2013/2014 Birth Roots Resource Guide by Leah Deragon

Birth Roots From Belly to Baby

Nikki McClure

Perinatal Resource Guide 2013 ~ 2014 101 State Street ~ Portland Maine ~ 04101 207-77-BIRTH ~ 207-772-4784 www.ourbirthroots.org ~ info@ourbirthroots.org 8th Edition

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Birth Roots Resource Guide The Belly to Baby Resource Guide represents a wide range of local resources available to you as you prepare for and experience the transformation of pregnancy, birth, and early parenting. Inclusion in the Belly to Baby Guide does not imply a Birth Roots endorsement. Birth Roots is a nonprofit community organization devoted to helping families access the resources they need to make decisions about options, approaches, philosophies, and models of care. Birth Roots recognizes the value and importance of access to diverse approaches, not all of which will be a good fit for every family or circumstance. We believe that this inclusive approach is essential to a thriving community.

TABLE OF CONTENTS About Birth Roots.................................................................................................. 3 Birth Roots Community Events, Alumni Reinvestment........................................ 46 Birth Roots Definitions........................................................................................ 87 Acupuncture......................................................................................................... 5 Birth Places......................................................................................................... 10 Breastfeeding Support & Services....................................................................... 12 Celebrating Pregnancy, Birth & Parenting........................................................... 17 Chiropractors....................................................................................................... 20 Classes: Prenatal & Childbirth ............................................................................. 26 Classes: Postnatal & Parenting............................................................................ 29 Counseling Emotional & Mental Wellbeing......................................................... 36 Doula: Labor & Birth............................................................................................ 40 Doula: Postpartum & In-Home Support............................................................... 44 Exercise, Yoga & Fitness....................................................................................... 49 Family Friendly Businesses & Flock Sites.............................................................. 51 Massage, Physical Therpy, & Bodywork............................................................... 55 Maternity & Prenatal Care Providers.................................................................... 58 Naturopathic & Homeopathic Providers.............................................................. 68 Ostepathic Physicians.......................................................................................... 70 Pediatric Health & Wellness................................................................................. 74 Retail................................................................................................................... 78 Womens Health & Wellness................................................................................. 82 Index................................................................................................................... 88 List inNext Year’s Guide........................................................................................ 92

About Birth Roots… Our Misson

Birth Roots provides non-clinical, community-based education and support throughout pregnancy and the first year of parenting through programs and events that build community, encourage instincts and intuition, address social and emotional needs, and promote a philosophy of “Community Supported Parenting.” We offer classes, groups, workshops, online gathering space, community events and resource referrals.

Our Community

Families involved in Birth Roots are often interested in meeting other new families and benefiting from diverse ideas and other ways of thinking about birth and early parenting. Our classes and groups facilitate the development of a vibrant community of families that embraces the belief that “one size does not fit all.” Instead we nurture individual approaches and encourage sharing of each others’ diverse experiences.

Our Philosophy

The work of Birth Roots is rooted in the philosophy that the way mothers, fathers, infants, and new families are treated at the time surrounding birth has effects that last far beyond that one day. Parents who feel respected and self-determined throughout pregnancy and birth tend to feel more confident in their ability to nurture their new child. Children born in an environment of confidence and awareness are more likely to thrive and be resilient.

— SPECIAL THANKS — We feel lucky to call many of the businesses and individuals in this guide our dear friends. We also feel so honored to connect with the families who participate in our programs. With deep gratitude we thank the families, individuals, and colleagues who have provided guidance, support, financial contributions, and so much more over the last nine years. Thank you.

At Birth Roots… We balance authenticity with inclusivity. We value introspection-based development over prescriptive methods. We encourage continued alumni engagement and involvement in the promotion of our vision and mission.

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Founding Directors

Acupuncture

Leah Deragon, CCE, Doula Emily Murray, CCE, Doula

Leah and Emily co-founded Birth Roots Perinatal Resource Center in 2004 and are currently in the process of co-creating the “Community Supported Parenting” model of Parental Development group work. This style of Emily Leah facilitation brings the Birth Roots’ mission to life by creating a class environment that fosters connection, dialogue, and meaningful reflection. Leah’s Birthing From Within, Emily’s Body Mind Birthing and together their Blossoming Newborns classes have transformed the experiences of an entire generation of new families in Southern Maine.

Staff Jodi Phinney, Office Manager, Birth Doula

Jodi is the person you’re likely to be in contact with as you register for classes and continue your journey into parenting. She facilitates the Welcoming Pregnancy groups for first and second trimester families and is available to answer your questions and help you find resources. In addition to her work at Birth Roots, she is a prenatal and birth doula.

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Sarah Burt, FCF Robin Illian, CPM Jodi Phinney, CD

Board Of Directors Birth Roots has an active, dedicated, and passionate Board of Directors. Under the direction of Leigh Baker, DO and Misty McLaughlin, they continue to fuel exciting changes and tremendous growth through fundraisers and community events and have helped Birth Roots take its programs to a new level. If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors, Committees, or our Advisory Board, we’d love to hear from you. We meet at least four times a year; committees meet more frequently.

Alumni Committee Open Positions Marketing and Outreach Development – Grants, Appeals, Donor Cultivation Alumni Cultivation Volunteer Coordination

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Special Events and Fundraising Finance and Budget Big Picture Committee Program Evaluation – metrics

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Before pregnancy, women and men trying to conceive or undergoing western fertility therapy can use acupuncture to enhance their body’s preparedness for conceiving and welcoming a baby.

Acupuncture by Meret

Healthy Balance Acupuncture, LLC

Patient-centered Chinese Medicine from an experienced practitioner. Family practice with a focus in Women’s Healthcare, offering acupuncture, acupressure, Chinese herbs, nutrition counseling and compassionate listening. Treating fertility, pregnancy, labor and post-partum; menstruation, menopause; children; pain and emotional problems. Insurance accepted.

Acupuncture, herbal medicine, and cupping therapy for pre and post natal care. Infertility, labor induction, and pain management.

Serving Maine families 15 yrs. 207-878-3300 | 611 Brighton Ave, Ptld meret@acupuncturebymeret.com www.AcupuncturebyMeret.com

Teachers & Facilitators Ashley Tucker, CLC Zakia Nelson, BA, MPH Jamie Lynn Worster, RYT

Acupuncture is an ancient eastern healing art that is now being widely embraced by the western medical world. Acupuncture is used to sustain or improve general health during pregnancy and postpartum, and for more specific circumstances such as encouraging the onset of labor, turning a breech baby, lowering blood pressure, improving low milk supply, soothing colic, encouraging postnatal healing, easing postpartum depression, and more.

Angela Bell Acupuncture

Acupuncture for Women 207-361-3143 | York, ME & Cambridge, MA angela@bellacupuncture.com www.angelabellacupuncture.com I am dedicated to empowering, educating and restoring health to women and their families. My vision is to create simple, individualized health plans that help women enhance conception, support pregnancies, revitalize energy & eliminate pain.

David Bell, L. Ac.

Portland Maine Aucpuncture 207-228-4262 | Portland

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Lisa A. Dulac MS, L.Ac 207-878-3003 | 94 Auburn St. Portland lisaadulac@gmail.com www.healthybalanceacupuncture.com

Inner Rivers Family Acupuncture A Balanced Approach to Health 207-841-7802 | 10 Main St, Topsham nachelle@riversacu.com www.riversacu.com

Inner Rivers Family Acupuncture offers customized health and wellness care for the entire family. Licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, Nachelle Jelenovic, has a general practice that also specializes in women’s health, pediatrics, fertility, prenatal, labor, and postpartum care.

Jacobs Chiropractic Acupuncture Center healing and prevention 207-774-6251 | 138 St. John St, Portland drj@drloujacobs.com www.drloujacobs.com Pediatric, perinatal and whole family wellness based chiropractic/acupuncture care in a friendly environment with honest professionals who care about you, your family and our community. Convenient location with plenty of parking. We are the alternative you are looking for.

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Natural Entities Family Acupuncture Isabel Streichhahn-Demers, L.Ac., MAOM

941-681-6822 | 90 Washington St, Dover, NH

NaturalEntities@gmail.com www.NaturalEntities.com

Natural Entities Family Acupuncture focuses on a whole body healthcare model for the entire family with an emphasis on children (0-18) and women’s health, including complete fertility, prenatal, labor, birth and postpartum care through acupuncture, nutrition, exercise, and herbal medicine.

Portland Shiatsu

Through All Cycles of Life 207-712-4213 | 8 Wessex St., Portland jen@portlandshiatsu.com www.portlandshiatsu.com

Shiatsu, a form of acupressure, uses the same meridians and points as acupuncture, but works with fingers rather than needles to release blockages in ones’ body.

Rocky Coast Family Acupuncture

True North

Laura Ann Meyer, L.Ac. 207-781-4488 | 202 US Rt. 1, Falmouth www.truenorthhealthcenter.org

Safe, gentle and effective treatments for all phases of women’s health and pediatric wellness. Trained by OB/ GYNs and midwives, Laura specializes in pregnancy issues. Thirteen years experience with home and hospital births. Treating women, children and men.

The Wellness Solution

Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine 207-899-0727 | 366 US Rt 1, Falmouth abigail@thewellnesssolution.net www.thewellnesssolution.net

Abigail Lopez maintains a general family practice with an emphasis in women’s healthcare and treatment during all phases of pregnancy. Helping couples with conception, pregnancy care (including morning sickness, edema, back pain and breech positioning), preparation for labor and postpartum concerns.

The way acupuncture should be. 207-775-2059 | 210 Western Ave S. Portland

Wildwood Medicine

Rocky Coast Family Acupuncture is a committed team using Traditional Chinese Medicine to help people improve wellness so they might experience life at its fullest.

Wildwood Medicine is a patient-centered multidisciplinary clinic. We offer acupuncture, physical therapy, naturopathic medicine, primary care, Chinese herbal medicine, massage, yoga, and women’ s health.

info@rockycoastacupuncture.com www.rockycoastacupuncture.com

207-347-7132 | 83 India St, Portland www.wildwoodmedicine.com

Abigail Lopez, L icAc, Dipl.OM

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine Abigail offers care for the entire family with a focus on the needs of womenduring all phases of pregnancy. She joins her expertise in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine with the influence of being raised by a homebirth midwife and the experience of having her own childto provide sensitive healing care during this time of great change. Preparation for pregnancy Care for concerns during all trimesters and labor preparation Postpartum care, including lactation issues

The Wellness Solution

366 US Route 1, Falmouth, ME 04105

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www.thewellnesssolution.net~ abigail@thewellnesssolution.net

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The Bridge Package A package of Birth Roots most popular classes

Birthing From Within & The Fourth Trimester & Breastfeeding Basics & Blossoming Newborns This package is designed to give you the skills, information and resources you need to feel confident about your birth and the 4th Trimester.

you c a n d r a m at ic a l ly increase your odds of ge t t i ng p r egna n t. Call 207.361.3143 to get started today!

Prenatal classes provide you with a strong foundation of what to expect and then you can come back with your baby to begin to put everything into practice in a supportive and welcoming class environment.

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Birth Places Women experiencing a healthy, low-risk pregnancy can choose from many birthing locations. You and your provider will decide whether your pregnancy is low-risk, high-risk, or somewhere in between. You can tour most birth places to get a sense of their routines and amenities. See a few questions to ask on previous page.

Hospitals

Miles Memorial Hospital

The Birthplace at Mercy

207-563-1234 | Damariscotta

207-553-6363 | 175 Fore River Pkwy, Portland

207-596-8000 | Rockport

Mercy Fore River

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Pen Bay Medical Center

Spacious, private rooms, a jacuzzi in each room, a comfortable day bed in each room for your birth partner, free wi-fi, “At Your Request” room service, and free childbirth education classes. 15% c-section rate, 90% vbac success rate and 37% epidural rate.

Southern Maine Medical Center

Bridgton Hospital

St. Mary’s Hospital

207-647-6128 | Bridgton

Central Maine Medical Center 207-795-2530 | Lewiston

Eastern Maine Medical Center 207-973-7000 | Sanford

Goodall Hospital

207-490-7770 | East Waterboro

MaineGeneral Medical Center

207-283-7000 | Biddeford

Stevens Memorial Hospital 207-743-5933 | Norway

207-777-8280 | Lewiston

York Hospital

207-363-4321 | York

HOMEBIRTH See Maternity & Prenatal Care Providers: Homebirth Midwives

888-468-1347 | Augusta

Birth Centers

Maine Medical Center

The Birth House

Private rooms. Room service. Whirlpools. Massage therapy. Maine’s most specialized Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Call for information on childbirth classes & tours.

Northern Sun Family Healthcare & Birth Center

Family Birth Center 207-662-6132 | Portland, ME www.mmcfamilybirth.org

Birthwise Midwifery Service 207-647-5968 | Bridgton

Sarah Ackerly, ND, CPM Staff Midwives: Midcoast Hospital Heather Hydzik, ND, & Tiffany Carter Skillings 207-373-6500 | 123 Medical Center Dr. Brunswick 207-798-2111 | 53 Main St., Topsham www.midcoasthospital.com/maternity drsarahnd@gmail.com Midcoast Hospital Maternity Care center has eleven www.northernsunfamilyhealthcare.com

large, private rooms, all with Jacuzzis and a private We are pleased to offer families a birth center that waterbirth suite. WiFi and sleeping accommodations provides a caring, warm and homelike setting where for your birth partner. Please see our website for they are supported and respected, safe and secure. information on childbirth classes and Mother’s groups.

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Breastfeeding Support & Services Breastfeeding is an instinctive and natural experience, but not always as easy as we imagine. Simple suggestions and caring support can make the process more comfortable and rewarding for both mom and baby. A wide range of support and services are available to you, from an experienced mom to an expert Lactation Consultant. Support can help with your baby’s latch and encouragement, as well as with the more complicated challenges of increasing milk supply, determining which medications are safe while nursing, and simplifying breastfeeding after returning to work.

Back-to-Work Evening Breastfeeding Support Group

Saco Bay Physical Therapy 207-662-3619 | 29 Foden Rd., S. Portland

Breastfeeding Support and Services at Midcoast Hospital

207-373-6500 | 121 Medical Center Dr, Brunswick

www.midcoasthealth.com

1st and 3rd Mondays, 5-7pm This free support group provides support and encouragement to mothers who have returned to work or school. Topics include maintaining supply, balancing work/school and breastfeeding, introducing solids, and meeting your long-term breastfeeding goals. Free, no registration required.

Maternity at Midcoast Hospital is pleased to offer lactation consultation services as a resource to nursing mothers. Lactation Consultants are available for inpatient, outpatient and phone consultations. We are proud of our 90% breastfeeding initiation rate. Come join our twice a month Mother’s Circle.

The Boutique at Maine Medical Center

www.communitiespromotinghealth.org/ breastfeeding

207-662-5185 | 22 Bramhall St., Portland ciralj@mmc.org

Breastfeeding Whenever Wherever

Doula Quinn: CD(DONA),CLC Birth and Placenta Services

All the breastfeeding supplies and products you’ll need 207-522-2090 | Central & Southern Maine from breast pumps for purchase or rent to an extensive quinn@doulaquinn.com collection of nursing apparel. Nursing pillows, slings www.doulaquinn.com and expert bra fittings available. Supporting you through an empowering birth Free parking. Fri-Mon 9-5, Tues-Thurs 9-6. experience! Birth Doula, Post-Partum Doula, Breastfeeding Support, and Placenta Encapsulation Breast Connection Services. Available for Home, Hospital, Birth Center, or at Mercy Hospital Cesarean birth.

Mercy Fore River 207-553-6337 | 175 Fore River Pkwy, Ptld www.mercyhospital.org

In this class you will learn about positioning, correct latch, breastfeeding frequency, pumping and storing breast milk, and common adjustments when breastfeeding with Mercy’s skilled, certified lactation consultants. The class is FREE if you are registered to have your baby at the Birthplace at Mercy.

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Eat, Sleep, Nurse Support Group at Birth Roots 207-772-4784 | 101 State St., Portland

facebook.com/EatSleepNurseSupportGroupAtBirthRoots Free support for mothers struggling with nursingfeedings or sleep in the first year. Facilitators Zakia Nelson, MPH and Ashley Tucker, CLC will help you access the resources you need.

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Midcoast Hospital

Lactation Connection at Mercy Hospital - Fore River

207-553-6340 | 175 Fore River Pkwy, Portland www.mercyhospital.org

207-373-6500 | 121 Medical Center Dr, Brunswick www.midcoasthealth.com

Helpful classes before you give birth and lactation consultants available during your stay. Outpatient phone support and consults once you are home or at our breastfeeding support groups for baby weight and latch checks.

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Milestones Family Wellness Center

Education & Support for Birth & Family Wellness 207-504-6849 | Fort Andross Building 14 Maine St. Suite 216G, Brunswick info@milestoneswellness.com www.milestoneswellness.com

Nursing Bras & Fittings 207-774-8139 | South Portland

La Leche League lalecheleague.org

Free support, local gatherings throughout Maine.

Maine Medical Center Breastfeeding Support Group

207-662-6132 | 100 Campus Drive, Scarborough Held at MaineHealth Learning Resource Center Tuesdays 1:00-3:00 pm, FREE No registration required. Meet other breastfeeding mothers in your community, share experiences, and receive postpartum and newborn care information and support. A Lactation Consultant can answer your questions, provide guidance, and perform infant weight checks.

Milestones provides education and support for the postpartum, including lactation consultations and counseling.

Mothering the Mother “House Calls” Carole Tubbs, RN, IBCLC 207-749-NICE | Greater Portland & Lakes Region www.mothering.tripod.com

A unique service for new mothers to help them through the first few weeks after giving birth. This is provided by an RN and Lactation Consultant. The service includes postpartum care, newborn care, parenting skills and lactation consults.

