RESOURCES
This list is a constant work in progress. If you are not finding what you are looking for on this list, please reach out to me and we can find the best person to meet your specific needs. If you would like to recommend someone to me, I'd love to add them!
Those marked with an ** indicate that they offer discounted rates for those experiencing financial hardship.
Preferred Providers:
Providence Midwives, Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo
(eligible for MediCal and state-sponsored insurance)
949-364-1040
Orange Coast Women's Medical Group Midwives
Hoag Hospital, Irvine
949-829-5500
High risk and VBAC Supportive OB/GYNs:
Doctor Kenneth James OB/GYN, Orange Coast Women's Medical Group
Hoag Hospital, Irvine
949-829-5500
Mary O'Toole MD, Orange Coast Women's Medical Group
Saddleback Hospital, Laguna Hills
949-829-5500
Doctor Craig Salcido MD, Providence
Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo
949-364-1040
Birth Educators:
Amanda Cagle and Katie Hallum**
Ashley McIntosh**
April Lovett**
Aurora Sullivan**
Becca Godlewski
Carrie Cesario, Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis
Florencia Sheppard**
Julie Fors, Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class
journeyforwardbirthandparenting.com
Kristin Nicole Martinez (fluent in ASL)
Meredith Chase
Nicolle Kasch, Hypnobirthing**
Tammy Leeper**
Tracy Hartley
Birth Doulas:
Amanda Cagle and Katie Hallum**
Ashley McIntosh**
Aurora Sullivan**
Christine Acosta**
Christine Moorfield**
Emily Heymann**
Emily Moritz**
Janay Cook**
Jen Ballew
Kristin Durley
Postpartum Doulas:
Amanda Cagle and Katie Hallum**
Aurora Sullivan**
Christine Acosta**
Emily Moritz**
Lactation Support:
Amanda Cagle**
Emily Moritz**
Danielle Gauss**
Leora Robles, BS, IBCLC
Réka Morvay, IBCLC
Chiropractors (Webster Certified):
Dani Calahan
Michelle Weaver**
Homebirth Midwives:
Jennifer Angell, DC, LM, CPM
Lindsey Meehleis, LM, CPM
Melanie Bigda, LM, CPM
Placenta Encapsulators:
Kristin Durley
Kristin Nicole Martinez (fluent in ASL)
Tristen Orosco**
Accupunture (all offer fertility support):
Katie Marienthal Smith
Megan Joyce
Reflexology:
Caroline Klem
Pediatric Physical Therapists:
Dr. Taylor Henderson, PT, DPT
Car Seat Techs:
Holly Kohlmann
Amanda Cagle**
Grief Counseling:
Marissa Zwetow, LMFT
Newborn Photography:
Candice Swanson
Hilary Jo Avalos
Support Groups:
Wrap Around Baby Care
Empowered Postpartum
The New Mom School
The Mommy Center
Emergency Foster Care:
Safe Families
714-543-5437 ext. 1234
Pediatric Physical Therapy:
Taylor Henderson, PT, DPT
