There are many local, national and international options in-person and online that support expecting people and growing families. It can be overwhelming and exciting to look through all of the options that are available. As a independent doula, I own and run my own business. I appreciate the flexibility and thrive working for myself and supporting my family. One of the ways small businesses find the products and services they are looking for are by word of mouth from friends, families and other businesses. I appreciate every referral (and have a referral $reward$ program) and put thought into the people and companies I refer to. This list represents some of the products and services I recommend and/or enjoy myself. I attempt to keep this list up-to-date and add to it often. If you notice a change that should be updated or want to add a business you like to work with (or your own), email me at Elizabeth@bloomquistashevilledoula.com and I will update the listing or add your favorite product or service. We are all in this together.
Perinatal Resources
Local Resources (Asheville Area)
Infant Feeding Support
Mission Breastfeeding Center
IBCLCs on staff and a nursing supplies boutique.
Phone: 828-213-1103 Website: Mission Breastfeeding Center
Address: 2 Medical Park Drive, Asheville, NC 28803
MAHEC Breastfeeding Clinic
Access to IBCLCs in clinic and pain clinic.
Phone: (828) 771-5500 Website: MAHEC Breastfeeding Clinic Website
La Leche League (LLL) of Buncombe County
Peer support resources run by LLL Leaders- Local Leaders : Valerie Vanderlip, Kathy Rennie and Claudia Burke. They have an active Facebook group and free multiple monthly meetups.
Phone: (828) 279-4556- Valerie, (828) 545-3129- Kathy, (704) 231-1130- Claudia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LaLecheLeagueBuncombeNC/
Prenatal, Parent & Baby Classes
Swimming Lessons at Asheville Family Fitness
They have baby (and older kids) swim lessons. There are small group or private lessons available. The lessons are held in their small, warm pool at their fitness center.
Address: 149 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806 Phone: (828) 225-3838
Baby Steps Dance Asheville
Offers dance and music classes for parents and their babies.
Website: https://suzierogerson.wixsite.com/babystepsdanceavl
Childbirth and Infant Care Education Classes
Doulas of Asheville
They offer one-day and private childbirth education classes and Happiest Baby On The Block classes.
Phone: (828) 222-0406
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AVLdoulas/
Hypnobabies Asheville Classes
Offers group, private and home study Hypnobabies classes.
Phone: (828) 333-7183
Accupuncture/Accupressure
Krystal Kinnunen, L.A.C.
Provides acupressure treatments with a focus on the perinatal and postpartum times. Works with chldren.
Website: www.krystalkinnunen.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sacredempowermentemple/
Annie Spindler, L.A.C.
Provides acupressure treatments with a focus on the perinatal and postpartum times. Works with children.
Phone: (708) 691-3253 Email: annie@epioneintegratedclinic.com
Address: Epione Integrated Clinic- 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NC 28801
Website: http://epioneintegratedclinic.com/anniespindler
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Annie-Spindler-Acupuncture-2060771417561869/
Chiropractors
One Love Chiropractic- Dr. Derek Kasten
Provides chiropractic treatments at his office. Works with expecting people and babies/children.
Phone: (828) 505-1584 Website: https://www.onelovechiropractic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onelovechiropractic/
Address: 959 Merrimon Ave., Ste 201, Asheville, NC 28804
Awakening Heart Chiropractic
Provides chiropractic treatments at his office. Works with expecting people and babies/children.
Phone: (828) 254-1767 Website: http://awakeningheartchiropractic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwakeningHeartChiropractic
Address: 30 Ravenscroft Dr., Asheville, NC 28801
WNC Chiropractic
Provides chiropractic treatments at his office. Works with expecting people and babies/children.
Phone: (828) 687-7779 Website: https://wncchiropractic.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WNCChiropractic/
Address: 1998 Hendersonville Rd, St.12, Asheville, NC 28803
Other Asheville Businesses That I Support...
I do my best to keep this list updated. If you see a change or update that is needed or have a business or resource supporting expecting people and growing families that you think I should add I invite you to reach out to me at (828) 280-9058 or Elizabeth@bloomquistashevilledoula.com.
Other Online, US and International Resources
Mental Health Resources
Suicide Prevention Hotline
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Phone: 1-800-273-TALK(8255)-Toll Free Hotline Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Support International helps parents finds information and resources through it’s volunteer coordinators, website and annual conference. It also has a toll-free helpline, access to online support groups and professionals trained specifically to support expecting people and growing families.
Phone: 1-800-944-4773-Toll Free Hotline Website: https://www.postpartum.net
Facebook: NC public page-https://www.facebook.com/PSINorthCarolina/
“Closed” Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/25960478598/