Resources for Pregnancy and Beyond

Addiction & Postpartum Depression Center

• Postpartum depression, the complex set of emotional and behavioral changes some women feel after giving birth, and addiction can be a tragically common pairing. The peak period for postpartum depression is from birth to 3 months.

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Baby-Friendly Hospitals in NJ

• The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), also known as Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI), is a worldwide program of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), launched in 1992 in India following the adoption of the Innocenti Declaration on breastfeeding promotion in 1990. The initiative is a global effort for improving the role of maternity services to enable mothers to breastfeed babies for the best start in life. It aims at improving the care of pregnant women, mothers and newborns at health facilities that provide maternity services for protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding, in accordance with the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes.

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Birth Injuries​

• A birth injury is any form of harm that happens to an infant as they are born. Birth injuries in a newborn can damage the baby’s brain or body and vary in severity. 

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Endocrinologist​

• Anjali Grover, M.D., specializes in the treatment of diabetes, metabolic disorders, and other hormonal disorders and deficiencies. ​Dr. Grover is recognized as a Leading Physician of the World and Top Endocrinologist by the International Association of HealthCare Professionals. Contact Dr. Grover at (973) 798-4777.

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Fertility Together

• Leyla Bilali, BSN, RN, provides medical-based guidance, education, and nurturing support throughout your fertility journey – all based on your own personal needs. Contact Leila at fertilitytogether@gmail.com or call (201) 638-8618.

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Functional Medicine

• Mariela Torres MD at (201) 366-2526 or info@mellowmindedmd.com

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Infant Sleep Patterns: A Guide for New Parents​

• Newborns are a source of great joy for their parents, but they can also wreak havoc on their sleeping habits. When a baby is born, their sleep is irregular and not the same as that of the adults in the home. This guide will give you some insight on what to expect and why.

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Infertility Coach​

• Becky Ackerman helps women struggling with infertility to naturally increase their chances of pregnancy, while feeling relaxed and confident. She provides virtual fertility support and fertility coaching services, offering a fully personalized 12-week program as well as single sessions. Whether you're working through primary or secondary infertility, hope to conceive naturally or are planning to use an ART, fertility coaching will help and support you along the way.

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Lactation​

• Milkwell Lactation offers support and feeding solutions for NJ and PA areas. Contact the Milkwell Team at hello@milkwelllactation.com.  Maplewood Lactation is in network with some insurance plans. Danielle@Maplewoodlactation.com

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Nanny Referral Agency​

• The Nanny Aid - we specialize in connecting families with top-notch nannies across the country

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Parenting Philosophies for Newborn Care

 

Pediatricians​

• Nuheights Pediatrics

Clifton Office: 2 Brighton Road Suite 404 Clifton, NJ 07012

Montclair Office: 286 Park St., Montclair, NJ 07043

Phone: (973) 250-2970

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Physical Therapy & Chiropractic Services​

• Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy - it does not matter what kind of birth you’ve had to utilize this service. Also great for Diastasis Recti.

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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center

• Location: 1 Bay Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042, United States, (973) 429-6000

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Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

• Location: 94 Old Short Hills Rd, Livingston, NJ 07039, United States, (973) 322-5000

 

Catalyst PT Wellness

• Dr. Nicole Salge, PT, DPT, IADN Cert. Specialist

200 Sheffield St., Suite 313 Mountainside, NJ 07092; (201) 400-6401

 

Built Strong Physical Therapy

• Dr. Chisako Sugiyama-Murray, PT, DPT, PCES, (973) 400-9843, In-home sessions available.

 

Switchback Chiropractic & Wellness

• Pediatric chiropractic care is a gentle and safe way to reduce nervous system stress for the baby and can help with some common issues that may occur in early stages of life such as colic, digestive issues, constipation, difficulty latching/feeding, and ear infections.

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Photography

• Daisy Rey, (917) 818-5978, Instagram, daisy@daisyrey.com

• Happy Photography Sarah Johnson - For maternity and/or newborn pictures, contact Sarah at happyphotographysj@gmail.com

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Placenta Encapsulation

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Post-Pregnancy Fitness

• BIRTHFIT provides fitness programs to cultivate connection and enhance awareness through efficient, sustainable movement throughout the motherhood transition and the seasons and cycles of a woman’s life.

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Postpartum Meal Services

• Love & Plates | Healthy Nutritious Dinners - delivered to your home.  New menus every week. Vegetarian/Vegan and Fish/Shellfish options as well as breakfast and lunch.  Use code NJPPD for 10% off your first online order.

• Mama-Lotus meal service. Contact Hannah Iannuzzi at (973) 941-6030 for additional information.

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Safe Bedsharing

• Guidelines to Sleeping Safe with Infants

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Self-Care​

• Held Massage Therapy for prenatal and birth massage.

• Heart Center Massage - Lizzy Kates is a prenatal massage therapist

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The Importance of Postpartum Care​​

• Ariane Audet wrote an article called ‘My stay on a psychiatric ward for PPD inspired a new career’. The article was published on Today’s Parent last May 5, 2021, and discussed the many realities of motherhood and the postpartum period.

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Therapy​

• Krissy Petullo - Perinatal mood and anxiety (pre-postpartum), infertility, and general mental health. KPetulloLCSW@gmail.com​​

• MamaLift - On-demand therapy lessons, health trackers and live health coaches.​

• Offering Grain Holdings - Emily Braithwaite | Clinical Social Work/Therapist (for postpartum mental and emotional support)​

• PsychCenters offers mental health support group and concierge service for pregnant and postpartum moms through their Nightlight program. Putting mom first and attending to her needs.​​

• TherapyStory - Our team of diverse clinicians have an array of specialties based in perinatal mental health, couples work, and hypnotherapy to ensure we can support our clients and shape the clinical process specific to each individual’s needs.

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Tongue-Ties

• Dr. Siegel (laser) located in NYC

• Dr. Amy Schecter (snips, IBCLC, takes insurance), located in West Caldwell

• Dr. Jain in Tenafly