Nurturing Transitions

Maine Medical Center Lactation Services

207-662-4555 | 22 Bramhall St. Portland

Maine Medical Center’s Lactation Consultants are available seven days a week, 365 days of the year, to provide breastfeeding assistance and education for mothers during their stay at MMC and postpartum (regardless of birth place).

Kara Kaikini, M.S., IBCLC 207-619-3667 | Greater Portland & Midcoast karakaikini@nurturingtransitions.com www.nurturingtransitions.com

Maine State Breastfeeding Coalition

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant providing calm, supportive, and valuable home visit lactation services. You are not alone in this journey! Email or call with any questions.

Find a lactation consultant in your area.

On Call Lactation Support

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Mast Clinic

Helping Children to Be Their Best 207-689-6278 | 980 Forest Ave #100, Portland info@mastclinic.com www.mastclinic.com Kid Whisperer. Pediatric Physical Therapist. Expert: Infant & Toddler Behavior & Development. Your child is worth it!

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Cynthia J Smith IBCLC 207-653-0819 | 50 Wilson Rd, Gorham csmidwif@maine.rr.com www.melcaonline.org

Cindy comes to your home to help you and your baby breastfeed comfortably. Hygeia pump rentals and sales. Helping moms since 1974 and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant since 2002.

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Bettina Pearson, RN, BSN, IBCLC

207-775-MILK (6455) | Servicing Southern ME bettina.pearson@gmail.com Experienced breastfeeding support in the comfort of your home. Products include Medela breastpump and scale rentals, pump checks/parts, and specialty feeding items including the Supplemental Nursing System (SNS) and Haberman Feeder.

Jean Rice

Pediatric Integration Work 207-841-4528 355 Front St., Bath & 150 St. John St, Portland info@jeanrice.com Hands-on manipulation, bodywork and therapies to assist with breastfeeding, developmental growth, and overall well-being of your child.

Ashley Tucker, CLC

Certified Lactation Councelor

207-712-2875 | Greater Portland & Midcoast In-home breastfeeding support for families!

Seacoast Birth Matters

Andrea Rutherford, CLC, CCCE, RYT 603-498-1113 | 50 State Rd., Kittery andrea@seacoastbirth.org www.seacoastbirthmatters.org

Seacoast Birth Matters is a family wellness center offering preparation and support from pregnancy through baby’s first year. Private and small group classes offered. Celebrate the journey!

Sleep Tip #1:

Babies often need at least one of their senses engaged in order to feel secure during sleep. Try a white noise machine or other soothing sound to help your baby fall asleep and stay asleep longer.

Bettina Pearson, RN, BSN, IBCLC Lactation Consultant in Private Practice since 1994 Serving Southern Maine

breastfeeding consultations in the comfort of your home phone consults mother-baby postpartum care breast pump and scale rentals pump checks Services available by appointment 775-MILK (6455) bettina.pearson@gmail.com

Breastfeeding Basics Learn all the basics of how your body works and what your baby needs. You'll leave with an understanding what to expect, how to recognize and avoid common challenges and how to create a supportive environment to get off to the best start with breastfeeding.

Birth Roots

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Celebrating Pregnancy, Birth, & Parenting There are many milestones of pregnancy, birth and early parenting that are worthy of celebrating. Photography, body art and blessing ceremonies are a few of the many options. Take a moment to joyfully acknowledge where you are and create a memento that can bring you back.

Birth Roots

207-772-4784 | 101 State St, Portland

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Visit our “Tried and True” corner boutique with Boba Wraps and Carriers, Swaddle blankets, journals, and CDs. 100% of proceeds benefit Birth Roots!

Diagnostic Ultrasound Suite

3D/4D Imaging Center and Pregnancy Spa 603-767-9736 | 839 Central Ave, Dover, NH jessica@ultrasoundSuite.com www.ultrasoundsuite.com Come experience a one of a kind 3D/4D Ultrasound Imaging Facility within a relaxing spa setting. Enjoy the results of the most up to date equipment and our 15 years of dedicated experience in caring for expectant mothers.

Emily Griffith Photography birth, newborn & family 612-867-4024 | Portland emily@emily-griffith.com www.emily-griffith.com

I make creative, emotive & sincere images of people for people.

The Eye of Henna

Henna Mehndi Body Art 207-761-0636 | Maine New & England mary421@hotmail.com www.theeyeofhenna.com

Are you expecting a child into your world? Why not mark this amazing passage with a henna design to your wonderful growing belly with Mary Kearns, Mendhi artist for 12 years. Body Art, Parties, Blessingways, and Bridal services by appointment.

ReMarkable Blackbird

Henna By Nev 207-232-9014 | Portland remarkableblackbird@gmail.com www.ReMarkableBlackbird.com

Turtle Love

Artisan & Vintage Jewelry

www.turtleloveco.com

Celebrate life with Henna! Nev holds a BFA and is an Internationally certified henna artist available for Blessingways and private sessions in your home. A relaxing way to honor this time of transition with the ancient ephemeral art of henna.

Founded by a Birth Roots alum, Turtle Love Co. is an online retailer of artisan jewelry with great gifts to celebrate our families and parenting.

GLOW ~ grow life. own wellness 207-641-7353 | York amy@glowbodywork.com www.glowbodywork.com

GLOW is a massage therapy and women’s wellness studio offering workshops, classes, and private consultations in the areas of fertility, pregnancy, parenthood, and menopause.

Lola Studios

Fantasy Photography 207-332-6719 | Greater Portland lolastudios@gmail.com www.lola-studios.com

Celebrate your baby-to-be with a portrait of your painted belly!

Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep

www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org

Rememberance photography for parents suffering the loss of a baby.

Maine Birth Photographer Lisa Quinn Photography

207-883-1637 | Southern & Central ME

quinny2b@aol.com www.lisaquinnphotography.com

Never forget the joy, those tiny fingers, or their first cry. Capture the story of your birth journey by preserving them forever through beautiful artistic images. Home Births, Hospital Births and C-section Birth photography available.

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Blossoming Newborns A special series for each postnatal trimester. Each class addresses the unique needs of the participants. In depth check-ins and resource sharing, practice time for new skills, soothing techniques and resource referrals. This fun, casual and very baby and mom friendly class is perfect support as you navigate motherhood, your changing relationships and growing instincts. Buds: 0-3 months Sprouts: 3-6 months Seedlings: 6-9 months

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w? did you kno While many Birth Roots families are interested in a "natural birth" and plan to breastfeed, these are by no means prerequisites or requirements.Â While our tendency is toward supporting connection, instincts and intuition (aka "oxytocin parenting"), our programs focus on helping you make sense of your experience so you can figure out what is right for your family.Â We do not prescribe a specific style or method of birthing or parenting.

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The Fourth Trimester: Postnatal Preparation This class provides you with a tool box for the first 3 months of parenting. Learn baby care basics, soothing skills and what you can do now to make your life easier later. You'll also learn selfcare strategies and ways to "baby-proof your marriage".

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Chiropractors A mother’s spine and pelvis undergo many changes and adaptations to compensate for a growing baby. Chiropractic care throughout pregnancy can improve nervous system function and spinal alignment to encourage greater health for mother and baby. Chiropractic techniques can help turn a breech or malpositioned baby, can ease common pediatric complaints such as colic and ear infections, and can provide general immune support.

Absolute Health Chiropractic Dr. Caitlin Morrisroe MS, DC, CCSP 207-699-2622

The Bay Club, One City Center, Portland

info@absolutehealthchiropractic.org www.absolutehealthchiropractic.org

Chiropractic care for the whole family and through all stages of life.

Align with Wellness Chiropractic Dr. Allyson Dafoe 207-846-9499 500 US Rt. 1, Ste 104, Yarmouth

Biddeford Family Chiropractic

Specializing in Complete Chiropractic Care for your entire family! 207-282-9797 2 Medical Center Dr #4, Biddeford biddefordchiropractic@yahoo.com www.biddefordchiropractic.com

We are a family practice. In fact, most days you’d think we were running a daycare center. We serve lots of kids, pregnant women and stubborn husbands. Webster certified too! Like us at www.fb.com/biddfamchiro

Coastal Wellness Family Chiropractic Pediatric Certified Chiropractor 207-799-WELL (9355) 1231 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth drvoelker@coastalwellnesschiro.com www.coastalwellnesschiro.com Dr. Voelker is one of three chiropractors in Maine certified to specialize in pediatrics and cares for many kids. She provides specialized care for sub-fertility, prenatal, and post-partum care. She is Webster Certified, helping with optimal alignment for proper birthing positioning.

Pinetree Family Chiropractic

Johanna Hill, DC 207-846-9292 | 106 Lafayette St., Yarmouth info@pinetreefamily.com www.pinetreefamily.com

Caring for the whole family in a warm, nurturing environment; with specialized care for pregnant moms, infants, and children. Certifications in Pediatrics and Webster Technique.

Portland Chiropractic Neurology

207-699-5600 | 19 Commercial St., Portland

PURE Center for Integrated Health 207-356-8688 | Kennebunkport

Scarborough Family Chiropractic 207-885-9415 | Scarborough

Stone Coast Chiropractic

Rachel Streit, DC 207-781-7999 | 52 Center Street, Portland

rstreit@stonecoastchiro.com www.stonecoastchiro.com

I use gentle, safe, and proven techniques to relieve pregnancy and breastfeeding-related pain. As a Webster-Certified chiropractor, I work to relieve torsion in the pelvis which can contribute to complications during delivery and compromise optimum fetal positioning.

Things a newborn expects…

Very frequent feedings. A routine of every 2-3 hours eventually emerges but many babies cluster feed in the evenings or during growth spurts.

Scott Glocke, DC

207-846-5100 | Yarmouth www.backcovechiro.com

The Inspira Center For Foundational Health

603-842-4769 | 126 Mast Rd, Dover, NH

Jacobs Chiropractic Acupuncture Center

healing and prevention 207-774-6251 | 138 St. John St. Portland drj@drloujacobs.com Chiropractic Family Wellness Center www.drloujacobs.com Pediatric, perinatal and whole family wellness based Dr. Meg Pickering and Dr. Carroll Coyle 207-883-5549 | 180 US Rt 1, Scarborough chiropractic/acupuncture care in a friendly environment www.chirofamilywellnesscenter.com with honest professionals who care about you, your We are a warm and welcoming, family centered practice specializing in pediatrics. Drs. Meg and Carroll are certified in Webster’s Breech Turning Technique. Discover your good health today!

family and our community. Convenient location with plenty of parking. We are the alternative you are looking for.

New England Chiropractic

207-854-2001| Westbrook www.newenglandchiropractic.net

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PINETREE Family Chiropractic Move Well… Eat Well… Be Well.

w? did you kno Hand in Hand Parenting Classes and Groups at Birth Roots Hand in Hand Parenting, a 501c3 nonprofit, works with parents of young children providing resources, training, and lots of support. For over 20 years, our Parenting by Connection approach has given parents practical tools to resolve universal family challenges.

The Tools

Special Time, Playlistening, Setting Limits, Staylistening, Parent Listening Partnerships, & Parent Resource Groups

The Philosophy

Parenting by Connection is based on the following assumptions: Connected children learn readily, love easily, and become true leaders. Connected parents build a support system that helps them solve problems and better enjoy the work of parenting.

www.handinhandparenting.com Just as a woman’s heart knows how and when to pump, her lungs to inhale, and her hand to pull back from fire, so she knows when and how to give birth. —Virginia di Orio

Dr. Johanna Hill, DC

Certified in Webster technique and Chiropractic Pediatrics

Pinetree Family Chiropractic oﬀers loving support to pregnant women and their families. Balancing the muscles, bones, and ligaments of a woman’s pelvis allows her baby to more readily achieve the best possible position for birth. For more information and a complete list of services visit our website at www.pinetreefamchiro.com

207 846 9292

Lower Falls Landing

www.pinetreefamchiro.com

106 Lafayette St.

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PINETREE F A M I LY C H I R O P R A C T I C

Yarmouth

ME 04096

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Greater Portland's Choice for Integrative Natural Care for Your Pregnancy and Pediatric Needs.

A Healthy Kid is a Happy Kid

Pediatric and Webster Certified Chiropractors Dr. Janel Voelker, DC, CACCP, Dr. Kaylee Cooper, DC Massage Therapy - Sue Dancil, LMT Acupuncture - Lynn MacDonald-Webber, LAc Naturopathic Medicine - Dr. Beth Stockwell, ND Reiki & Energy Healing - Jeannie Sullivan Life Coaching - Polly Bennell

Dr. Lou Jacobs and the staff at Jacobs Chiropractic Acupuncture have enjoyed working with children, moms and dads for over 10 years. Chiropractic is a safe and drug-free option for many health challenges that occur early in life and before, during and after pregnancy. Chiropractic plays an integral role in helping pregnant mothers and babies restore balance to their bodies while optimizing function and ability to thrive. As a result, pregnancy, delivery and adaptation after birth are often easier while under the care of our doctors. Dr. Lou is the father of a 3 1/2 year old daughter and understands the joy and challenges of parenthood. Dr. Lou is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and is certified in The Webster Technique. Balloon animals are on the house! Our office has the only pediatric chiropractic practice in Maine with an inhouse clown, magician and balloon sculptor. “Dr. Lou, C.L.O.W.N” promotes fun, healing and healthy lifestyle education while making children feel at ease in a doctors office. Dr. Lou holds monthly teleconferencing and open forums on varying topics in pre and post natal health and children’s health. For more information on how Dr. Jacobs may be able to help you or your child, or to schedule an appointment or register for a teleclass, please call (207) 774-6251 or visit www.drloujacobs.com. **Most major insurance accepted. Alternative payment methods available.

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(207) 799-WELL (9355) 1231 Shore Road Cape Elizabeth

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138 St. John Street, Portland, ME • (207) SPINAL-1 (774-6251)

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Classes& Groups: Prenatal & Childbirth Many of us do not have the benefit of seeing or participating in labor and birth until it is our turn. In generations past, seeing a mother, sister, or aunt give birth, and helping care for her and her baby after, gave women a template for what to expect. Fathers are relatively new to the “official” support team, and typically have even less exposure to birth before becoming a parent. Our classes bring families together to create a sense of community and inspire you to participate more fully in the decisions about your care during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Birthing From Within at Birth Roots

Birthwise Community Clinic

207-772-4784 | 101 State St., Portland info@OurBirthRoots.org www.OurBirthRoots.org

Ancient wisdom and modern practices come together in this dynamic approach to childbirth education. Build confidence and gain an understanding of how to work with your body and the process of labor and birth. This is a lively, introspection-based class where couples learn to process the information they are hearing and see if/how it applies.

The Birthplace at Mercy

207-553-6363 | Mercy Fore River 175 Fore River Pkwy, Portland www.mercyhospital.org

Birth Roots

207-772-4784 | 101 State St., Portland info@OurBirthRoots.org www.OurBirthRoots.org

Support, guidance and reassurance when you need it most. Define your own unique birthing and parenting style through our “Community Supported Parenting” approach. Small, group classes in a comfortable, living room-style space cover prenatal, childbirth, postnatal and parenting topics. www.ourbirthroots.org

Body-Mind Birthing at Birth Roots 207-772-4784 | 101 State St., Portland info@OurBirthRoots.org www.OurBirthRoots.org

With the goal of building confidence and creating an effective labor we introduce you to the process of labor and birth and teach useful relaxation techniques, visualization skills for communicating your needs to your team.

Bradley Birth of Maine

Classes are free if you are registered to deliver your baby at Mercy. Birth Journey Preparation (5 weeks), One-day Saturday Workshop, Boot Camp for New Dads, Breastfeeding (The Breast Connection), Safe Starts: Infant Safety and CPR, Infant Massage.

Holistic Midwifery Care. Sliding Scale Basis 207-647-5968 | 28 South High St, Bridgton

Jennifer Bowdish 207-699-9904 | Midcoast & Southern ME

Breastfeeding Basics at Birth Roots

207-772-4784 | 101 State St., Portland info@OurBirthRoots.org www.OurBirthRoots.org

This class provides you with all the basics of how your body works and what your baby needs nutritionally. You’ll leave with an understanding what to expect, how to recognize and avoid common challenges and how to create a supportive environment to get off to a strong start with breastfeeding.

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Milestones Family Wellness Center

Leah Deragon

Birthing From Within 207-772-4784 | 101 State St., Portland

Ancient wisdom meets modern practices in this interesting, dynamic approach to childbirth preparation. Moms and partners rave about how prepared and inspired they feel after attending this class with Leah. Connect with Birth Roots for more information about monthly classes.

Fourth Trimester at Birth Roots www.OurBirthRoots.org

This class provides you with a tool box for the first 3 months of parenting. You’ll also learn self-care strategies and tips to keep your partnership strong.

Full Circle Doula Services

Ellen Kunkle, CCE, CD, CLC 207- 251-0273 | Greater Portland & Southern ME ellendoula@roadrunner.com

Birthing and Postpartum support for mother, baby and family. Emotional support, breastfeeding support, guidance with baby care, meal planning & preparation, laundry & errands, resources & referrals.

Hope House

Education & Support for Birth & Family Wellness 207-504-6849 | Fort Andross Building 14 Maine St. Suite 216G, Brunswick info@milestoneswellness.com www.milestoneswellness.com Childbirth Education, Parent Support and Healthy Lifestyle Center offering conscious childbirth education, hypnobirthing, parent support groups, healthy lifestyle classes and community events to support you and your family through all of your life’s Milestones.

The Nourished Home

Wellness Coaching 207-312-8751 | Serving Women in Maine & Beyond laura@thenourishedhome.com www.thenourishedhome.com Pregnancy, Birth, & Mama Wellness Coaching: Laura helps women prepare their bodies, minds, hearts, and homes for a healthy, thriving baby, empowered birth experience, speedy postpartum recovery, & joyful, relaxed approach to parenting as soon as their mothering journeys begin.

