It Takes a village

THESE ARE THE OTHER PROFESSIONALS IN OUR COMMUNITY THAT WE WHOLEHEARTEDLY RECOMMEND TO ALL THE FAMILIES WE SUPPORT.

Our Community Partners

  • Dar a Luz Birth & Health Center

    We encourage you to keep this gem in your birthing options. Dar a Luz is such an asset to our community and we are so proud to partner with the wonderful people that run this organization. In addition to providing exceptional birth and well-woman care, Dar a Luz offers several community classes and support groups.

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  • CHI ST. JOSEPH'S CHILDREN

    The CHI St. Joseph's Children Home Visiting Program provides mothers, fathers, and primary care providers with education and support during pregnancy and development.

    All first-time parents, families, and their newborns who live in the Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia, Cibola, Chaves, Luna, and Doña Ana Counties are welcome to participate in this free program. Program participation may begin any time during pregnancy up until a baby is 2 months old.

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  • ABQ FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

    Dr. Phil Uphold and his team at ABQ Family Chiropractic provide a warm and compassionate environment for the entire family. Dr. Uphold has been certified in the Webster Technique since 2007 and specializes in prenatal care. The office is family and community centered, focusing on healing and vitality. Beyond prenatal care, Dr. Uphold provides pediatric care as well as general chiropractic care.

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  • BEYOND BIRTH ABQ

    Melanie Yanke is a Certified Nurse-Midwife, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and is now a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She has also taken additional training in tongue and lip-tie evaluation and laser treatment. Melanie offers lactation support and education, tongue and lip tie evaluations and corrections using CO2 Laser, Couplet Care & Pediatrics, and Adolescent & Women's Reproductive Health.

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The organizations/individuals on these lists below are included either because of their connection to NLBS or because of NLBS client recommendations.

We are all in this together! Reach out to us to recommend a new resource for inclusion on this list.

Albuquerque Pregnancy Resources

  • Doctors Travis and Taylor Anderson provide chiropractic care for the whole family, and have a special interest in supporting pregnancy. Learn More

  • TGRCNM provides advocacy, education, and direct services in support of transgender, gender nonconforming, nonbinary, and gender variant people and their families. Learn More

  • Changing Woman Initiative mission is to renew cultural birth knowledge to empower and reclaim indigenous sovereignty of women's medicine and life way teachings to promote reproductive wellness, healing through holistic approaches and to strengthen women's bonds to family and community. Learn More

  • Indigenous Women Rising is committed to honoring Native & Indigenous People’s inherent right to equitable and culturally safe health options through accessible health education, resources, and advocacy. Learn More

  • Jen McLellan is a certified childbirth educator. She works to combat misinformation and assumptions about pregnancy and postpartum in the plus size community through her blog Plus Size Birth. Learn More

  • Nandi is a homebirth midwife in the Albuquerque Area who provides prenatal care/well-woman care, home birth support, and postpartum care. Learn More

  • For some pampering during pregnancy and after! Our community recommends a pregnancy massage from massage therapist Misty. Learn More

  • The Back Porch Day Spa offers a 1-hour Prenatal Bliss package. Learn More

Albuquerque Perinatal Mental Health Resources

  • Dr. Amelia Trujillo, PhD. is a licensed marriage and family therapist and is certified in perinatal mental health. She offers telehealth, only and accepts all major insurances. Learn More

  • Kimberlee is a licensed professional clinical counselor with a special interest in fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and sexuality. Learn More

  • Ayesha is a clinical social work therapist with specialized experience in working with trauma survivors, women during pregnancy and postpartum, and parents. Learn More

  • Donyelle Miller is a Certified Nurse Midwife and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She holds a postpartum support circle for people who identify as Black/African American and who are between 1 and 6 months postpartum. Learn More

  • Deona is a perinatal mental health counselor at Umoja that utilizes the practices of optimal psychology in counseling and psychotherapy. Kemetic Egyptian Yoga is also offered at Umoja! Learn More

  • We love all of the professionals of Small Steps Child Counseling and often refer families we work with to their exceptional clinical therapists who understand that the early years for a baby or toddler and their parent(s) or primary caregiver(s) can be challenging. Learn More

  • Patricia is a certified perinatal mental health therapist based in Rio Rancho. Luna Nueva accepts most insurances including Medicaid. Telehealth and in-person appointments are available. Email Patricia

  • Wallin & Luna specializes in peripartum counseling and therapy for families or individuals struggling with anxiety or depression during pregnancy or after birth. Wallin & Luna also works with families and individuals struggling with infertility. Learn More

  • Ariele Bauers is a Certified Nurse Midwife and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with expertise in perinatal mental health who works with girls, women and femme individuals. Learn More

  • Lauren Turner Dolan a Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPCC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) with an interest in working with women specializing in: early motherhood adjustment, anxiety, and women's health. Learn More

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Albuquerque Postpartum Resources

  • Physical Therapists Genevieve Richter and Nora Quintal Calva specialize in pelvic health; which includes pregnancy and postnatal rehabilitation, incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain, and more. They put a strong emphasis on learning new treatment techniques, and being up to date on current research in order to provide the best care to their patients. Learn More

  • Serving pelvic health and orthopedic patients with training in pregnancy, postpartum, dry needling, and extensive training in manual therapy techniques for all pelvic health and orthopedic conditions. Learn More

  • Their home visitor program partners with families to promote child development and confident parenting by supporting the relationship among the family, home visitor, and the community. Learn More

Albuquerque Resources For families Beyond Postpartum

  • Albuquerque’s first concierge pediatric practice! Dr. Ross provides virtual visits for children from birth to 18 years. Learn More

  • Sunshine Muse is a health equity consultant in New Mexico involved with legislation that improves health outcomes in our state. Learn More

  • Birth Injury Center believes that it’s important to know everything you can about birth injuries in order to determine your options for treatment, long-term care, and financial and legal help. Birth Injury Center assists anyone who has been affected by a birth injury and families may reach out to them if they have any questions or are looking for advice. Learn More

  • Abbie Winter is responsible for the team photos on our website. We recommend her photography services wholeheartedly! Learn More

Albuquerque Loss and Bereavement Resources

  • The CGC offers special support services for children, teens, young adults (ages 5-25), and their caregivers after the death of a loved one. Learn More

  • An in-person grief support group in Albuquerque. They meet the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7:00-8:30 pm at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Learn More

  • This organization specializes in remembrance portraits in the case of pregnancy and infant loss. There is no cost to families for these services. Families receive a professionally made album of photos. Learn More