Resources for Support
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Pregnancy and Birth Related Resources and Links: (Page Under Construction!)
The list below is for general information and is not intended to replace guidance from your medical doctor or midwife. The list is a compilation of resources from my personal experience as well as those recommended by my students and/or clients. Any comments or additions would be greatly appreciated.
Pregnancy Support
Birth Options Alliance: Information, Support, Advocacy for the Childbearing Year. Includes local provider lists for the Washington, DC, Va and MD areahttp://www.birthoptionsalliance.org/
Maryland Birth Network - Events, Resources and Provider Directory:http://www.marylandbirthnetwork.com/index.html
Coalition for Improving Maternity Services - http://motherfriendly.org/
www.babycenter.com General pregnancy info, emails about your baby's growth, videos of C-sec, natural/epidural births, positions to ease labor, relaxation
Pregnancy Yoga: Offer weekly classes for pregnancy, mom/baby, mom/toddler, kids, teen, etcYoga Center of Columbia, www.columbiayoga.comCrofton Yoga, www.croftonyoga.com
Optimal Fetal Positioning for OP and Breech Baby Positions in Late Pregnancy and Birth: www.spinningbabies.com http://www.milescircuit.com/index.html
Bed Rest Support:High Risk Pregnancies and Bed Rest Support: www.sidelines.org Better Bed Rest Support: www.betterbedrest.org 410-740-7662http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/bed-rest-during-pregnancy
Birth Books:Henci Goer – The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth –Great overall info on typical birth practices, options and statistics on interventions http://www.hencigoer.com/betterbirth/
Ina May Gaskin – Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth -Great birthing info, suggestions, and inspirations from the world's leading midwife Enkin, Keirse, Neilson, Crowther, etc – A Guide to Effective Care in Pregnancy and Childbirth
Penny Simkin - The Birth Partner, 3rd Edition A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and Other Labor Companions (author of pain medication preference scale and backache in labor) from a leading childbirth educator Janet Balaskas Preparing for Birth with Yoga – yoga and labor preparation Janet Balaskas New Natural Pregnancy – yoga, massage and labor preparation
Birth Workers and Practitioners:Obstetricians and Midwives:University of Maryland Community Medical Group- OB/GYN and Certified Nurse Midwives (deliver at Pascal Women's Center at U of MD Baltimore Washington Medical Center) https://www.umms.org/cmg/locations/womens-health-hanover
Signature OB/GYN (deliver at Howard County General Hosp) Midwives no longer an option for delivery.www.hopkinsmedicine.org/signature_obgyn 410-997-0580
Capital Women’s Care – OB/GYN Maple Lawn, MD www.cwchowardcounty.com/ (410) 531-7557
Special Beginnings Birth Center with Certified Nurse Midwives (Arnold, MD) Free standing birth center and also deliver as midwives at Anne Arundel Medical Centerhttp://www.specialbeginnings.com/ 410-626-8982
Bay Area Midwifery – Birth Center at Anne Arundel Medical Center (Annapolis, MD)http://www.aaphysicians.com/bay-area-midwifery-home (410) 573-1094
Seasons of Life Women's Health & Birth Center -- http://www.seasonsoflifebirthcenter.org/ -- Takoma Park, MD
Homebirth Midwives and Information: http://marylandhomebirth.webs.com/localmidwives.htm
Midwives:M.A.M.A.S Metro Area Midwives & Allied Services http://mamasmidwives.com/ Mairi Rothman, CNM 301-674-9976Erin Fulham, CNM 301-412-8800
Birthwise Midwifery http://www.birthwise-midwifery.com/ Alexa Richardson, CPM 202-390-6434Deanna Kopf, CPM 410-596-2032
Maryland Birth Network - Events, Resources and Provider Directory:http://www.marylandbirthnetwork.com/index.html
Coalition for Improving Maternity Services - http://motherfriendly.org/
www.babycenter.com General pregnancy info, emails about your baby's growth, videos of C-sec, natural/epidural births, positions to ease labor, relaxation
Pregnancy Yoga: Offer weekly classes for pregnancy, mom/baby, mom/toddler, kids, teen, etcYoga Center of Columbia, www.columbiayoga.comCrofton Yoga, www.croftonyoga.com
