Local Resources
Birth Roots Perinatal Resource
Center
A Portland non profit offering childbirth education, sling sales, new parent drop-in groups (so helpful in the postpartum period!), doula teas, and doula services. It’s a great place to get connected to other families in a similar stage of life.
Meret Bainbridge
Licensed Acupuncturist specializing in women’s health, pregnancy support, infertility and labor induction, augmentation and support.
The Jade Trade
Physical therapist and Massage Therapist Nancy Charlebois specializes in caring for pregnant and laboring women.
Mom to Mom of Maine
A community of moms in the greater Portland area.
The Birth House, LLC
New freestanding birth center serving southwestern Maine and parts of New Hampshire. Birthing pool available. Care provided by Certified Professional Midwives throughout the childbearing year.
The Breastfeeding Center of Maine
207-775-6455
Bettina Pearson, RN, IBCLC and Cindy Smith, IBCLC
Experienced and caring lactation consultants meet with you in your home or our office.
Kathryn Landon-Malone, MSN, CPNP
207-781-4488 X6780
Holistic Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Well child check ups, parenting consults, sleep consults, pediatric hypnosis, group well child care and classes.
The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance of Southern Maine
207-985-3452
A network of health professionals and parents dedicated to providing education and support for women who are at risk for or experiencing prenatal or postpartum mood and/or anxiety.
A Portland non profit offering childbirth education, sling sales, new parent drop-in groups (so helpful in the postpartum period!), doula teas, and doula services. It’s a great place to get connected to other families in a similar stage of life.
Meret Bainbridge
Licensed Acupuncturist specializing in women’s health, pregnancy support, infertility and labor induction, augmentation and support.
The Jade Trade
Physical therapist and Massage Therapist Nancy Charlebois specializes in caring for pregnant and laboring women.
Mom to Mom of Maine
A community of moms in the greater Portland area.
The Birth House, LLC
New freestanding birth center serving southwestern Maine and parts of New Hampshire. Birthing pool available. Care provided by Certified Professional Midwives throughout the childbearing year.
The Breastfeeding Center of Maine
207-775-6455
Bettina Pearson, RN, IBCLC and Cindy Smith, IBCLC
Experienced and caring lactation consultants meet with you in your home or our office.
Kathryn Landon-Malone, MSN, CPNP
207-781-4488 X6780
Holistic Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Well child check ups, parenting consults, sleep consults, pediatric hypnosis, group well child care and classes.
The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance of Southern Maine
207-985-3452
A network of health professionals and parents dedicated to providing education and support for women who are at risk for or experiencing prenatal or postpartum mood and/or anxiety.
Websites
Spinning
Babies
This website teaches “belly mapping,” a technique to help you determine your baby’s position. It’s a technique to connect with your baby and understand your baby’s position, which is so important in preparing for birth. Ask your doctor or midwife about the impact of your baby’s position on labor.
Birthing from Within
A unique approach to childbirth education.
Lamaze
This site contains a wealth of evidence based information for pregnant women. Check out the “Six Care Practices” and also the excellent footage of hospital births.
DONA
The largest doula organization. A great resource for parents who are considering hiring a doula.
KellyMom
Great, evidence based breastfeeding articles and advice.
This website teaches “belly mapping,” a technique to help you determine your baby’s position. It’s a technique to connect with your baby and understand your baby’s position, which is so important in preparing for birth. Ask your doctor or midwife about the impact of your baby’s position on labor.
Birthing from Within
A unique approach to childbirth education.
Lamaze
This site contains a wealth of evidence based information for pregnant women. Check out the “Six Care Practices” and also the excellent footage of hospital births.
DONA
The largest doula organization. A great resource for parents who are considering hiring a doula.
KellyMom
Great, evidence based breastfeeding articles and advice.
Books
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth
by Ina May Gaskin
~Simply one of the best books out there on birth and the needs of a laboring woman.
Baby Catcher: Chronicles of a Modern Midwife by Peggy Vincent
~Funny and full of information about birth and what it is to be a midwife.
Gentle Birth Choices by Barbara Harper
~Information about pregnancy and labor
The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
~An excellent resource for anyone supporting a laboring woman.
Birthing From Within by Pam England and Rob Horowitz
~A unique approach to childbirth preparation.
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn by Simkin, Whalley and Keppler
~A wealth of information about preparing for your perinatal period.
~Simply one of the best books out there on birth and the needs of a laboring woman.
Baby Catcher: Chronicles of a Modern Midwife by Peggy Vincent
~Funny and full of information about birth and what it is to be a midwife.
Gentle Birth Choices by Barbara Harper
~Information about pregnancy and labor
The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
~An excellent resource for anyone supporting a laboring woman.
Birthing From Within by Pam England and Rob Horowitz
~A unique approach to childbirth preparation.
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn by Simkin, Whalley and Keppler
~A wealth of information about preparing for your perinatal period.
