Resource List
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General Lactation Info
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Clinical Protocols: Guidelines for the care of breastfeeding parents and infants, research, and protocols.
Handouts on bedsharing, supporting breastfeeding, sleep, and well-being and mastitis.
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NICU Toolkits - University of California San Francisco
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First Droplets: Educational videos about breastfeeding, hand expression and pumping etc.
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Breastfeeding.Support: Breastfeeding Support is an evidence-based website that shares helpful breastfeeding resources, videos and how-tos.
Mental Health & Support Groups
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline Call or text (833) 852-6262
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Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call 988
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Postpartum Support International
Offers FREE support groups for parents online. Their "Perinatal (Pregnancy & Postpartum) Mood Support for Moms," runs at least once a day. They also have specialized/affinity groups for specific needs such Fertility Challenges, Black Moms Connect, Infant Loss, Queer & Trans Parents, Dads and Parents of High Need Babies etc.
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PSI Directory of Postpartum Support
Enter your location info to find in-person or virtual support from trained professionals or call/text the PSI Helpline 1-800-944-4773
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Helps connect moms to mental health care covered by insurance, trains providers to respond, raises awareness of maternal mental health conditions, improves familial health system literacy and empowerment, and collaborates with healthcare systems.
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Sacramento Maternal Mental Health Resource List (click to view)
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group in the Greater Sacramento Area
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Sacramento Birth & Beyond: Family Resource Centers
All services are free: Home visitation, School readiness, Parenting workshops, Crisis Intervention, Enhanced core services​. (If you would like to request services, please find the FRC that serves your zip code​​​
Tongue Tie Releases
Dr. Jude Crutchfield, DMD (Rocklin Kids Dentist)
Dr. Crutchfield has been in private practice since 2010 and has been treating tethered oral tissues (lip and tongue ties) in his practice for over 7 years. As a board certified pediatric dentist he has traveled around the country extending his knowledge in the treatment of infant tongue and lip tie procedures. Being part of the team that helps babies grow and thrive has been one of the most important and rewarding areas of practice for Dr. Crutchfield!
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UC Davis Med Center Ankyloglossia Clinic (4th Wednesday of each month)
Dr. Bhuskute & Jessica Newman, SLP. 2521 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA; (916)734-5400. Accepts Medi-Cal as well as other insurances and self-pay. Must be referred by Pediatrician. Release methods: scissors for age 6 months and under, laser with sedation for over 6 months. Interpretation services available.
Infant Chiropractic & Massage Care
​​Crafted Health (Infant/Child Chiropractor, Rocklin, CA)
Dr. Hannah Flammang, a board-certified Chiropractor, specializes in prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric care, using her unique techniques to alleviate pregnancy discomfort, support labor and delivery goals, and address pediatric feeding difficulties, oral/tongue ties, and developmental delays.
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Kaleidoscope Chiropractic (Infant/Child Chiropractor, Downtown Sacramento)
We offer a range of services, including chiropractic care for little ones, mamas-to-be, adults, parents and the entire family. Each care plan also includes educational information and classes that are designed to help you and your family reach your health goals as efficiently as possible!
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Dr. Sophia Suprai Prenatal and Chiropractic Care (El Dorado Hills, CA)
Dr. Suprai is your local chiropractor that specializes in perinatal, infant, pediatric, and sports chiropractic care. With our extensive knowledge and experience in perinatal and infant care, we offer an unparalleled combination of the most innovative treatment techniques. By combining soft tissue therapy, craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy, and chiropractic care, we provide the most comprehensive care in the area.
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Satisha Hollandsworth CMT, Prenatal & Newborn Massage Specialist (Midtown & Granite Bay)
Satisha's newborn bodywork supports families navigating tongue-tie challenges, whether preparing for revisions or working through the journey. They also provide care for babies who have experienced birth trauma or exhibit signs and symptoms of torticollis. Using techniques from modalities such as Bowen therapy and craniosacral therapy, they offer gentle, effective solutions to promote healing and well-being.
Prenatal/Postpartum care (Pelvic Floor, Massage, Chiropractic)
Resilient Spine (Midtown, Sacramento)
"Helping moms in Sacramento get rid of back pain & move better so they can do all the things they want to do". Dr. Ar'neka Cooper - Rehab Chiropractor, myofascial & movement expert.
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Supported Mama (Pelvic Floor Therapist, East Sacramento)
A holistic pelvic health and maternal wellness service by Dr. Carlin Reaume, OTD, OTR/L. Equipping mothers with knowledge, resources, and practical strategies to reconnect to their bodies after giving birth so they can feel nurtured, empowered, and strong.
