Welcome to the New Mother’s Resource Guide

We here at the New Mother’s Resource Guide believe a deeply felt sense of purpose in life leads to excellence. We all want to belong to something of significance and meaning.

Our goal: The goal of the New Mother’s Resource Guide is to strengthen the greater Seacoast community by making important connections between family and the local services available to them; two wonderful things happen as a result: families are empowered and local business prospers.

What we do: Every June we print an annual New Mother’s Resource Guide that is distributed throughout the greater Seacoast (FREE) at local businesses, area hospitals, town libraries, and doctors offices from York, ME to Newburyport, MA.

How we do it: The NMRG is created for and tailored to the needs of greater Seacoast families interested in the local services available to them. It is distributed directly to greater Seacoast families through our effective networking efforts.

Our purpose: The purpose of the New Mother’s Resource Guide is to promote the health and emotional wellbeing of pregnant women, new mothers, and families living in the greater Seacoast area.

Our mission: Our mission is to make a difference to greater Seacoast families by contributing to an important endeavor: connecting greater Seacoast families with the wonderful local resources around them.

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Please feel free to pass along your comments, recommendations, as well as any advertising inquires to:

Angie Lombard; Managing Director New Mother's Resource Guide PO Box 538 Portsmouth, NH 03802 (P) 603.502.4934 (E) angielombard@gmail.com

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Yoga/Exercise

Childlight Yoga (locations vary) Mom & Baby Yoga: www.childlightyoga.com Baby Itsy Bitsy Yoga: www.itsybitsyyoga.com (babies 3 weeks old to almost crawling) Gymboree Levels 1 - 7 & Family Gymboree Gymboree Play & Music of Rye 150 Lafayette Road, Rosewood Plaza, Rye, NH 03870 (P) 603.964.3003 (E) ryenh@gymboreeclasses.com (W) www.gymboreeclasses.com Incite Fitness for Moms: In-home Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness Cheryl A. Taylor, MS, CSN, NSCA-CPT Newburyport, MA (P)978.902.6247 (E) ctaylor@incitefit.com (W) www.incitefit.com Stroller Strides Heather Conder-Johnson; Certified Stroller Strides Instructor Dover, New Hampshire (P)1.888.249.8031 (E) heatherconder@strollerstrides.net (W) www.strollerstrides.net/dover Sundie Gentry Certified Yoga & Fitness Instructor York Hospital’s Heart Health Institute 127 Long Sands RD York, Me 03909 (P) 207.351.3700 (E) HHI@yorkhospital.com

Your Childs Safety: Baby/Childproofing Services

Find out what to do to keep your baby safe before your baby arrives, before your baby crawls, and before your baby starts toddling and climbing.

Safe Steps Childproofing, Inc. Amybeth Engler; Child Safety Consultant 20 Portsmouth Avenue Suite 168 Stratham, NH 03885 (P) 603.686.3948 (E) amybeth@safestepschildproofing.com (W) www.safestepschildproofing.com

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Photographers

Offer infant, pregnancy, child, and family photography.

Renee Addario-Evelyn Photography Fine portraiture (P) 603.502.2872 (E) renee@reneeaddarioevelyn.com (W) www.RAEvelyn.com

Sunshine Foss Sunshine Foss Photography "Creative Childrens Portraiture" Stratham, NH (P) 603-580-5894 (E) sunshine@sunshinefoss.com (W) www.sunshinefoss.com

Brenna A. Jennings Photography and Web Design (E) brenna@notbrenda.com (W) www.notbrenda.com

Bobbi Slavin Timeless Art Portraits Portsmouth, NH 03801 (P) 603.431.1609 (E) bobbi@bobbislavin.com (W) www.bobbislavin.com

Tara Hamer TARA Photography Dover, NH (P) 603.707.0030 (E) taraphotography@gmail.com (W) www.taraphotography.com

"Women do not have to sacrifice personhood if they are mothers. They do not have to sacrifice motherhood in order to be persons.

Liberation was meant to expand women's opportunities, not to limit them. The self-esteem that has been found in new pursuits can also be found in mothering."

- Elaine Heffner

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Table of Contents

Activities to Do with Your Baby/Child 6 - 8 Acupuncture 9 Birthing Centers 10 Breastfeeding Support 11 Breast Pump Rentals/Purchase 12 Childbirth Education 13/14 Chiropractors 16 CPR Classes - Infant/Child 17 Doulas (Birth & Postpartum) 18 - 21 Herbalists 22 Homeopathic/Naturopathic Practices 23 Massage Therapy & Reiki 24 Maternity, Infant & Toddler Related Products 25 Mental Health Support 26 Midwives 27 Mothers' Groups/Wellness 28 Nurse Practitioners 29 Nutritionists & Holistic Health Counselors 30 Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 Pediatric Medical & Dental Care 32 Pediatric Rehabilitation Services 33/34 Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation 35 Photographers 36 Web Resources (State/Local Services) *See NMRG website for direct links Yoga/Exercise 37 Your Childs Safety: Baby/Childproofing Services 37

❧ ❧ ❧ Disclaimer: The New Mother's Resource Guide is meant to be a starting point for women in their journey through late pregnancy and beyond. As you enjoy the resources within the NMRG, please know the NMRG does not endorse specific providers or businesses. It is incumbent upon all of us to ask questions of, research, and learn about the people we let into our pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences. Please note: we do not have every greater Seacoast resource available in the NMRG, but we're striving to get there! As you might suspect, there are other resources available . We hope the resources available in the NMRG are sufficient to make your journey into motherhood a pleasurable learning experience.

