Mother's Resources
Allegheny County’s Crisis Intervention Line
888-424-2287
Mobile unit that does in home assessment. They operate out of Mercy and Western Psych.
888-424-2287
Mobile unit that does in home assessment. They operate out of Mercy and Western Psych.
Pittsburgh Doula Network for Postpartum Care
Once baby arrives things can become overwhelming and hectic. Need a little help? Postpartum doulas are knowledgeable in newborn care, postpartum recovery, breast and bottle feeding, family support, and most importantly mothercare. We have day and overnight services available. Each doula is infant child CPR certified and has Act 33/34 clearances and is insured. Call today for more information. 412-488-2810
http://www.pittsburghdoulanetwork.com/home.html
Once baby arrives things can become overwhelming and hectic. Need a little help? Postpartum doulas are knowledgeable in newborn care, postpartum recovery, breast and bottle feeding, family support, and most importantly mothercare. We have day and overnight services available. Each doula is infant child CPR certified and has Act 33/34 clearances and is insured. Call today for more information. 412-488-2810
http://www.pittsburghdoulanetwork.com/home.html
Out of the Blue: A Support Group for New Mothers
FREE
Please contact prior to attendance 412-515-8315
Group is open to mothers during pregnancy and up to 1 year postpartum.
Children under 1 year old are welcome.
Motherhood is often a difficult transition. It is important to have support during this time. Out of the Blue is facilitated by Licensed Social Worker and Postpartum Support International member Amy Lewis.
Our group offers:
FREE
Please contact prior to attendance 412-515-8315
Group is open to mothers during pregnancy and up to 1 year postpartum.
Children under 1 year old are welcome.
Motherhood is often a difficult transition. It is important to have support during this time. Out of the Blue is facilitated by Licensed Social Worker and Postpartum Support International member Amy Lewis.
Our group offers:
- A safe space to talk about how to cope with anxiety and depression during pregnancy and after your child is born.
- Resources for new mothers and their families.
- Education about common struggles for new mothers.
- Opportunity to connect with other mothers.
- Strategies for self-care.
Cerebral Palsy Symptoms
http://www.cerebralpalsysymptoms.com/
Our mission at CerebralPalsySymptoms.com is to provide the public with accurate and up to date information on the many aspects of cerebral palsy and other birth injury complications. Our team strives to maintain a comprehensive free resource so those interested or concerned about their children can take actions to protect them.
http://www.cerebralpalsysymptoms.com/
Our mission at CerebralPalsySymptoms.com is to provide the public with accurate and up to date information on the many aspects of cerebral palsy and other birth injury complications. Our team strives to maintain a comprehensive free resource so those interested or concerned about their children can take actions to protect them.
Artful Mamas Circle Workshop with Gabrielle Smith
The Artful Mamas Circle is a Process Painting workshop series designed to bring awareness to your strengths, nurture your intuition, and develop the confidence to be creative in all areas of your life. Process Painting is not about the outcome or product, and therefore a great way to express yourself freely, and spontaneously, in a supportive and non-judgmental setting. During each session the facilitator provides one-on-one support to assist you on your creative quest! This workshop is a great primer for labor, motherhood or any other personal endeavor which requires us to be present, and trust our own inner wisdom.
NO PAINTING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
For information about current workshop offerings or one-on-one sessions, please email Gabrielle at gabi.truenorth@gmail.com
The Artful Mamas Circle is a Process Painting workshop series designed to bring awareness to your strengths, nurture your intuition, and develop the confidence to be creative in all areas of your life. Process Painting is not about the outcome or product, and therefore a great way to express yourself freely, and spontaneously, in a supportive and non-judgmental setting. During each session the facilitator provides one-on-one support to assist you on your creative quest! This workshop is a great primer for labor, motherhood or any other personal endeavor which requires us to be present, and trust our own inner wisdom.
