New Mother S Resource Guide

Welcome to the 2011 New Mothers Resource Guide
WHO WE ARE

The original New Mothers Resource Guide was created as a *volunteer project in 2008 by a group
of greater Seacoast mothers. Today the New Mothers Resource Guide is a thriving resource for new
mothers and parents-to-be. It is also a valuable resource for new fathers, grandparents, 'seasoned'
parents and any one who has the remarkable responsibility of caring for a child.
The purpose of the New Mothers Resource Guide is to promote the health and emotional
wellbeing of pregnant women, new mothers, and families living in the greater Seacoast area.
THANK YOU!
The NMRG would like to thank all of the local businesses and organizations involved in the 2011 New
Mothers Resource Guide; without you we would not be able to provide greater Seacoast mothers
and families with the variety of valuable resources available to them.
We would also like to thank the families who make use of the NMRG. By utilizing the various local
businesses in the NMRG, youre sustaining the local businesses in your community and we thank you
for doing so! Your support enables those businesses to support you in your journey through
motherhood and beyond.

ADVERTISING INQURIES

Angie M. Lombard| NMRG Managing Director
(W) www.newmothersresourceguide.com/Advertise
(E) advertise@newmothersresourceguide.com
(P) 603.502.4934
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ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
The NMRG has integrated our print, online and social media marketing into sensible advertising
packages for one-stop marketing made easy and affordably. We are a local, family-owned, small
business working to promote other local businesses and organizations.

VALUE
Compared to other greater Seacoast advertising options NMRG ad costs are competitive and our
direct marketing approach is particularly effective, allowing small businesses to advertise
throughout the greater Seacoast effectively and affordably! We are happy to structure a payment
schedule to meet your budgeting needs.

DISTRIBUTION
The NMRG is printed annually and distributed throughout the greater Seacoast (FREE) at select local
hospitals birth & health centers, local businesses/non-profits, town libraries, and Drs offices from
York, ME to Newburyport, MA. Additionally the entire NMRG is online. The NMRG was created for
and tailored to the needs of the families interested in your service and being distributed to them
through our effective networking efforts and direct marketing approach.

*The NMRG was originated in 2007 by Mary Beth Bloser, who led a team of mothers/volunteers to create the guide. The
original authors included Mary Beth Bloser, Andrea Rutherford, Angie Lombard, Christa Bellmare, and Carey Thomas. Angie
Lombard agreed to assume sole responsibility for the NMRG so it could be updated annually; she turned the NMRG into a
LLC in January 2009.

Table of Contents

Announcements & Stationery30
Art, Music & Educational Childrens Programs2/3
Breastfeeding Support..4 - 6
Childbirth Education.6 - 9
Childproofing & Safety Services..9
Chiropractors..10
CPR Classes (Infant/Child)..11
Doulas | Birth & Postpartum......................................................................................12 - 15
Hospitals | Free Standing Birth Centers...16
Massage Therapy (Infant & Adult)...17
Mental Health Support.20
Midwives...18
Mothers Groups | Support.........19/20
Nurse Practitioners.21
Obstetrics | Gynecology | Pre-natal Care.22/23
Pediatric Medical & Dental Care...24/25
Pediatric Rehabilitation Services.25/26
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation...26
Personalized Cooking | Chef Services...27
Photographers27
Postpartum Support..29
Retailers of Maternity/Infant/Child Items & Gifts..30
Specialty Foods Delivered..31
Ultrasound Suite | Pregnancy Spa...31
Websites of State & Local Family Resources...See NMRG website for direct links
Wraps & Carriers.30
Yoga | Exercise | Swim (Adult & Child).......32/33

Motherhood brings as much joy as ever, but it still brings boredom, exhaustion, and sorrow too. Nothing else will ever make you as
happy or as sad, as proud or as tired, for nothing is quite as hard as helping a person develop his own individuality especially while you
struggle to keep your own. - Marguerite Kelly and Elia Parsons -

Cover photo graciously provided by:

www.mac-photography.com

Disclaimer: The New Mothers Resource Guide is meant to be a starting point for women in their journey through late
pregnancy and beyond. As you utilize the resources in within the NMRG, please know the NMRG does not endorse specific
providers or businesses. It is incumbent upon all of us to ask questions of, research, and learn about the people we let into our
pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences.

Please note: We do not have every greater Seacoast resource available in the NMRG, but we are striving to get there! As
you might suspect, there are other resources available as well. We hope the resources available in the NMRG help make
your journey into motherhood a valuable learning experience.