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Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Services

Pelvic floor rehabilitation is a term that describes a systematic approach to improving the strength and function of the muscles that support the bladder, urethra and other organs contained within the bony pelvis. (Treatment for pelvic floor pain, dysfunction, and/or incontinence)

Laurie Knox, PT York Hospital Physical Therapy 15 Hospital Dr York, ME (P) 207-351-2360

Karen Trudo, PT Wells Physical Therapy, York Hospital in Wells 112 Sanford Rd Wells Me (P) 207-646-0373

Pediatric Rehabilitation Services South Berwick Physical Therapy, York Hospital in South Berwick Karen Gage Bensley, PT, MS, PCS; Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy Jill Farwell, OTR/L; Occupational Therapist Tobi Cartmill, COTA/L; Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Jacqueline Lipsky, MS, CCC, SLP; Speech Therapist Lee-Ayer Billing MS, CCC, SLP; Speech Therapist 57 Portland St So Berwick, ME 03908 (P) 207-384-7260

the Touch of Sunshine Peggy Zola, CranioSacral Therapist Rye,NH (Home visits within a 10 mile radius from Rye, NH) (P) 603.380.1559 (E) peggy@thetouchofsunshine.net (W) www.thetouchofsunshine.net

Nadine Wheeler Craniosacral Therapist, Certified Hypnotherapist Wellness Specialist Wellness First York Hospital 15 Hospital Dr York Me 03909 (P) 207.351.3402 (E) nwheeler@yorkhospital.com

Activities to Do with Your Baby/Child Pregnancy and postpartum are times of learning, adjustment, integration, and transformation. Parenting is an experience for which we receive little training and preparation yet it can be the most challenging, rewarding and intense experience of our lives. It truly takes a village of support for a family to thrive in this transition. Below are area activities to do with your baby to both learn something new, get involved in the community, meet other parents, or to simply venture out for fresh air.

Cafés/Dining (Child Friendly)

Me & Ollie’s Kids Café Bakery-Cafes in Portsmouth, Exeter, Greenland, and Hampton, NH. (W) www.meandollies.com Flatbread Company Locations: Amesbury MA, Portland, Portsmouth, North Conway, NH. (W) www.flatbreadcompany.com

Educational & Music Programs Art (18 mo-5 yrs), Gymboree (0-5 yrs) & Music (0-5 yrs) Gymboree Play & Music of Rye 150 Lafayette Road, Rosewood Plaza Rye, NH 03870 (P) 603.964.3003 ryenh@gymboreeclasses.com (W) www.gymboreeclasses.com *See our ad on page 5.

Babytime at Families First Tuesdays 10-11:30am. Play, learning, and support for babies (prenatal to 1 year) and their parents. No fee charged; childcare offered for older children. Families First Health & Support Center Community Campus, Portsmouth, NH. (P) 603.422.8208 (press 2) (W) www.FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org For a schedule, and for flyers for Babytime and other groups, visit: (W) www.familiesfirstseacoast.org/calendar.html

Bellycasting Family Care, 15 Hospital Dr. York Me 03909 Contact Robyn Mertens (P) 207.351.2129

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Pediatric Rehabilitation Services

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a light touch approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance (Upledger Institue).

Pediatric Physical Therapy promotes independence, increases participation, facilitates motor development and function, improves strength, enhances learning opportunities, and eases care giving.

Speech & Language Pathologists treat children and adolescents with a variety of communicative disorders, including children who have difficulties with language, articulation, voice, resonance and swallowing.

Christopher P. Campbell PT, DPT, STC, CSCS Sport & Spine Physical Therapy, Inc. Main: One Raynes Ave, Suite 202 Portsmouth, NH, 03801 Satelitte: 100 Shattuck, Way Suite 300 Newington, NH 03801 (P) 603.431.9700 (Portsmouth Office and Appointments) (E) chris.campbell@nhsportandspine.com (W) http://nhsportandspine.com/index.html

MAINELY KIDZ PT Physical Therapy services for infants and children. Evaluations and treatment. Infant Massage Classes. Locations in Eliot and Saco, ME (W) http://www.mainelykidzpt.com Providing partial weight bearing treadmill training: (W) www.litegait.com Demo site for adapted trykes through Ambucs: (W) http://www.ambucs.org (P) 207. 439.5104 (E) mainelykidzpt@comcast.net

Denise Pazdon M.S., CCC/SLP, LD Specialist Great Bay Speech and Language & Educational Services, LLC Whole Life Health Care 100 Shattuck Way Newington, NH 03801 (P) 603.661.4730 (W) www.mywholelifehealthcare.com

Richie McFarland Children's Center Peggy Zola, MPT Craniosacral Specialist 11 Sandy Point Road Stratham, NH (P) 603.778.8193 (E) pspear@richiemcfarland.org (W) www.richiemcfarland.org/index_files/Page344.htm 33 | NMRG

Activities to Do with Your Baby/Child

Pediatric Medical & Dental Care

Children’s Museum (Formerly Children’s Museum of Portsmouth) 6 Washington Street Dover NH 03820 (P) 603.742.2002 (W) www.childrens-museum.org *See our ad on page 24.