Optimal Fetal Positioning for OP and Breech Baby Positions in Late Pregnancy and Birth: www.spinningbabies.com http://www.milescircuit.com/index.html
Bed Rest Support:High Risk Pregnancies and Bed Rest Support: www.sidelines.org Better Bed Rest Support: www.betterbedrest.org 410-740-7662http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/bed-rest-during-pregnancy
Birth Books:Henci Goer – The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth –Great overall info on typical birth practices, options and statistics on interventions http://www.hencigoer.com/betterbirth/
Ina May Gaskin – Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth -Great birthing info, suggestions, and inspirations from the world's leading midwife Enkin, Keirse, Neilson, Crowther, etc – A Guide to Effective Care in Pregnancy and Childbirth
Penny Simkin - The Birth Partner, 3rd Edition A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and Other Labor Companions (author of pain medication preference scale and backache in labor) from a leading childbirth educator Janet Balaskas Preparing for Birth with Yoga – yoga and labor preparation Janet Balaskas New Natural Pregnancy – yoga, massage and labor preparation
Birth Workers and Practitioners:Obstetricians and Midwives:University of Maryland Community Medical Group- OB/GYN and Certified Nurse Midwives (deliver at Pascal Women's Center at U of MD Baltimore Washington Medical Center) https://www.umms.org/cmg/locations/womens-health-hanover
Signature OB/GYN (deliver at Howard County General Hosp) Midwives no longer an option for delivery.www.hopkinsmedicine.org/signature_obgyn 410-997-0580
Capital Women’s Care – OB/GYN Maple Lawn, MD www.cwchowardcounty.com/ (410) 531-7557
Special Beginnings Birth Center with Certified Nurse Midwives (Arnold, MD) Free standing birth center and also deliver as midwives at Anne Arundel Medical Centerhttp://www.specialbeginnings.com/ 410-626-8982
Bay Area Midwifery – Birth Center at Anne Arundel Medical Center (Annapolis, MD)http://www.aaphysicians.com/bay-area-midwifery-home (410) 573-1094
Seasons of Life Women's Health & Birth Center -- http://www.seasonsoflifebirthcenter.org/ -- Takoma Park, MD
Homebirth Midwives and Information: http://marylandhomebirth.webs.com/localmidwives.htm
Midwives:M.A.M.A.S Metro Area Midwives & Allied Services http://mamasmidwives.com/ Mairi Rothman, CNM 301-674-9976Erin Fulham, CNM 301-412-8800
Birthwise Midwifery http://www.birthwise-midwifery.com/ Alexa Richardson, CPM 202-390-6434Deanna Kopf, CPM 410-596-2032
Family Support
Pediatrician Offices:Dr. Anthony at Klebanow & Associates.com http://www.klebanowandassociates.com/
Dr. Beams in Columbia: http://drbeams.com/
Family Doctors with a natural focus:Dr. Rupal Desai – Integrative Medicine at Crossroads 410-997-5191 http://www.integrativemedcrossroads.com/physicians/desai.php Day Care Options:Howard County Social Services 410-750-8770Family Child Care Association Referral 301-776-4841LOCATE (Howard County Resource and Referral Center) 410-313-1940Children’s activities:
Kids – Gymboree Play and Learn Weekly ClassesColumbia, MD - https://www.gymboreeclasses.com/en/booker/28842/calendar/ (410) 730-4410
Howard County Public Library – Classes and Events http://www.hclibrary.org/index.php?page=22
Baltimore County Public Library – Storyville. http://www.bcpl.info/storyville/
Baltimore’s Child – Online Directory of camps, events, family activities, etc.http://www.baltimoreschild.com/home/index.cfm
Howard County health Department – Substance Abuse Services:7178 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia, MD 21046 Phone: 410-313-DRUG (3784)
Reporting suspected Child Abuse:http://www.dhr.state.md.us/blog/?page_id=3973
Children’s Hospitals and Family Care:Howard County Hospital – Columbia, MD (410) 740-7890http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/howard_county_general_hospital/
Children’s National Medical Center – Washington, DChttp://childrensnational.org/ 202-476-5000
Dr. Beams in Columbia: http://drbeams.com/
Family Doctors with a natural focus:Dr. Rupal Desai – Integrative Medicine at Crossroads 410-997-5191 http://www.integrativemedcrossroads.com/physicians/desai.php Day Care Options:Howard County Social Services 410-750-8770Family Child Care Association Referral 301-776-4841LOCATE (Howard County Resource and Referral Center) 410-313-1940Children’s activities:
Kids – Gymboree Play and Learn Weekly ClassesColumbia, MD - https://www.gymboreeclasses.com/en/booker/28842/calendar/ (410) 730-4410
Howard County Public Library – Classes and Events http://www.hclibrary.org/index.php?page=22
Baltimore County Public Library – Storyville. http://www.bcpl.info/storyville/
Baltimore’s Child – Online Directory of camps, events, family activities, etc.http://www.baltimoreschild.com/home/index.cfm
Howard County health Department – Substance Abuse Services:7178 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia, MD 21046 Phone: 410-313-DRUG (3784)
Reporting suspected Child Abuse:http://www.dhr.state.md.us/blog/?page_id=3973
Children’s Hospitals and Family Care:Howard County Hospital – Columbia, MD (410) 740-7890http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/howard_county_general_hospital/
Children’s National Medical Center – Washington, DChttp://childrensnational.org/ 202-476-5000
Fertility Support
Fertility Resources and Support:Books about Fertility"Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler – Great overall information about fertility and the details on how to chart your cycle"Before Your Pregnancy" by Amy Ogle and Lisa Mazzullo"Fully Fertile" by Tami Quinn, Jeanie Lee Bussell, and Beth Heller
Fertility Websiteshttp://www.fertilityfriend.com/ - Valuable resource for help with charting.http://www.anjionline.com/ - Great natural fertility advice, amazing meditations, etc.http://www.resolve.org/ - RESOLVE, The National Infertility Associationhttp://www.pullingdownthemoon.com/ - Pulling Down the Moon, a Holistic Fertility Center in Rockville, MD
Fertility Support"Guided Meditations to Help With Fertility" by Bellaruth NaperstakPre-Seed: Fertility Friendly Personal Lubricant
Fertility Websiteshttp://www.fertilityfriend.com/ - Valuable resource for help with charting.http://www.anjionline.com/ - Great natural fertility advice, amazing meditations, etc.http://www.resolve.org/ - RESOLVE, The National Infertility Associationhttp://www.pullingdownthemoon.com/ - Pulling Down the Moon, a Holistic Fertility Center in Rockville, MD
Fertility Support"Guided Meditations to Help With Fertility" by Bellaruth NaperstakPre-Seed: Fertility Friendly Personal Lubricant
Birth Support
Various Birth Articles - Select article of choice, like:www.pennysimkin.com/articles.htm Vaginal Birth: Comfort in Labor: How you can help yourself to a normal satisfying birth
For C-Sections: The Best Cesarean Possible (great tips for discussion prior to C-section)Postpartum: Factors that influence Postpartum Recovery
http://www.hencigoer.com/articles/ Various articles on birth by Henci Goer
Naturally encouraging baby to arrive:First understand the value of this special “in between” time at the end of pregnancy: http://www.mothering.com/articles/the-last-days-of-pregnancy-a-place-of-in-between/
Natural induction methods: http://www.webmd.com/baby/inducing-labor-naturally-can-it-be-doneAcupressure Points: www.childbirthsolutions.com/articles/birth/acupressure/index.php Anesthesia Info for Birth:Anesthesia Options as listed on Howard County General Hospital Website: www.hopkinsmedicine.org Epidural Pros and Cons – www.childbirthsolutions.com
Birth DVD Options: Birth Class DVD - Sheri Bayles- Laugh and Learn about ChildbirthThe Business of Being BornOrgasmic BirthBirth As We Know ItBirth Choices
How to Find a Doula Online:www.dona.org , read role of doulas and dads article, interview questions, www.doulamatch.net www.doulas.com
Personal Doula References (experienced, caring doulas in Maryland):Doulas - Support for moms, dads and babies during birth:Odile Penet (birth, postpartum,placenta encapsulation) 443-739-0113Odile@MyBirthCompanion.com
Cara Crowe 904-401-0495caramcrowe@yahoo.com caracrowe.vpweb.com Danielle Winner Koontz 410-456-0980danielle@informedbirthchoices.orgwww.informedbirthchoices.org Nancy Watson (past labor/delivery nurse) 410-992-9451dinosaur100@comcast.net Sarah Sragg (Lamaze) 301-681-6436skjas3@aol.com