Art, Music and Educational Childrens Programs
Pregnancy and postpartum are times of learning, adjustment, integration, and transformation. Parenting is an experience for
which we receive little training and preparation yet it can be the most challenging, rewarding and intense experience of our
lives. It truly takes a village of support for a family to thrive in this transition. Below are area activities to do with your baby to
both learn something new, get involved in the community, meet other parents, or to simply venture out for fresh air.

Art for Everyone Studio for Children
Christine Hodsdon,
NH Art Teaching Certification
Exeter, NH, 03833
(P) 603.772.1958
(E) christine.artforeveryone@gmail.com
(W) www.exeterartforeveryone.com
All artwork created in the studio is encouraged to be
developed using the artists own personal and unique style.
Emphasis is placed on the process of creating rather than the
product itself. At times, reference to past artists may be used
to inspire a particular style. It is also important for young artists
to recognize the differences in styles among artists; VanGogh
vs. Picasso vs. Jackson Pollock. Through this process, they
witness that everyones art is truly unique.

Babytime at Families First
Tuesdays 10-11:30am.
Families First Health & Support Center,
Community Campus, Portsmouth, NH.
(P) 603.422.8208 (press 2)
(W) www.FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org
facebook.com/families1st
twitter.com/FAM1stNH
Play, learning, and support for babies. (prenatal to 1 year) and
their parents. No fee charged; childcare offered for older
children.| An educational, playful and supportive group for
babies up to 12 months and their parents; expecting parents
also welcome! Facilitator: Parkie Boley. A program of Families
First Health and Support Center
(www.FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org), held at the Community
Campus in Portsmouth. Program is free and includes free
childcare for older siblings. Advance signup required for
childcare; call 603-422-8208 ext. 2. See ad on pages 21/22

Childlight Yoga
Various Seacoast locations
(W) www.childlightyoga.com
facebook.com/childlightyoga
twitter.com/childlightyoga
Baby Itsy Bitsy Yoga: For babies 3 weeks old to almost crawling
Tot Itsy Bitsy Yoga: For babies almost crawling to 24mos.
Little Family Yoga: 2-4 yrs.
Also offer programs for big kids, families, schools & more.

Providing yoga programs for babies, toddlers, preschoolers,
big kids, and families around the Seacoast. Also offering
mobile enrichment for preschools, home school groups,
birthday parties, Yoga 4 Classrooms and teacher trainings.

York Hospital | Bellycasting
Family Care, 15 Hospital Dr, York Me 03909
Contact Robyn Mertens: 207.351.2129
(W) www.yorkhospital.com
facebook.com/YorkHospitalYorkME
twitter.com/YorkHospital
This class will be held the 3rd Thursday of every month from 6-
8:00 pm in the Hall House on the York Hospital campus. Fee:
$50.00. Charges for classes will be billed to your insurance (with
the exception of belly casting - which insurance does NOT
cover) on date of service.

Gymboree Play & Music of Rye
Art (18 mo-5 yrs),
Gymboree (0-5 yrs)
Music (0-5 yrs)
150 Lafayette Road, Rosewood Plaza, Rye, NH
(P) 603.964.3003
(E) ryenh@gymboreeclasses.com
(W) www.gymboreeclasses.com
Art: Inspire your child's imagination and self-expression with a
world of hands-on art activities. Through painting, sculpture,
drawing, collage, dramatic play and more, our art classes
encourage confidence and support artistic potential.
Gymboree: Encourage development through play and
learning with our seven-level program designed to support
your child's growth at his or her own individual pace. Music:
Enhance your child's development and love of music through
song, dance, movement games and instruments. See ad on
previous page.

Music Together
Jeanne Russell
Portsmouth Center for Yoga and the Arts
95 Brewery Lane # 9, Portsmouth, NH
(P) 603.431.4755
(W) www.musictogetherofportsmouth.com
*Classes in Portsmouth, North Hampton,
Newmarket and Kittery.

Experience Music Together and find out how important--and
how fun--your role can be! Music Together is an internationally
recognized early childhood music program for babies,
toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and the adults who
love them. Music Together classes are based on the
recognition that all children are musical. Music Together helps
children learn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and participate
with confidence in the music of our culture, provided that their
early environment supports such learning. Our Music Together
classes build on your child's natural enthusiasm for music and
movement.

