Local Resources for our Parents & Babies
So many women & mom-owned businesses have been brought to life over the last few years to support you before, during & after the birth of your baby. Let us help you & give you the support we were desperately searching for in those early days of our own parenting journeys. Below you’ll find an ever-growing list of my most trusted friends & their businesses that are ready & waiting for you with open arms.
Feeding Support
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Balanced Breastfeeding
Katie Madden, RN, BSN, IBCLC
Prenatal Consultations, Postpartum support, Free “How to Feed your Newborn” Prenatal workshop
Wilmington, DE
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Milk & Honey Lactation Services
Brittanie Sutton, IBCLC
Prenatal consultations, postpartum lactation support, back to work pumping support, weaning and relactation support
Middletown & Camden, DE
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Mindful Motherhood Lactation
Stephanie Trost, MS. CCC-SLP, IBCLC
Postpartum lactation support, bottle feeding support, infant feeding therapy
In home session in Middletown, DE & surrounding areas
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Lactation at The Birth Center
Corinne Daut, RN, BSN, IBCLC
Postpartum Lactation Support, Breastfeeding Class, Free Breastfeeding Support Group for any lactating person that meets in person and virtually.
Newark DE
Women’s Health
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Physical Therapy for Women
Dr. Anne Duch, PT, DPT, WCS
Physical therapy and wellness services for women
Prenatal & postpartum yoga/exercise classes available
Wilmington, DE
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Lotus Rehabilitation
Dr. Janelle Antonio, PT, DPT, CLT
Oncology rehab services, pelvic floor physical therapy, post liposuction & abdominoplasty treatment
Postpartum corrective exercise class available
Newark, DE
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Newark Prenatal Massage & Yoga
Monica Seligmann, LMT, RYT
Prenatal massage, postpartum massage, therapeutic massage, prenatal & postpartum yoga, 4th Trimester Moms Group
Newark, DE
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Trainer Mommy
Nicole Dougherty, NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist , Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach, Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified
A fitness coach for moms with individual & group coaching programs
Currently all online offerings
Maternal Mental Health
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Perinatal Prana
Anne Decaire, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C
Perinatal mental health services
Josie’s Grace - 4th Trimester Support; Community-based nursing care for early motherhood
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Sunrise Mental Health & Midwifery
Dawn Moore, CNM, WHNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Reproductive & sexual health services, reproductive mental health, birth story processing, perinatal emotional wellness programs
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Postpartum Support Advocates
Pre & postnatal emotional wellness services at Balanced Mind Journey
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Postpartum Support International - DE Chapter
Find perinatal mental health providers, Climb out of the Darkness Fundraiser Walk
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Mama Works Too
Alana Miller
A space for working moms in all industries to find community and realize they’re not alone.
Baby & Toddler Sleep
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Sleep by Dr. Seeley
Dr. Corrine Seeley, PhD Sleep Neuroscience
Sleep Consultations, Sleep Workshops
Doulas (Birth & Postpartum) and Childbirth Support
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The Ginger Goose
Taylor O’Bryan, CD (DONA)
Professional postpartum doula services and antepartum services (preparing for baby’s arrival)
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Mother Lovin' Doula
Molly Jackowski, CD (DONA)
Birth support doula, childbirth education classes
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Lunamar Birth Well
Molly Leitner
MotherCircle Class, childbirth education, newborn care education, yoga
Pediatric Occupational Therapy
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Pediatric Therapy Partners DE
Dr. Amanda Wiles, OTD, OTR/L
OT services for fine motor skills, sensory processing, self care skills, play skills, emotional regulation and visual motor skills, handwriting groups
Middletown, DE
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In the Woods OT
Liz Downing, MOT, OTR/L
Nature based OT services to address motor skills, sensory processing and emotional regulation, individual services, OT summer camps, parent coaching
Wilmington, DE
Pediatric Speech Therapy
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More than Words Pediatric Therapy
Kelsie Ward, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
Speech & language therapy
In-home/daycare/school visits throughout NCC, in office in Middletown, DE
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Beyond Speech Therapy
Heather Aydelotte, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech, feeding, occupational & physical therapy
Dover, DE
Pediatric Airway & Oral Tie Support
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The Center for Airway & Facial Development
Dr. Joanna Green, DDS
Oral tie assessment and treatment, myofunctional therapy, orthodontics, facial growth and development
Newark, DE
Pediatric Chiropractic Care
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Spinal Health & Wellness
Dr. Andrea Moses
Specializes in pediatric, prenatal and postpartum chiropractic care
Newark, DE
Photography
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Moon Bloom Photo
Alexandra “Ali” Duprey
Delaware based family and motherhood photographer - birth, family, portrait, documentary, motherhood, couples
Meet other Parents with Babies & Toddlers
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Evolution Cubs
Movement, sensory play and peer socialization classes for infants, toddlers and preschoolers (6 months - 6 years old) taught by local Pediatric Physical Therapists.
Middletown, DE
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Natural Nest Play Cafe
A thoughtfully designed play space ideal for children up to 7 years old - with toys and structures meant to inspire your child’s imagination. Several classes are available at each location.
Middletown, Dover & Newark, DE locations
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Learning with Ms. Karen
Ms. Karen hosts free storytimes at local libraries Movers & Shakers music and movement classes at Whitehall Rec Center, Stay & Plays and Tumble Tots at MOT All Stars.
Middletown, DE
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Delaware Forest Friends
Delaware Forest Friends is a group that meets in various DE parks to allow our children the freedom to be children, in nature. They are not an official forest school but strive to follow forest school philosophies.
Northern, Central & Southern DE meetups.
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KC Mom Walks
A group for Moms in Delaware to meet for walks, coffee, park play dates & more! They host 2 walks/month to help get Moms together. This group is active on Instagram & Facebook @kcmomwalks.
Smyrna, Dover, & Middletown., DE
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Tinkergarten
Creative outdoor play led by Emily, a Montessori trained teacher & mom.
Wilmington, DE
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Mom Meetups at The Birth Center
Free & informal groups that meet weekly. They may be discussion of topics relevant to parenting infants, the exchange of support and information & general camaraderie with other parents. You do not have to be a birth center client to attend.
Newark, DE
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MontiStory
A program designed to make implementing Dr. Montessori’s philosophy in your home more attainable.
