Rhode Island Birth Resources

Pregnancy Resources

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Education (online)

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• Namaste Birth - Basic, comprehensive, and personalized birth prep classes

• Evidence Based Birth

• Lamaze International

• Preeclampsia Foundation

• Plus Size Birth: Positive evidence-based plus size pregnancy resources and support

• March of Dimes

• Every Mother Counts​

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​Breech Resources

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• Namaste Birth - Lorie Michaels, Spinning Babies Aware Practitioner & Educator

• Nicole Morales, LM CPM , Author of "The Breech Release"

• Spinning Babies

• Evidence Based Birth Breech Research

• Breech Without Borders

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Doulas

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• Doulas of Rhode Island 

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Pelvic Floor & Fitness

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• Namaste Birth - Spinning Babies, Polarity Therapy & Body Ready Method Fitness

• Restore Your Core - A whole body approach to healing and strength.

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Breastfeeding Resources

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• La Leche League:  Support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding.

• Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Breastfeeding support in RI

• Dr Jack Neuman at International Breastfeeding Centre - great resource with online videos

• Namaste Birth - Lorie Michaels, CLC

 

 

Placenta Encapsulation / Keepsakes 

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• Namaste Birth Certified Placenta Encapsulation Services

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Infant Loss Support Resources

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• The Institute for Birth, Breath, and Death  

• StillBirthDay - A Pregnancy Loss is Still a Birthday

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Newborn Resources

 

• Newborn Care:Infant and Newborn Care - links on variety of topics

• What does a newborn look like?

• Coping with Colic - Ask Dr. Sears  (great site for parents)

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Finding a Pediatrician

 

• WebMD provider search / ratings

• HealthyChildren.org

 

 

Postpartum Resources 

 

Postpartum Depression Resources

 

Note: this is a listing of publicly available groups, not a personally vetted list of groups

 

PPD affects approximately 12 - 20% of women in the first year postpartum.  Many women may suspect they have PPD but be reluctant to seek help because they feel ashamed or guilty.  This can make the mom feel isolated and more depressed and she may even try to hide her feelings from those who can help her most.  Though a personal or family history of depression is a risk factor, even women who have no history of depression can develop PPD.  It can develop gradually and the mother may have both “good” and” bad” days.

 

Some signs of PPD include:

• Insomnia or sleep disturbances

• Sadness, depression, feeling hopeless

• Change in eating habits

• Excessive/uncontrollable  crying or irritability

• Feelings of not being a good mother, feelings of guilt or inadequacy

• Fatigue or exhaustion

• Difficulty concentrating or memory loss, confusion

• Excessive concern for baby’s well being

• Lack of interest in your baby

• Fear of “losing control”

• Lack of interest in your partner/sex

• Fear of harming the baby or yourself

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Resources

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• Postpartum Support International RI Chapter

• Postpartum Support International

• Online PPD Support group:  www.ppdsupportpage.com

• For Fathers: www.postpartumdads.org

• PSI Provider of Color directory

• SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

 

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