A mother understands what a child does not say. Yiddish Proverb | 2

Art, Music and Educational Childrens Programs

Richie McFarland Children's Center
Main Site: 11 Sandy Point Road, Stratham, NH
Satellite Site: 81 New Hampshire Ave, Portsmouth,
NH
(P) 603.778.8193

(E) admin@richiemcfarland.org
(W) www.RichieMcFarland.org
facebook/RichieMcFarlandChildrensCenter

Early Learning Group Program - play-based, preschool-readiness group experiences at both of our locations or other
community settings. These groups provide children with valuable social opportunities that include developmentally
appropriate activities as well as individualized education and therapeutic support as needed. We limit the number of
participants in all our groups to ensure individualized attention.
Baby Signs - curriculum-based program for any parent who wants to foster communication with their young children.
The program teaches easy ways to learn and practice sign language through the single session Parent Workshop or the 6-
week Sign, Say and Play class.
Parents As Teachers - research-based education program that offers parents practical ways to encourage learning,
manage challenging behavior, and promote strong parent-child relationships. The programs core components consist of
personal visits, group meetings, developmental screenings and linkages to a network of community resources.
Parent-Child Playtimes - educational group experience that supports families in creating social opportunities for their
children, provides caregivers with developmental guidance, demonstrates positive discipline strategies, and creates a
safe environment for families to network and gain support from one another.
Hanen Programs - parent education programs (It Takes Two to Talk and More than Words) that teach caregivers
interaction guidelines and fun activities that enhance a childs communication skills. The programs combine group
learning and individual consultation to help parents understand strategies for developing their childs speech, language
and communication skills. See ad on the inside back cover

the Childrens Museum of New Hampshire
6 Washington Street, Dover NH 03820
(P) 603.742.2002
facebook.com/ChildrensMuseumNH
(W) www.childrens-museum.org
twitter.com/kidmuseumnh

The Childrens Museum operates exclusively for charitable purposes and serves as an educational resource for schools,
families and communities. The museum strives to support the diverse population of the region, to provide learning
opportunities for all children, and to enrich the services of regional schools. See our ad below

Breastfeeding Support
The ancient and natural act of breastfeeding is not always simply begun. With the
expert knowledge and resources of a lactation consultant, any bumps in the road can
be smoothed so the experience is comfortable and beneficial for both mother and
baby. In addition to the invaluable support of peers and family, it is important to make
connections during pregnancy with La Leche League and mothers groups so the
support is there when you need it after your baby arrives.

Birth Roots Seacoast
Perinatal Community Resource Center,
78 Government Street, Kittery, ME 03905.
2nd floor of the Wentworth-Dennett Building.
(P) 207.772.4784
(E) info@OurBirthRoots.org
(W) www.ourbirthroots.org
facebook.com/BirthrootsSeacoast | twitter.com/birthroots

Breastfeeding Basics - part 1 (Prenatal Breastfeeding Education) A prenatal class
created to support the mom and partner. Learn all the basics of how your body works
and what your baby needs. You'll leave with an understanding of what to expect, how
to recognize and avoid common challenges and how to create a supportive
environment to get off to the best start with breastfeeding. After your baby is born, take
class part 2 for more support. See ad on this page

Breastfeeding and Support - part 2 (Postnatal, after your baby is born) Because we
know there is only so much you can absorb before your baby is born... We offer this class
to focus on where you are postpartum with breastfeeding, including the challenges and
ways to support all your hard work! The basics of pumping, storing and introduction of
bottles will be covered. Your questions will be answered. Please bring your breast pump
if you have one (Ideal for moms with babies 4 weeks through 3 months).

Exeter Hospital
Breastfeeding Session Class
5 Alumni Drive, Exeter, NH 03833
(P) 1-800-4-EXETER (1-800-439-3837)
(E) Healthreach@ehr.org
(W) www.exeterhospital.com

Taught by a certified lactation consultant, the benefits of breastfeeding, the process of
learning how to breastfeed and helpful techniques are just some of the topics covered
in this two-hour presentation. This class is highly recommended for both the expectant
mother and her partner/support person.

Portsmouth Regional Hospital
Prenatal Breastfeeding Basics Class
333 Borthwick Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(P) 603.433.6998
(W) www.portsmouthhospital.com
facebook.com/PortsmouthHospital | twitter.com/PortsmouthReg

Breastfeeding does not always come automatically, and we're ready to help both you
and your baby in getting started and enjoying the benefits of nursing. Taught by one of
our lactation consultants, this class provides information, advice, and support for women
who want to learn more about breastfeeding. Please call 433-6998 to register.

York Hospital
Breastfeeding Class
15 Hospital Dr, York Me 03909
(P) 207.351.2129
facebook.com/YorkHospitalYorkME | twitter.com/YorkHospital

The purpose of this class is to present information and answer questions concerning
breastfeeding. Partners are welcome! Class will meet the 4th Thursday of each month
from 6:00-8:00 pm.

