Resources

The village that raises a family…

house with path up to door There are lots of resources for new families. This list will help you find what you need.
Becoming a parent is like moving to another country. You’ve read about it, seen pictures and made plans. Nonetheless, it does take time to get familiar with all that’s new. It helps to have some guides who know the area.

Reliable resources for new parents.

If you need immediate help, you can always call the Parental Stress Hotline at 1-800-632-8188.

• The definitive resource about medications in mother’s milk.
www.infantrisk.org There’s also a phone line 806-352-2519.
Or download this free app: LactMed

• Lovely nursing clothes from a company that truly supports breastfeeding mothers.
www.motherwear.com
800-950-2500

• Breast pump rentals, sales and support
www.frombirth.com
978-897-3637
Michelle Stolow, IBCLC is in the Maynard area.

www.lactationcare.com
888-623-7833
Dot Norcross, IBCLC is in the Newton area.

• Acupuncture and bodywork can help you regain your balance.
www.kateruma.com
617-372-3960
Plenty of parking at their Arlington office.

www.matrician.com
617-924-9990
Jeff Matrician is located in Watertown. He does make home visits.

www.healingCST.com
617-797-3602
Steve Carter, LMT makes home visits for CranioSacral Therapy.

• Get solid information about postpartum depression.
www.northshorepostpartumhelp.org
Help for family members and health care providers with several resources across Massachusetts.

• Individual therapy for pregnant and postpartum women and their families.

A very experienced therapist who specializes in the childbearing years.
www.reproheart.com Deborah Issokson, PhD
617-314-9571

www.maragreen.com Mara Acel-Green, LICSW
617-548-2438 She makes home visits in her area.

Places to meet with other mothers. These groups are all free.

• The Baby Cafe USA 2 Short St. Melrose, MA 02176
Wednesdays 6-8 p.m and Fridays 10-12 noon (I’m there on Wednesday evenings).
Parking available in the lot next door. There are also other cafes in Malden, Lynn and Everett.

• The Nursing Mothers’ Council has gatherings every month.
There are groups all across the state, check out the listings on the website.
www.bace-nmc.org 617-244-5102

More resources for your creative new life as a family.

A mural can transform your space more easily than a renovation.
www.blueskyandgreentrees.com

Sometimes you just need to re-organize your space.
www.OrganizewithPamela.com

Beautiful and organic garden design for your healthy family.
www.laurelgardendesign.com

Take care of your financial health, too.
www.peaceofmoney.com