The Opportunity Alliance

207- 345-3027 | Mechanic Falls

Classes, Groups, Thrift Store, Women’s Health Cottage

207-874-1175 | South Portland www.opportunityalliance.org

Land of Milk and Honey

Sea Change Within

Natalie Grammer, DONA trained doula, Hypnobirthing Classes 207-610-0990 | Greater Portland

Kathryn Bourque, CPD, CLC, CBE Morgyn Danae, CPT, LMT 207-797-6296 or 828-216-8125

Unique childbearing classes for women in recovery. We guide you in learning healthy pregnancy and labor skills to have the birth you want! Interactive childbirth education includes: movement, nutrition, imagery and breathwork, massage and so much more!

Maine Medical Center

natalie@seachangewithin.com www.seachangewithin.com

Through deep relaxation and positivity, Hypnobirthing will bring confidence to you and your birth partner. Call or visit online to learn more about my classes. Birth and postpartum doula services to support you fully through your journey into parenthood!

Childbirth Education & Parenting Preparation 207-662-6132 | Portland

Seacoast Birth Matters

Midcoast Hospital

Seacoast Birth Matters is a family wellness center offering preparation and support from pregnancy through baby’s first year. Private and small group classes offered. Celebrate the journey!

Classes include: Prenatal Yoga, Childbirth Education, Hypnobirthing, Expecting Multiples, Grandparent Class, Pets and Playpens, Siblings, Baby Basics, CPR and First Aid, Breastfeeding, Learning Through Baby Play and more. Please call for dates, times, and locations.

207-353-6500 | Brunswick www.midcoasthospital.com/maternity

Andrea Rutherford, CLC, CCCE, RYT 603-498-1113 | 50 State Rd. Kittery andrea@seacoastbirth.org www.seacoastbirthmatters.org

We offer a 4 and one-day Birthing Without Fear class, sibling classes, and prenatal breastfeeding classes-week. We offer Cloth Diapering and Making Your Own Baby Food and Infant Massage Classes and a free support group. www.ourbirthroots.org

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SHINE! Fitness & Massage

Classes & Groups: Postnatal & Parenting

“Beauty Through Healing” 828-216-8125 | Greater Portland morgyndanae@gmail.com

Fit For Birth Pre/Postnatal Exercise Specialist and Bellydance Instructor offering fun, holistic, informative, and supportive prenatal personal training, fitness and dance classes. Instruction geared for “Pregnancy, Labor, and Birth” incorporating breathwork, visualization/meditation, functional training, and dance movement.

Creating connections with other parents and community resources is a wonderful way to strengthen your confidence as a new parent and to find new ideas and perspectives to keep your parenting battery feeling full. The first years of parenting require us to build new skills and rethink many of our assumptions about what parenting would be. You don’t have to do it alone - join a group, make connections, find a flock

Pam Tozier, RNC, BSN, CCE, IBCLC Private Childbirth Classes

207-838-7939 | Falmouth

Welcoming Pregnancy at Birth Roots 207-772-4784 | 101 State St., Portland info@OurBirthRoots.org www.OurBirthRoots.org

Early pregnancy is filled with questions and Welcoming Pregnancy introduces you to a whole new world of resources where you can find answers. Facilitated by doulas, this relaxed class will start to settle the “what you don’t know you don’t know” jitters.

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Birthing From Within Immerse yourself in the realm of labor and birth in a small group setting. Build confidence and gain an understanding of how to work with your body and the process of labor and birth. Learn support skills, relaxation strategies and enhance your capacity to articulate your needs. 4 evening classes from 6:00-8:30. Can be taken on its own or as part of the Bridge Package.

Birth Roots

101 State St, Portland | 207-772-4784 | www.ourbirthroots.org The d eep er th e ro o ts, th e h i g h er t h e re a ch .

The Birthplace at Mercy

Bright Horizons

207-553-6363 | Mercy Fore River 175 Fore River Pkwy, Portland www.mercyhospital.org

Childcare Center 207-575-7500 | Portland

Classes are free if you are registered to deliver your baby at Mercy. Boot Camp for New Dads, Breastfeeding (The Breast Connection), Safe Starts: Infant Safety and CPR, Infant Massage.

Birth Roots Perinatal Resource Center

207-772-4784 | 101 State St., Portland info@OurBirthRoots.org www.OurBirthRoots.org

Support, guidance and reassurance when you need it most. Define your own unique birthing and parenting style through our “Community Supported Parenting©” approach. Small, group classes in a comfortable, living room-style space cover prenatal, childbirth, postnatal and parenting topics.

Birthwise Community Clinic

Holistic Midwifery Care. Sliding Scale Basis 207-647-5968 | 28 South High St, Bridgton

Children’s Library Storytimes check your local library listings for infants, toddlers & Preschool

Connection Parenting

by Pam Leo www.connectionparenting.com

Parenting through connection instead of coercion, through love instead of fear. Find this book at Birth Roots and online.

Full Circle Doula Services Ellen Kunkle, CCE, CD, CLC

207- 251-0273 | Greater Portland & Southern ME

ellendoula@roadrunner.com

Birthing and Postpartum support for mother, baby and family. Emotional support, breastfeeding support, guidance with baby care, meal planning & preparation, laundry & errands, resources & referrals.

GPMOMC

Blossoming Newborns at Birth Roots

207-772-4784 | 101 State St., Portland info@OurBirthRoots.org www.OurBirthRoots.org

Meet other new moms, learn new skills, and get your bearings in early parenting. This refreshing, relaxed and very mom-baby friendly class is perfect to support you as you navigate motherhood, your changing relationships and growing instincts. www.ourbirthroots.org

www.brighthorizons.com/portland

Greater Portland Mothers of Multiples Portland and Surrounding Areas www.gpmomc.org

A social and support group for moms and expectant moms of multiples and their families. Receive support, advice, info & friendship through our private Facebook Group and email chat loop. Please visit our website if you are interested in joining us.

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Holistic Moms Network

Maine Medical Center “Learning Through Baby Play”

www.portlandme.holisticmoms.org

207-662-3619 Medically Oriented Gym (M.O.G.) at Saco Bay Physical Therapy, 29 Foden Rd., South Portland

Hope House

207- 345-3027 | Mechanic Falls

Classes, Groups, Thrift Store, Women’s Health Cottage

www.mmcfamilybirth.org

Jai Yoga

Come learn about fun activities and every-day toys that can help your 6-12 month old’s brain “wire & fire”! Encourage your baby’s growth and exploration through play, focusing on a new topic each week: Gross/fine motor, social/ emotional & cognitive, and language.

207-725-7874 | Fort Andross Studio 314 14 Main St., Brunswick info@jaiyogahome.com www.jaiyogahome.com

We offer classes in prenatal, baby&me, and family yoga. We are Maine’s premier resource for family, prenatal and postnatal yoga.

Held at MaineHealth Learning Resource Center 5 Bucknam Rd. Suite 1A, Falmouth Campus

Land of Milk and Honey

Kathryn Bourque, CPD, CLC, CBE Morgyn Danae, CPT, LMT 207-797-6296 or 828-216-8125

Kathryn Landon-Malone, MSN, CPNP

True North 207-781-4488 x6780 | 202 US Rt 1, Falmouth klandonmalone@truenorthhealthcenter.org www.truennorthhealthcenter.org Well child check ups, parenting consults, sleep consults, pediatric hypnosis, group well-child care and parenting classes. 24 hr access. Pediatric Primary Care - babiesadolescents.

Kindermusic by PlayTime Little Music Maker

a little music goes a long way 207-879-7782 | Greater Portland

207-874-8475 | 134 Congress St, Portland

www.portlandmaine.gov

Infant, toddler and preschool play groups, classes, car seat checks, cpr classes.

Merriconeag Waldorf School

Waldorf Education-Early Childhood-Grade 12 207-865-3900 | 57 Desert Rd, Freeport

admissionsdirector@merriconeag.org www.merriconeag.org

Education & Support for Birth & Family Wellness 207-504-6849 | Fort Andross Building 14 Maine St. Suite 216G, Brunswick info@milestoneswellness.com www.milestoneswellness.com

Parenting Classes and Coaching 207-766-1970 | Greater Portland

Reduce stress, enjoy your kids more! The author of “What Not to Say: Tools for Talking with Young Children” teaches parenting classes and coaches individual families through developmental shifts like sleep struggles, behavioral challenges and family transitions. Sleep consultations. www.ourbirthroots.org

Maternal Child Health Program

Milestones Family Wellness Center

Sarah MacLaughlin

Thursdays 10:00-12:00, FREE No registration required. Come together to share the story of your parenting journey and receive support, guidance, and inspiration. This group is flexible to address your needs, concerns, and wishes. The Mothering Circle is facilitated by a childbirth educator who is also a trained doula and breastfeeding counselor.

Community and support for young families throughout Maine. Fun and inspiring Parent-Infant and Parent-toddler classes: learn ways to meet their needs throughout stages of development and find ideas about creating a home life that supports healthy and joyful growth.

207-671-7572 | Portland

sarahmaclaughlin@yahoo.com www.sarahmaclaughlin.com

Maine Medical Center Mothering Circle

Childbirth Education, Parent Support and Healthy Lifestyle Center offering conscious childbirth education, hypnobirthing, parent support groups, healthy lifestyle classes and community events to support you and your family through all of your life’s Milestones.

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Mom to Mom of Maine

Opportunity Alliance

info@momtomomofme.org www.momtomomofme.org

Parenting Recharge at Birth Roots

a support network for moms P.O. Box 1761, Portland

Celebrating over 12 years as a resource for moms in Southern Maine. Mom to Mom is a group of over 200 Southern Maine moms with many different parenting perspectives, backgrounds and lifestyles who have joined together to establish an amazing support network.

Mothering Sons/Mothering Daughters at Birth Roots 207-772-4784 | 101 State St., Portland info@OurBirthRoots.org www.OurBirthRoots.org

A Community Supported Parenting© series about the unique topics relevant to parenting your child ages 0-6. Each group meets separately, merging for the final take-away. Topics Include: The world outside your sphere of influence, Inside Your sphere of influence, Your child’s body, Your child’s emotions, The world our children are inheriting, and Maintaining a connection as they grow.

Multiracial Adoptive Family Collaborative (MAFC) 207-838-3097 | Southern Maine

info@mafc-maine.org www.mafc-maine.org

207-874-1175 | 50 Lydia Ln, South Portland

207-772-4784 | 101 State St., Portland info@OurBirthRoots.org www.OurBirthRoots.org

Find out about how the toddler mind works, how to turn the reaction down on your “buttons” and the basic tools of Hand in Hand Parenting. This is a Community Supported Parenting© class for parents of children 9mo-3 years old.

Postpartum Adjustment Support Group Maine Medical Center | 207-662-2827 Every Wednesday from 1:00-2:30 P.M.

FREE! Having a baby is a joyous time for most women, but it is also common to feel sad, weepy, afraid or anxious. Come talk to other new moms who are experiencing similar feelings. Babies welcome! FMI call Peg Bradstreet at 662-2827. You are not alone!

Pregnancy Loss Support Group Maine Medical Center | 207-662-2827

This FREE group provides an opportunity for parents who have experienced the loss of a baby at any time during their pregnancy or at birth, to get together to discuss issues related to grief. FMI call Peg Bradstreet, Clinical Nurse Specialist at 662-2827.

MAFC provides social, educational and supportive activities for preadoptive and adoptive families. Sign up online to receive our email updates about upcoming events and local resources.

Seacoast Birth Matters

Music Together of Greater Portland

SHINE! Fitness & Massage

The Joy of Family Music 207-846-1154 | Greater Portland area

musictog@maine.rr.com www.musictogetherofgreaterportland.com Fun, interactive, Music Classes for children from Birth - 5 and their Parents/Caregivers

The Nourished Home

Wellness Coaching 207-312-8751 | Serving Women in ME & Beyond

laura@thenourishedhome.com www.thenourishedhome.com

Pregnancy, Birth, & Mama Wellness Coaching: Laura helps women prepare their bodies, minds, hearts, and homes for a healthy, thriving baby, empowered birth experience, speedy postpartum recovery, & joyful, relaxed approach to parenting as soon as their mothering journeys begin.

Andrea Rutherford, CLC, CCCE, RYT 603-498-1113 | 50 State Rd. Kittery “Beauty Through Healing” 828-216-8125 | Greater Portland morgyndanae@gmail.com

Fit For Birth Pre/Postnatal Exercise Specialist and Bellydance Instructor offering fun, holistic, informative, and supportive Postpartum personal training, fitness and dance classes. Instruction geared for “Postpartum Health” (including mothers with grown children!) addressing often untreated physical issues.

Singing Hands

Sing, sign and play 207-409-6223 | Greater Portland

YMCA

Portland, Freeport, New Gloucester www.ymcaofsouthernmaine.org

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Postpartum Depression… know the signs and get help early!

Baby blues Signs and symptoms of the baby blues - which last only a few days or weeks - may include: • Mood swings • Anxiety • Sadness • Irritability • Crying • Decreased concentration • Trouble sleeping

Postpartum depression

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Songs . Chants . Movement . Dance . Instrument Play Music classes for newborns to age 5 and their parents/caregivers.

Portland. Yarmouth . South Portland . Scarborough . Saco 207-846-1154 www.musictogetherofgreaterportland.com

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This book is like a flashlight: it helps you see just how your words sound to a child, and shows you ways to say things better.

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–Martha Sears, co-author with Dr. Bill Sears of books in the popular Sears Parenting Library

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Postpartum depression may appear to be the baby blues at first — but the signs and symptoms are more intense and longer lasting, eventually interfering with your ability to care for your baby and handle other daily tasks. Signs and symptoms of postpartum depression may include: • Loss of appetite • Insomnia • Intense irritability and anger • Overwhelming fatigue • Loss of interest in sex • Lack of joy in life • Feelings of shame, guilt or inadequacy • Severe mood swings • Difficulty bonding with the baby • Withdrawal from family and friends • Thoughts of harming yourself or the baby ~www.webmd.com

What you can do • Call your doctor or midwife and/or a mental health professional • Get out for walks, visits with friends or to groups like Blossoming Newborns, Social Butterflies or other support groups listed in the Postnatal Support section of the guide. • Get extra help around the house; friends, family or a postpartum doula • Eat well, consider Omega 3 and vitamin supplementation and any medications suggested by your care provider. Prescription medications aren’t always needed for mild depression but when they are, most are completely safe to take while nursing and are taken for a relatively short period of time to help you get back to a stable place where you can take over again. • Find a mental health provider or at least friend you can talk to who will check up on you regularly • Sleep is far more important than household chores or errands. Take naps when you can. Consider using ear plugs and an eye mask to help.

Counseling

Emotional & Mental Wellbeing Becoming a parent is one of life’s great transitions. A therapist, counselor or coach can help you to make sense of your changing world and relationships, access new skills and resources and build a circle of support. Reach out - you are not alone and there are many resources available to support you.

Anne Belden Coaching

Fertility, Adoption & Transitions Coach 207-233-5939 | Portland & Skype

Martha J. Barry, Ph.D.

Mindful Support Through Change 207-774-6065 Middle Street, Old Port, Portland

mindbodypsych@earthlink.net www.postpartum.net

Psychologist specializing in perinatal mental health and women’s health and wellness. “Nothing that feels bad is ever the last step.” (Fosha) Prevention, counseling, support. Holistic, mind-body support for pregnant and new mothers, couples, groups. Major insurances accepted.

Bella Vita Counseling

Dr. Elyse Corbett, Psychologist 207-619-3424 | 251 Woodford St, Ptld

elyse@bellavitamaine.com www.bellavitamaine.com

Bringing compassionate, specialized care for women and couples dealing with all reproductive health issues such as infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy and birth complications, perinatal and postpartum depression, the transition to parenthood, and more. Please visit my website for additional information.

Kindra Bernard, LCPC Integral Psychotherapy 207-251-5359 | Portland

The Center for Creative Healing

207-956-2160 | 142 High St., Ste 508, Portland luciescholz@thecenterforcreativehealing.com

www.thecenterforcreativehealing.com Helping individuals and couples, navigate challenging, transitional, and potentially transformational, periods of life.

The Center for Grieving Children

207-775-5216 | Portland

www.cgcmaine.org

Clear Intentions

Anna Maria Tocci 207-807-0006 | Greater Portland

ourclearintentions@gmail.com www.ourclearintentions.com

I support mamas in living more present, joyful lives. I offer perinatal Therapeutic Breathwork packages (great for stress relief and birth preparation), Clutter Clearing sessions, and Postnatal Doula services. Gift certificates available for baby showers. Call for free consultation.

Community Counseling Center

207-874-1030 | 165 Lancaster St, Portland

www.commcc.org

Community Counseling Center develops and provides quality, outcome-based services that enhance the emotional strength and well-being of Maine residents throughout their lives through traditional and specialty services.

Crisis Services/24 Hour Help

207-774-HELP (4357) | Cumberland County We offer immediate access to advocacy, crisis/supportive counseling, problem solving, crisis intervention, suicide prevention/intervention, and psychiatric services to adults and children, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Susanna DuBois, LCSW

207-774-0042 | 69 Federal St, 2nd Fl, Ptld

sduboislcsw@comcast.net

Becoming a parent can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences. It can also be one of life’s most challenging. Counseling on all aspects of this transition provided. This includes issues related to pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. Most insurances accepted.

Emergency Mental Health Services 207-774-HELP (4357)

Pastoral Psychotherapy

Rev. Cameron S. Linen, M.T.S., M.S., LPastC-C 207-776-2627 | 222 St. John St. Ste 203, Portland camlinen@gmail.com www.cameronlinen.com

Pastoral counseling combines an in-depth knowledge of psychotherapy with an equally thorough understanding of theology and spirituality. I provide support to individuals, couples and families using an integrative approach that meets the individual needs of each client.

