Pregnancy and Postpartum Resource Guide in OKC

Posted by Charis Elisabeth

Hey, I’m so glad you are here – I am an Oklahoma City newborn photographer but also a mom of 3. As someone with a personality that soaks up info and resources, I decided to put together this comprehensive list of pregnancy and postpartum resources in OKC and share it with you. I know this journey into parenthood can sometimes be terrifying and overwhelming. Hopefully this guide will make it go a bit smoother and reduce the stress load as you prepare for and enjoy the arrival of your little one. You’ve got this, Mama!

Many of these resources I have used myself and regularly recommend to clients and friends, so I’m confident this list represents some of the best available resources for new moms and babies in OKC!

Oklahoma City Birth and Postpartum Doulas

OKC Doulas – I’m a huge advocate for hiring a doula to support your birth and postpartum experience. This post is full of interviews and details with several local birth doulas. Be sure to spend time finding one that you feel is a great fit for your birth journey.

OKC Postpartum Doulas – a postpartum doula can help make those early days with a newborn a lot smoother. Check out several who provide this service for new families within the metro Oklahoma City area.

Childbirth & Prenatal Nutrition Classes in OKC

Childbirth Classes – Whether you are wanting a hands-on one day class, a more intimate class spread out over a few weeks, or hypnobirthing classes this post will give you all the local options so you can find one to fit your schedule.

Prenatal Nutrition – This in depth class taught by local midwife Yvonne Silbernagel can give lots of support for optimal nutrition while pregnant.

Pregnancy + Postnatal Exercise in Oklahoma City

Fit4Moms – workout with other mamas and their littles

Mom Walk OKC – meet up and walk with other local mamas and finish off with a play time with your littles.

Barre3 – safe pregnancy exercise and also a play lounge for your littles

Prenatal Yoga Oklahoma City

Uplift Pelvic Health has a weekly prenatal yoga class for pregnant moms.

Pelvic Floor and Physical Therapy for Moms in OKC

Perfect Peace Physical Therapy – Obstetric & Pelvic Health and Rehab in Moore, OK.

Uplift Pelvic Health – a center for women’s health: pelvic therapy and women’s exercise gym.

Serene Pelvic Physical Therapy and Birth Services – TriCity area pelvic physical therapy (locations in Tuttle and Newcastle)

Cornelson Pelvic Physical Therapy – mobile physical therapy and office

OKC Breastfeeding Support for Mamas

An extensive list of Breastfeeding Lactation Consultants and Counselors can be found here.

Join Nurture Mamas! A resource group for mams in OKC.

Milk Bars at Integris Hospital Locations, Thrive Mama Collective, Milk MeetUp at Native Chiropractic – free local events to get weighted feeds and meet with other mamas.

Mom and Infant Massage + Physical Therapy + Chiropractic Care

Chiropractors certified to serve pregnant Moms and children in OKC – click here.

Tamika at Thrive Mama Collective – prenatal and postnatal massage

Faith at Refresh Massage for prenatal and postnatal massage.

Haley at Bravo Therapy Solutions for myofascial release.

Wonderfully Made Therapy – occupational therapy, feeding therapy and more for infants and beyond.

Roaring Start Therapy –

Alicia Jackson – Oklahoma Licensed Massage Therapist Specializing in all women’s massage including  pre-natal, post natal, post surgery, & infant massage.

The program gives parents and their babies the time necessary to learn strokes, use them at home, and return each week to share experiences, and ask questions. A Certified Educator of Infant Massage leads the weekly parent-baby classes and discusses new topics each week.

Maternity & Newborn Photography

I offer maternity and newborn photo packages so that you don’t have to miss out on documenting this beautiful season of parenthood. Choose from standalone Newborn or Fresh 48 photo sessions or package together to save and get a whole lot more moments documented!

Easy Meals for New Parents

It can be hard to feed yourself in those early days but nutrition is so important in being the best parent for your new little one! These local business can help make that load just a little easier!

Supper Thyme – Edmond, OK take and bake homemade meals

Fresh Fit 405 – fresh, healthy meals that can be delivered or picked up in person in their location in OKC

Balanced Kitchen Co – delicious, nutritional meals you can order and pick up in Edmond, OK.

Another option I personally loved was putting Hello Fresh (or similar meal service) on our registry as the meals come all ready to just put together but you are not just eating take out all the time!

New Baby Classes for New Parents

Miranda at Sooner State Doula offers a variety of classes for new parents including baby care, baby feeding and more. Contact her for a whole list of her current classes.

The Golden Chord offers breastfeeding classes where you can learn all about starting out a great breastfeeding journey, pumping, feeding and bottles for your new little one.

Community Motherhood provides meet ups for pregnant mamas, postpartum mamas and toddler mamas.