Tina Overton (Bradley Instructor) 410-552-0558www.birthlilly.com/bradley.htm Doula usually costs $700-$1200. You may be able to contract a free birth companion through the John Hopkins Birth Companions (a program for student nursing program. 410-614-6458. Insurance is starting to cover doula services and can be paid from most medical spending accts so ask your provider
Cord Blood Banking:Banking for Private Family Storage:CBR (Cord Blood Registry): www.cordblood.com Viacord: www.viacord.com Life Force Cryobanks: www.cordforlife.com CryoCell Intl: www.cryo-cell.com
Cord Blood Banking for Donation- Need to contact them before 34wk pregnant:www.cordforlife.com, www.mdanderson.org/cordblood, www.cancer.duke.edu/ccbb/, www.mdanderson.org/cordblood
Cesarean Section (C-Sections) Support:Cesarean Support: International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) www.ican-online.org ICAN Montgomery County: http://montgomery.ican-online.org/?page_id=44 ICAN Baltimore: http://icanofbaltimore.org/meetings/
VBAC (Vaginal Birth After C-Section) Support and Information:ACOG (American Congress of OBs and GYNs) Updated guidelines on VBAC Aug 2010 https://www.acog.org/~/media/ACOG%20Today/acogToday0810.pdf
VBAC info: http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/vbac/basics/definition/prc-20020457 VBAC http://vbacfacts.com/quick-facts/ VBAC or Repeat C-Section http://www.childbirthconnection.org/article.asp?ck=10212
Things that can derail your attempt for VBAChttp://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth/vbac-sabotage-is-your-doctor-really-vbac-friendly#.VOJhe-bF_ng
Clinical management guidelines for VBAC by ACOGhttp://www.acog.org/Resources-And-Publications/Practice-Bulletins/Committee-on-Practice-Bulletins-Obstetrics/Vaginal-Birth-After-Previous-Cesarean-Delivery
For C-Sections: The Best Cesarean Possible (great tips for discussion prior to C-section)Postpartum: Factors that influence Postpartum Recovery
http://www.hencigoer.com/articles/ Various articles on birth by Henci Goer
Naturally encouraging baby to arrive:First understand the value of this special “in between” time at the end of pregnancy: http://www.mothering.com/articles/the-last-days-of-pregnancy-a-place-of-in-between/
Natural induction methods: http://www.webmd.com/baby/inducing-labor-naturally-can-it-be-doneAcupressure Points: www.childbirthsolutions.com/articles/birth/acupressure/index.php Anesthesia Info for Birth:Anesthesia Options as listed on Howard County General Hospital Website: www.hopkinsmedicine.org Epidural Pros and Cons – www.childbirthsolutions.com
Birth DVD Options: Birth Class DVD - Sheri Bayles- Laugh and Learn about ChildbirthThe Business of Being BornOrgasmic BirthBirth As We Know ItBirth Choices
How to Find a Doula Online:www.dona.org , read role of doulas and dads article, interview questions, www.doulamatch.net www.doulas.com
Personal Doula References (experienced, caring doulas in Maryland):Doulas - Support for moms, dads and babies during birth:Odile Penet (birth, postpartum,placenta encapsulation) 443-739-0113Odile@MyBirthCompanion.com
Cara Crowe 904-401-0495caramcrowe@yahoo.com caracrowe.vpweb.com Danielle Winner Koontz 410-456-0980danielle@informedbirthchoices.orgwww.informedbirthchoices.org Nancy Watson (past labor/delivery nurse) 410-992-9451dinosaur100@comcast.net Sarah Sragg (Lamaze) 301-681-6436skjas3@aol.com
Tina Overton (Bradley Instructor) 410-552-0558www.birthlilly.com/bradley.htm Doula usually costs $700-$1200. You may be able to contract a free birth companion through the John Hopkins Birth Companions (a program for student nursing program. 410-614-6458. Insurance is starting to cover doula services and can be paid from most medical spending accts so ask your provider
Cord Blood Banking:Banking for Private Family Storage:CBR (Cord Blood Registry): www.cordblood.com Viacord: www.viacord.com Life Force Cryobanks: www.cordforlife.com CryoCell Intl: www.cryo-cell.com
Cord Blood Banking for Donation- Need to contact them before 34wk pregnant:www.cordforlife.com, www.mdanderson.org/cordblood, www.cancer.duke.edu/ccbb/, www.mdanderson.org/cordblood
Cesarean Section (C-Sections) Support:Cesarean Support: International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) www.ican-online.org ICAN Montgomery County: http://montgomery.ican-online.org/?page_id=44 ICAN Baltimore: http://icanofbaltimore.org/meetings/
