I am frequently asked for names of practitioners who are supportive of safe cosleeping (either roomsharing or bedsharing), so I asked my network to help me compile a list!
Please note that inclusion in this list does NOT constitute an endorsement of a practitioner, nor guarantee that they are in fact cosleeping-friendly. This is a community-crowdsourced list so I have not personally vetted each practitioner nor have I verified their approach to cosleeping. It is merely a starting point for families and caregivers. Please take care to interview healthcare providers thoroughly for yourself!
Childbirth Educators
Ariana Riegel & Katy Gladwin, Ypsi-Arbor CBE (Ann Arbor/Ypsi)
Katie Daibess, Birth & Becoming, Hypnobirthing Instructor (Metro Detroit/Virtual)
Mandy Spann, Blissful Births and Breastfeeding, Hypnobirthing Instructor (Walled Lake)
Bridgette Mietling, Bradley Method Instructor (Macomb)
Tree Town Doulas // Nest and Nurture (Ann Arbor/Ypsi)
Doulas
Ash Huntley, Moonstone Doula Care
Celeste Kraft, Gentle Spirit Doulas
Exie Buehler, Tranquil Touch Birth & Women’s Wellness (metro Detroit)
Grace Willis-Fritz, Grace and Compassion Doula Services
Heather Opasik, The Storks Doula
Ilaena Liang, Mitten Doula (Metro Detroit & Ann Arbor)
Juniper Wilson, Doula (Ann Arbor/Ypsi)
Katy Gladwin, Doula and Birth Educator (Ann Arbor/Ypsi)
Katy White, Katydid Doula
Kel Garland (Detroit)
Marta Dwaihy, Doula (Ann Arbor/Ypsi)
Rachel O’Donnell, Nurturing Spirit Doula and Massage (Metro Detroit)
Tree Town Doulas // Nest and Nurture (Ann Arbor/Ypsi)
Samantha Fletcher, Courageous Warrior: Herbal Doula & Support Professional
Stacy Oxley, Doula & NCS
Midwives
Gentle Mama Holistic Midwifery
Sarah Lyons, Michigan Midwifery Co.
OBGYNs
(need some suggestions here!)
Family Doctors/Pediatricians
Dr. David Thorrez, Dr. Debra Boyer, Mercy Christian Health
Dr. Lev Linkner
Dr. Frances Youssef, IHA
Green Tree Pediatrics (Ann Arbor)
Dr. Kelly Krueger (Novi)
Liberty Pediatrics (Ann Arbor)
Lactation Consultants
Erica McLeod, IBCLC (Ann Arbor/Ypsi)
Jill Mailing, IBCLC (Ann Arbor, Ypsi)
The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor (Ann Arbor)
Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, Bodyworkers
Beth Quintus, Uniquely Moved, LMT (Ypsi)
Dr. Andrea Hoglen, Chiropractor (Plymouth)
Dr. Kamaria Washington, Pelvic Noire Physical Therapy & Wellness (Huntington Woods)
Katie Kuhn, Huron Point Acupuncture (Port Huron)
Other
Wiser Dog Training, LLC (can help with dogs adjusting to new babies, including sleep environment!)
Are you a practitioner who belongs on this list, or do you work with one? Please let me know here!
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