Best Classes for New Parents List here.

Maternal Mental Health in OKC for New Moms

Heather Scherf – a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice and serves metro OKC. She has extensive experience and a passion for working with individuals and families on issues such as foster care and adoption, trauma, attachment related concerns, parent support, and women’s issues including infertility, loss and postpartum.

Thrive Mama Collective – a therapist on staff specializing in maternal and postpartum health

Collaborative Counseling

Infant CPR Classes for New Parents

Infant CPR Classes at CPR Certification are easy to schedule online and offer a variety of times making it easy to take your class.

Heartland CPR – offer a variety of infant and child cpr and first aid classes.

Life Pro CPR is another great group providing pediatric cpr and first aid classes in the metro OKC and Edmond area.

Infant and Child CPR at Mercy Hospital.

Car Seat Safety Techs

Check out this list of locations and places from Bethany Children’s Hospital to get your carseat checked.

OK Safe Kids – find a tech in your county

Embroidery / Personalized Items

The Knotted Niche

Cinnamon Bears

Maternity & Nursing Mama Clothing In Oklahoma City

Maternity Clothing Stores in OKC

Roolee | Utah-based boutique with comfortable stylish maternity and nursing-friendly pieces

One Loved Babe | beautiful and stylish maternity and nursing friendly pieces

Nursing Queen | online boutique specializing in nursing mama outfits

Baby Clothes Shopping in Oklahoma City + Online

Bonsie Baby – skin to skin baby clothes – the best outfits for those early days with your little one

OKC Baby Stores – see all the local places to shop here!

Little Planet at Carters | Classic, organic clothing for your little one

Baby Wearing Resources in OKC

Rylee of Mirabel Maternity – Baby Wearing Educator and Rentable Library

“After the birth of my first child, I was diagnosed with cancer. During that tough time, baby wearing became essential for me it allowed me to stay close to my baby while managing my health. It was then that I noticed the lack of local resources for baby wearing. Most people were just picking a carrier, reading a pamphlet, and hoping it worked. I knew we could do better! So, I decided to take a 12-week course through the Center for Baby wearing Studies (CBWS) to learn the history, safety, and proper techniques of all types of carriers. I also had the opportunity to work with midwives, doulas, and the Happy Baby Carrier Company. Now, I offer a closet full of carriers for my clients to try out, practice with, and find what works best for their family. I love supporting families through those early stages and believe that baby wearing can make the transition to parenthood just a bit easier!”

Briana Lovelace is a local doula and midwife and also is a babywearing instructor who provides in person and online classes and support.

Childcare for New Parents

Looking for a nanny or babysitter? Check out this resource list.

Recess Co Working Space is an onsite childcare and co working spot.

Favorite Baby & Toddler Resources in Oklahoma City

Nestie Play Studio – Montessori play studio perfect for little ones 0-5. Keep track of events they host and open play times by following along on their social media.

Library Classes – each library in the metro area offers storytimes for littles starting at just a few months old. Interact with other parents, caretakers and littles with these awesome free classes.

Music Classes – Kindermusick– music plays a huge part in all our lives and is a great way to explore the world more with your little one.

Metro Gymnastics – parent and little gym classes for as walking children and up and lots of open play on Thursday mornings for 4 and under.

Toy Stores – OKC offers several awesome toy stores offering a variety of sustainable and age appropriate gifts.

OKC Metro Family Magazine – following along on their social media and emails gives you all the best happenings for families and littles in the OKC area!

Sleep Support for New Parents

Ask any new or experienced parent and you will know that sleep plays such a vital role in health and relationships but can be so hard. While there are many online programs, a local 1 on 1 support can help customize and walk alongside you in approaching sleep needs in a holistic and healthy way!

Kaila at Rest Easy Mama | gentle sleep coaching and 1 on 1 sleep consultation for parents. Read here for how this can benefit you and your little one so much!

Rocking Mama Sleep | gentle sleep support for parents

Infant Swim Classes in Oklahoma City

If your family spends time on the lake, has a pool or just generally will be around water, taking an infant swim class is one vital piece to keep your child safe from drowning.

Aqua Tots Academy – baby swim classes for little ones as young as 4 months.

Oklahoma City Swim – classes start at 6 months.

Goldfish Swim also has several locations in the metro area and starts for classes as young as 4 months old.

Other helpful articles if you enjoy this resource on pregnancy and postpartum resources in OKC:

How I’m Prepping For A Newborn as a Mom of 3

What to expect in a lifestyle newborn session?

author bio:

Charis of Charis Elisabeth Photography is a professional newborn photographer serving the metro OKC area during newborn photoshoots in the area of OKC, Edmond, Midwest City and more. In home, relaxed newborn sessions are her speciality and she would love to serve your family!