VBAC (Vaginal Birth After C-Section) Support and Information:ACOG (American Congress of OBs and GYNs) Updated guidelines on VBAC Aug 2010 https://www.acog.org/~/media/ACOG%20Today/acogToday0810.pdf
VBAC info: http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/vbac/basics/definition/prc-20020457 VBAC http://vbacfacts.com/quick-facts/ VBAC or Repeat C-Section http://www.childbirthconnection.org/article.asp?ck=10212
Things that can derail your attempt for VBAChttp://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth/vbac-sabotage-is-your-doctor-really-vbac-friendly#.VOJhe-bF_ng
Clinical management guidelines for VBAC by ACOGhttp://www.acog.org/Resources-And-Publications/Practice-Bulletins/Committee-on-Practice-Bulletins-Obstetrics/Vaginal-Birth-After-Previous-Cesarean-Delivery
Bodywork Support
Bodywork TherapistCranioSacral Therapists:Great for Moms & Babies – during pregnancy and on baby ASAP after birthhttp://www.upledger.com The Upledger Institute. (CranioSacral can help with colic, sleep/feeding problems, autism, etc)
Denise Figueiredo handsof_light@yahoo.com 410-353-6122 Ellicott City, MD and Annapolis, MD
Charlyn Santiago 410-456-4852 familyacupuncturecare@gmail.com (Acupuncture, CranioSacral Therapy, Midwife) Ellicott City, MD
Acupuncture:Kaiya Larson, MD University of Integrative Health (previously Tai Sophia)410-888-9048 klarson@muih.edu Charlyn Santiago 410-456-4852 familyacupuncturecare@gmail.com (Acupuncture, Craniosacral Therapy, Midwife) Ellicott City, MD
Dr.Grant Zhang, Chinese Acupuncture and Herbal MedicineEllicott City, MD 410-997-3691http://www.grantzhangacupuncture.com/Grant_Zhang_Acupuncture/Home.html
Lynn Bredding Eldersburg, MD 410-552-9858 Jennifer Stukey www.JenAcupuncture.com
Chiropractic:Dr. Todd Johnsonbaugh at Dabbs Chiropractic, Columbia, MD 410-720-5555
Dr. Tracy Ball, Chiropractor, Ellicott City, MD 410-480-1852(Webster technique for pregnancy)http://www.activehealthchiropractic.com/activehealthchiropractic/index.php
Dr. Steven Baron, Bay State Chiropractic Center, Catonsville, MD 410-744-8800Dr. Katherine Kadin, Kadin Family Chiro & Wellness, Rockville, MD 240-430-1004
Dr. Carol Phillips (Webster, Cranio, Myofascial) Annapolis, MD 410-626-4736
Dr. Marlene Mahipat Chiropractor, Randallstown, MD 410-655-8900
Denise Figueiredo handsof_light@yahoo.com 410-353-6122 Ellicott City, MD and Annapolis, MD
Charlyn Santiago 410-456-4852 familyacupuncturecare@gmail.com (Acupuncture, CranioSacral Therapy, Midwife) Ellicott City, MD
Acupuncture:Kaiya Larson, MD University of Integrative Health (previously Tai Sophia)410-888-9048 klarson@muih.edu Charlyn Santiago 410-456-4852 familyacupuncturecare@gmail.com (Acupuncture, Craniosacral Therapy, Midwife) Ellicott City, MD
Dr.Grant Zhang, Chinese Acupuncture and Herbal MedicineEllicott City, MD 410-997-3691http://www.grantzhangacupuncture.com/Grant_Zhang_Acupuncture/Home.html
Lynn Bredding Eldersburg, MD 410-552-9858 Jennifer Stukey www.JenAcupuncture.com
Chiropractic:Dr. Todd Johnsonbaugh at Dabbs Chiropractic, Columbia, MD 410-720-5555
Dr. Tracy Ball, Chiropractor, Ellicott City, MD 410-480-1852(Webster technique for pregnancy)http://www.activehealthchiropractic.com/activehealthchiropractic/index.php
Dr. Steven Baron, Bay State Chiropractic Center, Catonsville, MD 410-744-8800Dr. Katherine Kadin, Kadin Family Chiro & Wellness, Rockville, MD 240-430-1004
Dr. Carol Phillips (Webster, Cranio, Myofascial) Annapolis, MD 410-626-4736
Dr. Marlene Mahipat Chiropractor, Randallstown, MD 410-655-8900
Postpartum Support
Books:Dr. Jack Newman’s Guide to Breastfeeding – great overall info for breastfeeding support
Placenta Encapsulation:General information: http://placentabenefits.info/
Odile Penet 443-739-0113 http://www.mybirthcompanion.com/Odile@MyBirthCompanion.com (offers birth and postpartum doula services and placenta encapsulation)
Postpartum Support:Howard County Healthy Families – New Mom Support Group:Meets Thursday morning for ages 0-3mo – FREE but must be a Howard Co resident and you or your partner must be a first time parent. Call 410-715-3716 for info. Register online at: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/howard_county_general_hospital/services/mothers_and_babies/healthy_families/
