Local Resources

Our large service area makes it difficult to maintain a comprehensive list of all the local resources available. Clients have access to our office resource book which contains lists of classes and other providers. Local affiliates of national organizations such as Bradley Method childbirth classes and La Leche League can be found through websites on our Links page.

Birth Network National (www.birthnetwork.org), serves as a clearinghouse for information and resources for families. The local chapter BirthNetwork National of Greater Hartford can be contacted at bnnhartford@yahoo.com, or join the yahoo group at birthnetworkhartford to receive email updates about upcoming meetings and events. There are free evening meetings on the third Tuesday of each month. Call Michal at 860-233-6914 or Julie at 860-267-7385.

Families for Conscious Living supports families practicing conscious parenting and living choices by providing online discussion forums, playgroups, events and informational meetings. Contact FCL at 860-583-0415 or www.fnlct.org.

In West Hartford, Papaya Patch is a “back-to-basics” baby store offering a wonderful place to connect with like-minded parents. Among other offerings, they have a monthly home birth discussion group. 860-521-0700 or www.papayapatch.com.

In Norwich, Papoose is the hub of natural baby care offering a wide-range of natural parenting products, La Leche meetings and classes. 860-889-2323 or www.papoosebebe.com.

Birth Partners, an award-winning service serving a wide area of CT, provides doulas for birth and postpartum care as well as birth, breastfeeding and parenting classes tailored to your individual needs. 203-729-9963 or www.birthpartnersdoulas.com.

A Second Chance: CPR and First Aid Training offers classes for parents, healthcare providers and baby sitters. 860-349-7074 or www.asecondchancecpr.com.

“She can help any baby to nurse,” is the reputation of lactation consultant Jennifer Tow. Seeing clients in her office in West Hartford, she can be contacted at 860-918-6023.

Breastfeeding Resources is the office of pediatric lactation specialist, Dr. Christina Smillie, assisting clients in Startford. 203-375-5812