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HOME MAKEOVER Make Your Life Easier by Prepping Early for the Newest Resident

By Holly Becker

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t’s a whirlwind bringing a new baby home from the hospital. New parents are tired and often low on energy and time. The good news is a little planning and organizing

in the nursery, family room and kitchen can make things go more smoothly those first few busy weeks at home.

Prioritize Comfort in the Nursery Start by setting up your nursery early.

Bed rest orders from your doctor or delivering early may not be in your plans, but be prepared just in case. Krista Cathey, owner of GreenPea Baby and Child in Cary recommends moms-tobe place nursery furniture and bedding orders by week 20 of their pregnancy.

“It can take eight to 10 weeks for these orders to come in, and you want to have everything in and set up before the nesting instinct kicks in and you really want things done,” she says.

When setting up the nursery, put thought into where your furniture is located. From a design perspective,

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Cathey says the crib should be the focal point of the room.

“Ideally, you would want to see the crib front, not the side view. For comfort and safety, pay attention to where the vents and windows in the room are located. Do not place the crib directly under a vent or near a window. Also, think about noise. If one wall backs up to a play room or bonus room where a lot of noise would be common, you may want to move the crib to the other side of the room.”

To keep the nursery dark for napping, Cathey suggests window treatments with blackout lining, or separate blinds or shades. Make sure the crib is not too close to window treatments a baby could grab.

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Place a nightlight near the crib so you can peek in on your sweet little dreamer.

Other comfort items that can aid with sleep include a soothing sound machine and cool-mist humidifier.

A glider with an ottoman is worth the investment, because you will spend many hours holding and rocking your child those first few years. “A glider will make late nights more manageable and will provide a comfortable place for you and your baby to read together,” Cathey says.

Place your glider near the crib for easy transfer of a sleeping infant from your arms to the crib, particularly useful during middle-of-the-night wake-up calls.

Instead of open changing tables, many parents opt for a dresser they can attach a contoured changing pad to that has a changing tray on it. Placing a changing table on the wall nearest the doorway facilitates easy access for quick changing trips.

“If you are using a separate changer and not a changer dresser, you will want to make sure that your dresser is located close by the changer to easily be able to grab a change of clothing,” Cathey says.

For changer dressers, consider using one of the top drawers as the organizational station. Use small baskets and drawer organizers within the drawer to hold diapers, wipes, lotion, a thermometer, diaper rash cream, nail clippers, teething gel, a nasal aspirator and toys.

If the dresser is larger, place baskets in which to organize diapers and wipes on top.

Hang all of those adorable outfits in the closet and arrange by size or store in containers labeled by size, and don’t remove all of the tags. Cathey advises moms to pick about 10 outfits they really love and wash them so they are ready when baby arrives.

Create a Family Room Retreat Even though you’ve spent time and money creating a picturesque nursery, you won’t stay cooped up in the baby’s room all day. Create a comfortable place to retreat with the baby in the family room. Equip this area with necessary items to avoid repeat trips to the nursery to retrieve items.

Breast-feeding moms are often more successful with nursing longterm when they are not confined to one room, says Laura Corsig, lactation consultant at Nursing Mother’s Place and Novant Health, which has locations in

Huntersville, Matthews, Charlotte and Winston-Salem.

“A baby requires so much time nursing, and it can be isolating for moms to be away from the rest of the family.

When moms are confined to nursing in one location in the house, they often rush though feedings,” she says, adding that sitting in a place a mom finds relaxing also aids in milk letdown.

Nursing can be done anywhere and doesn’t require anything, but little luxuries like a nursing pillow or support pillows, a footstool and nursing pads are handy to keep close by.

Before you start nursing, make sure burp clothes, bibs, pacifiers, blankets, pillows, a water bottle for mom and any other items you may need are within reach. Many nursing mothers find sitting in a reclined position most comfortable, Corsig says.

A bassinette or play yard in the family room is helpful for short baby naps, and a swing and bouncer are useful, soothing items to set up in the main living area.

Instead of going back and forth to the nursery with the baby for a diaper change, set up a second changing station with a portable changing pad in the family room. Before your baby arrives, clear out a drawer, cabinet or shelf to store baby items and eliminate clutter. A diaper caddy or basket is useful for organizing diapers, wipes and diaper rash cream. A second diaper pail in the living room can also be helpful, especially if you live in a multi-story home.

Stock the Kitchen The first rule of kitchen organization is to toss the old and make room for the new.

To eliminate clutter on your counters, make space in a cabinet drawer for storing baby items like bottles, formula containers, breast milk storage containers or bags, and breast pump accessories.

Throw out old food in the pantry, refrigerator and freezer to make space.

Place cooking essentials, such as pots and pans, in easy-to-reach locations in the kitchen — especially helpful if you’re recovering from a cesarean section.

A bottle drying rack and bottle brush, whether you’re nursing or not, is helpful to keep by the sink so you can air dry bottles or breast pump accessories after washing them.

Stock your refrigerator and pantry with healthy foods before you head to the hospital. Suzanne Smith, neonatal dietitian and lactation consultant at Carolinas HealthCare, recommends foods rich in calcium, protein, iron, vitamin C and fiber.

“Adding one extra serving of protein a day helps rebuild tissues damaged in childbirth and maintain protein stores for breast-feeding. More iron, folate and vitamin C are needed to rebuild red blood cells lost in childbirth,” Smith says. “High fiber foods are particularly beneficial since many moms, postpartum, report difficulty going to the bathroom.”

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Homemade meals in the freezer Bottle drying rack and bottle brush Healthy snacks Time-saving appliances (blender, food processor and slow cooker) Kitchen scissors

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Moms who are breast-feeding need an additional 300-500 calories per day.

Keep some no-prep, healthy snacks such as fresh fruits and vegetables on hand.

Other good options include whole-wheat crackers with peanut butter, low fat granola with yogurt, cottage cheese and trail mix snacks.

Use those nesting instincts to your advantage and spend some time in the kitchen preparing and freezing meals

for later. “I recommend making meals ahead,” Smith says. “Prepackaged foods contain byproducts, additives, preservatives and sodium to enhance shelf life and improve taste, and there’s literature out there that links to food allergies in children.”

She also suggests that parents cook enough food to provide food for two meals. Save time by using appliances like a blender, food processor, slow cooker, rice cooker or pressure cooker. Kitchen scissors are handy for quickly snipping vegetables for meals.

“A variety in the diet is going to behoove them because what you eat does get transferred into the breast milk, and variety will help [new moms] encompass protein, iron vitamin C and calcium,” she says.

When friends and family offer to bring food, let them. Freeze that extra lasagna to eat later. And if you get desperate or just want a slice, the occasional call for a pizza delivery is OK. Holly Becker, a freelance writer and mom of three, lives in Cornelius.

H E A LTH Y S N ACKS The first weeks with a baby are a whirlwind, so it’s important for new moms to stock healthy snacks. Try these easy and nutritious bites suggested by Carolinas HealthCare dietitian Suzanne Smith.

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DISCOVERING — AND TREATING —

Vascular Birthmarks

By Jennifer Lacey

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ake a look at this,” my son’s pediatrician said, as he motioned to two nurses standing outside of the Winnie-the-Pooh themed exam room.

Roughly one week earlier, I had discovered a small, flat, bright red line on the corner of my son’s lower left lip. He was a voracious nurser, so I believed that this line was some sort of nursing blister. I thought it would go away within a few days. But almost a week later, my husband and I noticed no change, so I immediately made an appointment with our pediatrician.

The nurses came into the exam room on this unseasonably cool spring morning and the pediatrician put his gloved finger on my baby’s lip. The three of them looked intently at the red line, as my stomach continued to turn in violent knots. My precious four-week-old lay peacefully on the table, alternately staring with his huge brown eyes at me, the doctor and the Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet wallpaper, blissfully oblivious to not only what was happening around him, but to his mother’s increasing fears.

“What is it?” I asked, struggling to get the words out.

“It’s a hemangioma — a vascular birthmark,” our pediatrician replied.

This diagnosis initiated a flood of research in the days, weeks and months that lay ahead of our family. But with the help of the Internet and organizations devoted to providing families like ours with the latest vascular birthmark information and treatment resources, the knowledge we gained alleviated our fears.

Vascular Birthmark Statistics According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 10 percent of the approximate 4 million children born in the U.S. each year will arrive with a

vascular birthmark. These birthmarks consist of blood vessels bunched together within the skin. They can appear flat or raised, and be either red or blue in color.

There are several different kinds of vascular birthmarks, but the most common are port-wine stains and hemangiomas.

Port-Wine Stains Port-wine stains are classified as vascular malformations. The Nemours Foundation, based in Wilmington, Del., reports that they occur in about three of every 1,000 births and are diagnosed equally among males and females. Port-wine stains develop when an area of skin doesn’t receive an adequate supply of nerve fibers to assist in keeping the blood vessels contracted. When there is a lack of nerve fibers, capillaries (small blood vessels) continue to expand, allowing a large amount of blood to flow into the blood vessels, which causes a “stain” to appear under the skin. Port-wine stains commonly appear on the face, but can be anywhere on an infant’s body.

They are commonly flat in shape and pinkish-red at birth, and darken to a reddish-purple as a child grows. Unlike hemangiomas, there is no involution phase, as port-wine stains do not fade or go away.