Postpartum Resources and Counseling:(Postpartum Depression) -Postpartum Support International 800-944-4773 www.postpartum.net
Healing after Traumatic Birth www.solaceformothers.org
http://postpartumprogress.org/ and http://postpartumprogress.org/climb-out-of-the-darkness/
Brenda Lane – Birth Counseling 410-279-2091 bjldoula@gmail.com
Postpartum Doula:Karen Kelly (410) 707-6656 karenkellydoula@gmail.com https://karenkellydoula.com/Odile Penet 443-739-0113 http://www.mybirthcompanion.com/Odile@MyBirthCompanion.com (offers birth and postpartum doula services and placenta encapsulation) Family Counseling:Jill Miron, Psy.D 410-375-8363 drjill4u@gmail.comBrenda Lane – Birth Counseling 410-279-2091 bjldoula@gmail.com
Breastfeeding/ Lactation Resources:General Guidance: La Leche League www.llusa.org www.kellymom.com/index.html
Lactation Consultants:Howard County General Hospital Lactation Specialist 410-740-7830 LaLeche League local info http://www.lllofmd-de-dc.org/ 410-747-2553
Becky Nicodemus 410-868-0397
Mrs. Bird, Klebanow & Associates. 410-549-2194
Kathy McCue, Bethesda Breastfeeding (especially for adopted babies) https://www.bethesdabreastfeeding.com/ 301-943-9293
Hospital Grade Breastpump Equipment Rental:https://www.bethesdabreastfeeding.com/shop/category/hospital-grade-equipment-rental/
Suggestions for Increasing Milk Supply:http://milkshare.birthingforlife.com/supplyhttp://kellymom.com/bf/got-milk/supply-worries/low-supply/
Inducing Lactation for Adopted Baby or Baby Born to Gestational/Surrogate Carrier:http://www.asklenore.info/breastfeeding/induced_lactation/gn_protocols.shtml
Kathy McCue, Bethesda Breastfeeding (especially for adopted babies) https://www.bethesdabreastfeeding.com/ 301-943-9293
Breast Milk Donation:Thinking of donating breast milk, read this first: http://www.breastfeedingsymbol.org/2007/09/02/thinking-of-donating-your-breastmilk-read-this-first/
Milk Bank – nonprofit bank for donations to NICU babieshttps://www.hmbana.org/donate-milk
Private Donation – Matches family in need with donors. http://milkshare.birthingforlife.com/
Nutritionist:Courtney Carpenter at David's Natural Market in Columbia, MD410-730-2304 focusonfood@gmail.com
Women’s Health and General Physical Therapy:Mandy Marino and Laura Stewart at Her Health PT - Women's Health, Pregnancy, Pelvic Floor 443-283-2018 Columbia, MD
Erica Adams at Chesapeake Physical & Aquatic Therapy Women's Health, Pregnancy, Pelvic Floor Rehab410-381-7000
Tavo Total Health – Kathleen Troust and Nyle MacFarlane, Silver Spring, MDMyofascial Release Therapists, women’s health, pelvic floor rehab http://www.tavototalhealth.com/ (301) 652-2522
Violand & McNerney PT (general body, back specialty) 410-740-1047 Ellicott City, MD
Abuse Shelters and Suppport:Abused Women Shelters: HopeWorks - Domestic Violence Center of Howard County5457 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045http://www.wearehopeworks.org/ (410) 997-0304
Early Intervention Programs:Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program 410-767-0261 http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/earlyinterv/infant_toddlers/about/message.htm
Car Seats Safety:www.mdkiss.org, kiss@dhmh.state.md.us Howard County Fire Department – Car Seat Check Points 410-313-6090
Recall Notifications:Consumer Product Safety Commission www.cpsc.gov 800-638-2772 #140Sign up to receive notices if your baby gear gets recalled. http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Newsroom/Subscribe/
Moms Club Information: Mom’s Club International:https://www.momsclub.org/Support, play dates, outings and meetings for at-home moms (or part time working) and their families
Moms Club International Local Chapters:Elkridge, MD - http://www.momsclubofelkridge.org/Crofton, MD - http://www.momsclubofcrofton.org/Ellicott City, MD - http://momsclubofec.webs.com/Columbia (East), MD - http://momsclubofcolumbiaeast.com/ Columbia, MD Working Moms:For Columbia area moms (and dads!) of babies, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers who work full time. Anyone can join our group, but events will be scheduled with the working mom's schedule in mind. http://www.meetup.com/Columbia-Working-Moms/