Farmers Markets & Farms in the Greater Seacoast From learning about and seeing farm animals to purchasing local produce, a visit to a local farm is fun for everyone; and a spectacular way to spend a day with your child. Famers Markets: (W) www.seacoasteatlocal.org Farms: (W) www.nhoutdoors.com/farms

Music Together - Portsmouth, Newmarket, North Hampton and Kittery, Me. Jeanne Russell (P) 603.431.4755 (W) www.musictogetherofportsmouth.com

Strawbery Banke Museum 14 Hancock Street Portsmouth, NH 038301 (P) 603.433.1100 (E) info@strawberybanke.org (W) www.strawberybanke.org *See our ad on page 34.

Early Learning Group Richie McFarland Children’s Center 11 Sandy Point Road Stratham, NH (P) 603.778.8193 (W) www.richiemcfarland.org/index_files/Page344.htm

Infant Massage

Infant Massage Elisabeth Robinson, RNC, MS, ARNP Whole Life Health Care 100 Shattuck Way Newington, NH 03801 (P) 603.431.6677 (W) www.mywholelifehealthcare.com 7 | NMRG

Pediatric Medical & Family Care Families First Health and Support Center Eileen McCarthy, CRNP Community Campus, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801 (P) 603.422.8208, (press 1) (W) www.familiesfirstseacoast.org

Great Works Family Practice 57 Portland St South Berwick, ME 03908 (P) 207-384-9212

Alice Merkrebs, MD Newburyport Pediatrics 21 Highland Avenue Newburyport, MA 01950 (P) 978-462-7108

Dental Care

Core Pediatric Dentistry 5 Hampton Rd Exeter, NH 03833 (P) 603.773.4900 *Ages up to 17th B-Day. ** Accepts NH Healthy Kids.

Families First Health and Support Center General dental care for children and adults. Eric Katzman, DMD Nate Swanson, DDS Community Campus, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801 (P) 603.422.8208 (W) www.familiesfirstseacoast.org

"She never quite leaves her children at home, even when she doesn't take them along".

~Margaret Culkin Banning

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Activities to Do with Your Baby/Child Play Gyms/Swim/Yoga

Childlight Yoga (various Seacoast locations) Baby Itsy Bitsy Yoga (for babies 3 weeks old to almost crawling) Tot Itsy Bitsy Yoga (for babies almost crawling to 24mos) (W) www.childlightyoga.com

Classes and Open Gyms Gymboree Play & Music of Rye 150 Lafayette Road, Rosewood Plaza Rye, NH 03870 (P) 603.964.3003 (E) ryenh@gymboreeclasses.com (W) www.gymboreeclasses.com

Infant Swim Lessons Portsmouth Indoor Public Pool 50 Andrew Jarvis Drive Portsmouth, NH (P) 603.427.1546 (W) www.cityofportsmouth.com/recreation/indoor.htm

Sports II Gymboree Play & Music of Rye 150 Lafayette Road, Rosewood Plaza Rye, NH 03870 (P) 603.964.3003 (E) ryenh@gymboreeclasses.com (W) www.gymboreeclasses.com

"Motherhood brings as much joy as ever, but it still brings boredom, exhaustion, and sorrow too. Nothing else ever will make you as happy or as sad, as proud

or as tired, for nothing is quite as hard as helping a person develop his own individuality especially while you struggle to keep your own."

-Marguerite Kelly and Elia Parsons

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Obstetrics & Gynecology

In obstetric practice, an obstetrician or midwife sees a pregnant woman on a regular basis to check the progress of the pregnancy, to verify the absence of ex-novo disease, to monitor the state of preexisting disease and its possible effect on the ongoing pregnancy. A woman's schedule of antenatal appointment varies according to the presence of risk factors, such as diabetes, and local resources. Gynaecology or gynecology refers to the surgical specialty dealing with health of the female reproductive system (uterus, vagina and ovaries). Literally, outside medicine, it means "the science of women". (Definitions taked from: Wikipedia.)

Rebecca Boyer, MD Obstetrician/Gynecologist Women's Health Care 21 Highland Ave; Suite 25 Newburyport, MA 01950 (P) 978.556.0100

Dr. Jennifer Eaton, DO Coastal Obstetrics, Gynecology & Midwifery 16 Hospital Dr York, Me 03909 (P) 207.361.8044

Partners for Women’s Health 3 Alumni Drive Exeter, NH 03833 (P) 603-778-0557 (W) www.exeterhospital.com

Samantha Pulliam, MD Urogynecology at Coastal OB/GYN 16 Hospital Dr York, Me 03909 (P) 207.361.8044

Prenatal Care

Families First Prenatal Program For teens and low-income women, provided in partnership with obstetricians from Harbour Women’s Health of Portsmouth. Families First Health & Support Center Community Campus, Portsmouth, NH (P) 603.422.8208, (press 1) (W) www.FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org

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Acupuncture

Nutritionists & Holistic Health Counselors

Acupuncture is an ancient healing art that is now being used widely even within the

western medical world. Acupuncture can be used broadly to sustain or improve health during pregnancy and postpartum or for more specific circumstances such as encouraging labor to begin, turning a breech baby, lowering blood pressure, etc. Newborn and infant can also benefit by being treated via the mother or with acupuncture or tui na, a type of massage for such things as restlessness, allergies, colic, excess gas. Adam Learner, L. Ac. Family Acupuncture & Herbs Orchard Park, Suite B-6, 875 Greenland Road Portsmouth, NH 03801 (P) 603.969.2229 (W) www.acufamily.com *See our ad on the following page.

