community resources for the expecting family
Massachusetts Birth Connections
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Parenting Classes
​As our children grow, we are faced with new challenges. A Parenting Class can be very helpful in navigating, managing and understanding new behaviors and early childhood development.
Boston/Central Massachusetts/Metrowest
Emily Kathleen Lindblad
508-769-8497
Postpartum Doula, Bereavement Doula, CPR & First Aid Classes, Infant Massage, Breastfeeding Education, Multiples-Specific Parenting Classes
Boston
Christine Fischer-Rothman
617-447-8411
Birthing From Within Childbirth Mentor, Postpartum Doula, Birth Story LIstening/Healing (Traumatic Birth Support), Early Parenting Instructor, Lactation Support
Rachel Hess
650-380-7225
www.rachelhessdoula.wordpress.com
Postpartum Doula, LGBTQ Parent Support, New Mom Groups, Newborn Care Classes, Parenting Classes, Infant/Parent Play Class
Molly Lawney
978-238-3157
Postpartum doula, certified lactation counselor (CLC), postnatal fitness, evidence-based infant care, elimination communication and cloth diapering help, babywearing education
Boston/Metrowest
Christine Galatis
781-727-6275
Newborn Care Class, Parenting Class
Wendy Mackey-Kydd
Birth and Parenting Education
781-859-9491
wendymackeykydd@gmail.com
Birth Doula, Childbirth classes, Parenting Coaching and Education, Newborn Care classes, Breastfeeding Support and Education
Maria Rader
617-281-2144
Birth Doula Childbirth Educator Parenting Classes
Melanie Venuti, BS, IBCLC, RLC, CHBE
781-223-6624
www.mvbreastfeedingsupport.com
Private Lactation Care, In home consultations, Telephone & Email Consultations, Prenatal Education (breastfeeding, 'Me as a Mom' series class including topics on nutrition, infant feeding, soothing, emotional wellness), Baby & Breastfeeding support groups, Happiest Baby on the Block
Jill Vetstein
508-523-3111
www.nurturingparentsandteachers.com
Parent/Infant Play classes, New Mom's Groups, Infant Massage, Parenting Advice/coach for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers, Parenting Workshops
Sheryl White
617-905-0100
Infant Massage, Infant Signing, Mindful parenting, Peaceful slumber, New Parents as teachers program, group and private classes.
North Shore
Laurie Oesterle and Lauren Gaudet
978-712-0411
Postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, lactation support, newborn care class, new mom groups, parenting classes, parent/infant play class
Molly Lawney
978-238-3157
Postpartum doula, certified lactation counselor (CLC), postnatal fitness, evidence-based infant care, elimination communication and cloth diapering help, babywearing education
South Shore
Christine Galatis
781-727-6275
Newborn Care Class, Parenting Class
Sharon Watstein
617-548-6790
Postpartum Doula, Parenting Classes, Grandparent Classes