Columbia Area Mother’s of Multiples:A non-profit support network for parents, legal guardians and expectant parents of twins, triplets, and higher order multiples in Central Maryland. http://www.camom.net/index.shtm
Newcomers Club:This is a directory of Newcomers Clubs, Women's Groups, Moms Clubs & Dads organizations in Maryland, which are designed to give men and women the opportunity to meet and develop friendships with others who live in the area. http://www.newcomersclub.com/md.html
Holistic Moms Network- Harford County Chapter:Meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Panera (next to Wegman's) located at 3421 Merchant Blvd in Abingdon.http://harfordmd.holisticmoms.org/
Single Parents:Parents Without Partners http://www.parentswithoutpartners.org/ 800-637-7974
Consignment Shopping:Tot Swap- Check the website for upcoming events: http://totswap.net/
Once Upon a Child – Children’s clothes, toys and games consignment. http://www.onceuponachild.com/
Postpartum Fitness (Mom and Baby):Postnatal Yoga: Offer weekly classes for pregnancy, mom/baby, mom/toddler, kids, teen, etcYoga Center of Columbia www.columbiayoga.comCrofton Yoga, www.croftonyoga.com
Fit4Mom – Stroller Strides (moms with babies) and Body Back Fitness classes http://howardcounty.fit4mom.com/classes-events
Children’s activities:Kids – Gymboree Play and Learn Weekly ClassesColumbia, MD - https://www.gymboreeclasses.com/en/booker/28842/calendar/ (410) 730-4410
Howard County Public Library – Classes and Events http://www.hclibrary.org/index.php?page=22
Baltimore County Public Library – Storyville. http://www.bcpl.info/storyville/
Baltimore’s Child – Online Directory of camps, events, family activities, etc.http://www.baltimoreschild.com/home/index.cfm
Placenta Encapsulation:General information: http://placentabenefits.info/
Odile Penet 443-739-0113 http://www.mybirthcompanion.com/Odile@MyBirthCompanion.com (offers birth and postpartum doula services and placenta encapsulation)
Postpartum Support:Howard County Healthy Families – New Mom Support Group:Meets Thursday morning for ages 0-3mo – FREE but must be a Howard Co resident and you or your partner must be a first time parent. Call 410-715-3716 for info. Register online at: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/howard_county_general_hospital/services/mothers_and_babies/healthy_families/
Postpartum Resources and Counseling:(Postpartum Depression) -Postpartum Support International 800-944-4773 www.postpartum.net
Healing after Traumatic Birth www.solaceformothers.org
http://postpartumprogress.org/ and http://postpartumprogress.org/climb-out-of-the-darkness/
Brenda Lane – Birth Counseling 410-279-2091 bjldoula@gmail.com
Postpartum Doula:Karen Kelly (410) 707-6656 karenkellydoula@gmail.com https://karenkellydoula.com/Odile Penet 443-739-0113 http://www.mybirthcompanion.com/Odile@MyBirthCompanion.com (offers birth and postpartum doula services and placenta encapsulation) Family Counseling:Jill Miron, Psy.D 410-375-8363 drjill4u@gmail.comBrenda Lane – Birth Counseling 410-279-2091 bjldoula@gmail.com
Breastfeeding/ Lactation Resources:General Guidance: La Leche League www.llusa.org www.kellymom.com/index.html
Lactation Consultants:Howard County General Hospital Lactation Specialist 410-740-7830 LaLeche League local info http://www.lllofmd-de-dc.org/ 410-747-2553
Becky Nicodemus 410-868-0397
Mrs. Bird, Klebanow & Associates. 410-549-2194
Kathy McCue, Bethesda Breastfeeding (especially for adopted babies) https://www.bethesdabreastfeeding.com/ 301-943-9293
Hospital Grade Breastpump Equipment Rental:https://www.bethesdabreastfeeding.com/shop/category/hospital-grade-equipment-rental/
Suggestions for Increasing Milk Supply:http://milkshare.birthingforlife.com/supplyhttp://kellymom.com/bf/got-milk/supply-worries/low-supply/
Inducing Lactation for Adopted Baby or Baby Born to Gestational/Surrogate Carrier:http://www.asklenore.info/breastfeeding/induced_lactation/gn_protocols.shtml
Kathy McCue, Bethesda Breastfeeding (especially for adopted babies) https://www.bethesdabreastfeeding.com/ 301-943-9293
Breast Milk Donation:Thinking of donating breast milk, read this first: http://www.breastfeedingsymbol.org/2007/09/02/thinking-of-donating-your-breastmilk-read-this-first/
Milk Bank – nonprofit bank for donations to NICU babieshttps://www.hmbana.org/donate-milk