Sheryl Wookey, Lic. Ac. Acupuncture Energetics, LLC Drake Hill Commons 155 Lafayette Road, Route 1 North Hampton, NH 03862 (P) 603.944.6550 (W) www.wookenergy.com

Catherine Markovsky, L.Ac., Dipl. NCCA, C.H. NCCA Acupuncturist – Herbal Medicine, Seacoast Acupuncture and Wellness Whole Life Health Care (P) 603.431.6677 (E) catherine@seaoastacupuncture.com (W) www.seacoastacupuncture.com (W) www.mywholelifehealthcare.com/SeacoastAcupunctureAndWellness.htm

"It is not until you become a mother than your judgment slowly turns to compassion and understanding."

- Erma Bombeck

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Adopting a healthy eating plan before pregnancy is ideal, but no matter how many weeks are left on your countdown calendar, it’s never too late to start. Supplying your own body with a tasty blend of nutritious foods can not only improve your fertility, keep you feeling healthy during pregnancy, and pave the way for an easier labor, but it can also help to establish essential building blocks of growth and overall health for your child.

Ranan Cohen, M.S., R.D. Nutrition and Wellness Nutrition Therapy Whole Life Health Care 100 Shattuck Way Newington , NH 03801 (P) 603.431.6677 x240 (W) www.mywholelifehealthcare.com

Kate Kennington Holistic Health Counselor (P) 954.707.9498 (E) katekennington@gmail.com (W) www.kenningtonhealth.com

Dr. Mark Lique Seabrook Chiropractic & Wellness Center 727 Lafayette Road Seabrook, NH 03874 (P) 603.474.9990 (E) info@nhchiropractors.com (W) www.NHChiropractors.com (W) www.drmark.nutrametrix.com *See our ad on page 17.

Melissa Snow, RD, LD Nutrition Therapist and Consultant Whole Life Health Care 100 Shattuck Way Newington , NH 03801 (P) 603.431.6677 x233 (E) msnow@mywholelifehealthcare.com (W) www.mywholelifehealthcare.com

Cheryl A. Taylor, MS, CSN, NSCA-CPT Nutritionist and Personal Trainer Incite Fitness for Moms: In-home Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness (P)978.902.6247 (E) ctaylor@incitefit.com (W) www.incitefit.com

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Birthing Centers

Nurse Practitioners

Hospital based birthing centers.

Anna Jaques Hospital 25 Highland Ave Newburyport, MA 01950 (P) 978.463.1060 (W) www.ajh.org

Exeter Hospital 5 Alumni Drive Exeter, NH 03833 (P) 603.778.7311 (W) www.exeterhospital.com *See our ad on the back cover.

York Hospital 15 Hospital Drive York, ME 03909 (P) 207.363.4321 toll free 1-877-363-4321 x2129 (W) www.yorkhospital.com *See our ad on page 3.

A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse (RN) who has completed advanced education (a minimum of a master's degree) and training in the diagnosis and management of common medical conditions, including chronic illnesses. Nurse practitioners provide a broad range of health care services. They provide some of the same care provided by physicians and maintain close working relationships with physicians. A NP can serve as a patient's regular health care provider.

Jane Berlew, CUNP Urology Associates of York Hospital 16 Long Sands Rd York Me (P) 207.351.3975

Coastal Obstetrics, Gynecology & Midwifery 112 Sanford Rd Wells, ME 04090 (P) 207-361-8044

Amy Coombs, ARNP Elisabeth Robinson, ARNP Family & Adult Practitioner Whole Life Health Care 100 Shattuck Way Newington, NH 03801 (P) 603.431.6677 (W) www.mywholelifehealthcare.com

Margot Kingston, WHNP; Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Eileen McCarthy, CRNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Lynne Henning, ARNP Family Nurse Practitioner Families First Health and Support Center 100 Campus Drive, Suite 12 Portsmouth, NH 03801 (P) 603.422.8208 (W) www.FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org

Kittery Family Practice 22 Shapleigh Rd # 1 Kittery, ME 03904 (P) 207 439-4430

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Breastfeeding Support

Mothers Groups/Wellness

The ancient and natural act of breastfeeding is not always simply begun. With the expert knowledge and resources of a lactation consultant, any bumps in the road can be smoothed so the experience is comfortable and beneficial for both mother and baby. In addition to the invaluable support of peers and family, it is important to make connections during pregnancy with La Leche League and mothers groups so the support is there when you need it after your baby arrives.

Breastfeeding Support Group at Anna Jaques Hospital: Twice a week at no charge and requires no pre-registration: Tuesdays, 10 - 11:45 a.m. Higgins Conference Room, Anna Jaques Hospital, Newburyport Thursdays, 10:30- 11:45 a.m. in Haverhill (2nd floor conference room above Children's Health Care, Central Plaza, Water St. Please call 978.463.1060 with any questions.

