Resources
These resources have been carefully selected to provide the best support for a diverse range of birthing individuals and their families. This page is consistently under construction.
Useful Websites & Virtual Supports
This section is filled with links to various websites that offer information, virtual support, and more.
Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Support International (PSI) is the leader in postpartum information and support. Survivors of postpartum mood disorders offer their support through vie one-on-one telephone calls, texts, and online support groups.
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Visit their webpage at postpartum.net.
Call or text "help" to the Warm Line at 800-944-4773
WV Perinatal
The WV Perinatal Partnership is a not-for-profit statewide quality collaborative of healthcare professionals and public and private organizations working together to improve perinatal health in West Virginia.
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wvperinatal.org
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Books
Fat Birth
A Book by Michelle Mayefske. The back reads "You are worthy of a joyful pregnancy and positive birth at any size. For too long people in bigger bodies have been told the same story of fat pregnancy - it is risky, complicated, and birth will be anything but straight foreword. In Fat Birth Michelle Mayefske debunks common myths and exposes the single fatphobic narrative that has led to the overmedicalization of plus size birth. She encourages birthing people everywhere to stand in their power and create their own unique story. Fat Birth is a combination of a pregnancy guide and anthology of more than thirty birth stories submitted by parents from across the globe. From finding a size-friendly provider and creating a birth plan to understanding your rights in childbirth, you will walk away knowing how to embrace your body and use your voice confidently during birth.
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I read this book as part of the required reading list for my certification through BEST. I am so glad this was on the required reading list. As a plus sized person myself, who was plus sized during pregnancy, i wish I would have read this when i first got pregnant. It made me cry, it gave me so many ah-ha moments. It changes the narrative of fat=unhealthy in the most abrupt and positive way. If you are big & beautiful, but struggling with how you feel in your body or worried about how you will be treated as big, beautiful and pregnant, this book is for you!
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Local Resources & Services
Lactation Support
Doula Katie Jo is Beckley's certified Breast feeding specialist. She is affordable, personable, and very knowledgeable for all things breast feeding.
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Development
Sunshine occupational therapy servies in Macarthur has a large play area used for occupation and physical therapy. The highly educated and experiences team here is directed by a life-long passionate lady who cares deeply about your childs development!
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Sunshine Therapy Services
Body Work
Arukah Touch in Beckley uses electro-stimulation to help mama reset her pelvis, and other areas of the body for ultimate comfort. Youve got enough discomfort in other areas, of your life, lets get your hips happy. Dr. Lee is Magic!
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Photography
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