Private Donation – Matches family in need with donors. http://milkshare.birthingforlife.com/
Nutritionist:Courtney Carpenter at David's Natural Market in Columbia, MD410-730-2304 focusonfood@gmail.com
Women’s Health and General Physical Therapy:Mandy Marino and Laura Stewart at Her Health PT - Women's Health, Pregnancy, Pelvic Floor 443-283-2018 Columbia, MD
Erica Adams at Chesapeake Physical & Aquatic Therapy Women's Health, Pregnancy, Pelvic Floor Rehab410-381-7000
Tavo Total Health – Kathleen Troust and Nyle MacFarlane, Silver Spring, MDMyofascial Release Therapists, women’s health, pelvic floor rehab http://www.tavototalhealth.com/ (301) 652-2522
Violand & McNerney PT (general body, back specialty) 410-740-1047 Ellicott City, MD
Abuse Shelters and Suppport:Abused Women Shelters: HopeWorks - Domestic Violence Center of Howard County5457 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045http://www.wearehopeworks.org/ (410) 997-0304
Early Intervention Programs:Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program 410-767-0261 http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/earlyinterv/infant_toddlers/about/message.htm
Car Seats Safety:www.mdkiss.org, kiss@dhmh.state.md.us Howard County Fire Department – Car Seat Check Points 410-313-6090
Recall Notifications:Consumer Product Safety Commission www.cpsc.gov 800-638-2772 #140Sign up to receive notices if your baby gear gets recalled. http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Newsroom/Subscribe/
Moms Club Information: Mom’s Club International:https://www.momsclub.org/Support, play dates, outings and meetings for at-home moms (or part time working) and their families
Moms Club International Local Chapters:Elkridge, MD - http://www.momsclubofelkridge.org/Crofton, MD - http://www.momsclubofcrofton.org/Ellicott City, MD - http://momsclubofec.webs.com/Columbia (East), MD - http://momsclubofcolumbiaeast.com/ Columbia, MD Working Moms:For Columbia area moms (and dads!) of babies, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers who work full time. Anyone can join our group, but events will be scheduled with the working mom's schedule in mind. http://www.meetup.com/Columbia-Working-Moms/
Columbia Area Mother’s of Multiples:A non-profit support network for parents, legal guardians and expectant parents of twins, triplets, and higher order multiples in Central Maryland. http://www.camom.net/index.shtm
Newcomers Club:This is a directory of Newcomers Clubs, Women's Groups, Moms Clubs & Dads organizations in Maryland, which are designed to give men and women the opportunity to meet and develop friendships with others who live in the area. http://www.newcomersclub.com/md.html
Holistic Moms Network- Harford County Chapter:Meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Panera (next to Wegman's) located at 3421 Merchant Blvd in Abingdon.http://harfordmd.holisticmoms.org/
Single Parents:Parents Without Partners http://www.parentswithoutpartners.org/ 800-637-7974
Consignment Shopping:Tot Swap- Check the website for upcoming events: http://totswap.net/
Once Upon a Child – Children’s clothes, toys and games consignment. http://www.onceuponachild.com/
Postpartum Fitness (Mom and Baby):Postnatal Yoga: Offer weekly classes for pregnancy, mom/baby, mom/toddler, kids, teen, etcYoga Center of Columbia www.columbiayoga.comCrofton Yoga, www.croftonyoga.com
Fit4Mom – Stroller Strides (moms with babies) and Body Back Fitness classes http://howardcounty.fit4mom.com/classes-events
Children’s activities:Kids – Gymboree Play and Learn Weekly ClassesColumbia, MD - https://www.gymboreeclasses.com/en/booker/28842/calendar/ (410) 730-4410
Howard County Public Library – Classes and Events http://www.hclibrary.org/index.php?page=22
Baltimore County Public Library – Storyville. http://www.bcpl.info/storyville/
Baltimore’s Child – Online Directory of camps, events, family activities, etc.http://www.baltimoreschild.com/home/index.cfm
Contact Darlene
Hours
M, W, F 9:30-2:30 for private Yoga & Myofascial Release Therapy.
Sat, Sun or other days and evenings by appointment only.
See yoga class and workshop schedule for additional options.
I'd be honored to connect with you to help and support you however I can!