She never quite leaves her children at home, even when she doesnt take them along. Margaret .C. Banning | 4

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Exeter Hospital
Breastfeeding Support Group
(P) 1-800-4-EXETER (1-800-439-3837)
At home, after your baby is born, you have available to you a
support group. The group meets every Friday from 11:00am -
12:30 noon. This group provides the added support needed for
the changing needs of a growing baby. This is also a time to
foster mother-to-mother support and assistance. A lactation
consultant is available during this time. There is no requirement
to register for this group jut show up and join in with all the
participants.

Hospital Breastfeeding Support Group
(P) 603.436.5110
facebook.com/PortsmouthHospital
twitter.com/PortsmouthReg
Our Breast Feeding Support Group meets every Wednesday
from 10:00 am to 12 noon in the Maternity Family Room at
Portsmouth Regional Hospital. You can stop by for a brief
period, or stay for the whole time if you want. You can enjoy
the benefits of meeting with a Certified Lactation Consultant
who can assist you with your breastfeeding needs. Or you can
just stop by and relax while meeting other breastfeeding
women and their babies.

York Hospital
Breastfeeding Support Group
(P) 207.351.2129
York Hospital's Breast-Feeding group: The group is offered
every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hall House on the
York Hospital campus. A lactation consultant is always
available for consultations and families can weigh their babies
at this weekly session. The group is free and all parents with
babies are welcome. Lactation Consultants: Judi Kelley, Katie
Holmes and Robyn Mertens. Breastfeeding support line 207-
351-3481 Individual appointments available.

Seacoast Area La Leche League
Sanford, ME: Angela, 207.324-2205
Durham, NH: Colleen, 603.294-4352
Durham, NH: Traci, 603.397.5235
Portsmouth, NH: Leila, 207.752.4611
(W) www.seacoastnhlll.org
Providing information and support for the Maine and NH
Seacoast Area. All women who have an interest in
breastfeeding are invited to attend LLL meetings. All mothers
and their children are accepted with open arms at meetings.
Each mother is encouraged to take from La Leche League
meetings what seems sensible and helpful to her. Monthly
meetings held in Dover & Stratham, NH.

GLOW | grow life. own wellness.
Professional Lactation | Breastfeeding Counseling
Amy Hopkins, RN, LMT, CCCE, E-RYT - Owner
266 York St. Suite 2, York, ME 03909
(P) 207.641.7353
(E) amy@glowbodywork.com
(W) www.glowbodywork.com
glowbodywork.wordpress.com
Private Postpartum Lactation Counseling session: Includes a
home visit or appointment at GLOW, email support, and three
counseling phone conversations.

Nursing Mothers Group* First visit to group is FREE.
Drop in rate: $5
On-going weekly: Wednesdays 9am - 11am at GLOW

*Please note: Mothers who are interested must contact Sara
Walenta directly before coming to your first group:
sara@glowbodywork.com or 603-674-6452.

Koru Care Postpartum Doula Services
Krista Maltais, PCD (DONA), CLC
Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified
Postpartum Doula & Early Childhood
Development Educator.
(P) 603.918.9298
(E) kristadoula@gmail.com
(W) www.korucaredoula.com

See ad on pages 6/11
Achieve pain-free and successful breastfeeding experiences
while Koru Care Postpartum Doula Services provides
personalized breastfeeding education, assessment, and
support in the comfort and privacy of your own home.

My mission is to provide the highest quality of care and
education to your entire family so that you may achieve the
confidence, skills, and resources needed to build a strong and
successful family foundation.

I provide service to Southern Maine, Southeast New
Hampshire, and Northern Massachusetts.


Lisa O'Rourke Goulet RN, IBCLC
RN, Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula (incl. overnights)
and Breastfeeding Specialist
Mothering Moon | Biddeford, ME
(P) 207.283.3239
(E) lisa@motheringmoon.com
(W) www.motheringmoon.com

Helping to ease the transition into new or subsequent parenthood. Information and
support during pregnancy, labor & birth, breastfeeding, and parenting can allow
parents to relax, enjoy these experiences, and be confident in their abilities to give birth,
feed and parent their babies.

Breast Pump Rentals:

York Hospital
Baby Friendly Designated Hospital
(P) 207.351.2129

Childbirth Education
The best childbirth and parenting classes are those which support families through the
many changes that come with welcoming a new child into the family. They provide
resources and information so families can make informed decisions, clarify beliefs, ideals
and priorities and provide a context for families to proactively address fears and
concerns.

Birthing Classes:

GLOW ~ grow life. own wellness.
Healthy Pregnancy and Childbirth Workshop
(P) 207.641.7353

Part 1 This workshop focuses on optimal Health and Nutrition for pregnancy. The best
foods, yummy recipes and healthy products to nourish you and your growing baby are
discussed. Best taken in first or early second trimester.

