Pregnancy, birth, and parenting feels easier when you have the support you need. We are passionate about connecting you with local resources for your journey through labor, birth and postpartum. Your village is here, with local perinatal professionals, classes, and parent support groups. Contact us for additional resources in your area.
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.
Metrowest Midwifery | Kim Lueders, CPM | Framingham, MA
Joyce Kimball Birth Services | Joyce Kimball, CPM | Massachusetts
Mead Midwifery | Sarah Mead, CPM, LM | Rhode Island & Southern Massachusetts
Solid Ground Midwifery | Noel Fernandez | Westford, MA
Birth Matters | Birth Matters Midwifery Care | Eastern Massachusetts
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
WellPregnancy | Julie Brill | Bedford, MA
Stork Ready Childbirth Education | North Reading, MA
Boston Birth Village, Newton, MA
Beyond Birthing, Beverly MA
ONLINE CLASSES
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
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 Massage
☀️ Central Massachusetts & MetroWest
Wellness in Bloom | Rebecca Susi | Bolton, MA
Synergy Wellness | Melissa Angel | Hudson, MA
Rachel Blessington | Worcester, MA
Integrative Wellness | Joy Mandler | Stow, MA
☀️ Boston & Greater Boston
Mahina Massage | Somerville, MA
☀️ North Shore
North Shore Prenatal Massage | North Shore, MA
☀️ South Shore
Healing Touch | South Shore, MA
Acupuncture During Pregnancy
☀️ Central Massachusetts & MetroWest
Nurture Whole Health | Libby Horesh | Concord, MA
Marlborough Wellness Center | Julie Dalbec | Marlborough, MA
Silver Leaf Acupuncture | Margo Voskanian | Southborough, MA
☀️ Boston & Greater Boston
OMBE Integrative Health Center | Greater Boston, MA
☀️ North Shore
Seaside Family Acupuncture | Marblehead, MA
North Shore Acupuncture & Natural Medicine | Beverly, MA
☀️ South Coast
Harbor Wellness Acupuncture | New Bedford, MA
Prenatal & Pediatric Chiropractic Care
☀️ Central Massachusetts & MetroWest
Worcester Family Chiropractic | Brittany Falcone | Worcester, MA
Hudson Community Chiropractic | Kate Engelhardt | Hudson, MA
Community Chiropractic of Acton | Lauren Yeager | Acton, MA
Kopelman Family Chiropractic | Dan Kopelman | Acton, MA
Northeastern Chiropractic | Melissa Diaz | Framingham, MA
LiveWell Chiropractic | Jackie Bouley | Wellesley, MA
Wholesome Healing Chiropractic | Lizzie Sobel | Needham & Bolton, MA
☀️ Southern Central Massachusetts
Page Chiropractic Health Center | Webster, MA
Pelvic Floor Therapy, Diastasis Recti & Perinatal Fitness
Below are professional resources offering pelvic-floor therapy, pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation, diastasis recti support, and/or perinatal fitness.
☀️ Central Massachusetts & MetroWest
RadiantPT | Northborough, MA
MomLife Health & Wellness | Medfield, MA
Inspire Motion | Natasha Neitman | Acton, MA
Emerson Hospital Physical Therapy | Westford, Concord & North Chelmsford, MA
InHara System | Marissa Farrell | Wellesley, MA
☀️ Boston & Greater Boston
Pelvic Health Support | Kathy Kates | Brookline, MA & Home Visits
Mount Auburn Hospital Women's Health Physical Therapy | Cambridge, MA
Women's Journey Physical Therapy | Karlene Salguero | Cambridge, MA
Wellest Health | Boston, MA
Marathon Physical Therapy | Boston, Newton, Dedham & Other MA Locations
☀️ North Shore & Northern Massachusetts
Belle Pelvic Physical Therapy | Beverly, MA
Boston Pelvic Physical Therapy | Melrose, MA
New Journey Pelvic Physical Therapy | North Shore, MA
Stride Physical Therapy | North Shore, MA
☀️ South Shore
MomLife Health & Wellness | Braintree, MA
Skylark Pelvic Health | South Shore, MA
Inner Strength Physical Therapy | South Shore, MA
Below are professional photographers and videographers who capture the beauty, love, and awesomeness of your pregnancy, birth and/or newborn.
Central Massachusetts & MetroWest
Shirley Anne Photography | Littleton, MA
Elaine Freitas Photography | Concord / Acton, MA
Illuminated Birth | Acton, MA
Sharon Watkins Birth Doula & Photographer | Concord, MA
Clear Light Birth | MetroWest & Central MA
Boston & Greater Boston
Aila Birth Village | Boston & Greater Boston, MA
North Shore & Northern Massachusetts
Crystal Image Photography | Northern MA & Southern NH
South Shore & Southeastern Massachusetts
Jessica Lynch Photography | South Shore & Greater Boston, MA
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.
Central Massachusetts & MetroWest
First Connections | Acton, MA
Illuminated Birth & Company | Acton, MA
New Family Needs | Needham, MA
Boston & Greater Boston
JF&CS New Parent Support Groups | Boston & Greater Boston, MA
Boston Birth Village | Newton, MA
Gather Well | Newton, MA
NAPS | Boston, MA
Little Lovage Club | Boston, MA
North Shore & Northern Massachusetts
Beyond Birthing | Beverly, MA
Marblehead Parenting & Tot Club | Marblehead, MA
The Mom Connection | Swampscott, MA
South Shore
Over The Moon Parenting | Norwell & Pembroke, MA
Moms Together | Milton, MA
Statewide & Virtual Resources
Massachusetts Family Centers & CFCE Programs | Throughout Massachusetts
Center for Early Relationship Support – JF&CS | Greater Boston & Virtual
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