Breastfeeding Support Group at Exeter Hospital: Taught by a certified lactation consultant, the benefits of breastfeeding, the process of learning how to breastfeed and helpful techniques are just some of the topics covered in this two hour presentation. This class is highly recommended for both the expectant mother and her partner/support person. (P) 1-800-4-EXETER (1-800-439-3837) (W) www.exeterhospital.com/womens-health

Breastfeeding Support Group at York Hospital: Baby Friendly Designated Hospital . Tuesdays 10am-12n Hall House at York Hospital. Lactation Consultants: Judi Kelley, Katie Holmes and Robyn Mertens. Breastfeeding support line 207-351-3481 Individual appointments available, for more information call 207-351-2129

La Leche League Seacoast: Monthly meetings held in Dover & Stratham, NH. Alyssa Tuininga: alyssatuininga@yahoo.com (P) 603.859.0447 www.seacoastnhlll.org

Andrea Rutherford: Certified Lactation Counselor. Prenatal Breastfeeding classes, In-home support (P) 603.431.6677 ext 245 (E) andreanh@comcast.net (W) www.heartfulbirth.com & www.mywholelifehealthcare.com

Lactation Works: Gwendolyn D Vesenka, PhD, IBCLC. 47 Wildes District Rd. Kennebunkport, Maine 04046 (P) 207-590-8233 (E) gvesenka@yahoo.com (W) www.lactationworks.com

"The phrase "working mother" is redundant."

-Jane Sellman

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The benefits of Moms' groups are numerous and often overlooked. Some of the most important benefits are simply the emotional strength provided by having a support system. Joining a mother's group also has many great incentives with rewards that will last a lifetime. It can be difficult for new moms to find a network of confidants after dividing time between home, the many hat's we wear, partner and child. Below you will find mother's groups throughout the greater Seacoast.

Mother's Group - Anna Jacques Hospital 25 Highland Ave Newburyport, MA 01950. More information/questions: (P) 978.463.1079. A mother's group meets on Wednesdays at the Amesbury Health Center from 9:30 - 11:30. Nursing and bottle fed babies are welcome.

At Home at Families First Support, parent education and links to resources for families under stress. Families First Health & Support Center Community Campus, Portsmouth, NH. No fee charged. (P) 603.422.8208 ext. 125 (W) www.familiesfirstseacoast.org

Parenting & Family Programs at Families First Parenting classes, a Parent Recharge group for at-home parents, and playgroups for parents and children together. For a schedule please view our: Calendar. Families First Health & Support Center Community Campus, Portsmouth, NH. (P) 603.422.8208 (press 2) (W) www.FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org

Newburyport Mothers Club P.O. Box 316 Newburyport, MA 01950 (E) nmc_information@yahoo.com (W) www.newburyportmothers.com

Partners in Health at Families First Support, respite, education and advocacy program for families with a chronically ill child. Families First Health & Support Center Community Campus, Portsmouth, NH. No fee charged. (P) 603.422.8208 ext. 146 (W) www.familiesfirstseacoast.org

Seacoast Area Mothers of Multiples Meet on 1st Wednesday of each month from Sept-June 7-9pm Community Campus, Portsmouth, NH. (E) info@samomclub.org (W) www.samomclub.org

Seacoast Mother’s Association Peer Support. Variety of activities and many resources listed on their website. (W) www.seacoastmothers.com

Seacoast Postpartum Adjustment Group Mother-to-mother support, no fee charged. Facilitated by Liz Gaudette, Susan Remillard, and Andrea Rutherford. Pre-register with Liz at (P) 207.363.1379

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Breast Pump Rentals/Purchase

Some state health departments offer programs to help women purchase or rent a breast pump. For more information on the programs offered by your state, contact your state health department. Be sure to ask about sales & rentals. Rentals are typically $30 - $60 per month. During the prenatal care period, contact your private health insurance company to determine what assistance is provided for breastfeeding and breast pumping equipment, including a lactation consultant or breastfeeding clinic for supportive care.

Anna Jaques Hospital 25 Highland Ave Newburyport, MA 01950 (P) 978.463.1060 (W) www.ajh.org *Birth Center offers info. on area rentals. York Hospital Family Care 15 Hospital Dr. York, ME (P) 207.351.2129 (W) www.yorkhospital.com

Certified Nurse Midwives at the Hospital: Certified nurse midwives practicing at the hospital provide nurturing care and support for a full spectrum of birth experiences. They strive to maintain the normalcy and sanctity of birth while utilizing the technology of the hospital if needed or warranted.

Certified Professional Midwives at Home: A certified professional midwife is trained and certified to provide midwifery care to women experiencing low risk pregnancy and birth. (More info. At NARM.org).

Certified Nurse Midwives

❀ Partners for Women’s Health Victoria McGarrell, CNM Caroline L. Lasewicz, CNM 3 Alumni Dr. Suite 401 Exeter, NH 03833 (P) 603.778.0557 (W) www.womenshealthexeter.com ❀ Women's Health Care Jessica Lewis, CNM Lisa Walsh, CNM 21 Highland Ave; Suite 25 Newburyport, MA 01950 (P) 978.556.0100

Certified Professional Midwives

❀ Jodi Demuth, CNM, MSN Coastal Obstetrics and Midwifery 12 Hospital Drive York, Maine 04090 (P) 207.351.2018

❀ Laura Detwiler, CNM, MSN Coastal Obstetrics and Midwifery 12 Hospital Drive York, Maine 04090 (P) 207.351.2018

❀ Catherine McLaughlin Hills, CNM, MSN Coastal Obstetrics and Midwifery 12 Hospital Drive York, Maine 04090 (P) 207.351.2018

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Childbirth Education

✹ Mental Health Support ✹

The best childbirth and parenting classes are those that support families through the many changes that come with welcoming a new child into the family. They provide resources and information so families can make informed decisions, clarify beliefs, ideals and priorities and provide a context for families to proactively address fears and concerns.