Part 2 A comprehensive, hands-on workshop that instills the knowledge and confidence
for birth by teaching effective massage and yoga concepts to help partners and
coaches support mom before, during, and after birth. Best taken during second or third
trimester.

Exeter Hospital
Prepared Childbirth Series
(P) 1-800-4-EXETER (1-800-439-3837)

Taught by registered nurses who are also certified childbirth educators, the classes cover
labor, birth, strategies for managing discomfort in labor (e.g. breathing and relaxation
techniques), and various technologies that may be used. A tour of the Family Center
and birth video clips are included. This series of 4 classes is offered on weekday
evenings. It is expected that you complete "Your Pregnant Body" class before beginning
this series.
The phrase working mother is redundant. Jane Sellman| 6


Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified Postpartum
Doula & Early Childhood Development Educator.
(P) 603.918.9298
(E) kristadoula@gmail.com
Providing postpartum support and education so you can
understand and enhance your childs development. Learn
your babys cues, know age-appropriate milestones, and
begin to build a strong family foundation with the help of Koru
Care Postpartum Doula Services.

Serving So. Maine, Seacoast New Hampshire, and North Shore
MA. See ad on pages 6/11

Birth Roots Seacoast
78 Government Street Kittery, ME 03905.
Second floor of the Wentworth-Dennett Building.
(P) 207.772.4784
(E) info@OurBirthRoots.org
facebook.com/BirthrootsSeacoast
twitter.com/birthroots
Birthing from within: Immerse yourself in the realm of labor and
birth. Build confidence and gain an understanding of how to
work with your body and the process of labor and birth. Learn
support skills, relaxation techniques and a better
understanding of what to expect.

Birth Art: LabOrinth Process: This is a preliminary class to the
Birthing From Within series. It is a wonderful addition to your first
or second trimester. See ad on page 4

Portsmouth Hospital
Childbirth Education and Preparation
(P) 603.436.5110

Offers childbirth education designed to provide the
information and support you need to actively and confidently
create your own personal birth experience. The best time to
attend the classes is around the seventh month of pregnancy.
Specific registration information is available at your doctor's
office. Topics may include: Pregnancy and the birth process,
Lamaze breathing techniques, Relaxation methods, Pain
control options, including epidurals, Variations of the birth
process, including Cesarean delivery, A tour of the hospital's
maternity department. Husbands/partners are strongly
encouraged to participate. Refresher classes and weekend
birth workshops are available.

Exeter Hospital
Prepared Childbirth Series
(P) 1-800-4-EXETER (1-800-439-3837)

Taught by registered nurses who are also certified childbirth
educators, the classes cover labor, birth, strategies for
managing discomfort in labor (e.g. breathing and relaxation
techniques), and various technologies that may be used. A
tour of the Family Center and birth video clips are included.
This series of 4 classes is offered on weekday evenings. It is
expected that you complete "Your Pregnant Body" class
before beginning this series. Also offer a Refresher Class.

York Hospital
Childbirth Preparation Class
(P) 207.351.2129

This series of classes is designed to provide information
regarding the changes and discomforts of pregnancy, the
stages of the labor process and related labor management
techniques, including relaxation, breathing techniques, and
positioning to enhance comfort and progress in labor;
alternative methods of pain control in labor medications as
well as induction of labor and cesarean birth. A tour of the
Birthing Center will also be provided if possible. This class series
is designed for the pregnant woman and her partner! Also
offer a Saturday Class.

Breastfeeding Classes: See pages 4 - 6

CPR Classes Infant/Child: See page 11

Classes for Dads:

Exeter Hospital | Basic Training for Dads
(P) 1-800-4-EXETER (1-800-439-3837)

A unique workshop taught by men for men. Experienced male
instructors and dads who bring along their young infants will
teach expectant dads about baby care, fatherhood, and the
needs of new moms - all from a guy's perspective. New dads
(with or without their infants) are also welcome.



Boot Camp for New Dads
(P) 603.433.6998
This nationally acclaimed program is run by men for men-
featuring relaxed one-on-one interaction and feedback from
a guy's perspective. It is designed to help new dads meet the
challenges ahead and feel confident about bringing their new
baby home. Boot Camp for New Dads is offered quarterly,
and consists of a 3-hour workshop prior to the birth of your
baby. It covers not only baby care and fatherhood, but
focuses on the needs of new moms. It helps the whole family
get off to a great start

Hypnobirthing Classes:

Anna Jaques Hospital |Hypnobirthing
Mary Pagnani |Higgins Conference Room
25 Highland Ave Newburyport, MA
(P) 978.463.1060
(W) www.ajh.org/classes.html

facebook.com/Anna-Jaques-Hospital
twitter.com/AnnaJaques

For more info. email:hypnobirthingwithmary@comcast.net
Or call The Birth Center at 978.463.1060

Exeter Hospital
Supplemental HypnoBirthing
(P) 1-800-4-EXETER (1-800-439-3837)
For those taking private HypnoBirthing classes, this 2 hour
class, taught by a registered nurse, will provide you with
important Family Center information about routines, policies,
infant security, and other available hospital resources
appropriate for both you and your baby and concludes with a
tour of the Family Center.

Portsmouth Regional Hospital | HypnoBirthing
(P) 603.433.5280
Our HypnoBirthing program consists of 4 classes, 2 hours each
class. You will learn about relaxation and self-hypnosis
techniques, and how your body can work in neuro-muscular
harmony with nature throughout labor.


York Hospital at Wells | HypnoBirthing Class
(P) 207.351.2129

Wednesdays from 6-8:30 pm at York Hospital in Wells. Parking in front, please use main
entrance and go directly upstairs to the lobby. Taught by a Certified HypnoBirthing
Instructor, this is a 5-week series that is designed as childbirth education for safer,
easier, more comfortable birth in the way that most mirrors nature. The expectant
mother and her partner will learn techniques for birthing through guided imagery,
visualization, and special breathing. Most effective when taken at or around the 26th
week (appx. 6 month) of pregnancy, leaving lots of time for practice!

Infant Massage Classes: See page 17

Sibling Classes:

Exeter Hospital | Siblings Class
(P) 1-800-4-EXETER (1-800-439-3837)

This lively 1 hour class is aimed at children 2-10 years old, and includes a tour, short 5
minute video, and interactive instruction to learn what being a big brother or sister is
all about. Please have your children bring a baby doll or stuffed animal to "practice"
holding and wrapping. We have found that the tour of the Family Center is especially
helpful for all participants, especially the very young, because they get to see where
Mom is going to be when she has the new baby. This class is offered monthly on a
Saturday morning. One or both parents are encouraged to attend.

York Hospital | Siblings Class
(P) 207.351.2129

This one night class is designed to introduce your children that are age three and
older to the Birthing Unit. They will see a video and talk about becoming big brothers
and sisters. Class will meet the first Monday every other month from 6-7:00 pm.

Childproofing & Safety Services

Find out what to do in your home to keep your baby safe before your baby arrives,
before your baby crawls, and before your baby starts toddling and climbing.

Safe Steps Childproofing, Inc.
Amybeth Engler | Child Safety Consultant
20 Portsmouth Avenue, Suite 168, Stratham, NH
(P) 603.686.3948
(E) amybeth@safestepschildproofing.com
(W) www.safestepschildproofing.com

Parents and caregivers all strive to make the best possible choices for their children.
Our mission is to help you to create a safe and healthy environment in which your
children can explore and grow.

Home Safety Consultation | Professional Installation | Child Safety Products | Car
Seat Checks and Installation | Car Seat and Baby Product Consultation.

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Chiropractors

Back to Health Chiropractic | Dr. Sofia Haffenreffer & Dr. William Haffenreffer
18 Lafayette Road, North Hampton, NH 03862
(P) 603.964.1844 | (W) www.backtohealthchiros.com

Our Purpose: We are dedicated to serving our greater community, guiding us all toward human excellence through
knowledge and optimal health. Back To Health Chiropractic is a place of healing where we use our professional skill and
creative passion to promote positive change. Our goal is to support each individual in excelling at life through chiropractic,
to inspire and educate all to share the benefits of our care with others, and through this make our community and the earth
a better place to live. See our ad on this page

Seacoast Family Chiropractic| Dr. Don Conant
150 Lafayette Rd - Route 1 - Suite 12, Rye, NH 03870
(P) 603.379.8400
twitter.com/SeacoastFamily
(W) seacoastfamilychiro.com
seacoastfamilychiropractic.blogspot.com
(E) dc@seacoastfamilychiro.com
facebook.com/Seacoast-Family-Chiropractic
Our mission is to educate and to help as many families as possible experience optimal health and life through simple and
affordable chiropractic care. Well honor your goals. Were here to help, whether you want relief or wellness . Well offer
clinical excellence with the latest safe and natural chiropractic care. Well offer hope because with a healthy nervous
system anything is possible. Seacoast Family Chiropractic is a health and life maximizing company with the goal of improving
and maintaining quality of life from as early as possible, for as long as possible.

Seacoast Spine and Injury Care | Dr. John D. Barrick
139 State Road (Route 1) Kittery, Maine
(P) 207.703.0880 | (W) www.seacoastspineandinjurycare.com

Our team of specialists are dedicated to providing our patients with the best service and chiropractic care available today.
We offer a variety of health care options for all ages, and specialize in permanent postural correction. Our philosophy is to
treat our patients as a whole person, and not just as a "symptom" or condition. We believe that our patients deserve the best,
and we guarantee to deliver the best chiropractic experience possible.

CPR Classes - Infant/Child

How to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies for
infants/children.

Coastal CPR and First Aid, LLC | Gail Klanchesser,
American Heart Association BLS CPR and First Aid Instructor
(P) 603.834.3177 | (E) info@coastalcpr.com
(W) www.coastalcpr.com
facebook.com/coastalcpr cprmom.blogspot.com
.linkedin.com/in/GailKlanchesser twitter.com/cprmom

Whether you need a CPR or First Aid card for work, are a new parent, or caring for
an older relative at home; CPR and First Aid skills can make the difference until
advanced help arrives. I offer a variety of learning opportunities that include
community classes, courses at your workplace and private, in-home personal
instruction. Now offering monthly courses designed specifically for New & Expecting
Parents as well as a small shop of First Aid & CPR supplies. Full course schedule
available at www.coastalcpr.com

Exeter Hospital | Health Reach Community Education
(P) For more information, class schedules, or to register: 603.580.6668
(E) Healthreach@ehr.org | (W) www.exeterhospital.com

Our professional health educators deliver these programs both onsite at the Exeter
Hospital campus or at your organization for groups of 5 or more. American Heart
Association CPR and First Aid Certification. Medical emergencies can happen
anywhere: at home and at the workplace, on the beach and on the playground,
while babysitting or taking care of a loved one. Would you know what to do if you
witnessed a medical emergency? We provide American Heart Association
certification programs that can help you be prepared.

Portsmouth Regional Hospital |Infant/Child CPR & Safety Training,

Classes are available to help new moms and dads learn the basics of infant and
child CPR, as well as general safety issues. The instructor is certified by the American
Heart Association. Please call 433-6998 to register.

Seacoast Family Health Services
Stacy Swain: CD(DONA) CCCE(CAPPA)
AHA certified CPR/first aid instructor, CIMT, CHBE
P.O. Box 541, Hampton Falls, NH 03844
(P) 603.501.9837 | (E) divinedoula@comcast.net
(W) www.seacoastfamilyhealthservices.com

Seacoast Family Health Services offers birth & postpartum doula services, childbirth
education, American Heart Association CPR & First Aid classes, infant massage and
Happiest Baby on the Block instruction. I offer private and small group classes to
Boston, North shore MA, Seacoast & Southern NH and ME.

York Hospital | Heart Health Institute
127 Long Sands Rd, York, Me 03909
(P) 207.351.3700 | (W) www.yorkhospital.com
facebook.com/YorkHospitalYorkME twitter.com/YorkHospital

Did you know that the Heart Health I institute is an American Heart Association (AHA)
Certified Training Center? This means that the Institute provides AHA training in
layperson Heartsaver AED, Heartsaver First Aid, Healthcare Provider (HCP), Acute
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and a variety
of other programs. Classes are offered on a regular basis to the public and
healthcare professionals alike.

Doulas
The doulas role is to provide physical, emotional, and informational support to women and their partners during labor and
birth. The doula offers help and advice on comfort measures such as breathing, relaxation, movement and positioning.
Perhaps the most crucial role of the doula is providing continuous emotional reassurance and comfort for both the mother
and partner. Postpartum, coming into the home during the fourth trimester- following birth- the doulas role is to provide
education, non-judgmental support and companionship, to assist with newborn care and family adjustment, meal
preparation and light household tasks. Postpartum doulas are an extra pair of hands so you can focus on building strong
bonds as a new family.

a doula for me | Jodi Phinney
Birth & Postpartum Doula DONA
Childbirth Educator CAPPA
(P) 207.329.2773 | (E) adoulaforme@gmail.com
(W) www.adoulaforme.com
See our ad on page #13
When mothers feel supported and are tuned into the
process, labor is more effective and efficient. I will guide
you to create an environment where you have an easier
time tapping into your instincts and partners feel
comfortable being an active support person. Empowering
moms and their partners throughout the Seacoasts of
Southern Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Birth Roots Seacoast | Doula Tea
(P) 207.772.4784 | (E) info@OurBirthRoots.org
Doula Tea: New and expectant families have a chance to
connect with one another, meet local doulas and hear
from guest speakers on hot topics of pregnancy and
parenting. This class meets on the 1st Friday of the month
5:30-7pm; rotating with the Welcoming Pregnancy Happy
Hour. This is a FREE group but please contact Jodi Phinney
at adoulaforme@gmail.com or (207) 329.2773 to register.
See ad on page 4

