Resources for Pregnancy and Beyond
Addiction & Postpartum Depression Center
Postpartum depression, the complex set of emotional and behavioral changes some women feel after giving birth, and addiction can be a tragically common pairing. The peak period for postpartum depression is from birth to 3 months.
Baby-Friendly Hospitals in NJ
The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), also known as Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI), is a worldwide program of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), launched in 1992 in India following the adoption of the Innocenti Declaration on breastfeeding promotion in 1990. The initiative is a global effort for improving the role of maternity services to enable mothers to breastfeed babies for the best start in life. It aims at improving the care of pregnant women, mothers and newborns at health facilities that provide maternity services for protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding, in accordance with the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes.
Contact Dr. Michael Magwood of Pure Balance Center at info@purebalancecenter.com.
Location: 265 Madison Ave, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016
Contact: (212) 661-5656
Birth Injuries
A birth injury is any form of harm that happens to an infant as they are born. Birth injuries in a newborn can damage the baby’s brain or body and vary in severity.
Surgery Recovery - After the Cut
Nicole Psomas, PT,MS, CLT/MLD is a licensed New York and New Jersey Board Certified Physical Therapist and certified Lymphedema Therapist.
Daytime Doula Support
Jennifer Lombardi | Certified Postpartum (Vaccinated)
Areas of service: NYC & Northern NJ & Virtual Support
Eclectic mix of old-world wisdom with a modern approach
Contact supernovadoula@gmail.com, (917) 558-6024
Endocrinologist
Anjali Grover, M.D., specializes in the treatment of diabetes, metabolic disorders, and other hormonal disorders and deficiencies. She received her medical degree from Stony Brook University School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency at NYU Medical Center, and completed her Fellowship Training at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and endocrinology.
Dr. Grover is recognized as a Leading Physician of the World and Top Endocrinologist by the International Association of HealthCare Professionals.
Contact Dr. Grover at (973) 798-4777.
Fertility Together
Leyla Bilali, BSN, RN, provides medical-based guidance, education, and nurturing support throughout your fertility journey – all based on your own personal needs. Contact Leila at fertilitytogether@gmail.com or call (201) 638-8618.
Happy Photography
Sarah Johnson - For maternity and/or newborn pictures, contact Sarah at happyphotographysj@gmail.com
Functional Medicine
Mariela Torres MD at (201) 366-2526 or info@mellowmindedmd.com
Infant Sleep Patterns: A Guide for New Parents
Newborns are a source of great joy for their parents, but they can also wreak havoc on their sleeping habits. When a baby is born, their sleep is irregular and not the same as that of the adults in the home. This guide will give you some insight on what to expect and why.
Infertility Coach
Becky Ackerman helps women struggling with infertility to naturally increase their chances of pregnancy, while feeling relaxed and confident. She provides virtual fertility support and fertility coaching services, offering a fully personalized 12-week program as well as single sessions. Whether you're working through primary or secondary infertility, hope to conceive naturally or are planning to use an ART, fertility coaching will help and support you along the way.
Lactation
Milkwell Lactation offers support and feeding solutions for NJ and PA areas. Contact the Milkwell Team at hello@milkwelllactation.com
Maplewood Lactation is in network with some insurance plans. Danielle@Maplewoodlactation.com
Love & Plates
Healthy Nutritious Dinners - delivered to your home. New menus every week. Vegetarian/Vegan and Fish/Shellfish options as well as breakfast and lunch. Use code NJPPD for 10% off your first online order.
Self-Care
Held Massage Therapy for prenatal and birth massage.
Indulgence Candle Co for moisturizers, massage oil, candles, belly balms, body butter and bath salts.
Nanny Referral Agency
The Nanny Aid - we specialize in connecting families with top-notch nannies across the country
Parenting Philosophies for Newborn Care
Pediatrician
Clifton Office: 2 Brighton Road Suite 404 Clifton, NJ 07012
Montclair Office: 286 Park St., Montclair, NJ 07043
Phone: (973) 250-2970
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
It does not matter what kind of birth you’ve had to utilize this. Also great for Diastasis Recti. I recommend either Mountainside Hospital in Montclair NJ (also known as Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center) or St. Barnabas Hospital in Livingston NJ (currently known as Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center) for these services.
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center
Location: 1 Bay Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042, United States
(973) 429-6000
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Location: 94 Old Short Hills Rd, Livingston, NJ 07039, United States
(973) 322-5000
Post-Pregnancy Fitness
BIRTHFIT provides fitness programs to cultivate connection and enhance awareness through efficient, sustainable movement throughout the motherhood transition and the seasons and cycles of a woman’s life.
Safe Bedsharing
Guidelines to Sleeping Safe with Infants:
Adapted from: Maximizing the chances of Safe Infant Sleep in the Solitary and Cosleeping (Specifically, Bed-sharing) Contexts, by James J. McKenna, Ph.D. Professor of Biological Anthropology, Director, Mother-Baby Sleep Laboratory, University of Notre Dame.
The Importance of Postpartum Care
Ariane Audet wrote an article called ‘My stay on a psychiatric ward for PPD inspired a new career’. The article was published on Today’s Parent last May 5, 2021, and discussed the many realities of motherhood and the postpartum period.
Therapy
TherapyStory - Our team of diverse clinicians have an array of specialties based in perinatal mental health, couples work, and hypnotherapy to ensure we can support our clients and shape the clinical process specific to each individual’s needs.
Krissy Petullo - Perinatal mood and anxiety (pre-post partum), infertility, and general mental health. KPetulloLCSW@gmail.com
Offering Grain Holdings - Emily Braithwaite | Clinical Social Work/Therapist (for postpartum mental and emotional support)
Tongue-Ties
Recommendations: Dr. Siegel (laser) located in NYC and Dr. Amy Schecter (snips, IBCLC, takes insurance), located in West Caldwell, and Dr. Jain in Tenafly