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Postpartum
Care and Counseling
An extra
pair of hands is always helpful for postpartum. Naps in the first week
are important,too. But if you feel you aren't coping well and it's
difficult to
adjust to parenthood, ask for help. Below are
some resources that specialize in care and counseling for pregnancy,
birth and
postpartum.
MotherCare
Services
508-759-6800
Doula care in the home. Help with breastfeeding, newborn
care, sibling care, meals and food shopping. Over 25 years experience.
Center
for Early Relationship Support (part
of Jewish Family and Children's Services) 781-647-5327 www.jfcsboston.org
Free
home visits from the Visiting
Moms program and weekly parent support groups throughout Greater
Boston. Also
offers a list of
Counseling Services for the childbearing year.
Counseling for Reproductive Health and Healing
Deborah Issokson, PsyD.
Wellesley and another office on the South Shore.
617-314-9571
www.reproheart.com
Parents
Anonymous
1-800-882-1250
Parental Stress Hotline
1-800-632-8188
Other practical tips
Dealing with Sleep
Deprivation
© 2006 Robin Snyder-Drummond