We accept most Rhode Island insurances & HSAs. Inquire for eligibility.
Resources
Classes
Pregnancy & Birth Prep
Book: "The Birth Partner" A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dad's, Partners & other Labor Companions
Book: "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth"
Podcast/Online Library: Evidence Based Birth
Mental Health/Community: Check on Mom: Pregnancy Support
See "Signs of Labor" download below
See "Water Release" download below
See "Birth Environment Worksheet" download below
Pregnancy Exercises
Baby Positioning
Affirmations & Mantras
C Section
Gentle Cesarean Video Brigham & Women's
Gentle Cesarean Information: Southcoast Health
Gentle Cesarean Recommendation from the National Institute of Health
Women & Infants Hospital Policy: Doula Support in the Operating Room
(see download below)
BreastFeeding/Chestfeeding
Online Library: La Leche League International
Online and Local Support Groups: La Leche League International
Book: "The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding"
Certified Lactation Counselor:
1. Susie Finnerty (accepts insurance)
2. Paulette Butler (accepts insurance)
3. Jacquie Procopio (accepts Tricare insurance)
Board Certified Lactation Consultants:
Induction
See "Natural Induction" download below.
Please inquire for medical induction resources
Acupuncture: Ocean Chi
Placenta Services
Encapsulation: Emerald Ortiz
Post-Partum
See "Planning Worksheet" download below
Depression: Book: "This Isn't What I Expected"
Mental Health Support: Expectful.com or Check on Mom
Meal Support: Meal Train
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: Dr. Ali Quick
Post Partum Doula: Elyse Weeks
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline 1-833-TLC-MAMA
More Resources!
Bipoc Resources
Childbirth Education & Resources: Urban Perinatal Education Center
Breastfeeding Community: Chocolate Milk Cafe Rhode Island
NICU
NICU Parents Handbook (W&I Hospital)
Women & Infants NICU Families Facebook Group
Mental Health Support: Zencare
Premature Infant Breastfeeding: Kellymom