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Doula Insurance Coverage
Doula Insurance Coverage
Some health insurances are beginning to cover doula support. Learn more at the links below about what coverage you're eligible for. Always consult with your health plan provider for specific details of your plan.
For those without health insurance coverage, try one of these avenues with friends and family to finance your doula support.
Postpartum Recovery
Postpartum Recovery
What happens for your postpartum check-ups? When should you be seen? Learn more at March of Dimes.
Know the Urgent Maternal Warning signs.
Share them with your partner and loved ones so they can help advocate for you in case of emergency.
Urgent_Maternal_Warning_Signs.pdfEmergency Response
Emergency Response
Print the below one-page documents to keep in your medicine cabinet.
In English
Baby Health Information.pdfParent Health Information.pdfIn Spanish
Informacion de salud del bebe.pdfInformacion de salud de la madre.pdfWatch the video to learn about the intense hormone change following childbirth that contributes to the "Baby Blues", a temporary mood change that should resolve by 2 weeks postpartum.
Cesarean Recovery
Cesarean Recovery
Video Credit: Michigan Medicine
Video Credit: Bridget Teyler
Perinatal Mental Health
Perinatal Mental Health
Our mental health is most at risk during pregnancy and postpartum than in any other time in our life. Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders are the #1 complication of childbirth, can affect someone no matter their gender, and they are all treatable. Your body has been doing the hardest work its ever done, you are operating on less sleep than normal, your role has shifted, and your pesky hormones are raging! It's crucially important to have an understanding person you trust to listen and support you during this time.
You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you will be well.
Hotlines & Warmlines for Immediate Support
Call or Text National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 988
US National Maternal Mental Health Hotline - Dial or Text 1-833-943-5746 (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS)
Anne Arundel County Warm Line - 410-768-5522
Same-day and Next-day appointments for behavioral health available M-F 9a-9p at Arundel Lodge at Luminis Health Urgent Care Center - 443-590-3224
Postpartum Support International - Dial or Text 1-800-944-4773
*8a-11p EST
Immediate assistance for emergency, dial 911
Find a Provider:
Perinatal and Postpartum Mood & Anxiety
PSI Provider Directory - Find a Perinatal trained Mental Health Provider
Park Wellness Group - Severna Park, MD
Community Mental Health Associates - Millersville, MD
The Collective Healing Center - Arnold, MD
Silverleaf Counseling - Arnold, MD
Anchored Hope Therapy - Annapolis, MD
Johns Hopkins Reproductive Mental Health Center - Baltimore, MD
University of Maryland Women's Mental Health Specialists - Baltimore, MD
Building Beyond Therapy - Upper Marlboro, MD
Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Infertility and Infant Death
Silverleaf Counseling, LLC - Arnold, MD
Intensive Treatment - Outpatient & Inpatient
MedStar Health Georgetown (DC) - Mother-Baby Intensive Outpatient Program
Charlie Health - Virtual PPD Treatment Program
MedStar Health at Harbor Hospital (Baltimore) - Psychiatric Inpatient
Sheppard Pratt (Baltimore) - Psychiatric Inpatient
Loveland Therapy Fund - Financial assistance for black women
Sondermind - Find a virtual Mental Health Therapist
Support Groups
Johns Hopkins Reproductive Mental Health Center - Postpartum Support Group: Free, drop-in, virtual every Tuesday at 11am. See Flyer. Email RMHCpostpartumgroup@jh.edu for more information.
Postpartum Support International - Free virtual support groups with many topics (military, queer, black & POC) and times
Postpartum Support International - Support groups for dads
NAMI Maryland - Support and peer-to-peer groups
Video credit: Kayti McDaniel, LCSW, PMH-C
Infant Feeding
Infant Feeding
CAB_Breastfeeding Pocket Guide_Mobile.pdfVideo credits: Global Health Media
Video credit: Texas WIC
Video credit: Emerald Doulas
Video Credit: UK NHS
Video Credit: DIY Breastfeeding
Additional Lactation Resources
Additional Lactation Resources
Centers for Disease Control - Breastfeeding
La Leche League Breastfeeding A to Z
LactMed Database - Medication safety during lactation
Breastfeeding Warmlines
Breastfeeding Warmlines
Greater Baltimore Medical Center - Open 7 days a week
443-849-3428
Luminis Medical Center - M-F 9am-3pm
443-481-6977
Find a Lactation Consultant
Find a Lactation Consultant
Breastfeeding Works with Kim Knight - Annapolis, MD
Laura Burch Lactation - Annapolis & Central MD
The Balanced Boob - Annapolis & Eastern Shore, MD
The Rumina Center - Baltimore, MD
Milky Moms - Across Maryland
Metropolitan Breastfeeding - Across Maryland
Birth & Milk Co - Bowie, MD
The Breastfeeding Center - Washington, DC
United States Lactation Consultant Association - Provider Search
The Lactation Network - Get Matched
*Lactation services and pumps are now covered by many insurers, including TRICARE. Make sure to check your coverage and reach out if you need support.
