Resources
Trusted care, for every stage
It's difficult enough to navigate the world of health and healthcare, and even more so for women who have limited time and energy due to pregnancy, caring for children and families, or other circumstances. Below are some trusted healthcare specialists and resources that may be helpful for mothers!
Directory
Trusted providers
Low Cost Care
- TRS Health — primary care, mental health, labs, imaging & pharmacy — Visit site →
OBGYNs
- Dr. Fatima Syed, MD — Visit site →
- Dr. Rana Lahham, MD — Visit site →
Midwives
- Melissa Nealy | LM, CPM — Visit site →
Doulas
- Maryam Rizvi-Rajek — Illinois-based certified doula affiliated with an Islamic natural birth program — Visit site →
Birthing Centers
- The Willow Birth Center — Visit site →
PCP for Women
- Dr. Tanveer Syed, MD — Visit site →
- Dr. Saba Jafri, MD — Visit site →
- Dr. Sarwat Makkani, MD — Visit site →
- Dr. Madiha Sajid, DO — Visit site →
Pediatricians
- Dr. Hasan Mehdi, MD — Visit site →
- Dr. Pareesa Nathani, DO — Visit site →
- Dr. Hibba Haider, MD — Visit site →
- Dr. Shereen Alikhan, MD — Visit site →
Pelvic Floor Therapists
- Maternal Physical Therapy — Visit site →
Mental Health Therapists
- Coming soon
Islamic Hypnobirth Playlists
- Alkisa Foundation — Islamic Hypnobirth track — Visit site →
Pregnancy Workouts
- Pregnancy Workout Video — Watch on YouTube →
If you would like to refer anyone, or yourself, to be added to this page, please contact us at referrals@rahmahcollective.org with subject line "Referral for Directory". You can also review a provider using our form to help other mothers in our community.
Lactation Support
You are not alone in this journey
Breastfeeding is one of the most beautiful manifestations of the deep bond between a mother and her child. However, breastfeeding does not come naturally for everyone. There are a range of obstacles a mother and baby could experience in their breastfeeding journey, but know that these are common and you are not alone. Below are some trusted resources that may help you on your journey and allow you to enjoy this special connection with your little one.
Educational Resources
- KellyMom.com — Visit site →
- La Leche League — breastfeeding info — Visit site →
Lactation Consultants & Specialists
- Texas Lactation Support Hotline — free 24/7 help from lactation experts — 855-550-6667
- Bayou City Breastfeeding — breastfeeding support from lactation consultants and pediatric chiropractors — Visit site →
- La Leche League — free local and virtual group meetings led by trained parent volunteers — Visit site →
- Simply Lactation — in-home lactation consultancy service by a lactation consultant (free depending on insurance) — Visit site →
Lactation Products (made by community members!)
Lactation cookies
- Milk and Morsel (Fatima Shariff) — @milkandmorselco →