To say thank you for your role in the birth of Thomas doesn't seem quite enough - you deserve some serious kudos for taking us through with such committment and skill, with the added bonus of humor. — Kathleen
Links & Resources
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION
Maternal Wellness Group -- Located in Mt. Airy, Kathleen Furin provides monthly one-day Birthworks childbirth seminars that will answer all your questions and get you and your partner ready for the big day. Also provides acupuncture and therapy services. www.maternalwellness.org
PRENATAL MASSAGE
Kathryn Murphy provides fabulous massages in my Mt. Airy office on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and on weekends by appointment. Reach her at (267) 229-7856.
BREASTFEEDING
Breastfeeding Resource Center -- an excellent facility in Abington that has onsite lactation consultants, as well as pump supplies. www.breastfeedingresourcecenter.org
Newman Breastfeeding Clinic and Institute -- Dr. Jack Newman is a world renowned expert on all aspects of breastfeeding. His website is my "go-to" resource. Lots of troubleshooting tips as well as fact sheets. www.drjacknewman.com
LactMed -- a great searchable database of medication safety in breastfeeding. http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT
POSTPARTUM ISSUES
Postpartum Stress Center -- a great resource located in Rosemont for women experience difficulties postpartum. They have support groups, seminars and individual therapists. www.postpartumstress.com