Hospital/Birth Center Based Childbirth Education

Exeter Hospital Susan Benton (P) 603.778.7312 (W) www.exeterhospital.com/womens-health

Hypnobirthing Classes at York Hospital in Wells 112 Sanford Rd Wells, ME 04090 Contact Robyn Mertens (P) 207.351.2129

Private Childbirth Education

Amy Hopkins York, ME (P) 207.641.7353 (E) pregnancyplace@yahoo.com

Ellen Kunkle (P) 207.985.3452 (E) ellendoula@adelphia.net

Denise Pazdon, Ê M.S., CCC/SLP, LD Specialist Whole Life Health Care 100 Shattuck Way Newington, NH 03801 (P) 603.431.6677 (W) http://www.mywholelifehealthcare.com 13 | NMRG

Pregnancy and postpartum are immense life transitions that can cause you to lose perspective and your sense of self and question your identity and your path. Finding an objective, thoughtful and knowledgeable person to talk with can be crucial to your mental well-being. Depression and anxiety can occur at any time, including pregnancy and postpartum. Don’t be afraid to pick up the phone and make a connection with a mental health professional. Your emotional health is as important as your physical health.

✹ Mary Beth Bloser, LICSW 20 Madbury Road Durham, NH 03824 (P) 603.828.3216 (E) mcbloser@comcast.net (W) www.marybethbloser.com

✹ Jennifer Carlson, Certified Ayurvedic Consultant Ayurveda for Life Whole Life Health Care 100 Shattuck Way; Suite 100 Newington NH 03801 (P) 603.431. 6677 x238 (W) www.mywholelifehealthcare.com

✹ Jeanette "Gi" Indoccio, MA, LCMHC Graceful Awakenings Whole Life Health Care 100 Shattuck Way; Suite 100 Newington NH 03801 (P) 603.860.8645 (W) www.mywholelifehealthcare.com

✹ Ellen Fish-Kingsbury, M.S., A.R.N.P Whole Life Health Care 100 Shattuck Way; Suite 100 Newington NH 03801 (P) 603.431. 6677 x316 (W) www.mywholelifehealthcare.com

✹ Lisa Spurling, M.Ed., LCMHC, Mental Health Counselor Whole Life Health Care 100 Shattuck Way; Suite 100 Newington NH 03801 (P) 603.431. 6677 x304 (W) www.mywholelifehealthcare.com

A Freudian slip is when you say one thing but mean your mother. ~Author Unknown

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Childbirth Education

Private Childbirth Education (Cont.)

Andrea Rutherford Heartful Birth ~ holistic birth classes and prenatal yoga (P) 603.431.6677 ext.245 (E) andreanh@comcast.net (W) www.heartfulbirth.com & www.seacoastdoula.com

Stacy Swain, CD (DONA), CCCE (CAPPA) AHA Certified CPR/First Aid Instructor Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, First Aid/CPR Instruction Hampton Falls, NH (P) 603.501.9837 (E) divinedoula@comcast.net (W) www.seacoastfamilyhealthservices.com

"Grown don't mean nothing to a mother. A child is a child. They get bigger, older, but grown? What's that suppose to mean? In my heart it don't mean a thing".

~Toni Morrison, Beloved.

Maternity, Infant & Toddler Related Products

Maternity, infant, toddler and children clothes, furniture, toys, accessories, educational products and more! There are many well-documented benefits to our communities and to each of us to choosing local, independently owned businesses. Although it is not always possible to buy what you need locally it is a good habit to think local first. We have provided a variety of local retailers below. (Local & Online Retailers) *Additional retailers on NMRG website.

Announcements / Stationery

Good Gravy! Handcrafted Designs Baby announcements, Customized Stationery Lelan Brackett; Owner & Designer (E) hello@goodgravydesigns.com (W) www.goodgravydesigns.com Little Harbor Press Online Boutique Stationer Jason Jenkins; Founder (and father) Portsmouth, NH (E) info@littleharborpress.com (W) www.littleharborpress.com Queen Oscar Designs Designs journals, tee shirts, and bags. Mills at Salmon Falls #222 Rollinsford, NH (E) anna@queenoscar.com (W) www.queenoscar.com

Slings

Moby Wrap Baby Carrier Sales and Fittings Amybeth Engler (Will travel to you!) Safe Steps Childproofing, Inc. 20 Portsmouth Avenue; Suite 168 Stratham, NH 03885 (P) 603.686.3948 (E) amybeth@safestepschildproofing.com (W) www.safestepschildproofing.com

Wrapsody (Baby Carriers & Accessories). Kristi Hayes ; Owner Berwick, ME (P) 603.509.2931 (W) www.wrapsodybaby.com

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Massage Therapy & Reiki Prenatal and postpartum massage and bodywork can ease discomfort, improve

circulation and provide a space for calming relaxation and healing during the emptional and physical changes of pregnancy and postpartum. From general relaxation to healing work on specific areas, massage and bodywork are profound therapeutic tools.

Deborah Brett Essentia Botanica; Reiki, Skin Care & Flower Essences 100 Shattuck Way; Suite 100 Newington, NH 03801 (P) 603.490.1747 (E) bdbrett@msn.com (W) www.mywholelifehealthcare.com/DeborahBrett.htm

Amy Court, LMT Family Acupuncture & Herbs Orchard Park, Suite B-6, 875 Greenland Road Portsmouth, NH 03801 (P) 603.969.2229 (W) www.acufamily.com *See our ad on page 10.

