Pregnancy Resources
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Helping families get the funds they need to pay for the support they deserve. Doulas, Childbirth education, Pelvic floor health, Lactation consultants, Mental health support and more, (including overnight support).
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Education, community outreach, and professional services offered to expectant parents and parents of newborns. The BWCO referral network is comprised of a diverse group of birth professionals including doulas, childbirth educators, lactation consultants, massage therapists and others.
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Paying attention to movements helps expectant parents get to know what’s normal for their baby and speak up if they notice a change.
Mental Health Resources
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Perinatal Outreach and Encouragement for Moms (POEM) provides peer support groups, education on pregnancy and postpartum depression (PPD) and related mood/anxiety disorders, and information and referrals to appropriate resources in the area. They encounter each new mom with compassion and empathy– because POEM is comprised of moms who have been there.
Their services are free of charge.
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Whether you are a dad trying to support a partner or you think you may be experiencing a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder, we are glad you are here. We want you to know that you are not alone and that by getting the right kind of support, you will get better.
One in ten dads gets postpartum depression, and up to 18% develop a clinically significant anxiety disorder such as generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder at some point during the pregnancy or the first year postpartum.
PSI has a commitment to a whole-family, father-inclusive approach to perinatal mental health.
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CWW's approach is different, unique, and designed especially for women and teen girls. Our providers consider biological, socioemotional, and cognitive influences that vary throughout a woman's adolescent, reproductive, transitional, and mature years. Providing a supportive, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, we work collaboratively with clients to address therapeutic needs associated with anxiety, depression, postpartum/perinatal depression and anxiety, trauma, health-related stress, family conflict and many others.
When you are ready, we are here.
Address: 4625 Morse Road Suite 200 Gahanna, OH 43230
Phone: (614) 474-9052
Newborn & Infant Resources
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AAP recommends all babies sleep on their back, on a flat, firm, separate sleep surface such as a bassinet, play yard or crib, and to keep the baby's sleep space free of blankets, bumpers, toys or other objects.
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Mission: To relay evidence-based information and guidelines relating to infant and toddler sleep safety with families and caregivers, as well as to offer peer-to-peer support, education, and resources for those who wish to implement safe sleep practices.
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Taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move (crawling, walking, etc.). These updated guidelines make it easier for families to access Early Intervention Resources which are generally free up to 3 years of age.
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Read & experience what mental and physical changes your baby is going through. When (with dates!) they may experience a fussy phase. As well as how you can support them to develop all their new skills.
Feeding Resources
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Speak to a trained lactation professional today. Available to anyone, anywhere. Have a breastfeeding question you'd like answered? Call: 888-588-3423Text: “BFHOTLINE” to 839863
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Whether you've decided to formula feed your baby from the start, are supplementing your breast milk with formula, or are switching from breast milk to formula, you're bound to have questions.
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“Getting sick from Cronobacter does not happen often, but infections in infants can be deadly. Learn what steps you can take to protect your baby from getting sick.”
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