Community Resources

If you are considering a birth outside of the hospital we highly recommend talking with one of the following Certified Professional Midwives who attend birth at home.

Central Mass Midwifery | Dina Fraize, CPM | Northborough, MA

Metrowest Midwifery | Kim Lueders, CPM | Framingham, MA

New Life Blessings | Vanessa Lewis, PMUS | Southbridge, MA

Birth Services | Joyce Kimball, CPM | Central Mass

Midwifery by Marianne | Marianne Pellitier | Central Mass

 

You can find a list of home birth midwives at Massmidwives.org

 

Birth is nothing like the movies and there is so much you don't know you don't know. We only have so much time in our prenatal sessions to discuss the ins and outs of labor and birth so we encourage you to dedicate some time to take some Childbirth Education classes. Below are some local out-of-hospital childbirth education classes we recommend. Each have their own flavor - see which one resonates with you.
Lactation, Postpartum & Newborn Care Education | Colleen Andrade CP, CLE | A Golden Birth

Illuminated Birth| Acton, MA * receive a discount by working with a Golden Doula

Childbirth Education at Newton Wellesley Hospital | Lots of wonderful providers | In-hospital exception

Babies in Common | Janette Mesite Frem | Melissa Dubois | Northborough, MA

WellPregnancy | Julie Brill | Bedford, MA

Relief Parenting - Alyssa Sylvester

Stork Ready Childbirth Education | North Reading, MA

Boston Birth Village, Newton, MA

Beyond Birthing, Beverly MA

ONLINE CLASSES

Evidenced Based Birth

Preparing for your and baby's breastfeeding relationship in pregnancy builds your foundation for success. We highly recommend taking a breastfeeding preparation classes. In addition, consider adding a professional lactation consultant to your postpartum support team. Along with supporting you by email/text or phone an IBCLC can come to your home to help with feeding difficulties and are typically covered by insurance.

Out-of-Hospital Breastfeeding Classes

Babies in Common | Jeannette Mesite Frem, IBCLC | Northborough, MA

WellPregnancy | Julie Brill, IBCLC | Belmont, MA

International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs)

Peaceful Birth and Beyond | Teresa Coyle-Airey | Services all over Mass in person

WellPregnancy | Julie Brill | Belmont, MA

From Birth | Michelle Stolow | Maynard, MA

Rachel O'Brien | Sudbury, MA

Shelly Taft | Worcester, MA

Babies In Common | Jeannette Mesite Frem | Northborough, MA

Boston Area Lactation Connection | Kira Kim | Greater Boston

Boston Lactation | Heather Bingham | Arlington, MA

Christine Fischer-Rothman | Jamaica Plain, MA

Whether this is your first, second or tenth child, its important to reach out for support when needed. Pregnancy, birth and postpartum are the center of a host of transitions and changes. Here are some counselors who specialize in these areas. Please let us know if one of these are full and you need additional recommendations. 

Laura Okin, Psy. D., PMH-C | Natick, MA

Concord Therapy | Lauren Brown | Concord, MA

Leggett Group | Framingham and Roslindale, MA

Emily Wing | Holliston, MA

Kaitlynne Vazquez | Sudbury, MA

Strong Roots Counseling | Mara Acel-Green | West Newton, MA

Maria Delorico | Boston, MA

Lois Freeman | Boston, MA

Throughout pregnancy, labor and postpartum your body goes through endless changes. Its important to go to classes and see professionals who specialize in woman's bodies and has a full knowledge of the changes our bodies go through during these great transitions. The right professional can make all the difference in the world for your body, your baby and your mind. 