Barbara Peisner, LCSW

Anne Hallward, MD

Clearwater Psychotherapy 207-772-2202 | 96 India St., Portland www.clearwaterpsychotherapy.com

Psychiatrist 207-651-6412 | Portland

h.o.p.e Counseling

Jennifer Wiessner, LCSW 207-400-7808 | Yarmouth www.hopecounselingservicesmaine.com

Elizabeth Kubik, Ph.D.

Counseling for pregnancy and postpartum depression, anxiety, adjustment to parenthood for moms and as a couple, bereavement, health-related issues, stress management, and other issues. Individual and couples work, short-term and long-term therapy. A variety of approaches utilized. Most insurance plans accepted.

Psychologist 207-756-4472 | Portland

Cindy Mitchell Perkins, LCPC

Jocelyn Livermore, LCSW

Postpartum Adjustment Support Group

Living Balance Life Coaching

FREE - Having a baby is a joyous time for most women, but it is also common to feel sad, weepy, afraid or anxious. Come talk to other new moms who are experiencing similar feelings. Babies welcome! FMI call Peg Bradstreet at 662-2827. You are not alone!

207-671-4179 | Scarborough

Every Wednesday from 1:00-2:30 P.M. Maine Medical Center | Portland

207-272-7076 | Portland

Krista Haapala, MSW, Clinical Sexologist 207-415-1080 | 306 Congress St. Ste 1, Portland krista@livingbalancelifecoaching.com www.livingbalancelifecoaching.com Individual and couples coaching that is holistic, forwardlooking, solution-focused and tailored to you, including topics like life balance, relationship skills and sexuality.

Pregnancy Loss Support Group Maine Medical Center | Portland

Psychotherapist (207) 449-2399 | Topsham

The Opportunity Alliance

Shelley Rosen LCPC, LADC, BC-DMT

Family programming critical to child’s healthy development: prenatal nutrition and care, Head Start, Early Head Start, childcare, Maine Families home visiting, and parenting education.

Shelley uses Body-Centered Psychotherapy as an approach to holistic healing; helping to balance emotional, cognitive, social and physical well-being. Perinatal women and those experiencing anxiety and depression benefit from her partnerships.

Jennifer Noel, LCSW

207-523-5049 | South Portland intake@opportunityalliance.org www.opportunityalliance.org

207 699-8674 | 101 State St., Portland swrosen1@gmail.com

Linda Tiffany, LCPC, LADC 207-619-3161 | Portland www.ourbirthroots.org

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Rachel Weinstein, MA, LCPC

Psychotherapist (207) 939-5915 | 101 State Street Portland rachelaweinstein@gmail.com www.rachelweinsteinlcpc.com

w? did you kno Birth Roots Community Supported ParentingÂŠ was inspired by Community Supported Agriculture, a model of valuing and investing in a future harvest, Community Supported Parenting acknowledges that thriving families are an outcome of valuing and investing in the conditions for perinatal health.

I use a combination of approaches which help us change unhelpful thought and belief patterns. I work with adults and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, stressful transitions and stuck points. Most insurance and possible sliding scale accepted. Free 20 minute consultation.

Nate Woodin, LMFT, RPT

Psychotherapist 207-956-1156 | 142 High St. Ste 601-D, Portland natewoodintherapy@gmail.com

Individual & Family therapy for children, teens, and adults. Specializing in play therapy, mental & emotional well-being, and family life. Give me a call for a free meet & greet session. Most insurances accepted.

Our website and training program will be evolving throughout the year. We will highlight organizations where this approach is being implemented and provide you opportunities to participate in our training workshops and mentoring program.Â www.communitysupportedparenting.org

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Doula | Labor & Birth The foundation of doula support is emotional, physical and informational support for a woman and her family before, during and just after childbirth. That is the book definition, but a doula’s work encompasses much more. The process of labor and birth is a complex collaboration of mind and body. A doula’s job is to influence the environment in which a family is birthing to keep birth on track and help them to express their unique needs and preferences. The following is one way a family might find and hire a doula: 1. Find a few names and contacts from the list below. 2. Call or email three or more doulas with your basic information to see if they are available for your due date and work where you are birthing. 3. Select at least two doulas and make appointments to meet face to face. 4. Select the doula that you and your birth partner are most comfortable. If you liked more than one, sometimes your second choice can be your backup doula if the two doulas have a working relationship. 5. Meet with your doula two or more times until you are both confident that there is an understanding of your preferences and expectations. Meet doulas and special guest speakers monthly at a free Doula Tea at Birth Roots hosted by Rebecca Goodwin. Call 318-8272 to register.

A Doula For Me

Jodi Phinney, CD | 207-329-2773 Midcoast, Southern ME, Seacoast NH & MA adoulaforme@gmail.com Helping you create an environment where moms have an easier time tapping into their maternal instincts and partners feel comfortable being an active support person with space for their own experience. When parents feel supported and are tuned in to the process, delivery is more rewarding and outcomes more satisfying.

Birthmoon Doula Services Leah Wentworth, CD 207-967-9916 | Southern Maine leahw@gwi.net www.birthmoon.net

I provide individualized care that nurtures, informs, and empowers you throughout your journey into parenthood. Together we will build a mindset that is open and prepared for the unknowns of childbirth. Free initial consultations and sliding scale.

Birthwise Community Clinic

Holistic Midwifery Care. Sliding Scale Basis 207-647-5968 | 28 South High St, Bridgton Linda Boardman, CD(DONA), PCD(DONA) 207-829-6181 | Greater Ptld/Brunswick/Bath

linda@coyotees.com

DONA certified birth and postpartum doula gently supporting families throughout pregnancy, labor and during the transitions of parenthood and the postpartum period. Maine State Co-coordinator for Postpartum Support International.

Breathe Deeply Doula

Melissa Tomback, DONA trained doula

617-308-7788 | Greater Portland will travel 1.5h breathedeeplydoula@gmail.com www.facebook.com/breathedeeplydoula A woman’s body intuitively knows how to birth. Drawing on the experience of my own home and hospital births, I will empower you to trust your instincts and allow your pregnancy and birth to unfold naturally.

Stephanie Cooke, RN, CD

Nicole Niehoff, Doula

207-807-9059 | Greater Portland

Cassie D. Dougher

Birth and Postpartum Doula Services 207-939-3029 | Southern Maine and Beyond cassie.divine@gmail.com

Providing Birth and Postpartum Doula Services and nourishing comfort foods. I will provide loving and compassionate care during your birth and in the postpartum period; easing the transition into having a new life join your family.

Doula Quinn, CD(DONA),CLC

Birth and Placenta Services 207-522-2090 | Central & Southern Maine quinn@doulaquinn.com www.doulaquinn.com

DONA Birth Doula 207-415-7333 | Greater Portland to Coastal NH nicoleniehoffdoula@gmail.com www.mainebirth.com Parenthood is one of the most sacred transitions! You can feel strong, nurtured, and relaxed knowing that I will help you through your pregnancy and birth with unconditional emotional support.

Peaceful Journey Births

Michelle Breton, CD(DONA) 207-514-6785 | Lewiston, Portland, Brunswick michelle@breton.us www.peacefuljourneybirths.com

Offering kind and compassionate birthing support. I believe a woman’s body was created for childbirth, and I look forward to helping you achieve the best birth possible.

Supporting you through an empowering birth experience! Birth Doula, Post-Partum Doula, Breastfeeding Support, and Placenta Encapsulation Services. Available for Home, Hospital, Birth Center, or Cesarean birth.

Rebecca Goodwin, LMT, CD

Doula Tea at Birth Roots

Maintaining the tradition of women caring for birthing mothers with dignity, power, and beauty. Providing prenatal, birthing and postpartum doula support.

207-318-8272 | 101 State St., Portland rebeccagoodwin9@gmail.com www.OurBirthRoots.org

Come join other new and expectant families at this free, monthly group. Meet doulas and hear from guest speakers about interesting perinatal topics. Please pre-register by calling Rebecca.

Doula Training at Birth Roots

rebeccagoodwin9@gmail.com www.birthalliancedoula.com

Red Clover Doula Services Birth and Postpartum Doula 207-380-5927 | Edgecomb

Sea Change Within

Natalie Grammer, DONA trained doula Hypnobirthing Classes 207-610-0990 | Portland

207-772-4784 | 101 State St., Portland info@OurBirthRoots.org www.OurBirthRoots.org

Exceptional preparation for women planning a career in serving perinatal families or those looking to deepen their understanding of labor and birth. Immerse yourself in the non-clinical aspects of labor support in this weekend workshop. Visit www.dona.org for certification information.

Maine Momma Bear DOULA Services Bianca Cothen

207-318-8272 | Greater Portland & Southern ME

617-417-0323 & 207-578-8972 | Central & Southern ME

natalie@seachangewithin.com www.seachangewithin.com

Seacoast Birth Matters

603-498-1113 | 50 State Rd. Kittery

www.seacoastbirthmatters.org

Things a newborn expects…Your help in dealing with intense

feelings. Sing, dance, coo and cry (you, your baby or both). All help to create love hormones and release stress hormones.

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Sunshine Doula Service

Knowledge and Familiarity

Sue (Sunshine) Jelly 207-409-9155 | Greater Portland

sdjdoula@yahoo.com

Providing gentle support for families in Maine since 2000. DONA Certified Doula and Maine Massage Therapy Licensed.

Julie Virgin, Doula

207-212-8909 | Southern ME

JulieVrgn@gmail.com www.facebook.com/JulieVirginDoula

Offering compassionate and intuitive services to you and your family. Background in yoga, meditation, and Thai massage, as well as all things labor and birth!

Jamie Lynn Worster, RYT, Birth/Postpartum Doula 207-239-9316 | Greater Portland

jamietheyogaroom@gmail.com

Supporting and nurturing your maturing family along whatever path you go down to welcome your babe during this wondrous time of life.

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“The deeper the roots, the higher the reach"

isn't just a saying at Birth Roots, it reflects our deep respect for the perinatal experiences of babies and families. We know that social and emotional well-being in new parents directly impacts the brain, physical, emotional and social development of their babies. By addressing these often overlooked needs, we are strengthening the wellness trajectory of babies, families and communities.

The deeper the roots, the higher the reach.

with birthing facilities through ME, NH & MA including home births and a myriad of Obstetricians. Midwives and Family Practice MD’s

Personal Experience

natural childbirth mothers of all ages induction water birth partner support cesarean birth & VBAC gestational diabetes low risk pregnancy prodromal labor high risk pregnancy hypno-births diverse family design high blood pressure fetal complications medicated birth options

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There are no ordinary moments. Birthing with a doula helps build the foundation from which you will begin parenting. Contact Jodi and choose support. (207) 329-2773

adoulaforme@gmail.com

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Doula | Postnatal Care & In-Home Support Each family has unique needs during the transition from birth to parenting. Most doulas work with families in the first three months after birth, but are available throughout the first year. Emotional support, tidying up the house, doing laundry, caring for a pet or for older children, and fixing meals are just a few examples of things a new family might need help with. Getting the help you need can mean the difference between just surviving and thriving as a new family.

Birthwise Community Clinic

Holistic Midwifery Care. Sliding Scale Basis 207-647-5968 | 28 South High St, Bridgton

Linda Boardman, CD(DONA), PCD(DONA) 207-829-6181 Greater Portland/Brunswick/Bath linda@coyotees.com

Cassie D. Dougher

Red Clover Doula Services

Birthing and Postpartum support for mother, baby and family. Emotional support, breastfeeding support, guidance with baby care, meal planning & preparation, laundry & errands, resources & referrals.

sdjdoula@yahoo.com

Providing gentle support for families in Maine since 2000. DONA Certified Doula and Maine Massage Therapy Licensed.

Jamie Lynn Worster, RYT

Birth/Postpartum Doula 207-239-9316 | Greater Portland

jamietheyogaroom@gmail.com

Birth and Postpartum Doula 207-380-5927 | Edgecomb

Supporting and nurturing your maturing family along whatever path you go down to welcome your babe during this wondrous time of life.

Seacoast Birth Matters

603-498-1113 | 50 State Rd. Kittery

www.seacoastbirthmatters.org

Falling in love, making love/orgasm and immediately after giving birth.

see question pg 84

Ellen Kunkle, CCE, CD, CLC 207- 251-0273 Greater Portland & Southern ME ellendoula@roadrunner.com

Mothering the Mother “House Calls”

With the help of Bountiful Belly you can relax & enjoy Carole Tubbs, RN, IBCLC your pre/postnatal time. We can help with menu 207-749-NICE | Greater Portland & Lakes Region planning, meal preparation, grocery shopping, errands www.mothering.tripod.com & cleaning. Spend time with your new love. Let me A unique service for new mothers to help them through worry about the rest. the first few weeks after givingw birth. This is provided by an RN and Lactation Consultant. The service includes Clear Intentions postpartum care, newborn care, parenting skills and Anna Maria Tocci lactation consults.

207-807-0006 | Greater Portland

ourclearintentions@gmail.com www.ourclearintentions.com

Hiring a postpartum doula can help you through the adjustment period when your partner or parent returns to their routine. Services include: in home breastfeeding/ newborn support, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands.

I bring nourishing comfort foods to your home. This can also be provided separately from my doula services and makes a wonderful gift. I use local and organic ingredients whenever possible.

Bountiful Belly

Sue (Sunshine) Jelly 207-409-9155 | Greater Portland

cassie.divine@gmail.com

Full Circle Doula Services

bountifulbelly@gmail.com

Sunshine Doula Service

A Doula For ME 207-329-2773 | Greater Portland adoulaforme@gmail.com

Birth and Postpartum Doula Services 207-939-3029 | Southern Maine & Beyond

Meal Service & More 207-332-8389 Portland, ME & Surrounding Areas

Jodi Phinney, CD

During ovulation.

see question pg 28

Things a newborn expects…

Respect and compassion.

Your baby is an aware, unique individual with intense needs. Try to see things from their perspective every now and again. Being a newborn is very raw and vulnerable. www.ourbirthroots.org

(207) 251-0273

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Birth Roots

“It takes a village to cherish a parent to nurture a child”

from belly to baby

Annual Fundraising

–Judy Arnall

You are invited…

A decade of alumni report that what they received by participating in Birth Roots programming was priceless. They bring their enthusiasm to the alumni committee to ensure that the next generation of perinatal families is not without this essential resource.

As a 501c3, Birth Roots hosts fundraisers throughout the year that are key to both our sustainability as organization and the work we do to fulfill our mission. Each event builds community and provides an opportunity for new and old friends to gather.

It requires a tremendous amount of resources to provide the exceptional programming offered at Birth Roots. Birth Roots does all it does with a tiny staff, shoestring budget, a devoted board and a talented alumni committee.

You’re welcome to JOIN US as a participant or a volunteer.

Sandsations

sand sculpting contest

Baby Booty

September

Seasonal Resale Fundraiser

The Alumni Committee

Pine Point Beach, Scarborough www.sandsations.org

Members of the alumni committee apply their unique skills to many different projects and programs at Birth Roots. ~ Coordinating Volunteers ~ Planning and staffing fundraisers and special events ~ Assisting with resource center projects ~ Leveraging connections to develop funding sources

baby, toddler, maternity donations accepted year round

Baby Boogie New Years Eve Family Dance Party 4p-6p

Birth Roots is not only a location but a message… that new families deserve to be taken care of during this vulnerable transition. The Alumni Committee is your opportunity to be a voice in this message. Join today! info@ourbirthroots.org

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Exercise, Yoga, & Fitness Through exercise and yoga we strengthen our bodies, increase flexibility, and focus our minds in order to appreciate being in the present moment. Finding new ways to connect our minds and bodies prepares us for birth and parenting.

Breathing Room

Jai Yoga

the practice of yoga.

We offer classes in prenatal, baby&me, and family yoga. We are Maine’s premier resource for family, prenatal and postnatal yoga.

207-619-4309 | 864 Broadway, S Portland www.breathingroomme.com

207-725-7874 | Fort Andross - Ste 314 14 Maine St, Brunswick We encourage individual growth, savor the sacred in info@jaiyogahome.com every day, and celebrate community and joy through www.jaiyogahome.com

Greener Postures

207-210-6525 | South Portland 207-899-3237 | West Falmouth www.greenerposturesyoga.com

Holistic Pathways, LLC

A Yoga Center 207-839-7192 203 Main Street, Gorham amanda@holisticpathways.com www.holisticpathways.com

Offering pregnancy yoga in-studio and online. Thirty-minute videos designed exclusively for the pregnant mother to practice at any time during scheduled 8-week session.

Inner Light Yoga of Maine, LLC 207-754-0931 | Southern & Central ME www.innerlightyogaofmaine.com

Jade Integrated Health

Balanced Energy...Balanced Life 207-773-5778 | 100 Fore St, 2nd Fl, Ptld nancy@jadeintegratedhealth.com www. JadeIntegratedHealth.com

Integrated health practice offering physical therapy, acupuncture, massage, Chinese Herbology and classes for the spirit, mind and body! We specialize in prenatal and post-partum care.

Sue Leonard, LMT, BCPP

Blueberry Ledge Holistic Arts 207-653-3824 | Yarmouth - South Portland, ME blueberryledge@maine.rr.com www.blueberryledge.abmp.com Playful, peaceful Yoga Classes for Babies and Children with Massage Therapy instruction for parents. Gentle Swedish Massage and Polarity Therapy sessions, inviting deep relaxation and healing for clients of all ages. “Sue encourages playful energy, and bundles it up in Peace.”

Lila East End Yoga

practice conscious movement 207-809-1221 |251 Congress St, Portland info@livelila.com www.livelila.com

Our practice and classes allow students to feel empowered in their bodies, reflective in their minds, and present in their hearts. Weekly classes in Prenatal yoga, Gentle yoga, Hatha based classes, as well as special workshops for babies, kids, and families.

Maine Bellydance

207-773-2966 www.mainebellydance.com

Yogave’

Falmouth www.yogave.com donation based yoga

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Mercy Physical Therapy Center

207-400-8530 | Westgate Shopping Center 1364 Congress Street, Unit 3, Portland

We have developed a pre-natal/post-partum program that focuses on individualized evaluation and treatment of the musculoskeletal problems and pain associated with pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Portland Yoga Studio

Springboard Pilates

207-400-6691 | 72 Pine Street #15, Portland www.springboardpilates.com

Stroller Bootcamp

www.mainebootcamp.com/stroller

The Sunrise Guide

healthy, local & green 207-221-3450 | PO Box 163, Westbrook info@thesunriseguide.com www.thesunriseguide.com

207-799-0054 | 616 Congress St, 3rd Fl

www.portlandyoga.com

Prenatal Aquatic Exercise Class

Mercy Physical Therapy Center 207-400-8542 | 1364 Congress Street, Unit 3, Ptld Prenatal aquatic exercise is a fun and safe way to exercise throughout your whole pregnancy - right up until delivery. Exercising in the water can help to alleviate many common pregnancy discomforts.

Rebel Lotus Wellness

Caseylin Darcy RYT, LMT 207-317-6793 | Portland & Southern ME rebel.lotus.yoga@gmail.com www.rebellotusyoga.com

Offering professional, personalized in-home pre/postnatal yoga and massage therapy. Relaxing, nourishing & supportive wellness for the whole family. Trauma-Sensitive care is available.

SHINE! Fitness & Massage

“Beauty Through Healing” 828-216-8125 | Greater Portland Area morgyndanae@gmail.com

Fit For Birth Pre/Postnatal Exercise Specialist and Bellydance Instructor offering fun, holistic, informative, and supportive personal training, fitness and dance classes. Instruction geared for “Pregnancy and Birth” or “Postpartum Health” (including mothers with grown children!).

Spiral Tree Yoga & Wellness Studio for kids, family & adults 207- 409-6380 | 570 Brighton Avenue, Ptld aleksandra@spiraltreeyoga.com www.spiraltreeyoga.com

Annual resource guide and coupon book for healthy & sustainable living in Maine. Great offers for healthcare and wellness services.

WholeHeart Yoga Center

207-871-8274 | 150 St John St., Portland info@wholeheartyoga.com www.wholeheartyoga.com

Family Friendly Businesses & Flock Sites Birth Roots defines a flock as a group of parents with children around the same age who connect regularly for support, encouragement and socializing. A flock site is a place where families can gather for company and support. Families have told us that the businesses listed here welcome them and are family friendly. We also have listings for businesses that provide services new parents find particularly helpful. We’d love to hear your recommendations for next year’s guide.

211 Maine: Dial 211 www.211maine.org referrals and resources

Kripalu yoga for everyone. Breathe, relax, strengthen, take care of yourself! Weekly classes and restorative workshops.

Alfond College Grant:

YMCA

$500 for every Maine Baby

Portland, Freeport, New Gloucester www.ymcaofsouthernmaine.org

www.500forbaby.org

Coffee By Design

Multiple Locations Portland

Deering Oaks Splash Pool

Bam Bam Bakery

Deering Oaks Park, Deering Ave entrance

bevin@bambambakery.com www.bambambakery.com

Healthier Living One Sofa at a Time 207-883-3264 429 US. Route 1, Scarborough

The Yoga Center

Endicott Home Furnishings

The Yoga Room

Offering gluten free breakfast, lunch and dessert options.

ross@condofurniture.com www.condofurniture.com

207-774-YOGA (9462) | 449 Forest Ave, Ptld www.maineyoga.com Jamie Lynn Worster, RYT, Birth/Postpartum Doula 207-239-9316 | Greater Portland

jamietheyogaroom@gmail.com

Offering a safe, calm and supportive environment for women to nurture their bodies during this wondrous time of life. Postnatal/Mommy + Baby will help restore your body and keep you centered.

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207-772-4784 | 101 State St., Portland

At Endicott Home our own furniture line, Condo Sofa, is now available without harmful flame retardants. Designed in Maine and bench crafted in NC, these nontoxic sofas and chairs add beauty and comfort to any home. Learn more at condofurniture.com.

A fun place to meet other new families, find resources and information from pregnancy through parenting.

Erin Smith

Birth Roots

info@OurBirthRoots.org www.OurBirthRoots.org

Big Sky Bakery

207-761-5623 | Portland

Bounce Zone

Broadturn Farm

Flatbread

Buck’s Naked Barbeque

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Fabu Salon

207-775-3228 | Portland Offers childcare

207-233-1178 | Scarborough

Programs for kids, family & adults.

Farm-to-Table Personal Chef 603 498 5156 | Portland area

Portland, Saco, Waterville

Portland, Freeport, Windham

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207-828-1234 | 142 Free St, Portland

Gluten Free Goodies for Everyone! 207-899-4100 |267 Commercial St, Ptld

Warm, inviting and family friendly yoga & wellness studio offering programs for everyone including kids, family, prenatal, post-natal and adults. We also offer yoga enrichment programs, kids yoga discovery room, birthday parties and events for the entire family.

The Children’s Museum

Childproofers of Maine 207-351-7251 | Southern ME

207-772-8777 | 72 Commercial St, Ptld

Fresh Batch Café

207-865-5511 | Freeport

Friends School

207-781-6321 | Falmouth

Gilsland Farm Audubon Center

207-781-2330 | Rt. 1, Falmouth

www.maineaudubon.org

Trails, pond, store and discovery room. Family and preschool programing. Amazing programs year-round.

Gorham Grind

207-839-3003 | 18 South St. Gorham

Gritty McDuffs

207-865-4321 | 187 Lower Main St, Freeport

Little Dog Cafe

207-721-9500 | 87 Maine St, Brunswick

Nanny Placement Agency

Portland Nannies In-Home Childcare Since 1985 207-799-0200 | PO Box 2755 South Portland

info@portlandnannies.com www.portlandnannies.com

Portland Nannies offers professional placement for in-home childcare providers, nannies, and babysitters throughout Maine.

Narrow Gauge Railroad

207-828-0814 | 58 Fore St, Portland

Local Buzz

The Nest Drop-In Group At Birth Roots

Local Sprouts Café

info@OurBirthRoots.org www.OurBirthRoots.org

207-541-9024 | 327 Ocean House Rd, Cape Elizabeth

207-899-3529 | 649 Congress St, Portland

Lois’s Natural Market

207-885-0602 | 152 Rt. 1, Scarborough

LL Bean | Freeport

FREE Summer Concert Series & family friendly events

Maine Academy of Gymnastics

Open Gym 207-856-0232 | 20 Terminal St, Westbrook

Maine Wildlife Park

207-657-4977 | 56 Game Farm Rd, Gray

Margaritas

207-874-6444 | St. John Street, Portland

Maternal Child Health Program Visting Nurses & Community Programs 207-874-8475 | East End & West End

www.portlandmaine.gov

Check in with your visiting nurse during pregnancy and continue visits after your baby is born. Infant, toddler and pre-school play groups, classes, car seat checks, and infantchild CPR classes at the Cummings Center.

207-772-4784 | 101 State St., Portland Free, unstructured drop-in group at Birth Roots Monday-Friday from 12-2 for 0-12 month olds. Our space is yours during The Nest. Call ahead to find out which days are quiet or busy.

Opportunity Alliance

www.opportunityalliance.org

Community supports and initiatives, early childhood programs, child and family services, crisis services

Pathways Connect Group

Discussion group based on current magazine issue 207-846-9292 | @ Birth Roots www.pathwaystofamilywellness.org

Peekaboo Children’s Center Indoor playground 207- 854-3500 | Dana Warp Mill 90 Bridge St, Ste 206, Westbrook

info@peekaboocenter.com www.PeekabooCenter.com

A 5,100 square-foot indoor playground for children ages 0-5 with themed activity areas, play structures and plenty of toys. The Center offers activities, classes, ongoing playgroups, and special events. It is a perfect place for a birthday party too!

Pineland Farms

207-799-7506 | South Portland

Royal River Natural Foods

207-865-0046 | 443 US Rt. 1, Freeport

The Rumpus Room

Indoor Children’s Play Center 207-729-0123 | 9 Cumberland St. Brunswick

info@rumpus-room.com www.rumpus-room.com

A clean, safe and climate-controlled play space for babies and kids ages 0-6. Featuring activities for fine & gross-motor skills, imaginative play and more. Concessions available & Free Wifi. We do birthday parties and other celebrations! Socks required for entry.

Smiling Hill Farm

Barnyard, Dairy Farm, Birthday Parties 207-775-4818 | 781 County Rd, Westbrook healthy, local & green 207-221-3450 | PO Box 163, Westbrook

info@thesunriseguide.com www.thesunriseguide.com

Annual resource guide and coupon book for healthy & sustainable living in Maine. Great offers for healthcare and wellness services.

Toots Ice Cream

Rt 115 137 Walnut Hill Road, North Yarmouth Seasonal Farm & Ice Cream Caboose

Tre Piccioni

Farm to (Your) Table 207- 370-7288 | Southern Maine

info@trepiccioni.com www.trepiccioni.com

Learn to nurture your family and friends with simple, traditional meals and local foods. Our services include cooking classes, weekly meals, and event catering in your home. Great for new and busy families! Gift certificates available.

Tumble Tikes - Children’s Fitness Studio

Portland Playgrounds

USM Cooperative Extension

Portland Trails www.trails.org

Verbena

eat.right.now 207-767-2011 | 103 Ocean St, South Ptld

Whole Foods Market

207-774-7711 | 2 Somerset St, Portand Story Time

Wolf’s Neck State Park 207-865-4465 | Freeport

Women Work and Community 207-621-3440 | Statewide

www.womenworkandcommunity.org Career reentry programs, classes, business counceling, money management support.

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The Sunrise Guide

Trails, farm, & story times 207-688-4539 | New Gloucester www.portlandmaine.gov/rec/playgroundamenities.pdf

Red’s Dairy Freeze

207-653-2544 | 275B Marginal Way, Portland

www.extension.umaine.edu

Key Concept at Birth Roots Oxytocin: “Giving birth is an act of love, and each birth is unique to the mother and her baby. Yet we also share the same womanly physiology and the same exquisite orchestration of our birthing hormones. Our capacity for ecstasy in birth is also both unique and universal, a necessary blessing that is hard-wired into our bodies but that requires, especially in these times, that we each trust, honor, and protect the act of giving birth according to our own instincts and needs.” The Hormonal Blueprint of Labor by Sarah Buckley

Sleep Tip #2:

Swaddling is often recommended to sooth newborns but the receiving blankets usually used are far too small to adequately swaddle. 47” X 47” are the best size.

Massage Physical Therapy & Bodywork Massage and bodywork techniques can enhance your physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental wellbeing. Incorporating this kind of treatment into your pregnancy is more than a luxury; it can truly transform how you feel in both mind and body. You often don’t realize just how tense you are until you feel how relaxed you can be. Pregnancy and becoming a parent is a mind-body experience that invites the use of all kinds of care.

BREATHE

Christine Angel, ATMAT, LMT, CD, CPP 207-749-6807 | Portland

Cathy Cryvoff, LMT

(has bodyCushion™) 207-450-3113 | Freeport/Topsham

Coastal Wellness Family Chiropractic 207-799-WELL(9355) | Cape Elizabeth

Diagnostic Ultrasound Suite

3D/4D Imaging Center and Pregnancy Spa 603-767-9736 | 839 Central Ave, Dover, NH

jessica@ultrasoundSuite.com www.ultrasoundsuite.com

Come experience a one of a kind 3D/4D Ultrasound Imaging Facility within a relaxing spa setting. Enjoy the results of the most up to date equipment and our 15 years of dedicated experience in caring for expectant mothers.

Jonathan Drummey 207-831-9657 | Saco

Earth Star Reflexology Things a newborn expects… Lots and lots and lots of really close contact. In fact they probably would prefer you just hold them for at least 12 weeks. This is where baby carriers, swaddling and helpers can make a huge difference.

www.ourbirthroots.org

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Linda R. Nickerson, NBCR 207-939-6656 | Portland

linda@earthstarreflexology.com www.earthstarreflexology.com

Linda is a Nationally Board Certified Reflexologist specializing in creating wellness and balance in her clients through foot Reflexology. Linda is experienced in supporting expectant and new others, infants, and children of all ages through Reflexology.

Natalie Hickey, LMT

207-775-4010 | 399 Fore St, Portland

Holistic Wellness Center

207-879-7510 | South Portland

Jade Integrated Health 207-773-5778 | Portland

Sue Leonard, LMT, BCPP

Blueberry Ledge Holistic Arts 207-653-3824 | Yarmouth - So. Portland

blueberryledge@maine.rr.com www.blueberryledge.abmp.com

Playful, peaceful Yoga Classes for Babies and Children with Massage Therapy instruction for parents. Gentle Swedish Massage and Polarity Therapy sessions, inviting deep relaxation and healing for clients of all ages. “Sue encourages playful energy, and bundles it up in Peace.”

Mercy Physical Therapy Center 207-400-8530 | Westgate Shopping Center 1364 Congress St, Unit 3, Portland If you are pregnant and have developed pregnancy related pain or musculoskeletal problems, you may find relief at Mercy Physical Therapy Center. We have developed a pre-natal/post-partum program that focuses on individualized evaluation and treatment of the musculoskeletal problems associated with pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Pelvic Floor Rehab Center of New England 207-879-7510 | South Portland

PURE Center for Integrated Health 207-356-8688 | Kennebunkport

Rebecca Goodwin, LMT, CD 207-318-8272 | Falmouth

Rebel Lotus Wellness

Caseylin Darcy RYT, LMT 207-317-6793 | Portland & Southern ME

rebel.lotus.yoga@gmail.com www.rebellotusyoga.com

Offering professional, personalized in-home pre/postnatal yoga and massage therapy. Relaxing, nourishing & supportive wellness for the whole family. Trauma-Sensitive care is available.

Sallie Rich, LMT

207-807-4969 | Portland

SHINE! Fitness & Massage

“Beauty Through Healing” 828-216-8125 | 585 Forest Ave, Ptld/Grtr Ptld

morgyndanae@gmail.com

Nurturing and rejuvenating prenatal and postpartum massage to reduce stress and address your aches and pains. Enjoy a customized massage incorporating Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, aromatherapy, and reflexology. By Appointment Only. Housecalls are available, especially just before and after giving birth.

Gabrielle Stone

Licensed Massage Therapist 207-939-8538 | 500 Forest Ave, Ste 7, Portland

Gabriellestonelmt@hotmail.com www.gabriellestone.massagetherapy.com Gabrielle Stone has been reaching out to people through massage for seven years. Her goal is to provide high quality massage, at affordable rates. She customizes massages to fit the clients individual needs. Pre-natal, deep tissue, relaxation.

Sunshine Doula Service

Sue (Sunshine) Jelly 207-409-9155 | Greater Portland

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The Nest at Birth Roots

Key Concept at Birth Roots

Monday - Thursday 12:00-2:00

The Fourth Trimester: “…human babies need the first three months of life to give their brain and central nervous system the time needed to mature. In the course of those three months, an infant develops into a baby who is able to respond to the outside world. Breathing starts to regulate. She becomes able to lift her head, smile, coo, develop social interactions, and begin to soothe herself. This time between birth and the end of a baby's third month is a unique stage of life that many now refer to as the "fourth trimester."

Stop by for this informal drop-in group. Meet other new parents and babies 0-9 months old. Make connections, share things you are enjoying about parenting and find the solutions and support for the challenges.

Birth Roots

www.parentmap.org

101 State St, Portland | 207-772-4784 | www.ourbirthroots.org The d e e p e r t h e ro o ts, t h e h ig h e r t h e rea ch.

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Maternity & Prenatal Care Providers Most of the providers listed here offer well woman care throughout your reproductive life. When choosing who will care for you throughout your pregnancy and birth, it might be helpful to know that all of the providers listed here offer a similar, basic schedule of prenatal visits and tests for women experiencing a normal pregnancy. The differences are in where they attend births, specific skills, experience, special training, philosophies, prenatal visit routines, and birth routines. Schedule a visit or a phone conversation so you can get to know a few providers before you make your final decision. Some questions you might consider; 1. Does this person’s routine practices, personality and philosophy fit with my preferences for birth and put me at ease about how I would be cared for? 2. What is the likelihood that this person will be the one at my birth and am I comfortable with the back-up provider(s)/partners? 3. What is their schedule of prenatal visits and recommended tests? 4. How long do visits last and what is the normal routine for a prenatal visit? 5. Are there any special skills or knowledge this person has that I want or need that set them apart from other providers? Following is a brief description of the certifications and specialties you might see as you make your decisions about who will care for you and your baby. The experience, philosophy and experience of providers will provide.

Back Cove Midwives

Deliveries at The Birthplace at Mercy Hospital 207-871-0666 | 527 Ocean Ave, Portland

www.backcovemidwives.com

The philosophy of our practice is to engage you where you are in your life as a woman through well-woman care, throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum period.

Coastal OB/GYN Midwifery Services 207-641-0044 | York

Maine General Midwifery Service 207-632-1322 | Augusta

Midwives of Midcoast Hospital

Natalie Rockwell CNM, Angela Ripley CNM and Suzy Zimmerman CNM 207-721-8700 (Ask for Heidi) | Brunswick

Personal midwifery care in a comfortable hospital setting. Both traditional and group prenatal care options. Birth choices including water birth. We would love to tell you more so, call us to schedule a no obligation meet and greet.

Homebirth Midwives CPMs (Certified Professional Midwives)

Women’s Wellness Comprehensive Care

Hospital Midwives, CNMs (Certified Nurse Midwives)

Our certified nurse midwives are educated in the disciplines of Nursing and Midwifery and work collaboratively with physicians to empower women to actively participate in their own healthcare and minimize unnecessary intervention.

They complete training and apprenticeships before becoming certified through NARM (National Association of Registered Midwives). They provide well woman care and midwifery care to women experiencing a low risk pregnancy and who wish to labor and birth at home with little to no intervention. Online resources: www.narm.org & www.macpm.org. They are registered nurses with advanced, specialized training in well woman care, pregnancy, labor birth and postpartum. CNMs provide care in a hospital setting and work with families planning unmedicated births as well as those who prefer to use medical tools such as epidurals. Online resource : www. midwifery.org.

Family Practice Doctors, MDs and DOs

They have training in all aspects of health care for every member of the family. Some, including those listed in this guide, have additional experience and training to provide care during pregnancy, labor and birth. Some choose make this the focus of their practice and work with a wide range of families. Online resource: www.familydoctor.org

Obstetricians

They are doctors who have advanced training and specialize in reproductive health and the care of women during pregnancy, labor and birth. Most work with a broad range of families; from those preferring a natural birth to those experiencing a higher risk pregnancy or birth and who need or want access to a wide range of medical tools. www.acog.org

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists

They are doctors with extensive advanced training who specialize in high risk pregnancies and deliveries.

HOSPITAL BASED MIDWIVES

207-518-6000 | 509 & 535 Ocean Ave. Portland www.WomensWellnessCare.com

Women’s Health Associates 207-777-4300 | Lewiston

homebirth & BIRTH CENTER MIDWIVES Birthwise Community Clinic

Holistic Midwifery Care. Sliding Scale Basis 207-647-5968 | 28 South High St, Bridgton

Maine Association of Certified Professional Midwives www.macpm.org

Advancing the practice and art of midwifery. Online listings for midwives in your area.

Midcoast Midwifery

Becky Pelchat, CPM and Jenna Schmitz, CPM 207-370-0071 | Greater Portland-Midcoast ME

info@midcoastmidwifery.com www.midcoastmidwifery.com

Providing complete prenatal, birth, postpartum, and holistic GYN to women and families choosing homebirth.

Northern Sun Family Health Care & The Birth Center at Northern Sun 207-798-3993 | 53 Main Street, Topsham

northernsunfamilyhc@gmail.com northernsunfamilyhealthcare.com

We are Certified Professional Midwives, also trained in Naturopathic Medicine, who recognize the natural process of birth while providing herbal, homeopathic and nutritive support.

Open Circle Midwifery

Robin Doolittle Illian, CPM 207-233-6888 | 101 State St, Portland

midwiferobin@gmail.com www.opencirclemidwifery.org

Robin is your local home birth midwife for experienced and nurturing prenatal, birth and postpartum care. Waterbirth, herbal/nutritional guidance, home or office visits at Birth Roots. Call/email for free consultation.

Red Tent Midwifery

Susi Delaney, CPM 207-329-4399 | Serving Southern & Central ME

midwifesusi@maine.rr.com www.redtentmidwifery.com

Holistic midwifery services, all provided in the comfort of your home. Imagine personalized care throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, all by the same midwife. Services include: home birth, water birth, VBAC, doula support, placenta encapsulation, well woman care.

Sacopee Valley Midwives

Lindsay Bushnell, CPM, NHCM Jodie Kaufman, CNM, FNP Brenda Surabian, EMT- I, CPM 207-329-2111 / 207-890-7356 | Southern ME

sacopeemidwives@gmail.com www.sacopeemidwives.org

We are experienced midwives offering prenatal, home birth and postpartum care in the Portland and Southern Maine region. Check out our website for much more information.

FAMILY PRACTICE DOCTORS

Maine Medical Center Clinic for Ob-Gyn

InterMed Family Practice

In addition to a wide variety of services our Obstetrics and Gynecology clinic works closely with our other services at MMC; attendings, nurse practitioners, RNs, etc. This allows our office to care for you, and coordinate any additional services you may need.

662-2911 | Portland

Family Centered Maternity Care Megan Staton, MD and Tara Pelletier, DO 207-874-1489 | 100 Foden Rd, S Portland

http://www.intermed.com/practices/family-practice Excellent prenatal, postpartum and pediatric care by experienced family medicine physicians. Let us take care of you and your family during your pregnancy and beyond.

Martins Point Healthcare

MMC Family Medicine Center

207-874-2466 | 272 Congress St, Portland 207-781-1500 | 5 Bucknam Rd, Falmouth

Offers primary care for the entire family: including family centered prenatal care, deliveries and pediatric care. Group prenatal visits now available at our Portland site.

OBSTETRICIANS

Women’s Wellness Comprehensive Care

www.WomensWellnessCare.com

A Department of Mercy Hospital

207-553-6920 | 195 Fore River Parkway Ste 440, Ptld

www.allaboutwomenmaine.org

Providing patient care in a warm, respectful, nurturing manner instilling trust and confidence. The physicians at All About Women are all highly trained, highly skilled professionals with more than 20 years of combined experience providing OB/GYN services and comprehensive women’s healthcare.

Coastal Women’s Healthcare

Dr. Anne Rainville, OB/GYN is dedicated to providing you with exceptional personalized healthcare. Our team recognizes that each woman is unique and healthcare must be personalized to fit each individual and their healthcare needs.

Dr. Robert Sansonetti, MD 207-883-5444 | Scarborough

OTHER Diagnostic Ultrasound Suite

To Care. To Educate. To Excel. 207-885-8400 | 71 Rt. 1 Scarborough

3D/4D Imaging Center and Pregnancy Spa 603-767-9736 | 839 Central Ave, Dover, NH

With eight physicians, two nurse practitioners, a certified nurse midwife, and staff committed to creating a professional, caring, and respectful atmosphere for women of all ages and stages, Coastal Women’s Healthcare is the gold standard of women’s healthcare in Maine.

207-874-2445 | Portland

In addition to our 6 obstetricians, we have a full time midwifery service. Natalie Rockwell, CNM, Angela Ripley CNM and Suzy Zimmerman CMN offer CenteringPregnancy model of prenatal care. Our providers are Gregory Gimbel, MD, Stephanie Grohs, MD, Darcey Leighton, DO, Lisa Marotto MD, Elaine Secskas, MD and Melissa Streeter MD.

207-518-6000 | 509 & 535 Ocean Ave., Portland

All About Women

Generations

Midcoast Medical Group 207-721-8700 121 Medical Center Dr. Ste. 2700, Brunswick

www.midcoasthospital.com/maternity

207-839-2559 | 510 Main St., Gorham

www.coastalwhc.com

Midcoast Hospital

jessica@ultrasoundSuite.com www.ultrasoundsuite.com

Mobile Medical Imaging 207-774-0720 | Portland

Approximately 70% of expectant mothers report experiencing some symptoms of morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy, some experience “morning” sickness throughout the day. Common remedies include eating a cracker or two before getting up, ginger, mango, sea sickness bands, and acupuncture. americanpregnancy.org question pg 68

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Sacopee Valley Birthing Services Brenda Surabian EMT-I, CPM 207.329.2111 Lindsay Bushnell CPM, NHCM 207.890.7356 Jodie Kaufman CNM, FNP 207.615.6313

www.ourbirthroots.org

A unique blend of midwives that provide care to families in the communities of southern Maine. www.sacopeemidwives.org

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NORTHERN SUN

FAMILY HEALTH CARE & THE BIRTH CENTER AT NORTHERN SUN 53 Main Street, Topsham, ME 04086 ~ phone 207-798-3993 fax 207-798-3999

www.northernsunfamilyhealthcare.com

Back Cove Midwives

. Pregnancy and Childbirth

. Group and Individual Prenatal Visits

527 Ocean Ave. Portland ME 207-871-0666 www.backcovemidwives.com

Jennifer Gilbert, CNM Eillie Grillo, CNM Kristin Chapman, CNM Jerri Walker, CNM

. Annual Exams and Well Women Care

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Notes

w? did you kno Key Concept at Birth Roots Exterogestation: “Human babies are born early out of necessity. Nurturing the baby in a manner that represents the intimacy of pregnancy as closely as possible until this “exterior gestation” is complete offers the baby the optimal environment for his immature systems.” www.bobafamily.com

Find Your Flock

Your flock is the group of friends and family that you surround yourself with that you can lean on for reassurance, advice, ideas, and support. Your social and emotional needs change and grow throughout pregnancy and postpartum making your flock a vital resource. Some flocks develop childcare swaps, playgroups and continue to meet for many years.

Birth Roots classes and groups are a great place to find your flock.

Birth Roots

101 State St, Portland | 207-772-4784 | www.ourbirthroots.org The d e e p e r th e ro o ts, th e h i g h e r t he reac h.

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Naturopathic & Homeopathic Practitioners Naturopathic and Homeopathic physicians diagnose and treat an underlying condition rather than a symptom and the person instead of the illness in a way that supports the healing mechanisms of the body. By improving the functionality of the body’s systems, the natural healing process is invigorated.

Northern Sun Family Health Care & Birth Center

207-798-3993 | 53 Main St. Topsham

northernsunfamilyhc@gmail.com www.northernsunfamilyhealthcare.com

Primary care for the whole family using the healing power of nature to restore health, create wellness, and prevent disease.

Wendy Pollock, DC, CCH 207-774-9666 | Portland

Wildwood Medicine Apothecary By Design 207-774-5220 | Portland

www.apothecarybydesign.com

Our expert team is dedicated to assisting women throughout all stages of life.

Coastal Wellness Family Chiropractic

Beth Stockwell, ND 207-799-WELL (9355) 1231 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth

drbethstockwell@gmail.com www.coastalwellness.com

Specializing in holistic primary care including preconception and postpartum care, addressing mental and physical imbalances using nutrient therapy, botanicals, Homeopathy, Visceral Manipulation and CarnioSacral Therapy.

Diagnostic Ultrasound Suite

3D/4D Imaging Center and Pregnancy Spa 603-767-9736 | 839 Central Ave, Dover, NH

jessica@ultrasoundSuite.com www.ultrasoundsuite.com

Fal River Health Center Lindy S. Grigel MHP, PA-C 207-781-7880 | Falmouth

frhc@maine.rr.com www.falriverhealthcenter.com

Lindy’s Integrative Medical practice is well known within the Greater Portland community; her knowledge incorporates a deep understanding of conventional and homeopathic medicine. Lindy addresses many facets of perinatal adjustment in both mother and child; postpartum challenges, sleep disturbance, reflux, and colic.

Julianne Forbes

207-647-9423 | Bridgton

Nancy Frederick, R.S. Hom. 207-774-4244 | Portland

Peter Knight, ND

207-619-8393 | Falmouth

Sarah Kotzur, ND

207-200-5155 | Portland

Devra Krassner, ND

Integrative Health Center of Maine 207-883-5517 | 222 Auburn St, Ste 102 Ptld

drkrassner@maineintegrative.com www.maineintegrative.com

Dr. Krassner has been practicing naturopathic medicine for more than twenty years. Her approach emphasizes education, women’s and children’s health, herbs and homeopathy.

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207-347-7132 | 83 India St Portland

info@wildwoodmedicine.com www.wildwoodmedicine.com

w? did you kno Birth Roots is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that relies on generous donations of funds and time. Providing the exceptional programming offered at Birth Roots requires a tremendous amount of resources. We do it all it does with a tiny staff, shoestring budget, and a devoted board and alumni. Please give generously to support this important work, much good will come of your investment.

Eat, Sleep, Nurse Support Group

a free weekly Support Group at Birth Roots While Mama Nest Drop-In is a fun way to meet other new moms in a informal social setting, Eat, Sleep, Nurse provides a little bit more in the way of guidance and encouragement when infant feeding and/or sleeping present even more challenges than usual. Hear from other moms currently facing similar challenges and the insight of experienced facilitators. No registration needed but please note Birth Roots is closed on holidays and school snow days.

Birth Roots

101 State St, Portland | 207-772-4784 | www.ourbirthroots.org The deeper the roots, the higher the reach.

Osteopathic Physicans Osteopathic Medicine is based upon a science of healing which acknowledges that human beings possess an innate capacity for self healing. If the Osteopath (DO) can remove the obstructions in the system, nature “will kindly do the rest”. DO’s are fully licensed physicians, who practice all branches of medicine and surgery. Osteopathic training includes the same basic medical school curriculum as MD schools, with an additional 500 hours of training in manual diagnosis and treatment. Cranial Osteopathy is a type of Osteopathic treatment that offers the physician a deeper understanding of, and ability to communicate with, the human being’s living physiology, as well as a broader range of therapeutic options. This approach offers a gentle, safe and effective way to address the full spectrum of healthcare issues that affect pregnant women, newborns, and infants. Even the “normal” processes of labor and delivery are stressful events for mothers and children. The Osteopath provides prenatal care for the expectant mother to address issues that include morning sickness, swelling of hands and feet, sinus congestion, back pain, and preparation of the pelvis to ease labor and delivery. Osteopaths also treat newborn for a wide range of issues including colic, poor suck/latching, irritability, sleeplessness, ear infections, and structural strains.

Leigh D. Baker, D.O.

Traditional Osteopathic Medicine 207-846-7666 5 Fundy Rd. Suite 10B, Falmouth

www.drleighbaker.com

Dr. Baker provides gentle Osteopathic manipulation to pregnant women, infants, & children.

Lynette Bassett-Willard, DO Osteopathic Family Care 207-869-9119 | Freeport

Brian Beck, DO

Maine Medical Center and Mercy Hospital Providing newborn and maternal osteopathic evaluation and treatment at both Maine Medical Center and Mercy Hospital during your stay before and after birth. Request this service through your nurse.

Freeport Osteopathic Health Jacey Goddard, DO & Daniel Gibbons, DO 207-865-6655 491 US Route One, Suite 23, Freeport

www.freeportosteopathic.com

Complete osteopathic and whole person approach care for the entire family.

Leslie R. Gass, D.O.

Osteopathic Manipulation 207-773-7330 |535 Ocean Ave., Portland

www.maineosteopath.com

Specializing in providing osteopathic manipulative care to all populations, including pregnant/ postpartum women, newborns and children. Pregnancy induced pain, swelling, heartburn; postpartum depression; colic, torticollis, and newborn feeding issues are treated in a gentle manner including cranial and biodynamic modalities.

David Keller, DO

207-347-3164 | Portland

Osteopathic Healthcare of Maine

207-781-7900 | 98 Clearwater Dr, Falmouth

www.osteopathichealthcareofmaine.com

We use the full range of Osteopathic modalities, providing care for the full spectrum of mother and infant’s heath care including a safe, gentle and effective method for turning breech babies in utero.

Portland Osteopathic Children’s Clinic 207-939-3963 | 492 Ocean Ave, Portland

info@portlandocc.org www.portlandocc.org

Portland Osteopathic Children’s Clinic is a nonprofit heath care facility designed to provide osteopathic manipulative medicine to uninsured and under-insured children.

Sunny Raleigh, DO

True North 207-781-4488 |202 US Rte One, Falmouth

www.truenorthhealthcenter.org

Dr. Raleigh offers full spectrum family holistic health care, respecting your innate wisdom. Providing maternal & newborn osteopathic evaluation & treatment. Schedule a free meet & greet.

Karen L. Roberts, D.O., P.C.

207-541-9285 | 535 Ocean Ave., Portland

www.maineosteopathichealth.com

Osteopathic evaluation and treatment of women (prenatal and postpartum), newborns, pediatrics in office and at MMC & Mercy Hospital. Primarily use Biodynamic Cranial Osteopathy to work with the innate Health of the system.

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Pediatric Health & Wellness Making decisions about your child’s health and wellbeing is an intense responsibility. Asking questions is an important part of the process. Finding a practitioner who understands your family and is aligned with your parenting approach and philosophy will create a rich partnership in support of your child’s health and well-being.

Bayview Pediatrics

207-846-9761 | Yarmouth

Bruce Cote

Integrative Holistic Behavioral Health 207-522-7257 | Old Orchard/Sanford

Fal River Health Center Lindy S. Grigel MHP, PA-C 207-781-7880 | Falmouth

frhc@maine.rr.com www.falriverhealthcenter.com

The Inspira Center For Foundational Health

603-842-4769 | 126 Mast Road; Dover, NH

Kathryn Landon-Malone, MSN, CPNP True North 207-781-4488 x6780 202 US Rt 1, Falmouth

klandonmalone@truenorthhealthcenter.org www.truennorthhealthcenter.org Well child check ups, parenting consults, sleep consults, pediatric hypnosis, group well-child care and parenting classes. 24 hr access. Pediatric Primary Care - babies-adolescents.

Portland Pediatric Massage Therapy Mary Latendresse, LMT, CPMT 207- 632-1242 |14 Deering St, 1st Fl, Ptld

mary.latendresse@gmail.com www.portlandpediatricmt.com

Specialized pediatric massage treatments promote balance, regulate sleep patterns, treat illness, help with navigating milestones such as potty training or teething and build skills of self-regulation. 1-3 visits create a relaxed and fun routine you can continue at home. Insurance Accepted.

Sue Leonard, LMT, BCPP

Blueberry Ledge Holistic Arts 207-653-3824 | Yarmouth - South Portland

Northern Sun Family Health Care & blueberryledge@maine.rr.com The Birth Center at Northern Sun 207-798-3993 | 53 Main Street Topsham northernsunfamilyhc@gmail.com www.northernsunfamilyhealthcare.com Naturopathic Doctors providing holistic well-child care, acute care, 24-hour on-call services and vaccine counseling.

Intermed Pediatrics

www.blueberryledge.abmp.com

Sarah MacLaughlin

Sunny Raleigh, DO

sarahmaclaughlin@yahoo.com www.sarahmaclaughlin.com

www.truenorthhealthcenter.org

Sleep and Behavior Consultations 207-766-1970 | Greater Portland

Maine Center for Integrative Medicine 207-899-0386 195 Fore River Parkway, Ste 470, Portland

drdonnelly.mcim@gmail.com www.theMCIM.com

Dr. Donnelly provides a unique blend of conventional and holistic complimentary healthcare to children and young adults on a consultative basis. He focuses on promoting wellness and treats a wide range of conditions by facilitating the body’s innate healing process.

Mast Clinic

Helping Children to Be Their Best 207-689-6278 | 980 Forest Ave. #100, Portland

info@mastclinic.com www.mastclinic.com

Kid Whisperer. Pediatric Physical Therapist. Expert: Infant & Toddler Behavior & Development. Your child is worth it!

True North 207-781-4488 | 202 US Rte One, Falmouth Dr. Raleigh offers full spectrum family holistic health care, respecting your innate wisdom. Providing maternal & newborn osteopathic evaluation & treatment. Schedule a free meet & greet.

Jean Rice

Pediatric Integration Work 207-841-4528 355 Front St., Bath & 150 St. John St, Portland

info@jeanrice.com

Hands-on manipulation, bodywork and therapies to assist with breastfeeding, developmental growth, and overall well-being of your child as they grow.

Wild Carrot Herbs!

Community Herbalism 207-274-3242 | Portland

www.WildCarrotHerbs@gmail.com

Mischa Schuler, practicing since 2005, specializing in women’s and children’s health. Consultations engage trust in your body’s ability to heal. Arrive home with formulas crafted specifically for you. Classes joyfully inspire relationships with the plants. Herbal apprenticeships begin Spring 2014.

Mary Rafter, MSN, FNP

True North 207-781-4488 | 202 US Route 1, Falmouth

mrafter@truenorthhealthcenter.org www.truenorthhealthcenter.org

Pediatric and Family Primary care. Well child check ups, acute visits, immunization counseling, nutritional & herbal education and 24 hour access.

Maternal Child Health Program

Visiting Nurses and Community Programs 207-874-8475 | 134 Congress St, Portland

www.portlandmaine.gov

Home visiting nurses - pre and post natal. Infant, toddler and preschool play groups, car seat checks and CPR classes at the East End Cummings Center.

Royal River Family Care 207-846-0716 | Yarmouth

207-774-4092 | 84 Marginal Way, Ste 1000, Ptld

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Retail

gifts, supplies, resale shops, etc. Most families have a short list of “the essentials” that made a huge impact on their perinatal experience. The shops, sites and businesses listed here might have the something that makes your list!

Baby Booty at Birth Roots Seasonal Resale Fundraiser

207-772-4784 | 101 State St, Portland

info@OurBirthRoots.org www.OurBirthRoots.org

Baby & children’s clothes, toys, books and equipment in gently-used, resale-able condition. Cloth diapers and wraps, slings/carriers/backpacks, strollers, etc.

Bella Luna Toys

www.bellalunatoys.com

Birth Roots

207-772-4784 | 101 State St, Portland

info@OurBirthRoots.org www.OurBirthRoots.org

Visit our “Tried and True” corner boutique with Boba Wraps and Carriers, Swaddle blankets, books, and CDs. 100% of proceeds benefit Birth Roots!

The Boutique at Maine Medical Center

662-5185 | 22 Bramhall St., Portland

ciralj@mmc.org

Free parking. Fri-Mon 9-5, Tues-Thurs 9-6. The Boutique specializes in a full line of Medela and Ameda breast pumps and accessories, expert bra fittings and nursing apparel. Hospital grade breast pumps for daily, weekly and monthly rental. Beautiful preemie and infant clothing, gifts and accessories. Gift Certificates available.

Central Street Farmhouse 207-992-4454 | Bangor

Cherie’s Barefoot Books

Books, Puzzles, Games, Puppets 207-831-2612 | Cape Elizabeth, ME BarefootCherie@Gmail.com www.Cherie-Gustafson.BarefootBooks.com An artistic, creative, multi-cultural, and imaginative alternative to the commercialization of childhood. Order online or through me, earn free books by hosting a party, arrange a bookdrive or fundraiser, or become an ambassador yourself!

Diaper Parties by Christy Cloth with a Personal Touch 207-272-6968 | Portland Area

christy@diaperparties.com www.diaperparties.com

Field O Flowers Diaper Service

Motherhood Maternity

Go Babe Slings

The Pocket Midwife

207-415-9469 | Greater Ptld

Sophisticated baby carriers, diaper bags, custom nursery bedding & accessories! Who says you can’t be stylish while carrying your little one around?

Rainbow Toys

Green Earth Baby Works

Ruby Moon Cloth Diaper Detergent

Midwifery, Birth and Baby Products 207-781-2115

www.rubymoonlaundry.com

Sweet Cheeks Diaper Company

kim@greenearthbabyworks.com www.greenearthbabyworks.com

207-361-4833 | York

We are a cloth diaper service and retail store. Our service covers Portland Maine, Southern Maine, New Hampshire and Northern Mass. We carry cloth diapers, baby carriers, laundry detergent and much more.

The Green Store

www.sweetcheeksdiapercompany.com

Tots to Teens Resale Store 207-830-7839 | Gorham

Treehouse Toys

207-775-6133 | Portland

207-338-4045 | Belfast

Hiney Lineys

207-229-3311 | www.hineylineys.com

Kidz Clothesline

Everything Birth

207-781-4265 | Falmouth 207-200-3242

Diaper Service & Retail Store Portland, Southern ME, NH, & Northern MA 603-292-6500

Endicott Home Furnishings

Tabletop flipbook of healthy pregnancy affirmations developed by a Maine midwife. A must for the pregnant woman in your life!

molly@gobabeslings.com www.gobabeslings.com

Island Treasure Toys

ross@condofurniture.com www.condofurniture.com

www.pocketmidwife.com

Fashionable & Functional 207-730-1343 | Greater Portland & Mid Coast

Interested in cloth diapers but don’t know where to start? I’ll bring the store to you! Offering home diaper parties, personal consultations, baby showers, an online natural parenting/cloth diaper store with registry, and answers to all your questions.

Healthier Living One Sofa at a Time 207-883-3264 | 429 US. Rt. 1, Scarborough

207-828-8607 | Maine Mall South Portland

207-846-6565 | Yarmouth & Freeport

Kelly’s Closet

www.kellyscloset.com

NH’s only cloth Diaper Service and Retail Store!

207-729-5439 | Brunswick

Lots For Tots

We also service portions of ME and Mass.

207-347-8601 | Falmouth 207-883-1100 | Scarborough

Maine Cloth Diaper Company, Inc. Products & Support 207-586-6200 | 157 Main St., Damariscotta

christy@maineclothdiaper.com www.maineclothdiaper.com

MCDC is your Maine Cloth Diaper Resource! We have all the diapering items and support you need to get started cloth diapering! Gift Registry, Free Shipping, Free consultations, 6 years+ experience!

www.ourbirthroots.org

Large Selection of • Diapers • Covers • Accessories www.greenearthbabyworks.com kim@greenearthbabyworks.com

603-292-6500

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The average size of a full-term baby in the U.S. is 8 pounds. This is an increase from an average size of 6 pounds 30 years ago. americanpregnancy.org

question pg. 16

Welcoming Pregnancy Stop googling, step away from the computer and come chat with real people about all of the topics that are important to first and early second trimester families. Facilitated by doulas, this relaxed class will start to settle the “what you don’t know you don’t know” jitters and get you connected to a whole new community of resources and support. New classes happen every month. Visit our website to register.

Birth Roots

101 State St, Portland | 207-772-4784 | www.ourbirthroots.org Th e d e e p e r t h e ro o t s, t h e h i g h e r t h e re a c h .

Women’s Health & Wellness Pre-pregnancy (being in a state of readiness to welcome pregnancy), pregnancy, birth, and postpartum often bring a new awareness as well as unique challenges to a woman’s body. You may find that you have a desire to seek out practitioners with specific skills, awareness, and knowledge about the changes in your physical and mental health.

Acupuncture by Meret

Serving Maine families 15 yrs. 207-878-3300 | 611 Brighton Ave, Portland meret@acupuncturebymeret.com www.AcupuncturebyMeret.com

Angela Bell Acupuncture

Acupuncture for Women 207-361-3143 | York, ME & Cambridge, MA

angela@bellacupuncture.com www.angelabellacupuncture.com

I am dedicated to empowering, educating and restoring health to women and their families. My vision is to create simple, individualized health plans that help women enhance conception, support pregnancies, revitalize energy & eliminate pain.

Annie’s Birth Services

Placenta Encapsulation 207-205-0577 | Serving Southern ME

annmlupton@gmail.com www.anniesbirthservices.weebly.com

Enjoy your transition to motherhood! Placenta capsules can help balance hormones, enhance milk supply, and prevent or lesson the baby blues and postpartum depression!

Diagnostic Ultrasound Suite

3D/4D Imaging Center and Pregnancy Spa 603-767-9736 | 839 Central Ave, Dover, NH

jessica@ultrasoundSuite.com www.ultrasoundsuite.com

Doula Quinn Placenta Services Specialist

Birth, Breastfeeding Services 207-522-2090 | Central & Southern ME

quinn@doulaquinn.com www.doulaquinn.com

Susan Fekety, RN, MSN, CNM 207-619-8393 | Falmouth

Inner Rivers Family Acupuncture

Northern Sun Family Health Care & The Birth Center at Northern Sun

A Balanced Approach to Health 207-841-7802 | 10 Main St, Topsham nachelle@riversacu.com www.riversacu.com

207-798-3993 | 53 Main St, Topsham

Milestones Family Wellness Center

Education & Support for Birth & Family Wellness 207-504-6849 | Fort Andross Building 14 Maine St. Suite 216G, Brunswick info@milestoneswellness.com www.milestoneswellness.com

MJW Coaching:

northernsunfamilyhc@gmail.com www.northernsunfamilyhealthcare.com Our comprehensive practice offers well-woman care, maternity care, homebirth and birth center services with care provided by Certified Professional Midwives who are also trained Naturopathic Doctors. Wellness focused care with herbal, homeopathic and nutritive support.

The Opportunity Alliance 207-874-1175 | South Portland

www.opportunityalliance.org

Sunny Raleigh, DO

True North 207-781-4488 |202 US Rte One, Falmouth

www.truenorthhealthcenter.org

Dr. Raleigh offers full spectrum family holistic health care, respecting your innate wisdom. Providing maternal & newborn osteopathic evaluation & treatment. Schedule a free meet & greet.

RESOLVE Infertility Support Group

Health & Wealth for Working Women 207-939-2866 | Cape Elizabeth

www.resolve.org

megan@meganjowilson.com www.meganjowilson.com

Success that Suits Your Soul! Unleashing the brilliance of entrepreneurial Women and Moms who deeply desire financial freedom, creative expression, vibrant health, and peace of mind. Together we will overcome overwhelm and joyfully create the WorkLife you’ve been dreaming of.”

MotherNourished

Simple ideas for Superior wellbeing 207-333-9632 I Portland

Stepping Stones - Adoption Services Domestic Adoption Services 1-888-866-0113 | 100 Brickhill Ave, So. Ptld

info@steppingstonesusa.org www.steppingstonesusa.org

Stepping Stones Adoption Program is a full service, licensed adoption agency offering birth mothers and adoptive families a range of services from placement, home study to post-adoption services.

True North

mothernourished@gmail.com www.mothernourished.com

Laura Ann Meyer, L.Ac. 207-781-4488 | 202 US Rt. 1, Falmouth

www.fertileheart.com

Group education and One-to-one consultations. A simple approach to family wellbeing through community, awareness, and the teachings of Ayurveda. Facilitated by Rebecca Pellerin, Certified Ayurveda Diet & Lifestyle Consultant.

ICAN

New England WomenCenter

207-761-4700 | South Portland

WholeHeart Yoga Center

Fertile Heart

Reclaiming Our Fertility

International Cesarean Awareness Network

icanofwesternmaine@gmail.com

Bridging Traditional & Complementary Health Practices

Birthwise Community Clinic

www.truenorthhealthcenter.org

207-871-8274 | 150 St John St., Portland

207-647-5968 | Bridgton & Portland

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Wild Carrot Herbs!

Community Herbalism 207-274-3242 | Portland

WildCarrotHerbs@gmail.com

Wildwood Medicine

207-347-7132 | 83 India St Portland

info@wildwoodmedicine.com www.wildwoodmedicine.com

w? did you kno Ways to care for a new family 1. Keep your visit brief: Unless you are there to help around the house, cook or care for older siblings, visits should be less than 15 minutes. Interruptions solely for the sake of visiting can interfere with a new mom’s ability to tune into her newborns feeding cues, reduce hormones needed for milk production and her ability to sleep when the baby sleeps.

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2. Feed them: Bring food that can be frozen in double servings, make them a snack while you’re there and ask if they need anything picked up on your way.

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3. Be helpful: Do the dishes and the laundry and give their pet lots of attention when you visit.

207-518-6000 | 509 & 535 Ocean Ave., Portland We provide services that support an all-encompassing approach to better health including chiropractic care, massage therapy, doula services, skin care, and nutritional counseling.

Things a newborn expects… Touch and connection. Some parents find that they fall in love with their baby over time and for others its love at first sight. Gentle massage, talking to your baby (they can’t answer but they can understand), bathing with your baby, singing and skin to skin contact are all ways to cultivate love hormones in yourself and your baby.

4. Ideas, yes. Unsolicited advice, no: What worked for you may not work for them. Offer 4. Ideas, yes. Unsolicited advice, no: What ideas when asked but allow them to figure out worked for you may not work for them. Offer what works for their unique baby and family. ideas when asked but allow them to figure out 5. Keep yourforgerms yourself: your hands what works their to unique babyWash and family. thoroughly, avoid wearing scented products, and 5. Keep your germs to yourself: Wash your hands don’t hog the baby – a baby’s place is in their thoroughly, avoid wearing scented products, and mom hog or dad’s arms... areisasked to hold don’t the baby – aunless baby’syou place in their the baby so they can sleep or eat. mom or dad’s arms... unless you are asked to hold the baby so they can sleep or eat.

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Simple ideas for superior wellbeing. Group education & One-to-one consultations. A simple approach to family wellness through community, awareness, and the teachings of Ayurveda. ✦

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Nourishment & lifestyle guidance for recovering your natural harmony. Ayurveda is a holistic framework for health that is as relevant and valuable today as it was 5,000 years ago. Classes offered throughout the year. Anyone interested in parenting or family wellness is welcome to participate. One-to-one consultations include individual assessment of your unique constitution as well as personalized recommendations. To register or make an appointment, please contact: Rebecca Pellerin, CertiÞed Ayurveda Diet & Lifestyle Consultant (207) 333-9632 mothernourished@gmail.com www.mothernourished.com 85

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Birth Roots Definitions These are the definitions on which we create, run and build our programming at Birth Roots. Birth A sequence of physical, emotional, and developmental events causing an individual to become a parent and a fetus to become a newborn.

Flock

A group of parents that hold their connection and support network above assimilation and agreement about specific parenting practices or methods.

Oxytocin

A hormone in the body responsible for feelings of connection, bonding, love and community. It is inversely related to adrenaline, the fight or flight hormone. Birth Roots uses our understanding of this hormone to create a space and programming to enhance its production thus creating stronger bonds between parents and their children as well as community bonds that are the basis for “flock” formation.

Parenting Muscle

The practices whereby a parent is able to synthesize various points of view, ideas and suggestions and create a unique approach based on their values, needs and life context.

Perinatal

As the period from around conceptions to a child’s first birthday,

Perinatal Health

When the symbiotic relationship between babies and their parents is thriving, maturing, and activating potential intelligence in both. Birth roots recognizes that true tends to exists to the degree that families have uninhibited access to sufficient perinatal support and appropriate perinatal resources.

Perinatal Pleuralism

The belief that parents practicing varied, even contradictory methods or philosophies can coexist in a supportive relationship.

Perinatal Resource Center

A neutral space devoted to bringing parents, community partners and resources together to support families through the perinatal phase.

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Birth Roots Perinatal Resource Index 211 Maine: Dial 211 51 A Doula For ME 40, 45, see ad pg 43 Absolute Health Chiropractic 20, see ad pg 21 Ackerly, Sarah 10, 59, 69, 74, 83, see ad pg 63 Acupuncture by Meret 5, 82, see ad pg 6 Alfond College Grant 51 Align with Wellness Chiropractic 20 All About Women 60 Angel, Christine 55 Angela Bell Acupuncture 5, 82, see ad pg 8 Anne Belden Coaching 36 Annie’s Birth/Placental Services 82 Apothecary By Design 68 Baby Booty at Birth Roots Seasonal Resale Fundraiser 78 Back Cove Midwives 59, see ad pg 63 Back-to-Work Evening Breastfeeding Support Group 12 Bainbridge, Meret 5, 82, see ad pg 6 Baker, Leigh 70, see ad pg 71 Bam Bam Bakery 51, see ad pg 54 Barry, Martha 36 Bassett-Willard, Lynette 70 Bayview Pediatrics 74 Beck, Brian 70 Belden, Anne 36 Bell, Angela 5, see ad pg 8 Bell, David, L. Ac. 5 Bella Luna Toys 78 Bella Vita Counseling 36, see ad pg 39 Bernard, Kindra 36 Biddeford Family Chiropractic 20 Big Sky Bakery 51 Birth Roots 15, 16, 19, 26, 28, 29, 51, 52, 78 Birthing From Within at Birth Roots 26 see ad pg 28 Birthmoon Doula Services 40 Birthwise Community Clinic 26, 29, 40, 44, 59, 82 Birthwise Midwifery Service 10 Blossoming Newborns at Birth Roots 29, see ad pg 19 Blueberry Ledge Holistic Arts 49, 55, 74 Boardman, Linda 40, 44 Body-Mind Birthing at Birth Roots 26 Bounce Zone 51 Bountiful Belly 44, see ad pg 45 Bourque, Kathryn 27, 30 Bowdish, Jennifer 26 Bradley Birth of Maine 26 Bradstreet, Peg 31, 37 Brady, Laura31, see ad pg 34 Breast Connection at Mercy Hospital 12 Breastfeeding Basics Class at Birth Roots pg 26 see ad pg 15 Breastfeeding Support & Services at Midcoast Hospital 12 Breastfeeding Whenever Wherever 12 BREATHE 55 Breathe Deeply Doula 40 Breathing Room 49 Breton, Michelle 41 Bridgton Hospital 10 Bright Horizons 29 Broadturn Farm 51 Brown, Delaine 44, see ad pg 45 Buck’s Naked Barbeque 51

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Bushnell, Lindsay 59, see ad pg 61 Carter Skillings, Tiffany 10 Central Maine Medical Center 10 Central Street Farmhouse 78 Cherie’s Barefoot Books 78 Childbirth Classes at Mercy’s Birthplace 26 Childproofers of Maine 51 Children’s Library Story Times 29 Chiropractic Family Wellness Center 20, see ad pg 23 Clear Intentions 36, 44 Clearwater Psychotherapy 37, see ad pg 39 Coastal OB/GYN Midwifery Services 59 Coastal Wellness Family Chiropractic 20, 55, 68, see ad pg 24 Coastal Women’s Healthcare 60, see ad pg 65 Coffee By Design 51 Community Counseling Center 36 Connection Parenting 29 Cooke, Stephanie 41 Corbett, Elyse 36, see ad pg 39 Cote, Bruce 74 Cothen, Bianca 41 Coyle, Carroll 20, see ad pg 23 Crisis Services/24 Hour Help 36 Cryvoff, Cathy 55 Curnin, Annemarie 59, see ad pg 66 Dafoe, Allyson 20 Danae, Morgyn 27, 28, 30, 31, 50, 56 Darcy, Caseylin 50, 56 Deering Oaks Splash Pool 51 Delaney, Susi 59 Diagnostic Ultrasound Suite 16, 55, 60, 68, 82, see ad pg 62 Diaper Parties by Christy 78, see ad pg 81 Donnelly, Stephen 74, see ad pg 76 Doolittle Illian, Robin 59, see ad pg 61 Dougher, Cassie 41, 44 see ad pg 42 Doula Quinn 12, 41, see ad pg 43 Doula Quinn Placenta Services Specialist 82, see ad pg 86 Doula Tea at Birth Roots 41 Doula Training at Birth Roots 41 Drummey, Jonathan 55 DuBois, Susanna 37, see ad pg 39 Dulac, Lisa 5 Earth Star Reflexology 55, see ad pg 57 Eastern Maine Medical Center 10 Eat Sleep Nurse at Birth Roots 12, see ad pg 69 Emergency Mental Health Services 37 Emily Griffith Photography 16 Endicott Home Furnishings 51, 78, see ad pg 80 Everything Birth 78 Fabu Salon 51 Fal River Health Center 68, 74, see ad pg 77 Fekety, Susan 82 Fertile Heart 82 Field O Flowers Diaper Service 79 Flatbread 51 Forbes, Julianne 68 Fourth Trimester see ad pg 19 Frederick, Nancy 68 Freeport Osteopathic Health 70, see add pg 71 Fresh Batch Café 51 Friends School 51 Full Circle Doula Services 27, 29, 44, see ad pg 45 Gass, Leslie 70, see ad pg 73

The deeper the roots, the higher the reach.

Generations 60 Gibbons, Daniel 70, see add pg 71 Gilbert, Jennifer 59, see ad pg 63 Gilsland Farm Audubon Center 52 Gilson, Tom 71, see ad pg 72 Gimbel, Gregory 60 Glocke, Scott 20 GLOW 16 Go Babe Slings 79, see ad pg 81 Goddard, Jacey 70, see add pg 71 Goodall Hospital 10 Goodwin, Rebecca 41, 56 see ad pg 42 Gorham Grind 52 GPMOMC 29 Grammer, Natalie 27, 41 Greater Portland Mothers of Multiples 29 Green Earth Baby Works 79, see ad pg 79 Greener Postures 49 Grigel, Lindy 68, 74, see ad pg 77 Grillo, Eileen 59, see ad pg 63 Gritty McDuffs 52 Grohs, Stephanie 60 h.o.p.e Counseling 37 Haapala, Krista 37, see ad pg 38 Hallward, Anne 37 Hand in Hand Parenting Classes 23 Hankinson, Donald 71, see ad pg 72 Healthy Balance Acupuncture, LLC 5 Hickey, Natalie 55 Hill, Johanna 21, see ad pg 22 Hilton, Jennifer 71, see ad pg 72 Hiney Lineys 79 Holistic Moms Network 30 Holistic Pathways, LLC 49 Holistic Wellness Center 55 Hope House 27, 30 Hydzik, Heather 10 see ad pg ICAN 82 Illian, Robin Doolittle 59, see ad pg 61 Inner Light Yoga of Maine, LLC 49 Inner Rivers Family Acupuncture 5, 83 InterMed Family Practice 60 Intermed Pediatrics 74 International Cesarean Awareness Network 82 Island Treasure Toys 79 Iyer, Christine 59, see ad pg 66 Jacobs Chiropractic Acupuncture Center 5, 20, see ad pg 25 Jacobs, Dr. Lou 5, 20, see ad pg 25 Jade Integrated Health 49, 55 see ad pg 48 Jai Yoga 30, 49 Jelenovic, Nachelle 5, 82 Jelly, Sue (Sunshine) 42, 45, 56 Kaikini, Kara 13 Kaufman, Jodie 59, see ad pg 61 Kearns, Mary 16 Keller, David 70 Kelly’s Closet 79 Kidz Clothesline 79 Kindermusic by PlayTime 30 Knight, Peter 68 Kotzur, Sarah 68 Krassner, Devra 68 Kubik, Elizabeth, Ph.D. 37 www.ourbirthroots.org

Kunkle, Ellen 27, 29, 44, see ad pg 45 La Leche League 13 Lactation Connection at Mercy Hospital - Fore River 13 Lady Grace 13 Land of Milk and Honey 27, 30 Landon-Malone, Kathryn 30, 74, see ad pg 76 Latendresse, Mary 74, see ad pg 75 Leighton, Darcey 60 Leo, Pam 29 Leonard, Sue 49 Leonard, Sue 55, 74 Lila East End Yoga 49 Linen, Rev. Cameron 37 Little Dog Cafe 52 Little Music Maker 30 Livermore, Jocelyn 37 Living Balance Life Coaching 37, see ad pg 38 LL Bean 52 Local Buzz 52 Local Sprouts Café 52 Lois’s Natural Market 52 Lola Studios16, see ad pg 18 Lopez, Abigail 6, see ad pg 7 Lots For Tots 79 MacLaughlin, Sarah 30, 74, see ad pg34 Maine Academy of Gymnastics 52 Maine Association of Certified Professional Midwives 59 Maine Bellydance 49 Maine Birth Photographer 16 Maine Center for Integrative Medicine 74, see ad pg 76 Maine Cloth Diaper Company, Inc. 79, see ad pg 81 Maine General Midwifery Service 59 Maine Medical Center 10, 13, 27, 30, 31, 37, 60 Maine Momma Bear DOULA Services 41 Maine Osteopathic Health 71 Maine State Breastfeeding Coalition 13 Maine Wildlife Park 52 MaineGeneral Medical Center 10 Margaritas 52 Marotto, Lisa 60 Martins Point Healthcare 60 Mast Clinic 13, 74, see ad pg 14, 77 Maternal Child Health Program 30, 52, 74 ME Audubon 52 Mercy Hospital Childbirth Education 26 Mercy Physical Therapy Center 50, 55 Merriconeag Waldorf School 30, see ad pg32 Meyer, Laura Ann 6, 83 Midcoast Hospital 10, 13, 27, 60, see ad pg 11 Midcoast Midwifery 59 Midwives of Midcoast Hospital 59 Miles Memorial Hospital 10 Milestones Family Wellness Center 13, 27, 30, 83, see ad pg 28 Mitchell Perkins, Cindy 37 MJW Coaching: MMC Family Medicine Center 60 Mobile Medical Imaging 60 Mom to Mom of Maine 31, see ad pg33 Morrisroe, Caitlin 20 Motherhood Maternity 79 Mothering Sons/Mothering Daughters at Birth Roots 31 Mothering the Mother “House Calls” 13, 44 MotherNourished 83, see ad pg 85

The deeper the roots, the higher the reach.

Multiracial Adoptive Family Collaborative (MAFC) 31 Music Together of Greater Portland 31, see ad pg 34 Nanny Placement Agency 52, see ad pg 54 Narrow Gauge Railroad 52 Natural Entities Family Acupuncture 6 Nest at Birth Roots see ad pg 56 New England Chiropractic 20 New England WomenCenter 83 Nickerson, Linda 55, see ad pg 57 Nicole Niehoff, Doula 41 Noel, Jennifer 37 Northern Sun Family Healthcare 10, 59, 69, 74, 83, see ad pg 63 Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep 16 Nurturing Transitions 13 On Call Lactation Support 13, see ad pg 15 Open Circle Midwifery 59, see ad pg 61 Osteopathic Healthcare of Maine 71, see ad pg 72 Parenting Recharge at Birth Roots 31 Pastoral Psychotherapy 37 Pathways Connect Group 52 Peaceful Journey Births 41 Pearson, Bettina 14, see ad pg 15 Peekaboo Children’s Center 52 Peisner, Barbara 37, see ad pg 39 Pelchat, Becky 59 Pellerin, Rebecca 83, see ad pg 85 Pelletier, Tara 60 Pelvic Floor Rehab Center of New England 56 Pen Bay Medical Center 10 Perkins, Cindy Mitchell 37 Phinney, Jodi 40, 45 see ad pg 43 Pickering, Meg 20, see ad pg 23 Pineland Farms 52 Pinetree Family Chiropractic 21, see ad pg 22 Pollock, Wendy 69 Portland Chiropractic Neurology 21 Portland Nannies 52, see ad pg 54 Portland Osteopathic Children’s Clinic 71 Portland Pediatric Massage Therapy 74, see ad pg 75 Portland Playgrounds 52 Portland Shiatsu 6, see ad pg 7 Portland Trails 53 Portland Yoga Studio 50 Postpartum Adjustment Support Group 31, 37 Postpartum Depression, see info pg 35 Pregnancy Loss Support Group 31, 37 Prenatal Aquatic Exercise Class 50 PURE Center for Integrated Health 21, 56 Quinn, Lisa Photography 16 Rafter, Mary 74, see ad pg 76 Rainbow Toys 79 Rainville, Anne 60, see ad pg 64 Raleigh, Sunny 75, 83, see ad pg 73 Rebel Lotus Wellness 50, 56 Red Clover Doula Services 41, 45 Red Tent Midwifery 59 Red’s Dairy Freeze 53 ReMarkable Blackbird 17, see ad pg 18 RESOLVE Infertility Support Group 83 Ricci, Kristin 59, see ad pg 63 Rice, Jean 14, 75 Rich, Sallie 56

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Ripley, Angela 59 Roberts, Karen 71 Rockwell, Natalie 59 Rockwell, Natalie 60 Rocky Coast Family Acupuncture 6, ad pg 6 Rosen, Shelley 37 Royal River Family Care 74 Royal River Natural Foods 53 Ruby Moon Cloth Diaper Detergent 79 Rutherford, Andrea 14, 27, 31, 41, 45 Saco Bay Physical Therapy 12, 30 Sacopee Valley Midwives 59, see ad pg 61 Sansonetti, Robert 60 Scarborough Family Chiropractic 21 Schmitz, Jenna 59 Scholz, Lucie 36 Schuler, Mischa 75, 84 Sea Change Within 27, 41 Seacoast Birth Matters 14, 27, 31, 41, 45 Secskas, Elaine 60 SHINE! Fitness & Massage 28, 31, 50, 56 Singing Hands 31 Skillings, Tiffany Carter 10 Smiling Hill Farm 53 Smith, Cynthia 13 Smith, Erin 51 Southern Maine Medical Center 10 Spiral Tree Yoga & Wellness Studio 50, see ad pg 50 Springboard Pilates 50 St. Mary’s Hospital 10 Staton, Megan 60 Stepping Stones - Adoption Services 83, see ad pg 86 Stevens Memorial Hospital 10 Stockwell, Beth 68 Stone Coast Chiropractic 21 Stone, Gabrielle 56, see ad pg 57 Streeter, Melissa 60 Streichhahn-Demers, Isabel 6 Streit, Rachel 21 Stroller Bootcamp 50 Sunshine Doula Service 42, 45, 56 Surabian, Brenda 59, see ad pg 61 Sweet Cheeks Diaper Company 79 The Birth Center at Northern Sun 10, 59, 69, 74, 83, see ad pg 63 The Birth House 10 The Birthplace at Mercy 10, 29 see ad front cover The Boutique at Maine Medical Center12, 78 The Center for Creative Healing 36 The Center for Grieving Children, 36 The Children’s Museum 51 The Eye of Henna 16, see ad pg 17 The Green Store 79 The Inspira Center For Foundational Health 20, 74 The Nest Drop-In Group at Birth Roots 52, 56 The Nourished Home 27, 31, see ad pg 34 The Opportunity Alliance 27, 31, 37 The Pocket Midwife 79 The Rumpus Room 53, see ad pg 54 The Sunrise Guide 50, 53 see ad pg 34, 48 The Wellness Solution 6, see ad pg 7 The Yoga Center 50 The Yoga Room 50

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Tiffany, Linda 37 Tocci, Anna Maria 36, 44 Tomback, Melissa 40 Toots Ice Cream 53 Tots to Teens Resale Store 79 Tozier, Pam 28 Tre Piccioni 53 Treehouse Toys 79 True North 6, 30, 71, 74, 75, 83 see ad pg 73, 76 Tubbs, Carole 13, 44 Tumble Tikes - Children’s Fitness Studio 53 USM Cooperative Extension 53 Verbena 53 Virgin, Julie 42 Visiting Nurses and Community Programs 52, 74 Voelker, Janel 20, see ad pg 24 Walker, Jerri, 59, see ad pg 63 Weinstein, Rachel 38, see ad pg 38 Welcoming Pregnancy at Birth Roots 28, see ad pg 81 Wentworth, Leah 40 White, Jen 6, see ad pg 7 Whole Foods Market 53

WholeHeart Yoga Center 50, 83 Wiessner, Jennifer 37 Wild Carrot Herbs 75, 84 Wildwood Medicine 6, 69, 84 Wilson, Megan Jo 83 Wolf’s Neck State Park 53 Women Work and Community 53 Women’s Health Associates 59 Women’s Wellness Comprehensive Care 59, 60,84 see ads pg 64, 66, 86 Woodin, Nate 38 Worster, Jamie Lynn 42, 45, 50 Wu, Keelyn 71, see ad pg 72 YMCA 31, 50 Yogave’ 49 York Hospital 10 Zimmerman, Suzy 59

Inclusion in the Perinatal Resource Guide does not imply a Birth Roots endorsement.

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Support Birth Roots Birth Roots is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that relies on generous donations of funds and time to continue its important work. The exceptional programming we offer requires a tremendous amount of resources. We do it all it with a tiny staff, a shoestring budget, a devoted board, and talented alumni. Please give generously to support this center; much good will come of your investment.

Birth Roots Wish List 7 new love seats for our classroom A large flat screen television for our classroom Donate gently used baby, kid and maternity items to our Baby Booty Indoor Yard Sale each season Spread the word: tell your friends, doctor, midwife, pediatrician and other perinatal care providers about the exciting things going on at Birth Roots Donate your favorite perinatal books for our lending library A gardener to tend our small garden and care for plants A weekly/monthly/seasonal caretaker of this space - tidying up, refilling supplies, touch ups, etc. Form a fundraising team to create a sand sculpture at Sandsations, our sand sculpture contest held every September A handyperson and carpenter for small projects throughout the year Alumni volunteers for projects, events and skill sharing Sponsorship of programs, events and staff training Design and organizing support for the publication of this guide

List With Us Next Year Submission for next year’s guide must be submitted by February 28th, 2014. We expect to print 5,000 copies to be thoughtfully distributed throughout Southern Maine, and we also have the full guide available as a pdf on-line with coding that can be added to any website. We distribute this guide to Maine Medical Center, Mercy Hospital, Midcoast Hospital, obstetric and midwifery practices, community locations, and the offices of many of those listed in this guide. Call, email, or visit our website to send your submission. Thank you for supporting Birth Roots. 207-772-4784 | www.ourbirthroots.org “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” -Nelson Mandela

Birth Roots Perinatal Resource Center

101 State Street ~ Portland Maine ~ 04101 207-77-BIRTH ~ 207-772-4784 www.ourbirthroots.org ~ info@ourbirthroots.org

Support Birth Roots Birth Roots is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that relies on generous donations of funds and time. Providing the exceptional programming offered at Birth Roots requires a tremendous amount of resources. We do it all it does with a tiny staff, shoestring budget, and a devoted board and alumni. Please give generously to support this important work, much good will come of your investment.

Some Of What We Offer Childbirth Classes Parenting Classes “The Nest” new parent groups Welcoming Pregnancy Group The Perinatal Resource Guide Online Resource List Resource Referrals Sling Sales, Instruction and Referrals & Reference Library Lending Library Labor & Birth Doula Training Monthly Doula Teas Birth Doula Workshops In-Services for providers, colleges and hospitals Our Resource Room - available to providers and individuals for classes and consultations