Resources

Names and links to groups and individuals from before pregnancy to after birth. In-person support in Ohio to online worldwide

POEM

Perinatal Outreach and Encouragement for Moms provides peer support groups, education on pregnancy and postpartum depression (PPD) and related mood/anxiety disorders, and information and referrals to appropriate resources in the area. They encounter each new mom with compassion and empathy– because POEM is comprised of moms who have been there.

Their services are free of charge.

BWCO

Education, community outreach, and professional services offered to expectant parents and parents of newborns. The BWCO referral network is comprised of a diverse group of birth professionals including doulas, childbirth educators, lactation consultants, massage therapists and others

Bereavement:

Grieving Parents Support Network

StillBirthDay

StillBirthDay provides resources for families dealing with pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and perinatal loss. Birth Plans, Meaningful rituals and remembrance, finding bereavement doula support, education, and more.

Sufficient Grace Ministries

Comfort Companions/Doulas & Remembrance Photography
Professionally-trained Comfort Companions and Remembrance Photographers offer in-person physical and emotional support before, during, and after pregnancy, in Ohio & Michigan. Our Comfort Team provides remembrance photography services, resources, and memory-making items.

During Pregnancy:
 Count the Kicks - Every Kick Counts!

Paying attention to movements helps expectant parents get to know what’s normal for their baby and speak up if they notice a change.

Be Her Village

You probably will get more onesies and blankets than there are stars in the sky. Ask for something you really need- SUPPORT!
Free, easy to set-up cash registry so you can get exactly what you need. Now others can feel good about helping with the new little(s) no matter where they are.

Feeding:

May mom

Need a different flange size? https://maymom.com/

24 Hour Breastfeeding Support - Funded by Ohio Dept of Health

Speak to a trained lactation professional today. Available to anyone, anywhere. Have a breastfeeding question you'd like answered?
Call: 888-588-3423
Text: “BFHOTLINE” to 839863

Formula Feeding FAQ's -KidsHealth.org

“Whether you've decided to formula feed your baby from the start, are supplementing your breast milk with formula, or are switching from breast milk to formula, you're bound to have questions. Here are answers to some common questions about formula feeding.”

Cronobacter Infection and Infants - CDC

“Getting sick from Cronobacter does not happen often, but infections in infants can be deadly. Learn what steps you can take to protect your baby from getting sick.”

Safe Sleep:

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx
With all the information being thrown at new moms, it's tough to sort out fact from fiction. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations are based on science and extensive research. The AAP recommends all babies sleep on their back, on a flat, firm, separate sleep surface such as a bassinet, play yard or crib, and to keep the baby's sleep space free of blankets, bumpers, toys or other objects.

https://www.safeinfantsleep.org/
Safe Infant Sleep. org Mission: To relay evidence-based information and guidelines relating to infant and toddler sleep safety with families and caregivers, as well as to offer peer-to-peer support, education, and resources for those who wish to implement safe sleep practices.

https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/maternal-infant-wellness/safe-sleep

Learn why it’s safest for baby to follow the ABCs of safe sleep – Alone. Back. Crib. Every baby, every sleep!

Milestones:
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html

Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move (crawling, walking, etc.).

Movement:

Baby yoga

Gas release video from the amazing ABC Doula:

Tummy Time

One of many online workshops from Nurture Columbus Lactation and Developmental Therapy Services