Western Massachusetts Resource List


Therapeutic:

Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/

Resolve The National Infertility Association: https://resolve.org/

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

BHN Psychiatric Crisis Services: (413) 733-6661

Franklin County Crisis Services: (413) 774-5411, (800) 562-0112

Crisis Services of Hampshire County: (413) 586-5555

Westfield Crisis West Springfield, Agawam, Westfield, Hilltowns: (413) 568-6386

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Support Programs

Baystate Health https://www.baystatehealth.org/services/obgyn/support

Cooley Dickinson https://www.cooleydickinson.org/programs-services/ob-gyn-midwifery/pregnancy-and-parent-groups/

Empty Arms https://emptyarmsbereavement.org/resources-for-parents/

Jewish Family & Children’s Service https://www.jfcsboston.org/Our-Services/Center-for-Early-Relationship-Support

The Life Workshop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvqca0AcsFY

Postpartum Support International https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/

Over the Moon Parenting https://overthemoonparenting.com/

Recommended Books

Aaron, E. N. (2020). The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You. Citadel; 25th edition

Byrne, R. (2006). The Secret: Atria Books/Beyond Words

Chapman, G.  (2015). The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts. Northfield Publishing

Covey, S. R. (1989) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change: First Fireside Edition

Fett, R. (2014). It Starts with the Egg: How the Science of Egg Quality Can Help You Get Pregnant Naturally, Prevent Miscarriage, and Improve Your Odds in IVF. Franklin Fox Publishing LLC; 1st edition

Gray, J. (2012). Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: The Classic Guide to Understanding the Opposite Sex: Harper Paperbacks

Gottman, J. & Silver, N. (2015). The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert: Harmony

Kleinman, K. & Raskin, V. D. (2013). This isn’t What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression. Philadelphia, PA: Da Capo Lifelong Books

Raupp, A. (2014). Yes, You Can Get Pregnant: Natural Ways to Improve Your Fertility Now and into Your 40s. Demos Health; 1st edition

Pelz, M. (2022). Fast Like a Girl: A Woman's Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Balance Hormones

Sichel, D. and Driscoll, J. (1999). Women’s Moods. New York: Harper Collins

Tolle, E. (2004). The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment. New World Library

Van de Kolk, B. (2015). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma: Penguin Books

Weigartz and Gyoerkoe. (2009). The Pregnancy & Postpartum Anxiety Workbook. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Weschler, T. (2015). Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 20th Anniversary Edition: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health: William Morrow Paperbacks

Meditations

Circle & Bloom https://circlebloom.com/shop/

Headspace https://www.headspace.com/meditation/guided-meditation

Postpartum Meditation from Mama and Baby Love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvqca0AcsFY

The Secret Universal Mind Meditation by Kelly Howell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tF14GnCJqk

Simply Being Guided Meditation https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.meditationoasis.Relax1&hl=en_US&gl=US

Complementary Treatments

Acupuncture

Whole Body Healing: https://westernmassacupuncture.com/

Wellness House Amy Mager: https://www.wellnesshousenorthampton.com/who-we-are/

Radiant Point Acupuncture: https://radiantpointacupuncture.com/

Integrity Women’s Health: https://www.myintegritywomenshealth.com/

Chiropractor

 Wellness House Daniel Garfield: https://www.wellnesshousenorthampton.com/who-we-are/

Worcester Family Chiropractic Care: https://www.worcesterfamilychiropractic.com/pregnancy-chiropractor

Massage Therapy

Blue Heron Massage: https://www.blueheronmassagenorthampton.com/#prenatal

Physical Therapy: Restore Physical Therapy https://www.restorewell.com/

Renew Health Pelvic Health & Wellness https://www.renewhealthllc.com/

Lactation Consultants

Cooley-drop in groups and La Lech League: https://www.valleybreastfeeding.org/Breastfeeding%20Support%20Resources_Updated%20August%202013.pdf

Baystate (phone or drop in): https://www.baystatehealth.org/services/obgyn/support/breastfeeding

Tanita Council: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanita-council-40b36090/

Lisa Fortin (home visits): https://www.lisafortinibclc.com/index.html

Massachusetts Lactation Consultant Association: https://www.masslca.org/western-massachusetts