Dr. Jane Bellet, assistant professor of pediatrics and dermatology and a member of the Duke Vascular Malformation Team at Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center in Durham, says for many infants, “port-wine stains are not indicative of any further concern,” but in rare cases, they can indicate other medical conditions. For example, port-wine

The hemangioma birthmark on the lip of Jennifer Lacey’s son, Chris, has faded and is barely visible.

stains that appear on or near an infant’s eye may lead to glaucoma, a condition where increased pressure in the eye can affect vision and lead to blindness if left untreated.

“For any child with a port-wine stain located on the upper eyelid, they should be referred to a pediatric ophthalmologist,” Bellet advises, adding that these children should have their eyes checked every year for possible signs of glaucoma.

Also in rare cases, port-wine stains located on or near an infant’s forehead may be a sign of Sturge-Weber syndrome, a rare, congenital disorder associated with neurological, endocrine abnormalities and developmental disabilities.

Dr. Craig Burkhart, associate professor of pediatric dermatology at UNC-Chapel Hill, says 15 percent of children who continued on page 10

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have port-wine stains that fill the “V1 segment” of their face (the forehead and temple area starting from the corner of the eye and top of the ear up to the scalp) will have Sturge-Weber syndrome.

“Sturge-Weber syndrome is diagnosed by obtaining radiologic imaging, usually an MRI, in children with malformations in the V1 distribution who have developmental delays or a history of seizures,” Burkhart says.

Pediatricians and pediatric dermatologists agree that it is essential to start treatments as soon as possible. Laser therapy has made a tremendous impact on treatment, and is the only method available that successfully removes the tiny blood vessels in the skin, but also causes the least amount of damage to a child’s overlying skin. Laser treatments are relatively quick and pain-free, although a child can experience swelling and redness in the days following treatment.

Hemangiomas Hemangiomas are the most common, noncancerous tumors diagnosed in infants, occurring in approximately 10 percent of newborns. Approximately 30 percent of all hemangiomas are visible at birth and the remaining 70 percent become visible within one to four weeks after birth, according to information

provided by The Vascular Birthmark Foundation in Latham, N.Y. “All hemangiomas are present and mark out their territory — how much surface area they will take up — by the first month of life,” Burkhart says. “New hemangiomas do not form after the first month of life, but sometimes it takes several months for the volume of the hemangiomas to be large enough that it is noticed.”

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, hemangiomas are more frequently found in female and premature infants, who have an estimated 26 percent chance of developing a hemangioma. When they appear flat and red, like my son’s, hemangiomas are called “superficial.” Those found beneath the skin and appear blue are referred to as “deep.” When a hemangioma has the characteristics of both, they are known as “compound.”

Hemangiomas typically progress through a three-staged process. During stage one, the hemangioma presents itself and undergoes a period of rapid growth.

A hemangioma can grow for as long as 18 months prior to entering the second stage, which occurs when the hemangioma begins to exhibit little to no change.

During stage three, the hemangioma enters into the involution phase, during which it changes from bright red to light red, followed by a gray to white appearance, and then it finally regresses into the skin.

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Most pediatricians and vascular lesion specialists believe treatment of hemangiomas should be given on a caseby-case basis. For many years, the most common treatment was to prescribe a corticosteroid, such as prednisone.

Recently, the beta-blocker propranolol, commonly used to treat high blood pressure and anxiety, has revolutionized treatment of hemangiomas in infants.

“Whereas corticosteroids halted the growth of most hemangiomas and helped shrink approximately 50 percent of hemangiomas, propranolol shrinks over 95 percent of hemangiomas,” Burkhart says.

Treatment with propranolol is, according to Bellet, “usually tolerated well. An added benefit is that children are not experiencing the side effects, which includes weight gain and immuno-suppression.”

New advances in medicine and technology are helping to diminish the appearance of certain types of birthmarks in children and adults. As for my son, he is now a healthy and happy 12-year-old. His hemangioma has faded considerably to the point that it blends in with his natural skin tone, and it has regressed on its own over time.

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I DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT BREAST-FEEDING

Three months in, and there’s only one thing I know for certain: I’m no expert.

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By Eleanor-Scott Davis

he day after our daughter was born, a lactation consultant visited our

hospital room at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She watched Avery nurse to ensure she was latching properly and gave suggestions on nursing positions, how to handle sore nipples, and so on and so forth. I listened to her advice but felt confident that nothing she told me was anything I didn’t already know.

I had read all the books. I had taken the breast-feeding class. I had this breast-feeding thing in the bag. But, as the lactation consultant was walking out the door, she left us with a warning: “Go ahead and get some sleep now because most babies spend their second night cluster feeding.”

Cluster feeding? Yeah, yeah, I got this.

That evening, after our visitors left, my husband made up his sofa bed, the lights were dimmed, I nursed the baby and we all settled in for a nice long rest.

Then, the baby woke up. And just as the lactation consultant had predicted, she wanted to eat. And eat, and eat, and eat, and eat. She sucked, only pausing long enough for me to switch her to the other breast. She nursed for the next four hours. Four hours.

It was the single most exhausting experience of my life (and having given birth the previous day didn’t help the situation). I felt like I had run a marathon.

When Avery finally finished and fell asleep in my arms, I felt that together we had accomplished something truly great.

And, I was proud of us. Very proud.

What I know now is that she wasn’t really eating — she was sucking so that my milk would come in. And, two days later, it did — just like I had read in all the books. What the experience taught me that the books didn’t was that even though breast-feeding is a very intuitive process, it doesn’t come without putting in the work.

As it turns out, there were a lot of things I didn’t know about breast-feeding. I’ll offer this list of 10 — with a disclaimer: My daughter is only 12 weeks old. We’ve come a long way on our personal breast-feeding journey, but there’s still a lot to come — such as teething.

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Newborn babies don’t eat on a schedule. Sometimes

they go three hours between feedings. Sometimes they go an hour-and-a-half. Sometimes they want to eat right after they just ate. There is no way of predicting it. If I had stopped looking at the clock sooner, I would have prevented a lot of frustration on both of our parts.

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On some days, breast-feeding will be all you do. I’ll

admit that there have been days when my husband comes home from work and I am still in my pajamas, sitting in the exact same place I was when he left. When he asks what I did all day, sometimes I can’t say for sure — maybe I unloaded the dishwasher?

Or, maybe I didn’t. The truth is that some days, it will feel like all you do is feed your baby.

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Breast-feeding makes you extremely hungry. It was a struggle, but I managed to stay on top of my appetite throughout my pregnancy. As soon as my daughter was born, however, I couldn’t control it. I was ravenous all the time. It turns out that while you need 300 extra calories a day to make a baby, you need 500 extra calories a day to make milk. Go figure.

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Stretch marks don’t end with pregnancy. Think you can

put away the cocoa butter now that your belly has stopped expanding? Not so fast. Unless, of course, you want stretch marks on your boobs. Your breasts undergo rapid changes when your milk comes in and as your body adjusts to how much milk it should make. My best advice to avoid stretch marks is to treat your boobs like you treated your belly.

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Breast-fed babies spit up just as much as bottle-fed babies. My mother laughed when I told her that I didn’t

need to buy bibs because breast-fed babies don’t spit up.

Who told me that? She knew the truth. I didn’t. Some breast-fed babies do spit up. A lot. Mine happens to be quite the pro.

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Breast-feeding protects your baby from illness. Over

the holidays, I was hit with a terrible, highly contagious stomach bug. It was the sickest I have been in the past 10 years. I was terrified of how this sickness would affect my newborn baby if (and when) she got it. I had no other choice but to keep nursing and hope for the best. Despite being in constant, close contact, she never got sick. The antibodies my immune system produced were passed on to her through my breast milk. There are 101 reasons why breast-feeding is beneficial. This one is on the very top of my list.

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Some babies don’t like bottles. Mine doesn’t. Hate is a strong word, but I’ll use it here — she hates bottles. We were told to introduce one bottle a day starting when Avery was 3 weeks old. It didn’t work. We were told to try different nipples and

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bottles. They didn’t work. We were told I needed to leave the house and have someone else give her the bottle. That didn’t work. We’ve tried every tip I can find in every book and on every website. They aren’t working, either. But, we’re going to keep trying. (Suggestions?

I’ll take them: esdavis@piedmontparent.com.)

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Your body still isn’t yours. A lot is made of the things you are supposed to avoid when you are pregnant, such as caffeine and alcohol. Little did I know that, although these are not completely off limits when breast-feeding, you still have to watch your intake. Theoretically, you can indulge in that extra glass of wine (or two) guilt-free if you have a bottle of expressed milk in the refrigerator. But, wait a second — that only works if your baby will take a bottle.

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You are not in charge. Not even a little bit. Never has the phrase, “You can take a horse to water but, you can’t make him drink,” been more appropriate. The bottom line is that the baby will eat when the baby wants to eat, and the baby won’t eat when she doesn’t want to eat. My husband and I joke that Avery could want nothing to do with nursing, but if I make a sandwich or get into the bathtub, all of a sudden, she is hungry.

