Local Pregnancy Resources
🔍 Search by provider, city, hospital, or service (Example: Kaiser, chiropractor, lactation, Roseville, postpartum).
Local OB-GYNs & Midwives
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Roseville Medical Center
Kaiser South Sacramento Medical Center
Sutter Health
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Sutter Davis Hospital
Jennifer C. Shaw-Battista, CNM
UC Davis Health
UC Davis Medical Center
Dignity Health
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Mercy Hospital of Folsom
Timothy Phelan, MD, F.A.C.O.G.
Mercy General Hospital
Adventist Health
Adventist Health and Rideout
We do not have any personal recommendations at this time.
Marshall Medical Center
Marshall Hospital
Community Birth Options
California Birth Center
Home Birth Midwives
First Trimester & Morning Sickness Support
The first trimester can bring excitement, uncertainty, and challenging symptoms like nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and food aversions. These trusted resources can help you stay nourished, hydrated, and supported during early pregnancy.
⭐ Rebecca Rose Recommends
Evexia Hydration ⭐ (Mobile & In-Clinic IV Hydration for pregnancy-related dehydration, morning sickness, and Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG))
Arielle Mize, RD, CLE (Nutrition support for nausea, food aversions, hydration, and healthy pregnancy nutrition.) hdewyou@gmail.com
Support May Include
Morning sickness relief
IV hydration
Electrolyte replacement
Nutrition counseling
Safe nausea medications
Vitamin B6 & Unisom education
Food aversion support
Fatigue management
Emotional support
Early pregnancy education
Referral to maternal-fetal medicine when appropriate
💛 RRDS Tip
Morning sickness is common, but severe nausea and vomiting are not something you have to "just push through." If you're unable to keep food or fluids down, losing weight, or showing signs of dehydration, contact your healthcare provider right away. Early treatment can help prevent complications and help you feel better sooner.
Webster Certified Prenatal Chiropractors
Looking for chiropractic care during pregnancy? Below are trusted prenatal chiropractors throughout the greater Sacramento region. Many are Webster Certified through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), a specialized certification focused on supporting pregnancy through chiropractic care. We encourage families to verify current Webster Certification through the ICPA directory before scheduling an appointment.
⭐ Rebecca Rose Recommends
📍 Sacramento
📍 Roseville
Lighthouse Wellness Center (Dr. Shanna Sáenz)
📍 Rocklin
Crafted Health (Dr. Hannah Flammang)
Connected Chiropractic (Dr. Michelle Arietta)
📍 Lincoln
Connected Chiropractic (serves many Lincoln families from nearby Rocklin)
📍 Granite Bay
📍 Folsom
📍 Placerville / El Dorado County
📍 Davis
📍 Auburn
📍 Elk Grove
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Pelvic floor physical therapy can help prepare your body for birth, support postpartum healing, address pelvic pain, urinary leakage, diastasis recti, painful intercourse, and many other concerns. We encourage every family to ask their provider whether pelvic floor therapy may be beneficial during pregnancy and after birth.
⭐ Rebecca Rose Recommends
📍 Sacramento
📍 Roseville
📍 Rocklin
📍 Lincoln
📍 Folsom
📍 Davis
📍 Auburn
Prenatal Massage
Prenatal massage can help reduce muscle tension, improve sleep, relieve common pregnancy discomforts, and create space to relax and connect with your growing baby. Many massage therapists also offer labor preparation or induction massage in the final weeks of pregnancy.
⭐ Rebecca Rose Recommends
Tracy Gensch – Rebecca Rose Doula Services ⭐ (In-Home Prenatal Massage) Certified Prenatal Massage Therapist, Birth & Postpartum Doula with over 30 years of physical therapy and prenatal massage experience. Specializes in in-home prenatal massage, labor preparation, acupressure, and relaxation.