Prenatal Yoga

Revolution Community Yoga | Acton, MA

be the LOVE | Maynard, MA

Synergy Wellness | Hudson, MA

Coolidge Yoga | Brookline, MA

Down Under School of Yoga | Boston, MA

Prenatal Massage

Wellness in Bloom | Rebecca Susi | Bolton, MA

Synergy Wellness | Melissa Angel | Hudson, MA

Rachel Blessington | Worcester, MA

Integrative Wellness | Joy Mandler | Stow, MA

Mahina Massage | Somerville, MA

Acupuncture

Nurture Whole Health | Libby Horesh | Concord, MA

Marlborough Wellness Center | Julie Dalbec | Marlborugh, MA

Silver Leaf Acupuncture | Margo Voskanian | Southborough, MA

New Moon Acupuncture | Ece Yildrim | Watertown, MA

Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy and Children

Worcester Family Chiropractic | Brittany Falcone | Worcester, MA

Hudson Community Chiropractic | Kate Engelhardt | Hudson, MA

Community Chiropractic of Acton | Lauren Yeager | Acton, MA

Kopleman Family Chiropractic | Dan Kopelman | Acton, MA

Northeastern Chiropractic | Melissa Diaz |  Framingham, MA

LiveWell Chiropractic | Jackie Bouley | Wellesley, MA

Wholesome Healing Chiropractic | Lizzie Sobel | Needham and Bolton, MA

Pelvic Floor Therapist and Diasis Recti Resources / Perinatal Fitness 

Below are some professional resources to help your body heal from carrying and birthing your baby.

RadiantPT| Northborough, MA

Mom Life Health | Medfield, MA

Inspire Motion | Natasha Neitman | Acton, MA

Emerson Hospital, Physical Therapy | Judy Curless, Teri Halio, Eileen Maloney | Westford, Concord, and North Chelmsford MA

InHara System | Marissa Farrell | Wellesley, MA

Marathon Physical Therapy | Newton, Dedham, Boston (and other locations), MA

Pelvic Health Support | Kathy Kates | Brookline, MA (also does home visits) 

Women’s Health Physical Therapy at Mt. Auburn | Cambridge, MA

Women's Journey Physical Therapy | Karlene Salguero | Cambridge, MA

Wellest Health |Boston, MA

Rooted Boston | Brigitte Arle | Boston, MA

Below are professional photographers and videographers who capture the beauty, love, and awesomeness of your pregnancy, birth and/or newborn. 

Shirley Anne Photography | Littleton, MA

Elaine Freitas Photography | Acton, MA

Newborn Documentaries | Katie Bourgeois | Leominster, MA

Knit Together Photography | Rhiannon Byler | Boylston, MA

 

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New parents' groups are a place to forge members of your local tribe. These new parents are talking a similar language and walking a similar path as you! In new parents groups folks often share solutions to parenting challenges, celebrate each other's parenting moments, share local resources, and make new parent friends.

Nature and Nurture | Bolton, MA

First Connections | Acton, MA

First Concern Pregnancy Resource Center | Clinton, MA

Newton Wellesley Postpartum Group (free)

Wednesdays 10-11:30am

Rachel Hess Parent Group Tuesdays starting June 16

​Babies in Common Breastmilk & Conversation group Wednesday evenings at 7pm and Friday mornings at 11:30am

Babies in Common Videocast Series (free) Variety of topics, times, and guest speakers

Center for Early Relationship Support - JF&CS (free)

The Supported Mom Initiative of Central Massachusetts

New Family Needs - Parenting groups and classes 

Educational Resources for Pregnancy and Birth

Evidence Based Birth | On this website you'll find summaries of birth research topics written by an RN/PhD just for parents! Ask us for access to articles on topics that are relevant to you.

Spinning Babies | This website shares movement and positional techniques that create space for baby to get into the optimal position for an easier birth.

Om Births | Online Yoga with Bec Conant

Other Local Providers and Resources

 

Massachusetts Birth Connections | This website shares pregnancy, birth, and postpartum resources and professionals throughout Massachusetts.

Below are some quality resources to help answer questions about COVID-19 and pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. 

World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-on-covid-19-pregnancy-childbirth-and-breastfeeding

Center for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/pregnancy-breastfeeding.html

Evidence Based Birth: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/covid19/

Aviva Romm (MD, midwife, herbalist): https://avivaromm.com/category/covid-19/https://avivaromm.com/covid-19-womens-and-family-wellness-wisdom/

Propublica Article: https://www.propublica.org/article/coronavirus-and-pregnancy-expecting-mothers-q-and-a