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Doula Insurance Coverage
Doula Insurance Coverage
Some health insurances are beginning to cover doula care. Learn more about what coverage you're eligible for.
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Postpartum Recovery
Postpartum Recovery
What happens for your postpartum check-ups? When should you be seen? Learn more at March of Dimes.
Urgent_Maternal_Warning_Signs.pdfCesarean 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)
Postpartum Support International - Dial or Text 1-800-944-4773
Anne Arundel County Warm Line - 410-768-5522
Find a Provider:
Perinatal and Postpartum Mood & Anxiety
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
Loveland Therapy Fund - Financial assistance for black women
Psychology Today - Find a Therapist
Brightside Health - Find a Therapist
Support Groups
The Postpartum Pack - Free virtual support group for expecting individuals, those who have been pregnant, or those who have given birth in the last year.
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
Video credits: Global Health Media
CAB_Breastfeeding Pocket Guide_Mobile.pdfVideo Credit: UK NHS
Video Credit: DIY Breastfeeding
Additional Lactation Resources
Additional Lactation Resources
La Leche League Breastfeeding A to Z
LactMed Database - Medication safety during lactation
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
Maryland, Delaware & DC La Leche League groups: North Arundel, Reisterstown, Columbia meet-ups
Luminis Health, Annapolis, MD: pump rentals, breastfeeding classes, phone-support, free group-support
Milky Moms Support Groups: Locations in Arnold, Prince Frederick, La Plata, St. Mary's, & Prince George's
TruCentered, Annapolis, MD: breastfeeding support group with IBCLCs every Tuesday at 10am
MedStar, Leonardtown, MD: free group-support, registration required
The Womb Room, Baltimore MD: monthly groups, in-person & online
The Rumina Center, Baltimore, MD: weekly 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
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
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
Pelvic Floor
Video credit: Holland Hospital
Video credit: Pregnancy & Postpartum TV
Chiropractic & Body Care
Chiropractic & Body Care
TruCentered Chiropractic Care with Dr. Bryant Harris - Annapolis, MD
Northern Birth Roots Massage - Arnold, MD
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
Birthing without Bias
Birthing without Bias
Download the Irth App to read and write reviews of hospitals, providers, doulas, and more in the provider community.
Explore parent resources from Irth.
Set Up a Doula Registry
Set Up a Doula Registry
Having trouble finding doula care coverage with your insurer? Until the US steps up its maternal health game, we have to take matters into our own hands.
Doula registries have become a popular way for families to finance their doula care. Babylist allows you to add a doula fund to your existing baby registry, and other platforms have cash registries available. Check them out!
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