Birthwork is community work!
Below is a list of local and online reproductive care resources.
Reproductive Justice Organizations:
Please consider donating what you can to these organizations.
National Association to Advance Black Birth
Native American Women’s Health Education Resource Center
Roots of Labor Birth Collective
Perinatal Mental Health & Support Groups:
Perinatal Mental Health Coalition of Santa Cruz
Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Wellness Group - Sutter Maternity (Call 831-477-2229)
Prenatal Support Group (call 831-457-7099)
LGBTQIA+ Specific Resources:
Birthing and Breast or Chestfeeding Trans People and Allies
BIPOC Specific Resources:
National Black Doula Association - CA
National Association of Professional and Peer Lactation Supporters of Color
Cuidando de la Mamá - Spanish Pregnant & New Mom Support (Call 310-590-5088)
Loss Support:
Community Services/Shelters:
Walnut Avenue Family and Women’s Center
Birth Network Santa Cruz County
Breast & Chest Feeding, Lactation:
La Leche League of Santa Cruz County
Oakland Better Birth Foundation
National Association of Professional and Peer Lactation Supporters of Color
Placenta Encapsulation:
Other Online Resources:
Harm Reduction:
Harm Reduction Coalition of Santa Cruz County
Pregnancy and Substance Use: A Harm Reduction Toolkit
COVID - 19 Resources: