Getting Ready for Delivery Day

American Academy of Pediatrics

Up to date information and articles from doctors to you!

www.aap.org

Childbirth International

Selection of certified doulas for birth or postpartum

http://findadoula.com/

Dona International

Selection of certified doulas for birth or postpartum

(888) 788-DONA (3662)

http://www.dona.org/mothers/find_a_doula.php

March of Dimes

Helps moms understand and prevent issues with preemies and what to expect if it occurs

https://www.marchofdimes.org/

Raising Multiples

Helps moms pregnant with twins (or more)

https://www.raisingmultiples.org/

Breastfeeding & Support Networks

B.E.S.T. "Breastfeeding Education, Support and Togetherness" Group

Support Group for continuation of breastfeeding and assistance with challenging situations

240-826-MOMS (6667) http://www.shadygrovebaby.com

Birth, Baby and Business

Home and office visitations, follow-up telephone support, and breast pump sales

240-441-7474

http://www.marylandbreastfeedingcoalition.org

/Resource Guide-CountyContacts.php

Holy Cross Hospital Lactation Center

Breastfeeding support and consultation by appt., office & home visits, breast pumps and accessories to rent or buy & fittings for & sale of nursing bras

301-754-7745 http://www.holycrosshealth.org/maternity

La Leche League

Help finding a LLL group meeting nearby your home

1-877-452-5324 (1-877-4 LALECHE) http://www.lllusa.org/locator/

Additional breastfeeding support sites:

https://www.ilca.org/home

https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic

https://www.llli.org/

https://www.bfar.org/index.shtml

Neb Doctors of Maryland

FREE Breast Pumps via the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

call to see if you’re eligible plus Pediatric Respiratory Products and Services 866-643-4020

http://www.nebdoctorsofmaryland.com/

Special Beginning's Birth & Women's Center

lactation education & support, pump rentals, bra fittings, pump and pump accessories 443-569-4756 http://www.specialbeginnings.com/

US Food and Drug Administration

Breast pump information 1-888-463-6332 www.fda.gov

Special Help Needed!

Anamaya Wellness

Acupuncturists and Massage Therapists

(443) 851-0537 www.anamayawellness.com

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Assoc. of North America

Find a certified therapist who can provide gentle touch to encourage the nervous system to give health to the whole body.

https://www.craniosacraltherapy.org/

practitioner-referral

Brain and Spinal Cord Care

Spinal cord injury rehabilitation 1-866-611-BASC

www.brainandspinalcord.org/spinal-cord-injury-rehabilitation.html

Center for Growing Families

Support services and psychotherapy for adults

301-583-9757 www.centerforgrowingfamilies.com

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 800-422-4453

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741

Effective Integrative Healthcare, LLC

Chiropractors specializing in pregnant women

410-846-9072 http://www.eihcrofton.com

Health Quest Chiropractic and Physical Therapy

Customized and gentle chiropractic

410-690-8052 http://hqchiro.com/

Moms on Call

Non-judgmental listening; Understanding, acceptance, support, and encouragement; Suggestions for self-care; info for general resources about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders

703-829-7152 (Volunteer moms will call back)

http://www.postpartumva.org/moms-on-call/

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders

888-375-7767

National Domestic Violence Hotline

800-799-SAFE (7233) (live chat also available online)

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

833-943-5746

National Sexual Assault Hotline / RAINN

800-656-HOPE (4673) (live chat also available online)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

988 or 800-273-TALK (8255)