Breastfeeding & Chestfeeding Support Groups
Breastfeeding & Chestfeeding Support Groups
Luminis Health, Annapolis, MD: pump rentals, breastfeeding classes, phone-support, free group-support every Tuesday at 10am
Milky Moms Support Groups: Locations in Arnold, Prince Frederick, La Plata, St. Mary's, & Prince George's
TruCentered, Annapolis, MD: breastfeeding support group with Black IBCLCs every Tuesday at 10am
The Rumina Center, Severna Park & Baltimore, MD: weekly groups, in-person & online
MedStar, Leonardtown, MD: free group-support, registration required
The Womb Room, Baltimore MD: monthly groups, in-person & online
GBMC, Towson, MD: in-person support, warm phone line, pump rentals
UMD, Upper Chesapeake, MD: in-person support, warm phone line, classes
The Lactation Room, Mt Airy & North Bethesda: rentals, lactation consultants, classes
The Breastfeeding Center, Washington, DC: classes, rentals, consultants, groups
Maryland, Delaware & DC La Leche League groups: North Arundel, Reisterstown, Columbia meet-ups
Donor Milk
Donor Milk
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove, MD:
Maryland’s first hospital-based milk depot is open to better connect area moms with extra breast milk to babies in need. Call to begin screening process: 757-668-MILK
The Breastfeeding Center - Washington, DC
Human Milk Banking Association of North America - Find a Milk Bank
Nutrition Support
Nutrition Support
Adequate nutrition for mom is very important when breastfeeding and recovering in the postpartum.
Do you need nutrition or food-access support? Call Anne Arundel County WIC at 410-222-6797 (English) or 410-222-0139 (Español).
Safe Sleep
Safe Sleep
Copy of NICHD_STS_2022.pdfCopy of Bedsharing-Safe-Sleep-7-infographic-LLL.pdfBabywearing
Babywearing
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Rehab 2 Perform - Gambrills, Annapolis,
FX Physical Therapy - Annapolis, Severna Park, Gambrills
Chiropractic & Body Care
Chiropractic & Body Care
TruCentered Chiropractic Care - Annapolis, MD
*Offers free lactation support group weekly
Northern Birth Roots Massage - Arnold, MD
Video credit: Holland Hospital
Video credit: Pregnancy & Postpartum TV
Parent & Community Groups
Parent & Community Groups
Anne Arundel County Library: Babies in Bloom Story Times (ages 0-5)
Music Classes: Music Together Chesapeake, Naptown Sings & Plays
Mom Walk Co: Annapolis, Baltimore
Hike it Baby: Outdoor family hikes
Baby & Me Yoga: Yoga Barn, The Womb Room
MOPS: Motherhood support groups
Annapolis Moms Network: local events
Fit 4 Mom: Prenatal & Postpartum fitness programs created by moms
Postpartum Support International: Support for Dads, Support for Moms, Queer & Trans Support Groups
Anne Arundel Free Pantries
Anne Arundel Free Pantries
Anne Arundel County Pantry Map from Anne Arundel County Food Bank - provides pantry location and information for Food Pantries, Baby Pantries, Senior Pantries, and Soup Kitchens.
Anne Arundel County Library Discoveries Pantry at the Annapolis Mall - 1st Saturdays and 1st Tuesdays of the month
She Rises Mommy Closet in Largo - 4th Saturday each month (By appointment only)
Kid Changemakers Pop Up Pantry in Glen Burnie - 2nd Saturday each month
Community United Methodist Church & Crofton Christian Caring Council in Crofton - By appointment only, call (410) 721-9129
Asbury Church Assistance Network (ACAN) in Severna Park - call (410) 647-7667 to register for baby boxes
St. Matthews UM Church Baby Pantry in Shady Side - 3rd Saturday each month
Jessup Baptist Church Baby Pantry in Jessup - 2nd Saturday each month, Facebook group for items
Joy Reigns Lutheran Church Baby Pantry in Edgewater - 1st Saturday every month
Nichols Bethel UMC Baby Blessings in Odenton - open Fridays, email Dawn Hawkins for information dawn.hawkins@nicholsbethel.org
Marshall Hope West Annapolis Pantry in Annapolis - 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings
Love AACO Tyler Heights Pop Up Pantry - 1st and 3rd Saturdays
Caring Cupboard Baby Pantry in Pasadena - weekly hours posted on their Facebook page
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