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Quantum Chiropractic (Sacramento)
Our focus is on long term health and wellness. We work on all spine related ailments like low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, headaches & migraines. As well as extremity issues such as carpel tunnel, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow and everything else. Structural integrity is great but healthy biochemistry is vital. Dr. Pauline Asahara
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Lady Bits Physical Therapy (Pocket, Sacramento)
Rehab and wellness for pregnancy, postnatal recovery, pelvic floor dysfunction, low back pain, incontinence, scar tissue pain from C-section or other scars, leaking, prolapse, and painful intercourse. Owner: Julie Kwong, MPT
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Satisha Hollandsworth CMT, Prenatal & Newborn Massage Specialist (Midtown & Granite Bay)
Specializes in professional and nurturing prenatal bodywork to help you prepare for labor. Satisha's care is designed to support you through pain management, ease physical discomfort, and provide compassionate guidance through the natural emotional transitions of pregnancy.
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Medications & Breastmilk
​Infant Risk Center: A research center for medication safety during pregnancy and lactation. Dr. Hale and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Download the flyer on Common Medications while Breastfeeding or call 1-806-352-2519
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Anesthesia and sedation for breastfeeding parents
LactMed database: Contains information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed.
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Trash the Pump and Dump: encompasses medical conditions, medications and substances of concern during lactation.​
Lactation & Work Rights
Pregnant at Work: Learn more about your workplace rights like the PUMP Act/Break Time for Nursing Mothers Law which requires employers to provide you with as-needed break time to express milk and a space that is not a bathroom where you can express milk in private without anyone intruding on you (until your baby is one year old).
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California Work & Family Coalition Resource Hub: Resources and information to help California workers understand and navigate their paid leave rights.​
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Center for WorkLife Law
Free legal hotline to talk to a lawyer (415) 703-8276 or email hotline@worklifelaw.org
Fee and confidential legal helpline 1-833-NEED-ABB
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File a complaint with U.S. Dept of Labor Wage and Hour Division
Call the toll-free number 1-800-487-9243 or visit dol.gov/whd. An employee will then be directed to the nearest WHD office for assistance, and WHD will investigate. It is illegal for an employer to fire or discriminate against an employee for filing a complaint.
Sacramento Orgs
Sacramento Breastfeeding Coalition
A non-profit association of regional representatives, businesses, parents, lactation consultants and other health care professionals.
WIC Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding helplines and classes, helps families get referrals to services they need for nutrition, healthcare and prenatal/postpartum support (​916) 326-5830 or (916) 876-5000.
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Prenatal, Birth & Postpartum, Doula Care, Lactation Support, Chiropractic Care, Massage Therapy, Fitness Classes, Nutrition Classes, Accepts some insurance coverage​. 3400 Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento, California 95816. (916)942-9367 ​
Her Health First
Prioritizes women’s health care, specifically for Women of Color. Support programs for adolescence, pregnancy, and motherhood (such as breastfeeding classes, help with transportation to appointments, parenting/sleep training classes, and mommy mingles). 916-607-4135
Free services for those in the program including Doula Care, Lactation Support, Health & Wellness, Mommy Mingles (Must be 30 weeks pregnant or less). 4625 44th Street, Suite 13, Sacramento, CA 95820. 916-397-8431
African American Perinatal Health Program
Free - Public Health Nurses provide home visits during pregnancy and the first year of life, Case management & Care coordination. 9616 Micron Ave, Suite 670
Sacramento, CA 95827. (916) 875-2229. For more information, call the Pregnancy Referral Program toll-free at 1-888-824-BABY.
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10 prenatal and 10 postpartum sessions designed to empower and support. Client-centered Life Planning (Must be Pregnant or have infant 6 months old or younger). 9616 Micron Avenue, Suite 670, Sacramento, CA 95827. (916) 875-2229. ​
National/International Orgs
La Leche League International is a NGO nonprofit organization that organizes advocacy, education, and training related to breastfeeding. They offer online and in-person lactation support groups (International llli.org, Sacramento chapter)
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Alliance for Black NICU Families
Provides free wearable breast pumps to Black mothers in the NICU. Their mission is to provide support, resources, and advocacy for Black mothers and families navigating the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) journey. ​
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Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE), Inc.
seeks to enhance, encourage, support, promote, and protect breastfeeding throughout the USA, by working to reduce the breastfeeding disparities among African American women, and to strengthen the health of their babies and families through, mentoring, training, breastfeeding support groups, social support, outreach, education, legislation, health policies, and social marketing.
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