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BACK CREEK MASSAGE
Lindsey McKinnon, Certified Birth Doula
Roanoke, VA
Owners
540-761-8022
Lindsay@BackCreekMassage.com
Nurturing, empowering and
honoring women through
the rites of passage during
“C
at Scratch Fever” is the old name for feline Bartonellosis, a disease
that can sicken cats and be transmitted to their owners. Especially
pregnancy, childbirth and
motherhood. Back Creek
worrisome is that cats can be inapparent carriers, and clinical signs
Massage and Body Work
in their owners include a wide range of chronic debilitating illnesses. Small provides pregnancy, postpartum and infancy
children, the elderly, and people taking immunosuppressant drugs are particu-
massage, as well as birth doula services.
larly at risk.
LIFE’S LITTLE BLESSINGS
The good news is that a simple blood test can detect infected cats, and they
BIRTH SERVICES
can be treated for the infection. Dr. Marjorie Lewter, of Alternatives Mobile Vet Kristen Gibson, Student Midwife,
Care, says, “I recommend a routine blood test for every cat, and have found a
Certified Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator
high number of cats carrying feline Bartonella in this area.”
Roanoke, VA
540-977-3726
Kristen_tt@yahoo.com
For more information about the disease, visit NatVetLab.com or contact
Lifes-Little-Blessings.com
Dr. Lewter at 540-544-6971. See ad, below.
Support for first time moms,
moms who have had other
Take the stress out of Veterinary visits -
children, natural birth services
in the home or hospital setting,
Alternatives comes to you!
and VBAC moms (vaginal birth
after cesarean). Independent
childbirth classes specializing
in natural childbirth with the most up to date
information are also available.
MOUNTAIN SONG MIDWIVES
Sam Steffens, Community Midwife
Floyd, VA
Alternatives Veterinary Service
Veterinary Housecalls • Holistic General Practice 540-593-2099
Dr. Marjorie M. Lewter
Over 25 years experience
Mountain Song Midwives
Acupuncture and botanical medicine
540-544-6971
offers Community Based
Farm calls and herd health
alternativesvet.com
Maternity care and resources
Geriatric and Hospice Care • Multiple Pet Discount
for families looking into
Enjoy the convenience of a housecall for pets and livestock. Call for an appointment today!
holistic maternity options. A
lending library is available
for use offering many books
and videos, resource lists and
much more to help families
learn and make informed decisions about their
health care.
WELL ROUNDED MIDWIFERY
Alicia King, CPM, LM, LCCE, HCBE
New River Valley, Roanoke, Wytheville, VA
540-382-3031
WellRoundedMoms.com
Providing evidence based,
woman centered care for
women from all walks of
life. We offer midwifery
care, doula services (birth & postpartum),
Lamaze & Hypnobirthing classes as well as
prenatal & preconception counseling.
18
Southwestern Virginia
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