Debra S. Crow, LMT Seabrook Chiropractic & Wellness Center 727 Lafayette Road Seabrook, NH 03874 (P) 603.474.9990 (E) info@nhchiropractors.com (W) www.NHChiropractors.com (W) www.drmark.nutrametrix.com *See our ad on page 17.

Heather Goodrow, NCLMT, CEIM Massage Only, Infant Massage USA Infant massage classes (both groups and privately) 32 Water Street Newburyport, MA 01950 (P) 978.590.6864 (C) (978) 465-8398 (B) http://www.massageonly.com *Specializing in therapeutic, prenatal and post-natal massage.

Hilary J. McCann Natural Health Intuitive & Energy Medicine Practitioner Whole Life Health Care 100 Shattuck Way Newington, NH 03801 (P) 603-431-6677, Ext 311 or 603-770-2956 (appointments) (W) www.mywholelifehealthcare.com

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Homeopathic & Naturopathic Practices

Chiropractors

A mother’s spine and pelvis undergo many changes and adaptations to compensate for the growing baby and the risk of interference to her nervous system is increased. Specific chiropractic care throughout pregnancy can bothenhance nervous system function, providing greater health potential for mother and baby.

Dr. John D. Barrick Seacoast Spine and Injury Care 875 Greenland Road 23c Orchard Park Suite C8 Portsmouth, NH 03801 (P) 603.433.6033 (W) www.seacoastspineandinjurycare.com

Dr. Sofia Haffenreffer & Dr. William Haffenreffer Back to Health Chiropractic 18 Lafayette Rd. Hampton, NH 03862 (P) 603.964.1844 (W) www.backtohealthchiros.com *See our ad on page 14.

Dr. Kimberly Higney cardéa chiropractic . well-being 390 Portsmouth Ave., 2nd Floor Greenland, NH 03840 (P) 603.433.2023 (W) www.cardeawellbeing.com *See our ad on page 15.

Dr. Mark Lique Seabrook Chiropractic & Wellness Center 727 Lafayette Road Seabrook, NH 03874 (P) 603.474.9990 (E) info@nhchiropractors.com (W) www.NHChiropractors.com (W) www.drmark.nutrametrix.com *See our ad on page 17.

Dr. Paul Loch Exeter Spine Clinic, LLC 23C Portsmouth Ave, Exeter, NH 08333 (P) 603-772-7888 (E) info@exeterspineclinic.com (W) www.exeterspineclinic.com

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Both Naturopathy and Homeopathy are based on the tendency of the body to heal itself. Both Homeopathic and Naturopathic physicians will search for and treat an underlying condition rather than a symptom in a way that supports the healing mechanisms of the body.

Dr. Margaux French, ND Giving Tree Natural Health, LLC 408 The Hill, Suite 2 Portsmouth, NH 03801 (P) 603.319.8108 (E) drfrench@givingtreenaturalhealth (W) www.GivingTreeNaturalHealth.com Donna Peaker Ritzo, RN Tri-Homeopathy Whole Life Health Care 100 Shuttuck Way – Suite 202 Newington, NH 03801 (P) 603.431.6677 ext. 234 (W) www.mywholelifehealthcare.com Dr. Nicole Schertell, ND, CCT Naturopathic Medicine & Clinical Thermography Whole Life Health Care 100 Shuttuck Way – Suite 202 Newington, NH 03801 (P) 603.431.6677, Ext 224 or 978-413-2607 (appointments) (W) www.mywholelifehealthcare.com

An herbalist is a professional trained in herbalism, the use of herbs (also called botanical or crude medicine) to treat others.

Catherine Markovsky, L.Ac., Dipl. NCCA, C.H. NCCA Acupuncturist – Herbal Medicine Seacoast Acupuncture and Wellness Whole Life Health Care (P) 603.431.6677 (E) catherine@seaoastacupuncture.com (W) www.seacoastacupuncture.com (W) www.mywholelifehealthcare.com

Elisabeth Robinson, RNC, MS, ARNP Whole Life Health Care 100 Shattuck Way Newington, NH 03801 (P) 603.431.6677 (W) www.mywholelifehealthcare.com

"When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child".

- Sophia Loren

Herbalists

✚ CPR Classes – Infant/Child ✚

How to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies for infants/children.

✚ Coastal CPR and First Aid Gail Klanchesser; AHA Training Center Faculty Member, BLS Instructor. (P) 603.834-3177 (E) info@coastalcpr.com (W) www.coastalcpr.com

✚ Exeter Hospital Health Reach Community Education (P) 1-800-4-EXETER (1-800-439-3837)

✚ Stacy Swain, CD (DONA), CCCE (CAPPA) AHA Certified CPR/First Aid Instructor, Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator Hampton Falls, NH (P) 603.501.9837 (E) CPRSwain@comcast.net (W) www.seacoastfamilyhealthservices.com

✚ York Hospital’s Heart Health Institute 127 Long Sands RD York, Me 03909 (P) 207.351.3700 (E) HHI@yorkhospital.com

"Making the decision to have a child-it's momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body."

