Local Resources:
- Hope After Loss is a non-profit providing bereavement support for women and families who have experienced the loss of a child in pregnancy or after birth. They also offer resources and groups for those who are pregnant or trying to conceive after a loss. (203) 782-4330
- Breastfeeding Resources in Stratford, CT is a medical practice devoted solely to the care of breastfeeding mothers and babies. (203) 375-5812
- Birth Partners is a birth and postpartum doula agency that offers doula support through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. They also offer educational sessions on labor, childbirth, and breastfeeding. (203) 375-9963
- A Second Chance offers local CPR and first aid classes for adult and pediatric first aid. (860) 349-7074
- Holistic Lactation Consultant Jennifer Tow offers individualized lactation counseling and mentoring through Skype.
Online resources:
- Evidence Based Birth (website and blog) is a great resource to understand the evidence regarding current care practices and recommendations, to help you make informed and empowered decisions.
- Postpartum Stress Center offers online resources for women experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety.
- Holistic Moms Network is a non-profit connecting parents who are interested in green living and holistic health and parenting.
- Improving Birth is an organization that exists to improve maternity care, birth, and maternal outcomes in this country.
Updated April 2020.