Specific Groups for support
Here are some groups and organizations that more directly address the needs of postpartum adjustment, children with special needs, raising multiples.

“ This Isn’t What I Expected”
Postpartum Adjustment Support Group
781-647-5327 ext 2208 Karen Brenner or Liz Tyler
Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:30 am
Please call to register

Family Ties of Massachusetts
Lisa Meyers 781-774-6602 MetroWest area
or 1-800-905-TIES (8437)
For parents of children with special needs, either physical, emotional, developmental
or mental health. Parent to parent information and support network for telephone support, referrals and lists of support groups in the state.

Fragile Beginnings: Understanding the N.I.C.U experience
and Building for the Future
617-614-1967 Andrea Werner Insoft.
Meets for 4 weeks Wednesday 1:30-3
$100 for 4 weeks or sliding scale.
Temple Emmanuel 385 Ward St. Newton Center
Offerd by the Center for Early Relationshop Support, part of Jewish Family and Child Services. (You don't have to be Jewish to use these services).

New Mothers of Twins, Triplets and more.
617-558-1278 Andrea or Terri
Meets weekly on Wednesdays 2:30-4
Evans Park at Newtown Corner
430 Centre St. Newton
Free, registration is encouraged.
Sponsored by the Jewish Family and Child Services.

Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles
www.keepingpace.org
leslierichman@yahoo.com
Brookline meeting Every Third Wednesday (Start 10/18/06)
7:30-10:30 pm
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
East Campus Shapiro 247

Boston/Roslindale meeting:
617-522-5447 Karen Weber
Every First Wednesday
Call for location and time

24 Hour Parent Support phone line
1-800-632-8188

Nursing Mothers Council for breastfeeding advice
617-244-5102
Free. Mostly English, some other languages.