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Breast-feeding is empowering. Sometimes I think

about what would happen if Avery and I got stuck in an elevator or stranded on the side of the road. Guess what? We would be just fine because all she needs to survive is my two bosoms. That’s pretty cool. It is really one of the most amazing things women can do. We can literally make all the food our children need with our own bodies. I love this, and I love knowing that one day Avery will be empowered with this same special gift.

Eleanor-Scott Davis is the associate editor of Piedmont Parent, a sister publication of Carolina Parent and Charlotte Parent.

BREAST-FEEDING ESSENTIALS You were born with all you need to breast-feed.

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Lanolin • Breast pads • Breast shields Burp cloths (Think of the number you need, then triple it.)

Double electric breast pump (Check with your insurance provider; mine covered 100 percent of the cost.)

Extra set of pump parts (One can be in the dishwasher while the other is being used.)

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Walking

THE WONDERS OF

By Mikala Young

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he path from sitting up to crawling to walking is an exciting time for new parents. But if baby isn’t reaching big motor-skill milestones according to

what parenting books advise, many parents begin to wonder, “Is my baby alright?”

Refer to this quick-reference guide as your baby starts down the path toward sitting up, crawling and walking, but don’t be alarmed if you aren’t checking off all the milestones on an exact schedule. All babies develop at different paces, so discuss your baby’s development with her pediatrician and enjoy her progress every step of the way. Before you know it, she will be a toddler running around the house.

Source: You Raising Your Child: The Owner’s Manual From First Breath to First Grade, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D. (Simon & Schuster Inc., 2010)

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3 months

18 months

24 months

Milestones: Baby raises his head and chest when lying on his stomach, stretches his legs and kicks. At this stage, baby can open and close his hands. You may even notice that he brings his hand to his mouth and rattles any toy placed in his hands.

Milestone: It may seem as though your child is more independent and more of an explorer at this age. Your toddler is more interested in using his legs to walk around the house, discovering all that he can. He can now push and pull large objects, and even throw a ball while standing.

Milestone: Now your toddler can jump in place and typically begins to run. He can climb up and down from furniture and stand on his tiptoes. At this stage, you may notice he is carrying around his toys while walking and maybe kicking around a ball.

7 months Milestones: Baby rolls front to back and back to front. She can sit with her hands at 5 months and without her hands at 6 months. She can tug at anything close by, like a cup you are drinking out of or keys on a table. She can also reach for different objects. Thanks to her new fascination with what the world has to offer, she will even begin to move objects from hand to hand.

12 months Milestone: Parents may notice the most significant growth at this stage. Baby crawls forward on all fours and sits up on her own. She can pull herself up to stand and walks holding on to nearby furniture. Baby stands without support for a moment and may even walk a few steps without support.

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“Start to look at the overall big picture … focus on your baby’s brain development, which is the gateway to each stage in his life.”

— Dr. Sameena Evers, pediatrician at Dilworth Pediatrics.

“If your child isn’t rolling on his back, bring that up at the next wellness check.” — Dr. Kimberly Ramsdell, pediatrician at Ramsdell Pediatrics in Apex.

“Interestingly, some children never crawl at all but proceed straight to pulling up, cruising and walking.”

— Dr. Caroline Brown, pediatrician at Twin City Pediatrics in Winston-Salem.

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RESOURCE LISTINGS ADOPTION RESOURCES A Child’s Hope 434 Fayetteville St., Suite 1860, Raleigh 919-839-8800 achildshope.com Offers pre- and post-placement adoption services, and facilitates adoptions of children with special needs.

Alexander Youth Network 6220 Thermal Road 704-366-8712 alexanderyouthnetwork.org Facilitates foster care, as well as adoption of older children.

Another Choice for Black Children 2340 Beatties Ford Road 800-774-3534 acfbc.org Facilitates adoption assistance to families who desire to adopt or foster African-American children or children with special needs.

Bethany Christian Services 704-541-1833 bethany.org/charlotte Offers domestic and international adoption and foster care services.

Carolina Adoption Services 301 N. Elm St., Suite 500, Greensboro 336-275-9600 carolinaadoption.org Provides international adoption services.

Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Charlotte 1123 S. Church St. 704-370-3262 888-990-4199 (international adoption) cssnc.org Provides domestic and international adoption services.

Children’s Home Society of N.C. 810 Tyvola Road, Suite 112 800-632-1400 chsnc.org Services include domestic adoption for infants and older children, and adoption support.

Christian Adoption Services Inc. 624-134 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Matthews 704-847-0038 christianadopt.org Offers domestic and international adoption services.

Christian Family Services Inc. Rock Hill, S.C.

803-328-2229 christianfamilyservices.org Offers domestic adoption services.

DATZ Foundation of N.C. 235 Cabarrus Ave. E., Concord 800-829-5683 datzfoundation.org Offers domestic and international adoption services.

Frank Adoption Center 2840 Plaza Place, Suite 102, Raleigh 800-597-9135 frankadopt.org Specializing in the placement of children from Russia and former Soviet Union. Also offers domestic private adoptions of newborns.

Gift of Adoption Regional Chapter in Charlotte 1-877-905-2367 giftofadoption.org/chapters/ carolina.html A nonprofit organization that helps families with adoption expenses.

Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas 4822 Albemarle Road, Suite 240 704-940-3333 LFSCarolinas.org Offers adoption information, referral, adoption home studies and postplacement supervision.

Mecklenburg County Youth and Family Services 301 Billingsley Road 704-336-3000 charmeck.org Facilitates adoption and foster parenting in Mecklenburg County.

Nathanson Adoption Services 7401 Carmel Executive Park, Suite 315 704-553-9506 nathansonadopt.com Offers pre- and post-adoption services for international and domestic adoptions.

Charlotte Family Yoga 10215 Prosperity Park Drive, No. 210 704-992-1145 charlottefamilyyogacenter.com Offers family practice sessions, and pre- and post-natal classes.

support to families before and after the adoption journey.

St. Mary International Adoptions 1515 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 204 704-527-7673 stmaryadoption.com A Christian-based agency that connects children from Poland and Bulgaria to couples and single people seeking to build a family through international adoption.

Charlotte Jr. Gym 201 Rampart St. 704-333-3242 charlottejrgym.com Classes for ages 18 mos. to 6 years.

Step-by-Step Adoption Consultants 704-650-5697 stepbystepadoption.com Provides education and guidance for international adoptions.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Locations throughout Charlotte area 704-416-4000 cmlibrary.org Various storytimes for all ages, including babies.

Charlotte Nature Museum 1658 Sterling Road, adjacent to Freedom Park 704-372-6261 charlottenaturemuseum.org A science education center with hands-on activities and special programs.

BABY AND TODDLER ACTIVITIES The Art Room 118 E. Kingston Ave., Suite 11 704-651-8040 cometotheartroom.com Drop-off art programs for ages 1 and older.

Charlotte Swim Academy 9315 Monroe Road, Suite A 704-845-8377 charlotteswimacademy.com Offers swim instruction for ages 9 months and older.

Be Yoga and Wellness 1247 East Blvd.

704-372-7665 beyogaandwellness.com Offers family yoga once a month.

Discovery Place 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261 discoveryplace.org A science education center that promotes learning through handson exhibits.

BounceU 10624 Metromont Parkway, No. 300 704-921-8771 bounceu.com Offers pre-K and play for ages 3-5, plus open jump for all ages.

Charlotte Aquatics 7835 Little Ave. 704-341-9673 charlotteaquatics.com Offers swim instruction beginning at 6 months.

North Carolina LDS Family Services Office 7621 Little Ave., Suite 420 704-541-5626 itsaboutlove.org Provides licensed child-placement services-including infant adoption, designated adoption, and specialneeds adoption to married couples that are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Southern Piedmont Adoptive Families of America spafa.org Largest and most active adoption support group in North Carolina that provides emotional and educational charlotteparent.com

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KidSwim Charlotte 980-297-1980 kidswimcharlotte.com In-home swim instruction, survival and self-rescue.

Discovery Place KIDS 105 Gilead Road, Huntersville 704-337-2672 discoveryplacekids.org A children’s museum that encourages interactive learning through play.

KidzArt 704-843-5439 new.kidzartncsc.com Drawing-based art classes for ages 2 and older. Classes offered at various locations.

Elm Lane Music School 11724 Elm Lane 704-542-7273 elmlanemusicschool.com Suzuki music classes for parent and child, ages birth-3, with music-based activities.

Kindermusik kindermusik.com Specializes in group movement and music for ages newborn-7 years.

Foreign Language League 704-500-0143 foreignlanguageleague.com Spanish, French and Mandarin immersion program for ages 18 months and older.

Latta Plantation Nature Center 704- 875-1391 parkandrec.com Offers a variety of events for children and parents that like to engage in nature-based activities.

Gymboree Play and Music • 3419 Toringdon Way | 704-759-8521 • 20619 Torrence Chapel Road, Suite 116, Cornelius | 704-655-9650 gymboreeclasses.com Developmental play, music and art programs for ages birth to 5.

Launch Your Kid 704-277-2327 launchyourkid.com Early childhood enrichment through fitness, dance, yoga, ballet and music.

Infant Swim of the Carolinas • 800 E. Martin Luther King Blvd. | 704-542-4880 • Georgetown Drive, Concord | 704-882-9354 infantswimcarolinas.com Provider of Self-Rescue swimming lessons for ages 6 months to 6 years.

The Little Gym • 2935 Providence Road, No. 206 | 704-365-3838 • 11926 Providence Road W., Suite E-2, Ballantyne | 980-237-3863 thelittlegym.com

CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI CLASSROOMS FOR INFANTS THROUGH SIXTH GRADE.

Little Otter Swim School 8200 Tower Point Drive 704-846-7946 littleotterswim.com Swim instruction for ages 6 months and older.

Main Street Children’s Museum 133 E. Main St., Rock Hill, S.C. 803-327-6400 chmuseums.org/childrens Offers fun, educational activities created for ages birth-6 years.

McDowell Nature Center 704-588-5224 parkandrec.com Offers trails for parents and young ones to experience the outdoors, plus regular nature-based events for toddlers and children.

MusikGarten 800-216-6864 musikgarten.org A multi-year educational program that helps infants, toddlers and children develop a love of music.

Music Together musictogetherofcharlotte.com An internationally recognized early childhood music program for ages infant to 7 years.

My First Music Discovery 404-314-4536 themusicclass.com Music and movement classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and parents.

My Gym • 5110 Park Road | 704-522-6966 • 9852 Rea Road | 704-543-0682 mygym.com Music, dance, sports and more for ages 6 weeks and older.

Noah’s Art • 5110 Park Road | 704- 521-6657 • 9852 Rea Road | 704-542-2388 noahs-art.com Creative art instruction for ages 2-10 years.

Play Spanish 704-442-5616 playspanish.com Introduces children to the Spanish language and culture through a play-based curriculum.

Ray’s Splash Planet 215 N. Sycamore St. 704-432-4729 rayssplashplanet.com A one-of-a-kind water park with fun-filled features, plus Parent and Tot Meet and Greet programs for ages infant to 5 years.

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Spending time in our classrooms is the best way to experience our Montessori Early School (ages 2-1/2 through 5).

We host drop-in tours every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. - no appointment necessary!

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Reedy Creek Nature Center 704-432-6459 parkandrec.com Offers regular events for toddlers and children to explore arts and crafts that involve life outdoors.

Romp and Roll 4200 Main St., Suite 100, Harrisburg 704-455-2623 rompnroll.com Gym programs, art classes and music for children ages 3 months to 5 years.

Small Hands, Big Art 8025 Ardrey Kell Road, Suite 103 704-246-8271 smallhandsbigart.com Arts classes for ages 18 months and older.

Southern Park Music School 4805 Park Road, Suite 230 704-676-1002 southernparkmusicalschool.com Musikgarten for ages infant-6 years, music classes for families and baby, and families and toddlers, plus lessons for older children.

Spanish is Fun 704-542-0208 Spanish language lessons beginning at age 4.

Village Park Splash Pad 700 W. C St., Kannapolis 704-920-4339 cityofkannapolis.com Loaded with geysers, sprinklers, a water cannon and interactive play for children.

YMCA of Greater Charlotte Branches throughout Charlotte ymcacharlotte.org Swim, dance, gymnastics and more for ages 6 weeks and older.

YWCA 3420 Park Road 704-525-5770 ywcacentralcarolinas.org Offers WaterBabies parent-child swim lessons for ages 6 months to 3 years old.

BABY PLANNING AND CONCIERGE SERVICES ItsaBelly 803-374-6377 (Ashley Harkrader) itsabelly.com Provides new parent education, baby registry consultation, nursery design, and child-proofing services.

Leave it to Lauren 704-661-1324 leaveittolauren.net Offers services that help parents to get rid of the to-do list.

Maunica Concierge 980-833-2818 maunicaconcierge.com Assists new parents with grocery shopping, finding a nanny or sitter, managing appointments, and other needed tasks.

Meggan Hartman 828-230-3290 megganhartman.com Sleep consultant and new parent educator.

Mily Map Family Organizers 704-890-1955 milymapfamily.com Offers assistance with organization, planning, errands and finding caregiver services.

BIRTHING CENTERS

See page 22 for child birth and parent education classes.

Carolina Community Maternity Center 2848 Pleasant Road, Suite 101, Fort Mill, S.C. 803-802-9494 carolinasbirthcenter.com Out-of-hospital, midwife-run center. Water births optional and minimal intervention labor. Call to schedule a Saturday tour.

Carolinas Medical Center 1000 Blythe Blvd.

704-355-2229 carolinashealthcare.org/womensservices State-of-the art monitoring equipment. Rooms with Jacuzzis, plus waiting rooms that include Internet and kid-friendly activities.

Level IV NICU and only ECMO system in the region. Charlotte Fetal Care Center for high-risk pregnancies. Call to schedule a tour.

Carolinas Medical CenterLincoln: New Beginnings Birthing Center 433 McAlister Road, Lincolnton 980-212-2000 carolinashealthcare.org/cmc-lincoln Spacious rooms and designated C-section operating room. Level II nursery for babies requiring special care. Quiet time daily from 2 to 3 p.m. State-of-the-art infant security system. Call to schedule a tour.

Carolinas Medical CenterNorthEast: Mariam Cannon Hayes Family Center 920 Church St. N., Concord 704-403-1275 carolinashealthcare.org/cmcnortheast Private rooms. Level IV NICU. Inhouse ob/gyn specialists. Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic for high-risk pregnancies. Quiet time daily from 2 to 4 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Call to schedule 6 p.m. tours on Tuesdays.

Carolinas Medical Center-Pineville: Pineville Maternity Center 10628 Park Road, Pineville 704-667-1400 carolinashealthcare.org/cmc-pineville Private suites with whirlpool tub. Level III NICU and transport to the Level IV NICU at CMC-Main available. Epidural anesthesia coverage. Nursing care by the same team throughout stay. Infant security system.

Quiet time daily from 2 to 4 p.m. Call 704341-2500 to schedule a tour.

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center: The Stork’s Landing Maternity Center 146 Medical Park Road, Mooresville 704-660-4373 lnrmc.com Labor and delivery suites with private Jacuzzis. Postpartum rooms with private showers. Level III NICU. Perinatologists, midwives and 24/7 board-certified anesthesiologists.

Call 888-995-6762 to schedule expectant parents, grandparents and sibling tours.

Carolinas Medical Center-Union: Women’s Center 600 Hospital Drive, Monroe 704-283-2229 carolinashealthcare.org/cmc-union Private birthing suites and private recovery rooms. Special care nursery.

Transport to the Level IV NICU at CMC-Main available. New Women’s Center scheduled to open December 2014. Neonatologists and respiratory therapists on staff. Quiet time daily from 2 to 4 p.m. Call to schedule a tour.

Natural Beginnings Birth Center 1420 Fern Creek Drive, Statesville 704-380-3722 naturalbeginningsnc.com An out-of-hospital birthing center that offers midwife care. Birthing suites with option of water birth.

Call to schedule orientation tours.

Novant Health: Huntersville Medical Center 10030 Gilead Road, Huntersville 704-384-4949 novanthealth.org/huntersville Labor and delivery suites. Special parking spaces near the front door for laboring mothers. Level II NICU, supported by Level IV NICU at Presbyterian Main in Charlotte.

Neonatal nurse practitioners available. Maternity, parenting and sibling classes available. Call 704384-4949 to schedule a tour.

Carolinas Medical Center-University 8800 N. Tryon St. 704-863-5858 carolinashealthcare.org/cmc-university Private labor and delivery suites. Level III Special Care Neonatal Nursery and transport to the Level IV NICU at CMC-Main available. Neonatologists, nenonatal nurse practitioners, labor/delivery nurse and 24-hour anesthesiology coverage. Infant security system. Pregnancy and delivery and child-care classes. Call for separate tours for children and adults.

Novant Health: Matthews Medical Center 1500 Matthews Township Parkway, Matthews 704-384-2273 novanthealth.org/matthews Labor and delivery suites. Level III NICU, supported by Level IV NICU at Presbyterian Main in Charlotte.

Neonatal nurse practitioners available. Maternity, childbirth and yoga classes. Call 704-384-4949 to schedule a tour.

CaroMont Regional Medical Center: The Birthplace 2525 Court Drive, Gastonia 704-834-2000 caromonthealth.org Private labor and delivery suites.

Level III NICU with 16 private rooms for parents. Specialty-trained nursing staff and technicians for high-risk pregnancies. Neonatalogists, neonatal nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, occupational and physical therapists available. Call to schedule a group tour.

Davis Regional Medical Center 218 Old Mocksville Road, Statesville 704-873-0281 davisregional.com Spacious labor and delivery rooms.

Perinatologists to manage high-risk pregnancies. Call to schedule a tour.

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center 200 Hawthorne Lane 704-384-2273 novanthealth.org/presbyterian Spacious birthing suites. Postdelivery, private family-care suites.

Level IV NICU. Anesthesiologists, neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners. Infant security system.

Call 704-384-4949 to schedule a tour.

Iredell Memorial Hospital: The Birth Place 557 Brookdale Drive, Statesville 704-878-4555 yourpamperedpregnancy.com Private labor and delivery rooms. The Birth Place Continued is a wing of comfortable, quiet rooms for mom and baby after Delivery. Special Care Nursery with transportation to neonatal medical centers available. Call for expectant parent and sibling tours.

Piedmont Medical Center: Women’s Center 222 S. Herlong Ave., Rock Hill, S.C. 803-329-1234 piedmontmedicalcenter.com Ten large private rooms include large soaking tubs. Level II special care nursery. On-staff, 24/7 neonatologist and pediatric hospitalist. Variety of classes and support groups. Call to schedule a tour.

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Lactation Concierge Services 704-578-6323 lactationconciergeservices.com Consulting, educating and supporting mothers through breast-feeding classes and support groups by partnering with hospitals, birthing centers and physicians.

BREAST-FEEDING SUPPORT AND SUPPLIES Birth and Breastfeeding Connection 704-540-2322 birthbreastfeedingconnection.com Offers prenatal breast-feeding classes, home visit consultations, hospital-grade breast pump rentals and breastfeeding accessories.

Lake Norman Regional Center for Lactation and Infant Nutrition 146 Medical Park Road, Suite 110, Mooresville 704-660-4373 lnrmc.com International Board Certified Lactation consultants offer support and assistance to new moms trying to breast-feed.

Carolinas Lactation Center CMC-Pineville, 10628 Park Road 704-667-1390 carolinashealthcare.org/carolinaslactation-center Combines up-to-date medical information with a personal approach to give the nursing mom support and encouragement.

La Leche League 800-LA-LECHE lllofnc.org Helping mothers to breast-feed through mother-to-mother support, information and education.

CaroMont Birthplace Gaston Memorial Hospital, 2525 Court Drive, Gastonia 704-834-2229 caromontbirthplace.org Offers prenatal lunchtime breastfeeding question-and-answer sessions, and breast-feeding classes, as well as lactaction consultation.

International Lactation Consultant Association ilca.org A searchable database of licensed lactation consultants.

Nursing Mother’s Place Presbyterian Hospital • Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center 200 Hawthorne Lane | 704-384-7515 • Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center 10030 Gilead Road, Huntersville | 704-316-5580 • Novant Health Matthews Medical Center 1500 Matthews Township Parkway, Matthews | 704-384-7519 novanthealth.org/ nursingmothersplace Breast-feeding classes, assistance to nursing mothers and access to pump rentals.

The Nurtured Baby 704-662-2708 Offers in-home breast-feeding consultations and pump rental.

Loving Bond Lactation 1003 Lachonia Lane, Indian Trail 704-776-2758 lovingbondlactation.com Offers in-home or office visit with licensed lactation consultant.

Susan Corbett-Hopf susancorbetthopf.com Certified lactation consultant.

Available to teach private breastfeeding classes.

The Milky Way 1419 East Blvd.

704-374-9200 amilkyway.com Offers apparel, equipment, books and training for nursing moms.

WIC Loving Support Peer Counselors 704-336-6464 meckhealth.org Classes, consultation and a pumploan program for WIC clients.

CHILD BIRTH AND PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES The Bradley Method 800-4-ABIRTH bradleybirth.com Information about the Bradley method of husband-coached natural childbirth, and instructor locator.

Carolina Community Maternity Center 2848 Pleasant Road, Suite 101, Fort Mill, S.C. 803-802-9494 carolinasbirthcenter.com Offers Bradley classes, Hypnobabies and Lamaze classes, as well as breast-feeding and prenatal yoga.

Carolinas HealthCare See website for locations and schedules 800-821-1535 carolinashealthcare.org/cmcmaternity-classes A variety of classes that address pregnancy, breast-feeding, delivery, care and safety of your baby.

CaroMont Healthcare CaroMont Regional Medical Center 2525 Court Drive, Gastonia 704-834-2000 caromonthealth.org/parentingeducation-classes-2 Offers parenting education and childbirth classes.

Healthy smiles. Happy kids.

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At Clark Pediatric Dentistry we strive to provide every patient with the most effective and up-to-date dental care. We understand that children need special attention and that each child is different. It’s important to make each office visit a positive experience, placing your child on the path to a lifetime of excellent dental care.

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and Lamaze classes, as well as breast-feeding and prenatal yoga.

Carolinas HealthCare See website for locations and schedules 800-821-1535 carolinashealthcare.org/cmcmaternity-classes A variety of classes that address pregnancy, breast-feeding, delivery, care and safety of your baby.

CaroMont Healthcare CaroMont Regional Medical Center 2525 Court Drive, Gastonia 704-834-2000 caromonthealth.org/parentingeducation-classes-2 Offers parenting education and childbirth classes.

Car Seat 101 Installing a car seat can be one of the most confusing and frustrating things for a new parent. Britax, a major car seat manufacturer, gives back to the community by providing FREE car seat checks throughout the year at its Fort Mill facility. Check the website for the Car Seat Check schedule. britaxusa.com.

Davis Regional Medical Center 218 Old Mocksville Road, Statesville 704-873-0281 davisregional.com Breastfeeding, water aerobics, childbirth and sibling classes.

Informedbirth.org Childbirth class and doula referral service.

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center: The Stork’s Landing Maternity Center 146 Medical Park Road, Mooresville 704-660-4373 cuddlebugsbaby.com Offers classes through the CuddleBugs program to help new and expectant moms prepare for pregnancy, labor and delivery, and newborn care.

Lamaze International for Parents 800-368-4404 lamaze.org Learn to Birth 704-782-0828 learntobirth.com Certified local Bradley-method instructor.

Mama Doula Birth Services 704-737-1355 mamadoulabirthservices.com Offers VBAC education and childbirth classes.

Natural Beginnings Birth and Wellness Center 1420 Fern Creek Drive, Statesville 704-380-3722 naturalbeginningsnc.com Offers natural childbirth, breastfeeding and parenting classes, and massage and prenatal/postpartum fitness.

Novant Health See website for locations and schedules 855-251-8808

care regulations and compliance.

novanthealth.org/classes Choose from a variety of maternity, childbirth, sibling and parenting, and infant CPR classes.

College Nannies and Tutors, Lake Norman 704-947-8687 collegenannies.com Full- and part-time nanny placement.

Iredell Memorial Hospital: The Birth Place 557 Brookdale Drive, Statesville 704-878-4555 yourpamperedpregnancy.com Education and support on what to expect before and after labor.

Comprehensive Home Care 704-333-5214 3460 N. Davidson St. comprehensivenc.com Offers nanny services as well as babysitting services. Also offers 24hour care including vacations.

Women’s Tower at Piedmont Medical Center 222 S. Herlong Ave., Rock Hill, S.C. 803-329-1234 or 800-578-4555 mypmcbaby.com

Cultural Care auPair 800-333-6056 culturalcare.com Provides in-home nannies nationwide.

CHILD CARE REFERRAL, RESOURCES AND NANNIES

Doe’s Nanny Services Inc. Serves Charlotte and Concord 843-650-4088 doesnannyservices.com Mobile nanny service contracting with the U.S military. Specializing in Strong Bond and Yellow Ribbon events.

Agency Nannys Plus Charlotte – 704-525-3335 Lake Norman – 704-895-1990 caretakingsolutions.com On-call sitters and nanny placement.

EurAuPair 800-333-3804, ext. 2 euraupair.com Matches families with Englishspeaking live-in au pairs.

AuPair Care 800-428-7247 aupaircare.com Pairs a young adult from another country to live with your family and provide in-home child care services.

Hopeful Nannies 864-590-8182 hopefulnannies.com A locally owned nanny-placement agency.

Carolina Nannies and Sitters 7215-210 Pineville-Matthews Road 704-817-7968 carolinananniesandsitters.com Helps to find the right match for short- or long-term needs.

Olive You Nanny 704-737-6924 oliveyounanny.com/charlotte Matches families with full-time, part-time and temporary nannies, and night nurses.

Charlotte’s Best Nanny Agency 2820 Selwyn Ave., Suite 633 704-401-9013 charlottesbestnanny.com Full-time, part-time, temporary and overnight nannies.

Picky Parents 336-251-9300 pickyparents.net Provides on-site child care and preschool evaluations to help find the best fit for parents and baby.

Charlotte Care Network Locations throughout Charlotte area 800-476-1832 childcarenetwork.net Offers child care beginning at age 6 weeks.

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Picky Parents 336-251-9300 pickyparents.net Provides on-site child care and preschool evaluations to help find the best fit for parents and baby.

Your Nanny 911 704-737-7421 Offers permanent, part-time placements, and many other services.

Purple Nanny 1101 W. First St., Suite 129 704-351-2100 purplenannycharlotte.com Assists families in locating and evaluating caregivers, including nannies, babysitters, newborn assistance and mother’s helpers.

DOULAS A Pampered Beginning 714-457-6310 apamperedbeginning.com Birth and postpartum doula services.

Birth and Breastfeeding Connection 704-540-2322 birthbreastfeedingconnection.com Labor and postpartum doula services.

Smart Start of Mecklenburg 704-377-6588 smartstartofmeck.org Provides resources and referrals for early education and child care.

Charlotte Doulas 803-324-7838 charlottedoulas.org Offers professional pre- and postbirth assistants.

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Doulas of North America 888-788-3662 dona.org Provides referrals for local certified doulas and midwives.

LKN Doula 704-754-6224 lkndoula.com Provides support during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care.

Namaste Wellness Charlotte 704-906-4075 namastewellnesscharlotte.com Offers support throughout pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum period.

HEALTH AND SAFETY American Red Cross Locations throughout Charlotte area. redcross.org First aid and infant/child CPR classes.

A Safe Child 6137 Page Court 704-724-8091 asafechild.com Childproofing, comprehensive

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Carolinas HealthCare See website for locations and schedules 800-821-1535 carolinashealthcare.org/cmcmaternity-classes Offers infant CPR and safety classes.

CaroMont Birthplace Gaston Memorial Hospital, 2525 Court Drive, Gastonia 704-834-2229 caromontbirthplace.org Offers infant CPR and safety classes.

Health Departments Cabarrus County – 704-920-1000 Gaston County – 704-853-5000 Iredell County – 704-878-5300 Mecklenburg County – 704-3364700 Union County – 704-296-4800 York County – 803-909-7400 Services available for family planning, such as pregnancy testing, prenatal care and children’s health care.

Lake Norman Regional Center 146 Medical Park Road, Suite 110, Mooresville 704-660-4373 lnrmc.com/classes-and-programs Offers infant care and infant CPR classes, plus car seat safety.

Belly Guru 219 Main St., Suite A, Pineville 704-780-4586 bellyguru.com Offers Mama Guru pregnancy yoga classes to prepare for labor and delivery.

Charlotte Family Yoga Center 10215 Prosperity Park Drive, Suite 210 704-992-1145 charlottefamilyyogacenter.com Offers prenatal yoga classes.

Charlotte Acupuncture and Wellness Center 1217 Harding Place 704-333-8899 charlotteacupuncture.com Offers fertility massage combined with specific techniques designed to aid in the process of conception.

Dilworth Chiropractic and Wellness 801 E. Morehead St., Suite 306 704-370-3701 dilworthchiropractic.com Chiropractic care for all ages, including infants and toddlers.

Edamame Maternity Spa 4716 Sharon Road 704-552-8190 edamamespa.com Offers prenatal and postnatal massages.

Elements Therapeutic Massage 4722-D Sharon Road 704-556-2006 elementsmassage.com/southpark Offers specialized prenatal massage.

Essential Therapy 447 S. Sharon Amity Road, Suite 225 704-806-8380 essentialtherapync.com Offers prenatal massage.

Gallagher Chiropractic 7810 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Suite 101 704-542-6500 gchiropractic.com Offers pregnancy and pediatric chiropractic services.

Gotta Yoga 9539 Pinnacle Drive, Suite 350 704-688-7256 gottayogastudio.com Prenatal yoga classes and yoga for children.

Hands for Health Chiropractic and Massage Center 8001 Raintree Lane, Suite 100 704-341-3341 h4hcmc.com Offers pediatric and family chiropractic services.

Okra Yoga • Tea • Massage 1912 Commonwealth Ave 704-266-1443 okracharlotte.com Offers prenatal massage and yoga.

The Art of Living Center 1201 East Blvd.

704-332-1201 theartoflivingcenter.com Offers naturopathic treatment for infertility, autism, allergies, ear infections and other conditions, as well as massage and chiropractic services.

Healing Touch Charlotte 2121 Commonwealth Ave., Suite 201 704-996-1460 healingtouchcharlotte.com Offers prenatal massage.

Hipple Acupuncture 1812 Lyndhurst Ave. 704-334-8086 hippleacupuncture.com Offering natural techniques to service the body through massage and stimulation.

Voci Spa 7808 Rea Road, Suite F 704-752-8030 vocispa.com Massage therapy with extra attention given to the neck, shoulders and back.

Holistic Wellness Center of Charlotte 1341 E. Morehead St., Suite 102 704-308-5227 holisticcharlotte.com Provides acupuncture and infertility services.

Y2 Yoga Cotswold Shopping Center, 280 S. Sharon Amity Road 704-456-9642 y2yoga.com Offers prenatal yoga classes.

Inner Peace Acupuncture and Wellness 301 Providence Road 704-915-1719, 704-307-7821 ipacupuncture.com Treatments that focus on preventing miscarriage, alleviating pregnancy symptoms and preparing the body for labor.

Yeager Chiropractic and Wellness Center 127 N. Tryon St., Suite 220 704-333-0550 yeagerchiropractic.com Offers chiropractic services, and prenatal massage therapy.

Yoga for Life in Dilworth 1920-B Cleveland Ave. 704-344-9642 yogaforlifecharlotte.com Offers prenatal yoga.

The Lifestyle Clinic 500 E. Morehead St., Suite 102 704-334-3761 lifestyle-clinic.com Offers prenatal and pediatric chiropractic services, massage and acupuncture.

INFERTILITY/ FERTILITY Advanced Reproductive Concepts 9800 W. Kincey Ave., Huntersville 704-947-9000 affordable-ivf.com

Massage Envy 12 locations in Charlotte area massageenvy.com Offers prenatal massage.

Andrinopoulos Obstetrics and Gynecology 2028 Randolph Road 704-372-5800 andrinopoulosobgyn.com

Massage Heights • 106-C S. Sharon Amity Road, Suite C, 704-936-5050 • 1915 Matthews Township Parkway, Suite 1200, Matthews, 704-814-8888 • 7926-B Rea Road, 704-749-5820 massageheights.com Prenatal massages done by certified therapists with special training.

The Art of Acupuncture Wellness Center 8000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 212 704-763-7035 artofacupuncturecharlotte.com Ashley Women’s Center 1225 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia 704-865-7416 caromonthealth.org

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Carolinas Medical Center – Women’s Institute 1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 500 704-355-3149 cmc-womensinstitute.org

Inner Peace Acupuncture and Wellness 301 Providence Road 704-915-1719 ipacupuncture.com Natural Beginnings Birth and Wellness Center 1420 Fern Creek Drive, Statesville 704-380-3722 naturalbeginningsnc.com

Carolina Obstetrics and Gynecology 1424 E. Franklin St., Monroe 704-289-2944 Charlotte Acupuncture and Wellness Center 1217 Harding Place 704-333-8899 charlotteacupuncture.com/ infertility.html

Reproductive Endocrinology Associates of Charlotte (REACH) • 1524 E. Morehead St. | 704-343-3400 • 19475 Old Jetton Road, Suite 101, Cornelius | 888-551-0874 reachdrs.com

Greater Carolinas Women’s Center • 101 E. W.T. Harris Blvd., Suite 2320 • 5425 Prosperity Church Road, Suite 2200-A • 11304 Hawthorne Drive, Suite 100, Mint Hill 704-547-0858 gcwomenscenter.org

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The Baby Grocery Store 10225 Park Road 704-543-8635 thebabygrocerystore.com

Motherhood Maternity • Sharon Corners, 4716 Sharon Road, 704-552-8190 • Northlake Mall, 6845 Northlake Mall Drive, 704-555-1212 • SouthPark Mall, 4400 Sharon Road, 704-364-2554 • Concord Mill, 8111 Concord Mills Blvd., 704-979-3515 motherhood.com

Destination Maternity Sharon Corners, 4716 Sharon Road 704-552-8190 destinationmaternity.com

One Hott Mamma Inside Design Consign, 8514 Park Road 704-421-5610 onehottmamma.com

Baby Furniture Plus Kids 800 Clanton Road, Suite I 704-323-8000 babyfurnitureplus.net/charlotte

Hipple Acupuncture 1812 Lyndhurst Ave. 704-334-8086 hippleacupuncture.com

Haute Momas Maternity Boutique Ashley Carol Building, 20901 Catawba Ave., Cornelius 704-892-4743 hautemomas.com

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MIDWIVES Andrinopoulos Obstetrics and Gynecology 2028 Randolph Road 704-372-5800 andrinopoulosobgyn.com Ashley Women’s Center • 1212 Spruce St., Suite 307, Belmont | 704-825-4449 • 1225 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia 704-865-7416 caromonthealth.org Carolina Community Maternity Center 2848 Pleasant Road, Suite 101, Fort Mill, S.C. 803-802-9494 carolinabirth.org Charlotte Obstetrics and Gynecologic Associates • 4525 Cameron Valley Parkway, Suite 2500 • 1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 400 • 7810 Providence Road, Suite 101 • 16455 Statesville Road, Suite 480 Huntersville 704-446-1700 charlotteob.org Flood and Harris OB/GYN 1718 E. Fourth St., Suite 201 704-384-0560 nhfloodandharrisobgyn.org Gaston Women’s Healthcare 2680 Aberdeen Blvd., Gastonia 704-865-2229 gastonwomenshealthcare.org Lake Norman OB/GYN 131 Medical Park Road, Suite 102, Mooresville 704-663-1282 lakenormanobgyn.com Natural Beginnings Birth and Wellness Center 1420 Fern Creek Drive, Statesville 704-380-3722 naturalbeginningsnc.com Piedmont GYN/OB • 15110 John J. Delaney Drive | 704-512-5100 • 200 S. Herlong Ave., Rock Hill, S.C. | 803-324-7606 • 13640 Steelecroft Parkway, Suite 240 | 704-512-3860 piedmontgynob.org Seven Sisters Midwifery 111 Clebourne St., Suite 140, Fort Mill, S.C. 704-942-8723 sevensistersmidwifery.com

OB/GYN Amity OB/GYN 330 Billingsley Road 704-366-8400

Andrinopoulos Obstetrics and Gynecology 2028 Randolph Road 704-372-5800 andrinopoulosobgyn.com Arboretum Obstetric and Gynecology • 3125 Springbank Lane, Suite B | 704-341-1103 • 1450 Matthews Township Parkway, Suite 310 | 704-841-7225 arboretumobgyn.com Ashley Women’s Center • 1212 Spruce St., Suite 307, Belmont, 704-825-4449 • 1225 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia 704-865-7416 caromonthealth.org Bradford Clinic • 150 Providence Road | 704-973-2106 • 1450 Matthews Township Parkway, Suite 200, Matthews | 704-246-1846 • 12611 N. Community House Road | 704-731-1014 bradfordclinic.com Cabarrus OB/GYN 200 Medical Park Drive, Suite 250, Concord 704-403-2740 cabarrusobgyn.org Carmel Obstetrics and Gynecology • 5933 Blakeney Park Drive, Suite 100 | 704-316-2021 • 13557 Steelecroft Pkwy., Suite 2100 | 704-316-1670 • 2000 Wellness Blvd., Suite 120 | 704-316- 2146 carmelobg.com Charlotte Obstetrics and Gynecologic Associates • 4525 Cameron Valley Parkway, Suite 2500 • 1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 400 • 7810 Providence Road, Suite 101 • 16455 Statesville Road Suite 480, Huntersville 704-446-1700 charlotteob.org CMC Women’s Institute 1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 500 704-355-3149 carolinashealthcare.org/cmcwomens-institute Concord Women’s Specialty Care 200 Medical Park Drive, Suite 430, Concord 704-403-6900 concordwomens.org Copperfield OB/GYN • 349 Penny Lane NE, Concord | 704-786-7158 • 4315 Physicians Blvd., Suite 201, Harrisburg | 704-455-5508 copperfieldobgyn.org

Eastover OB/GYN • 1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 450 • 7810 Providence Road, Suite 105 • 6030 W. Highway 74, Suite B, Indian Trail 704-446-7800 carolinashealthcare.org/eastover-ob-gyn

Northeast Women’s Health and Obstetrics • 1054 Burrage Road, Concord • 2101 Shiloh Church Road, Suite 202, Davidson 704-403-7800 carolinashealthcare.org/ northeast-womens-healthand-obstetrics

Eastover University OB/GYN • 101 W.T. Harris Blvd., Suite 5301 | 704-863-9640 • 5435 Prosperity Church Road, Suite 2100 | 704-863-9800 eastoveruniversityobgyn.org

Piedmont GYN/OB • 15110 John J. Delaney Drive, Suite 100 | 704-512-5100 • 13640 Steelecroft Parkway, Suite 240 | 704-512-3860 • 200 S. Herlong Ave. Suite F, Rock Hill, S.C. | 803-324-7606 piedmontgynob.org

Flood and Harris OB/GYN 1718 E. Fourth St., Suite 201 704-384-0560 nhfloodandharrisobgyn.org

Piedmont Healthcare: The Women’s Center 1804 Davie Ave., Statesville 704-873-7250 piedmonthealthcare.com

Gaston Women’s Healthcare 2680 Aberdeen Blvd., Gastonia 704-865-2229 gastonwomenshealthcare.org

Providence OB/GYN 1718 E. Fourth St., Suite 907 704-372-4000 provobg.com

Greater Carolinas Women’s Center • 101 E. W.T. Harris Blvd., Suite 2320 • 5425 Prosperity Church Road, Suite 2200-A • 11304 Hawthorne Drive, Suite 100, Mint Hill 704-547-0858 gcwomenscenter.org

Randolph OB/GYN • 210 E. Trade St., Suite D-230 | 704-333-4104 • 2711 Randolph Road, Suite 512 | 704-333-4104 • 17810 Statesville Road, Suite 321, Cornelius | 704-895-7724 randolphobgyn.com

Huntersville Obstetrics and Gynecology • 14330 Oakhill Park Lane, Suite 100, Huntersville • 407 N. Highway 16, Denver • 10220 Prosperity Park Drive, Suite 300 704-316-4830 huntersvilleobgyn.org

Rankin Women’s Center • 1918 Randolph Road, Suite 670 • 14215 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite 110 • 2610 W. Arrowood Road 704-384-1620 rankinwomenscenter.com

Lake Norman OB/GYN 131 Medical Park Road, Suite 102, Mooresville 704-663-1282 lakenormanobgyn.com

Rock Hill GYN/OB Associates, P.A. 1721 Ebenezer Road, Suite 145, Rock Hill, S.C. 803-328-2401 rhgynob.com

McAlister OB/GYN 441 McAlister Road, Suite 2200, Lincolnton 980-212-6230 mcalisterobgyn.org

Southeast OB/GYN 1450 Matthews Township Parkway, Suite 300, Matthews 704-321-1077 nhsoutheastobgyn.org

Midtown Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates Presbyterian Medical Tower, 1718 E. Fourth St., Suite 707 704-316-5270 nhmidtown-obgyn.com

The Women’s Care Center • 508 Eastway Drive | 704-375-0592 • 10235 Hickory wood Hill Ave., Huntersville | 704-948-9554 thewomenscarecenterpc.com

Mintview OB/GYN • 1918 Randolph Road, Suite 300 | 704-377-5675 • 15830 John J. Delaney Drive, Suite 275 | 704-542-0744 mintview.com

Union OB/GYN • 1550 Faulk St., Suite 2100, Monroe | 704-289-2553 • 6030 W. Highway 74, Suite B, Indian Trail | 704-289-2553 • 2700 Providence Road S., Suite 200, Waxhaw | 704-667-6725 carolinashealthcare.org/union-ob-gyn

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PEDIATRICS Arboretum Pediatrics 7800 Providence Road, Suite 203 704-512-2610 arboretumpeds.org Ballantyne Pediatric Associates 14215 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite 130 704-384-1950 ballantynepediatricassociates.com Ballantyne Pediatric Associates — Steelecroft 13557 Steelecroft Parkway, Suite 2200 704-316-1080 ballantynepediatricssteelecroft.com Cabarrus Pediatrics • 543 Jackson Park Road, Kannapolis | 704-403-7735 • 66 Lake Concord Road, Concord | 704-403-7720 cabarruspeds.org Carmel Pediatrics 7825 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Suite 100 704-752-2000 carmelpediatricspa.com CaroMont Pediatric Partners • 209 Park St., Suite 500 Belmont | 704-829-0025 • 705 Summit Crossing Place, Gastonia | 704-671-6300 caromonthealth.org Center for Child and Adolescent Medicine 1994 Wellness Blvd., Suite 110, Monroe 704-384-8460 centerforchildmedicine.org Charlotte Pediatric Clinic • 4501 Cameron Valley Parkway, Suite 100 | 704-367-7400 • 332 N. Trade St., Matthews | 704-512-6820 • 6235 Blakeney Park Drive Suite 100 | 704-512-5060 • 13640 Steelecroft Parkway Suite 210 | 704-512-6100 charlottepediatricclinic.org C.W. Williams Community Health Center • West Charlotte, 3333 Wilkinson Blvd.

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704-393-7720 cwwilliams.org Child and Adolescent Medical Group Presbyterian Medical Plaza Monroe, 1994 Wellness Blvd., Monroe 704-384-8460 nhchildandadolescentmg.org Davidson Clinic 705 Griffith St., Suite 100, Davidson 704-801-7900 davidsonclinic.org

Dilworth Pediatrics 1315 East Blvd., Suite 280 704-384-1866 dilworthpediatrics.com

North Charlotte Pediatrics 416 McCullough Drive, Suite 140 704-717-3383 northcharlottepeds.com

Eastover Pediatrics 517 S. Sharon Amity Road 704-384-8800 eastoverpediatrics.com

Northlake Children’s Associates 150 Professional Park Drive, Suite 400, Mooresville 704-663-5240 northlakechildren.com

Elizabeth Pediatrics 2630 E. Seventh St., Suite 101 704-384-1000 elizabethpediatrics.org Gastonia Children’s Clinic 2544 Court Drive, Suite C, Gastonia 704-867-5356 gastoniachildrensclinic.org Gilead Road Pediatrics and Internal Medicine 10030 Gilead Road, Suite 360, Huntersville 704-316-5635 nhgileadroadpedsandim.org Growing Up Pediatrics 8311 Magnolia Estates Drive, Suite E, Cornelius 704-895-9060 Harborside Pediatrics 133 Welton Way, Suite C, Mooresville 704-664-2552 Hickory Grove Pediatrics 2225 E. W.T. Harris Blvd., B 704-509-0933 Huntersville Pediatrics and Internal Medicine 17220 Northcross Drive, Suite 110, Huntersville 704-384-8720 huntersvillepedsandim.com Indian Trail Pediatrics 6030 W. Highway 74, Suite F, Indian Trail 704-246-2900 indiantrailpediatrics.org Kids First Pediatrics 8169 Ardrey Kell Road 704-542-5540 charlottekidsfirstpediatrics.com Lake Norman Pediatrics 656 Carpenter Ave., Mooresville 704-664-5133 lakenormanpediatrics.com Lakeshore Pediatric Center 275 Highway 16 N., Suite 103, Denver 704-489-8401 lakeshorepediatric.com Matthews Children’s Clinic 1401 Matthews Township Parkway, Suite 100, Matthews 704-384-1080 matthewschildrensclinic.com Myers Park Pediatrics 1350 S. Kings Drive 704-446-1422 carolinashealthcare.org