NO PAINTING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
For information about current workshop offerings or one-on-one sessions, please email Gabrielle at gabi.truenorth@gmail.com
Levana Bratique
Wexford, PA
Carries everything needed from maternity clothes to breastfeeding clothes, nursing bras, breast pumps, slings and breastfeeding accessories. Their website is http://www.mothersboutique.com/
Wexford, PA
Carries everything needed from maternity clothes to breastfeeding clothes, nursing bras, breast pumps, slings and breastfeeding accessories. Their website is http://www.mothersboutique.com/
Natural Bottom Babies
Pittsburgh, PA
We are an advocacy company located in Pittsburgh, PA for GroVia cloth diapers and accessories. We strongly believe that choosing cloth is one of the best decisions you can make for your little one. We would love to help you discover how easy and affordable cloth can be for your family. We offer in-home demonstrations of our GroVia products, can help you host a diaper party for a group of friends, and help you choose which diapers will be the best fit for your family.
http://naturalbottombabies.weebly.com/
Pittsburgh, PA
We are an advocacy company located in Pittsburgh, PA for GroVia cloth diapers and accessories. We strongly believe that choosing cloth is one of the best decisions you can make for your little one. We would love to help you discover how easy and affordable cloth can be for your family. We offer in-home demonstrations of our GroVia products, can help you host a diaper party for a group of friends, and help you choose which diapers will be the best fit for your family.
http://naturalbottombabies.weebly.com/
Nutrition+Wellness, LLC
412-736-9604
lcummings@nutrition-wellness.org
www.nutrition-wellness.org
We offer health coaching support for mothers before and during pregnancy and postpartum. Our programs are science-based and focus on the four pillars of health: lifestyle, exercise, attitude and nutritional choices. We are not a one-size-fits-all solution. We customize our solutions to meet your needs; promoting choices for a healthy pregnancy and to manage the transition into motherhood.
We are located in the East Suburbs of Pittsburgh but will meet you at a convenient location. Call for a free initial consultation.
412-736-9604
lcummings@nutrition-wellness.org
www.nutrition-wellness.org
We offer health coaching support for mothers before and during pregnancy and postpartum. Our programs are science-based and focus on the four pillars of health: lifestyle, exercise, attitude and nutritional choices. We are not a one-size-fits-all solution. We customize our solutions to meet your needs; promoting choices for a healthy pregnancy and to manage the transition into motherhood.
We are located in the East Suburbs of Pittsburgh but will meet you at a convenient location. Call for a free initial consultation.
The Cord Blood Center
https://www.cordbloodbanking.com/
Banking cord blood can be life saving. Stem cells from cord blood have been used for over 20 years, and treat 80 different diseases, including certain types of cancer and immune disorders. Over 35,000 patients have received a successful transplant, with thousands more being treated every year.
https://www.cordbloodbanking.com/
Banking cord blood can be life saving. Stem cells from cord blood have been used for over 20 years, and treat 80 different diseases, including certain types of cancer and immune disorders. Over 35,000 patients have received a successful transplant, with thousands more being treated every year.
Cord Blood Guide
http://www.cordbloodguide.com/
CordBloodGuide.com offers the simplest, most easy-to-read resource for expecting parents on cord blood banking and the benefits of donating your child's umbilical cord blood. Donating cord blood is non-invasive and it can save the lives of children from leukemia, sickle cell lymphoma, and other cancers and blood-related disorders.
http://www.cordbloodguide.com/
CordBloodGuide.com offers the simplest, most easy-to-read resource for expecting parents on cord blood banking and the benefits of donating your child's umbilical cord blood. Donating cord blood is non-invasive and it can save the lives of children from leukemia, sickle cell lymphoma, and other cancers and blood-related disorders.
Western Psych Emergency Line
412-624-1000
Call ahead, a nurse will ready a PPD intake and look out for you at the ER. They promise assessment and help, not admittance, unless there is risk of injury to yourself or the baby. They also have a mobile team who will come to your home and do an assessment.
412-624-1000
Call ahead, a nurse will ready a PPD intake and look out for you at the ER. They promise assessment and help, not admittance, unless there is risk of injury to yourself or the baby. They also have a mobile team who will come to your home and do an assessment.
Core 23 Biobank
http://core23biobank.com
Core 23 Biobank is a nationwide company with more cord blood educators per patient than any other cord blood bank in the country. Umbilical cord blood has been used in the treatment of more than 80 diseases including leukemia, lymphoma, and a wide range of other conditions.
http://core23biobank.com
Core 23 Biobank is a nationwide company with more cord blood educators per patient than any other cord blood bank in the country. Umbilical cord blood has been used in the treatment of more than 80 diseases including leukemia, lymphoma, and a wide range of other conditions.