📍 In-Home
Tracy Gensch – Rebecca Rose Doula Services (Serving Sacramento, Placer County & surrounding areas)
📍 Sacramento
📍 Carmichael
📍 Roseville
Common Reasons Families Schedule Prenatal Massage
Pregnancy back pain
Hip pain
Sciatica
Round ligament discomfort
Pelvic girdle pain
Swelling
Headaches
Stress reduction
Better sleep
Labor preparation
Relaxation before birth
Induction massage (when appropriate)
Acupuncture
Many families choose acupuncture to support fertility, pregnancy, birth preparation, postpartum recovery, and overall wellness. Below are trusted local providers serving Sacramento, Placer County, and surrounding communities.
⭐ Rebecca Rose Recommends
Rose Gold Health (Granite Bay & Folsom Fertility, Pregnancy, Women's Health & Herbal Medicine)
📍 Roseville
David Cherry Acupuncture (Fertility & Reproductive Health)
📍 Granite Bay
Rose Gold Health (Fertility, Pregnancy, Women's Health & Herbal Medicine)
📍 Folsom
Common Reasons Families Seek Acupuncture
Fertility & preconception care
IVF & IUI support
Recurrent pregnancy loss support
Hormone balance
Morning sickness
Back, hip & pelvic pain
Breech positioning support (when appropriate)
Labor preparation
Postpartum recovery
Cesarean recovery
Lactation support
General pregnancy wellness
Private Childbirth Education
Looking for a more personalized childbirth education experience? These educators offer private or small-group classes designed to help you feel informed, confident, and prepared for labor, birth, newborn care, feeding, and the postpartum period.
⭐ Rebecca Rose Recommends
Rebecca Rose Doula Services ⭐ (Private In-Home & Virtual Childbirth Education)
The Root (Private Childbirth Education, Birth Preparation & Parent Support)
Kindred Childbirth Collective - Shalin Butterworth (Evidence Based Birth® Instructor | Private & Small Group Classes)
The Nest Family Resource (Grass Valley - Private Childbirth Education & Family Support)
📍 Sacramento
Rebecca Rose Doula Services
Private in-home childbirth education
Virtual childbirth education
Birth planning
Labor comfort measures
Partner preparation
Newborn care
Postpartum planning
The Root
Private childbirth education
Birth preparation
Newborn care
Feeding education
Postpartum preparation
Parent support groups
📍 Placer County
Kindred Childbirth Collective - Shalin Butterworth
Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Education
Private one-on-one classes
Birth partner preparation
Comfort measures
Labor advocacy
Virtual options available
📍 Grass Valley / Nevada County
The Nest Family Resource
Private childbirth education
Birth preparation
Comfort measures
Newborn & postpartum education
Topics Covered
Signs of labor
Stages of labor
Comfort measures
Birth partner support
Birth positions
Hospital navigation
Understanding common interventions
Creating flexible birth preferences
Induction & cesarean preparation
VBAC preparation
Immediate postpartum
Feeding basics
Newborn care
Fourth trimester planning
Postpartum recovery
💛 Rebecca Rose Doula Services Tip: We recommend scheduling childbirth education between 28–34 weeks of pregnancy to give you plenty of time to practice comfort techniques, prepare your birth preferences, and build confidence before labor begins.
Prenatal Fitness & Movement
Staying active during pregnancy can help reduce common discomforts, improve endurance for labor, support mental health, and aid postpartum recovery. These trusted programs specialize in safe movement for pregnancy and the postpartum period.
⭐ Rebecca Rose Recommends
FIT4MOM Sacramento (Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness, Stroller Workouts)
FIT4MOM Placer (Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln & Loomis)
📍 Sacramento
📍 Folsom
📍 Roseville / Rocklin / Lincoln
📍 West Sacramento / Natomas
Classes You May Find
Prenatal yoga
Prenatal strength training
Dancing for Birth™
Stroller fitness
Baby & Me yoga
Postpartum core & pelvic floor classes
Functional strength training
Walking groups
Mobility & stretching
Mindfulness & breathwork
💛 RRDS Tip
Unless your healthcare provider has advised otherwise, 150 minutes of moderate movement each week is generally recommended during pregnancy. Starting a prenatal fitness routine can help improve strength, endurance, comfort, and confidence as you prepare for birth.