Rock Hill Pediatric Associates • 1601 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, S.C. | 803-328-6281 • 704 Gold Hill Road, Suite 207, Fort Mill, S.C. | 803-802-5900 rockhillpediatrics.org Rocky River Pediatrics 5427 Highway 49S, Suite 103, Harrisburg 704-455-5565 rockyriverpeds.org

Palmetto Pediatrics 2450 India Hook Road, Rock Hill, S.C. 803-327-5772 palmettopeds.org

Sharon Lakes Medical Associates 7701 Sharon Lakes Road, Suite R 704-643-8500

Pediatric Associates 3030 Randolph Road, Suite 102 704-512-4475 peds-associates.org

Snitz Pediatrics 2620 E. Seventh St., Suite 100 704-332-7141 snitzpediatrics.com

Piedmont Healthcare Pediatrics 129 Sherlock Road, Statesville 704-838-8245 piedmonthealthcare.com

South Charlotte Pediatrics 10410 Park Road, Suite 100 704-540-6860 southcharlottepediatrics.com South Charlotte Primary Care Pediatrics 7030 Pineville-Matthews Road 704-667-4130 southcharlotteprimarycare.org

Piedmont Pediatrics 1085 Northeast Gateway Court, Suite 290, Concord 704-403-4650 piedmontpeds.org

South Providence Primary Care 11030 Golf Links Drive, Suite 100 704-384-1166 nhsouthprovidenceprimarycare.org

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Southend Pediatrics 325 Arlington Ave. Suite 510 704-774-3024

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University Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 10320 Mallard Creek Road, Suite 120 704-384-0570 nhuniversityimandpeds.org

SouthLake Pediatrics • 9908 Couloak Drive, Suite 103 | 704-801-2025 • 9625 Northcross Center Court, Suite 201, Huntersville | 704-801-3097 southlkpeds.org

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SouthPark Pediatrics 4601 Park Road, Suite 100 704-522-6656 southparkpediatrics.net

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Andrew Johnson Pediatric Dentistry 2700 Coltsgate Road, Suite 204 420 Park St., Suite 101, Belmont 704-749-5700 andrewjohnsondds.com Ballantyne Pediatric Dentistry 12105 Copper Way, Suite 102 704-752-1900 ballantynepedo.com

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Bird Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics 16607 Riverstone Way, Suite 300 704-544-5000 birddentistry.com

Suburban Pediatrics • 3396 Clover Leaf Parkway, Kannapolis | 704-403-7740 • 2101 Shiloh Church Road, Suite 101, Davidson | 704-439-3700 suburbanpeds.org

Dr. Kim Blanding 1843 S. Ridge Ave., Kannapolis 704-938-8523 drblanding.com

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University Pediatrics • 101 W.T. Harris Blvd., Suite 1121 | 704-717-2000 • 5435 Prosperity Church Road, Suite 1500 | 704-863-9910 • 10545 Blair Road, Suite 3200, Mint Hill | 704-863-9550 universitypeds.org

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Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Speech Therapy Feeding Therapy www.crosswaytherapy.com

704.847.3911

704.847.2033 fax

9129 Monroe Rd., Suite 100-105, Charlotte NC 28270

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Kool Smiles 2349 Cherry Road, Suite 49 Rock Hill, S.C. 866-343-8049 mykoolsmiles.com Laxer, Long and Savage • 7820 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Suite 200 • 1994 Wellness Blvd., Suite 200, Monroe 704-759-0000 laxerlongandsavage.com Mountain Island Pediatric Dentistry 10226 Couloak Drive, Suite 100 704-971-7272 charlottencpediatricdentist.com Northeast Pediatric Dentistry 11223 Davinci Drive, Davidson 704-895-6445 npdsmiles.com Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics 1146 N. New Hope Road, Gastonia 704-865-6425 peddent.com Pediatric Dentistry of Matthews 1340 Matthews Township Parkway, Suite 201, Matthews 704-847-4717 pediatricdentistryofmatthews.com Pediatric Dentistry of South Charlotte 7741 Ballantyne Commons Parkway 704-845-0955 pediatricdentistryofsouthcharlotte.com Selden Orthodontics and Dentistry • 10125 Hickorywood Hill Ave., Huntersville • 2325 W. Arbors Drive, Suite 106 704-992-1022 seldensmiles.com Southpark Pediatric Dentistry 2700 Coltsgate Road, Suite 204 704-749-5700 southparkpediatricdentistry.com Steele Creek Pediatric Dentistry 13521 Steelecroft Parkway., Suite 100 704-714-5380 steelecreekpediatricdentistry.com University Pediatric Dentistry 2325 W. Arbors Drive, Suite 104 704-688-1664 universitypediatricdentistrync.com Young and Polite Children’s Dentistry • 2514 Cuthbertson Road, Suite B, Waxhaw • 11010 S. Tryon St., Suite101 • 7215 Lebanon Road, Suite F, Mint Hill 980-245-3451 youngandpolite.com

SUPPORT GROUPS Caleb Ministries 704-841-1320 calebministries.org Support for women who experience infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death.

Charlotte Area Single Parent Support Group 704-844-8858 charlottesingleparent.org Provides a safe environment focusing on support and social activity for single parents and their children.

Charlotte Mocha Moms charlottemochamoms.org For mothers of color who have chosen not to work full-time outside the home so they can devote more time to their families and communities. Offers biweekly support group meetings and play dates, plus mom-only events.

Charlotte Mothers of Multiples 877-902-6667 charlottemultiples.com Support system for moms of twins, triplets and multiples.

Charlotte Single Moms by Choice meetup.com/Charlotte-SingleMoms-by-Choice A support network for anyone who is currently thinking about becoming a choice mom, is in the process of becoming one or has successfully become a single mom by choice.

Family and Home Network familyandhome.org Provides affirmation, information and advocacy to parents and children for nurturing relationships.

First Candle firstcandle.org Provides counseling and support for SIDS parents and promotes research. Serves the Carolinas and sponsors a free crisis hotline with bilingual assistance 24 hours a day: 800221-7437.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group Department of Social Services, 301 Billingsley Road 704-336-8520 charmeck.org Support group for grandparents and other relatives raising children.

Usually meets second Monday of the month. Childcare provided.

KinderMourn 1320 Harding Place 704-376-2580 kindermourn.org Provides individual grief counseling and support to parents who have lost a child and to children/teens who have lost a parent, sibling or loved one.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) mops.org A nondenominational Christian organization for moms with children ranging from newborns to age 7. Meeting times and locations available online.

Queen City Stay at Home Moms meetup.com/QueenCitySAHM/ Join for friendship, reassurance and parenting advice.

Lake Norman Mothers of Multiples lknmom.org Promotes interest in and knowledge of multiple births and support to families of multiples in the Lake Norman area.

Single Mothers Online singlemothers.org Dedicated to helping single moms by choice or chance to meet the challenges of daily life with wisdom, wit, dignity, confidence and courage.

Mecklenburg County Parents of Valor 200 W. Sugar Creek Road 704-509-9917 familyoutreachnc.com Support group for parents without custody.

South Charlotte Playgroup meetup.com/ SouthCharlottePlaygroup/ A meetup group of moms and little ones who live in South Charlotte.

The Mommies Network Charlotte Mommies charlottemommies.com A safe, secure and free place for mothers in Charlotte, Pineville, Matthews and Mint Hill to find support and encouragement from other mothers. Group members participate in private, online forums and dozens of family, kid and moms-only events each month.

Southern Piedmont Adoptive Families of America spafa.org Meetings and social events to support new and prospective adoptive families.

Super Moms of the South meetup.com/Super-Moms Meet other York County stayat-home moms and join in play groups, park days, field trips, moms night out and more.

Central Piedmont Mommies centralpiedmontmommies.com A free community for moms in Rowan, Cabarrus and Stanly counties.

York County Dads groups.yahoo.com/group/ yorkcountydads An active group of stay-at-home dads in the York County area.

Lake Norman Mommies lakenormanmommies.com A free community for moms in the Lake Norman area.

Lake Norman Mothers of Multiples lknmom.org Serves families with twins, triplets or multiples living north of Charlotte.

SW Piedmont Mommies swpiedmontmommies.com A free community for moms in Gaston, Cleveland and Lincoln counties.

Union County Mommies unioncountymommies.com A free community for moms in Union and Anson counties.

Find resources for children with special needs at CharlotteParent.com/ exceptional

MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club momsclub.org A national nonprofit organization specifically for at-home mothers to share activities and connect. charlotteparent.com

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peace preschool

Looking for a preschool where children love to learn?

9am - 1pm, Monday - Friday children From 18 months to 5 years drop by or call for an appointment 4418 Rea Road, Charlotte

704.927.1687

www.mypeacepreschool.com

Looking for preschools? Go to CharlotteParent.com/preschools

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