perspective, and Trauma Focused therapies.
Falon Morgan Thrive Mama Collective Falon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and also provides EDMR therapy, which is especially helpful for healing from trauma such as birth trauma.
Thai-An Truong Lasting Change Therapy Thai is a LPC and LADC specializing in postpartum depression and anxiety. She serves the South OKC area.
Lactation Consultants and Breastfeeding Support Groups
Sooner State Doula offers a limited amount of lactation support services, however we also reccomend the following providers and groups to fit your extended needs!
Jessica Cheatwood Oklahoma City IBCLC Jessica is an international board certified lactation consultant. She has an office in OKC, and offers home visits. Becky Drevets Personalized Lactation Care Online, in office, and in home lactation support
Miscarriage and Stillbirth Support Group Kaitlin Lee Hosted monthly in the OKC metro area Oklahomans for Health and Parental Rights OKHPR Political Action Committee and Non Profit with an aim of protecting parental rights
Trinity Lutheran Childcare Mothers Day Out Program in Norman 603 Classen Blvd Norman, OK 73071 (405) 329-1503 tlsnormanccd@gmail.com
Artsy Learning Center Unique Art Based Preschool 1215 36th Avenue Northwest Norman, OK 73072 artsylearningcenter@yahoo.com (405) 343-4064
Baby Wearing Support
Oklahoma City Babywearers OKC Babywearers Free group monthly meetings in various OKC metro locations to teach about babywearing! OKC Babywearers offers an extensive lending library for members to borrow.
The Worn Baby Piper Park Nard Online shop that is based in Oklahoma.
Childbirth Education
Simple Birth Education Group classes in Moore and Edmond Simple Birth is ran by Miranda of Sooner State Doula and Cacey of Birth Experiences. We offer group and private classes.
Motherboard Birth Birth Planning Motherboard Birth has compiled all of the best research and information about a variety of birth topics into on place. The layout of the site is so simple and truly makes writing a birth plan easy!
Evidence Based Birth Understanding pregnancy and birth related research Evidence Based Birth is ran by a PHD researcher. She takes pregnancy or birth related research and breaks it down for the average person to understand. Her website is a great resource!