Resources for New Moms

Pre-Natal Classes

Riverside Pediatrics – Offering newborn care classes complimentary for the community, first Tuesday of every month from 12:30-1:30pm. Call (203)629-5800 to RSVP.

Breast Feeding Support

Cathleen Walker, MA, RNC, IBCLC
914-374-2714
www.lactationconsultantathome.com
[email protected]

La Leche League of Connecticut
Contact: (203) 340 1218

Stephanie Cleary
Greenwich Lactation Services
Stephanie Cleary, IBCLC, RLC
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
greenwichlactation.com
Text or call: 203-340-1113
Email: [email protected]

Baby Nurses

Mothers Care Doulas
203-375-5719

Marilyn Simon
347-705-3742

Tavera Hunter
929-300-9675

Niela Simon
347-894-6395

New Moms Groups

Greenwich Hospital Tender Beginnings
Email: [email protected]
203-863-3655

Before Baby
Prenatal Yoga
Class for Grandparents-to-be
Child Birth Preparation Classes
Baby Care and Feeding

Just for Kids – Sibling Classes

After the Baby is Born
WarmLine: The nursing staff is available 24 hours a day by phone (203.863.3569). Discuss with the nurse how you’re adjusting and any concerns or questions you might have.
Lactation Support: Call 203.863.4226 between 8am-2pm
Mommy and Me Yoga: 1 hour-long class offers gentle exercises, meaningful poses and thoughtful meditations in the traditions of Kundalini Yoga. Strengthening, stretching, toning and balancing techniques help achieve mind/body/soul harmony during this often intense, emotional and glorious postpartum period. Bond with your baby and meet other moms, too. For new moms and their babies, ages 6 weeks-9 months. Classes meet every Thursdays from 11:30am-12:30pm. $25 per class.
Postpartum Massage

Parenting Programs/Support Groups

Newborn Mothers Group: 4-week course addressing the needs of the newborn (under 4 months of age), and the physical and emotional adjustments of parenthood. Designed for mothers who recently have given birth. Topics include: Birth Experience: Adjustment, Love and Sleep; How Do We Learn to Become Parents?; Who Was I Before I Became a Mother?; and Self-Esteem Mom and Baby. Led by a postpartum registered nurse. Classes meet every Tuesday from 9:30am-11:00am. $100 per 4-week session.

Tender Bridges for NICU Parents

Parents Exchange (Children 4-months to high school): a variety of parenting classes and support groups that are divided according to the age of your child, from 4 months through high school. Build on your strengths and develop new insights from other moms and dads facing similar experiences. Participants have made lifelong friendships in this safe and nurturing environment. Groups meet weekly for 1.5 hours, and are led by qualified child development specialists over a 14-week semester. Call 203-863-3794 for information and registration form.

Therapists Specializing in Pregnancy, Postpartum

I am a National Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor; specializing in pregnancy, postpartum, the various stages of motherhood, relationship changes, parenting, stress, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and life transitions.

I am dedicated to providing integrative therapy services to mothers while providing information about options currently available to mothers in need

My goal is to empower mothers (from pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond) to live a more authentic, balanced, confident, and fulfilled life. Working together, we will discover your strengths and the personal resources that can help achieve your desired goals.

Kelly Akehurst, M.A., NCC, LPC

Psychotherapy

phone: (475) 477-0278

fax: 203-349-8367

[email protected]

kellyakehurstlpc.com

Sleep Consultants

Peaceful Sleep Consulting
Emily Klein, LPC
Let’s restore peaceful sleep to your family.
Contact: (203) 658 7967

Debbie Flora

Sleep Consultant and Multiples Expert

(203) 216-2540

Car Seat Safety

Greenwich Hospital to hold Monthly Car Seat Safety Checks

Beginning on June 16, Greenwich Hospital will offer monthly car seat safety checks every third Thursday of the month from 8 am to 2 pm at West Putnam Medical Center, 500 W. Putnam Ave. in Greenwich.

People can schedule an appointment with a certified technician to learn how to correctly install a car seat and properly secure their child in the car seat. To make an appointment, call 203-200-KIDS or email [email protected].

Seventy-three percent of car seats are misused or improperly installed, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Connecticut law has specific standards for rear-facing car seats, forward-facing car seats and booster seats depending on the age and weight of the baby or child. Safe car seats include a 5-point harness and chest clip, a metal splitter plate in the rear, clear labeling and other features. In addition to Greenwich Hospital, YNHHS has car seat safety checks at Bridgeport and Yale New Haven hospitals.

Car Seat Installation and Safety Demonstration
Certified Firefighter- Tony Shell 203 622 3959
Certified Firefighter- Bob Roth 203 622 3972