Prenatal & Postpartum Nutrition
Nutrition plays an important role throughout fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and infant feeding. Working with a Registered Dietitian can help you nourish yourself and your growing family with personalized, evidence-based guidance.
⭐ Rebecca Rose Recommends
Arielle Mize, RD, CLE ⭐ (Pregnancy, Postpartum, Gestational Diabetes, Lactation & Women's Nutrition) Arielle is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Lactation Educator with a special focus on maternal nutrition, pregnancy, postpartum, gestational diabetes, and infant feeding. She offers both in-person and telehealth appointments. hdewyou@gmail.com
Goode Nutrition LLC (Women's health, intuitive eating, and nutrition counseling.)
📍 Sacramento
Arielle Mize, RD, CLE hdewyou@gmail.com
Nutrition Support May Include
Fertility nutrition
Preconception health
Pregnancy nutrition
Gestational diabetes
Morning sickness & nausea
Food aversions
Healthy pregnancy weight gain
Iron deficiency
Prenatal supplementation
Postpartum recovery nutrition
Breastfeeding & chestfeeding nutrition
Infant feeding support
Introducing solids
Family meal planning
💛 RRDS Tip
Meeting with a Registered Dietitian during pregnancy can help you feel confident about nourishing yourself and your baby. Whether you're managing gestational diabetes, navigating nausea, preparing for postpartum recovery, or simply looking for evidence-based guidance, personalized nutrition support can make a meaningful difference. Arielle Mize specializes in maternal nutrition and lactation and is one of our favorite local referrals for growing families.
Mental Health
⭐ Rebecca Rose Recommends
Postpartum Support International (PSI) (Provider Directory, Free Support Groups, Perinatal Mental Health Resources & Helpline)
Dancy Perinatal Counseling (Pregnancy, Postpartum, Birth Trauma, Infertility & Loss Therapy)
Palos Practice - Hailey Palos, LMFT (Pregnancy, Postpartum, Birth Trauma & EMDR Therapy)
Learn About Trauma (Trauma Education & Healing Resources)
Therapy by Brittany (Pregnancy, Postpartum & Motherhood Therapy)
Jen Mendoza, LCSW, PMH-C (Birth Trauma, NICU, Pregnancy, Infertility & Postpartum Therapy)
Mending with Meghann (Birth Trauma Recovery, Education & Motherhood Support)
Resources May Help With
Pregnancy anxiety
Postpartum depression
Postpartum anxiety
OCD
Birth trauma
Secondary trauma
Pregnancy loss & miscarriage
Stillbirth
Infertility & IVF
NICU experiences
Relationship transitions
Grief & healing
EMDR therapy
Support groups
Finding a local therapist
Crisis resources
Educational tools for parents and providers
Pregnancy Support Groups
Pregnancy can bring excitement, uncertainty, and everything in between. Support groups provide a safe place to connect with other expecting parents, ask questions, build friendships, and feel supported throughout your pregnancy.
⭐ Rebecca Rose Recommends
The Root: Birth, Babies, Beyond (Prenatal Support Groups, Community Gatherings & Parent Education)
Postpartum Support International (PSI) (Free Online Pregnancy & Perinatal Support Groups)
📍 Sacramento
📍 Roseville / Rocklin
📍 Folsom / El Dorado Hills
💻 Virtual Support
Support Groups May Include
First-time parents
High-risk pregnancy
Pregnancy after loss
IVF & infertility journeys
Multiples (twins & higher-order pregnancies)
LGBTQ+ families
VBAC support
Cesarean preparation
Military families
Single parents
Mindfulness & pregnancy wellness
Parent meetups & community events
💛 RRDS Tip
Finding your community before your baby arrives can make a tremendous difference during pregnancy and postpartum. Whether you're looking to make friends, ask questions, process emotions, or simply be around others who understand what you're experiencing, support groups can help you feel connected, confident, and less alone.