- Elizabeth Stone

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❣ Doulas ❣

❣ Sandy Tufts, CD (DONA) Birth Doula Eliot, ME (P) 207.439.1969 (E) sandytufts@gmail.com (W) www.sandytufts.com

❣ Gwen Davis Vesenka, IBCLC Birth Doula Kennebunkport, ME (P) 207.590.8233 (E) gvesenka@yahoo.com (W) www.seacoastdoula.com

"Becoming a mother makes you the mother of all children. From now on each wounded, abandoned, frightened child is yours. You live in the suffering mothers of every race

and creed and weep with them. You long to comfort all who are desolate."

- Charlotte Gray

The doula’s role is to provide physical, emotional, and informational support to women and their partners during labor and birth. The doula offers help and advice on comfort measures such as breathing, relaxation, movement and positioning. Perhaps the most crucial role of the doula is providing continuous emotional reassurance and comfort for both the mother and partner. Postpartum, coming into the home during the fourth trimester- following birth- the doula’s role is to provide education, non-judgmental support and companionship, to assist with newborn care and family adjustment, meal preparation and light household tasks. Postpartum doulas are an extra pair of hands so you can focus on building strong bonds as a new family.

❣ Nicole Benson; Birth Doula & Postpartum Doula Newmarket, NH (P) 603.205.1925 (E) nicolebenson@comcast.net (W) www.seacoastdoula.com

❣ Beth Brown; CD(DONA) Birth Doula Hampton Falls, NH (P) 603.772.1092 (E) beth@bbdoula.com (W) www.seacoastdoula.com

❣ Stephanie Cottrell; CD (DONA) Birth Doula Northwood, NH (P) 603.608.7100 (E) scottrell@nhptv.org (W) www.seacoastdoula.com

❣ Jessica Davis; Birth Doula (DONA trained), Childbirth Educator (ICEA trained) Serving NH and Maine. Milton, NH 03851 (P) 603.343.7694 (E) birthinspired@yahoo.com (W) www.childbirthdirectory.com/bio.asp?did=8385

❣ Sandi Denoncour/McKee; Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula & Childbirth Educator Newmarket, NH (P) 603.659.6504 (E) smckeemaine@hotmail.com

❣ Carol DeStefano; CD (DONA), PCD (DONA) Birth & Postpartum Doula, Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Greenland, NH (P) 603.427.0933 (E) cwdoula@earthlink.net (W) www.seacoastdoula.com

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❣ Doulas ❣

❣ Doulas ❣ ❣ Liz Gaudette, RN, LCCE, CD (DONA) RN, Birth Doula & Childbirth Educator York, ME (P) 207.363.1379 (E) lgaudett@maine.rr.com (W) www.seacoastdoula.com

❣ Lisa Goulet, IBCLC Mothering Moon Biddeford, ME (P) 207.283.3239 (E) gvesenka@yahoo.com (W) www.motheringmoon.com

❣ Amy Hopkins, RN, LMT Birth Doula, Massage Therapist, Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga Inst. York, Maine (P) 207.641.7353 (E) pregnancyplace@yahoo.com (W) www.yogaonyork.com/amy.html & www.seacoastdoula.com

❣ Koru Care Postpartum Doula Services Postpartum Support & Early Childhood Development Education Serving Southern Maine, Seacoast New Hampshire, and North Shore Mass. (P) 603.918.9298 (E) kristadoula@gmail.com (W) www.korucaredoula.com

❣ Ellen Kunkle, CCE, CLC, CD (DONA) Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator & Certified Lactation Counselor Kennebunk, ME (P) 207.985.3452 (E) ellendoula@roadrunner.com (W) www.seacoastdoula.com

❣ Krista Maltais, PCD (DONA) Postpartum Doula & Early Childhood Development Educator Serving Southern Maine, Seacoast New Hampshire, and North Shore, Mass. (P) 603.918.9298 (E) kristadoula@gmail.com (W) www.seacoastdoula.com 19 | NMRG

❣ Maria Miles, CD (DONA), CLC, HBCE Certified Lactation Counselor, HypnoBirth® Instructor and Birth and Postpartum Doula Strafford, NH (P) 603.664.5727 (E) harmoniousbeginnings@metrocast.net (W) www.seacoastdoula.com

❣ Jill Nalette, CD (DONA) Birth Doula (P) 603.743.5130 (E) nalettejm@yahoo.com (W) www.seacoastdoula.com

❣ Susan Remillard, PCD (DONA) Postpartum Doula Kittery Point, ME (P) 207.439.3033 (E) susanremillard@hotmail.com (W) www.seacoastdoula.com

❣ Andrea Rutherford, CD (DONA), CCCE CLC Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, Certified Lactation Counselor & Prenatal Yoga Instructor Lovingly serving Southern Maine and the Seacoast of New Hampshire (P) 603.431.6677 ext 245 (E) andreanh@comcast.net (W) www.heartfulbirth.com (W) www.seacoastdoula.com

❣ Lyndi Sargent, HBCE, CD (DONA), CLC Birth Doula & HypnoBirth® Instructor Lee, NH (P) 603.502.3660 (E) lyndigotr@yahoo.com (W) www.seacoastdoula.com

❣ Stacy Swain, CD (DONA), CCCE (CAPPA) AHA Certified CPR/First Aid Instructor, Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator Hampton Falls, NH (P) 603.501.9837 (E) divinedoula@comcast.net (W) www.seacoastdoula.com (W) www.seacoastfamilyhealthservices.com

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