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Resources
Please note I have no affiliations with any of these resources.
These are resources I have gathered from my professional and personal experiences.
groups for postpartum
FREE WEEKLY | MONTHLY ONLINE GROUPS
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Postpartum International Association hosts free weekly and monthly online support groups focusing on postpartum, perinatal mood disorders, new mothers, father support group, group for adoptive parents and more!
prevention lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Information directly taken from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
"The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals."
line
Text HOME to 741741
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Information taken directly from Crisis Text Line:
"Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment."
CHIROPRACTIC
Services
Dr. Nikki Porteus
Restore & Renew Wellness
Renew & Restore Wellness cares about the whole person. By providing great chiropractic care and empowering people to lead healthier lives, they are able to renew the function of the mind and body, which then restores overall function and health.
Dr. Nikki is CACCP (Certified by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics), Webster Certified, and a member of the ICPA.
Information
DOULA
Stephanie Read
Ayurvedic Doula
Stephanie has a passion for educating clients in alignment, movement and nutrition to maintain their energy levels and feel their best through every phase of pregnancy and postpartum.
With her training in Ayurvedic herbal remedies, acupressure for pregnancy and birth as well as lactational support, Stephanie strives to help birthing families have a supportive, gentle experience as they prepare to welcome their new little soul into the world.
BREASTFEEDING
Support
The Balanced Boob
Balanced Boob website and Instagram account was created by Kelly Kendall, IBCLS. She provides excellent non- judgmental resources and information on how to support you through breastfeeding and everything that goes along with it (pumping, bottle feeding etc.) She offers free information, a paid course and support groups.
Instagram Account: thebalancedboob
Caroline Ecker, IBCLC
Caroline provides virtual breastfeeding support at any stage (pregnancy-postpartum-weaning). She accepts insurance as well as private pay.
Contact information: caroline@celacation.com
Find other IBCLC's covered by your insurance through the Lactation Network
*Photo from The Balanced Boob website
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