Dover Doula | Darcy Sauers
(P) 603.988.5945 | (E) darcy@doverdoula.com
(W) www.doverdoula.com
facebook.com/DoverDoula
twitter.com/doverdoula
Darcy Sauers is a Postpartum Doula trained by DONA
International, and a Prenatal Yoga Instructor. Darcy works
with clients in the Seacoast, NH and Southern, ME area.
Studies have shown that with the help of a postpartum
doula, breastfeeding duration is increased, while feeding
problems and depression decrease.

Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified Postpartum Doula
& Early Childhood Development Educator.
(P) 603.918.9298 | (E) kristadoula@gmail.com
Providing compassionate support, evidence-based
education, practical suggestions, and the highest quality of
care for your entire family. Koru Care Postpartum Doula
Services will guide your family through the challenges of the
newborn period and support you during this important life
transition so that you may gain the confidence and skills
needed to build a strong and successful family foundation.
Serving Southern ME, Seacoast NH, and North Shore MA.
See our ad on pages 6/11

Muriel MacMahon, PCD (DONA)
Overnight Postpartum Doula | Brentwood, NH
(P) 603.275.9122
(E) muriel.macmahon@gmail.com
(W) www.motherandchildonline.com/bio
Offering nighttime postpartum care and support from the
Seacoast to the Manchester area. Muriel has both personal
and professional experience dealing with issues such as
newborn care, breastfeeding support, prematurity,
multiples and postpartum depression. She is also a license
mental health counselor and has work with families for well
over ten years.

Peapod Birth Co.
Kristin M. Tolfree, Birth Doula (DONA)
(P) 603.767.9661
(E) peapodbirthco@gmail.com
facebook.com/PeapodBirthCo

As a birth doula, I gently support pregnant & laboring
women through the transition into motherhood. Serving the
Seacoast of ME, NH, and North Shore MA.

Seacoast Family Health Services
Stacy Swain: CD(DONA) CCCE(CAPPA)
AHA certified CPR/first aid instructor, CIMT, CHBE
Seacoast Family Health Services offers birth & postpartum
doula services, childbirth education, American Heart
Association CPR & First Aid classes, infant massage and
Happiest Baby on the Block instruction. I offer private and
small group classes to Boston, North shore MA, Seacoast &
Southern NH and Southern ME.

Clearly, society has a tremendous stake in insisting a woman's natural fitness for the career of mother: the alternatives are all too expensive. Ann Oakley | 12

Doulas | The Seacoast Doula Group (In alpha order)
The Seacoast Doula Group is a network of independent doulas that live and work in the seacoast area of New
Hampshire and southern Maine. Our doulas are experienced and most are DONA International members. Even
though we are separate business entities, we support and complement each other to provide new mothers and their
families a broader set of services and greater coverage and availability.

Nicole Benson | CD (DONA)
Birth & Postpartum Doula | Newmarket, NH
(P) 603.292.5079
(E) nbbirthdoula@gmail.com
(W) www.seacoastdoula.com
(W) www.nbdoula.com
facebook.com/doulagroup
I believe that the experience a woman has during her
pregnancy and especially during her labor and delivery,
resonates with her throughout the postpartum period and
beyond. My goal, as your doula, is to provide information and
support during all of your decisions in this threshold moment of
your life. Birth Support and Breastfeeding Support. Serving
Southern Maine, Seacoast New Hampshire, and North Shore
Massachusetts. Seacoast Doula Group Member.

Beth Brown | CD (DONA), CLC
Birth Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor
(P) 603.772.1092
(E) beth@bbdoula.com
(W) www.bbdoula.com
facebook.com/BethBrown

All women deserve the feeling of empowerment, pride and
joy at their birth. I believe in helping parents learn about their
choices and clarifying their desires before labor. Providing a
calm, caring and relaxing environment will allow a woman
and her partner to discover the beauty and inspiration of birth.
I understand that each woman, as well as every birth, is
unique and therefore each familys choices and decisions are
to be respected. I delight in pregnant women, birth and
babies. It is an honor for me to share in the miraculous delivery
of a new life. I am a DONA (Doulas of North America) certified
doula, as well as a certified lactation counselor (CLC) trained
by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice. I have
experience with Hypnobirthing and water birth and am willing
to work with natural, medicated or Cesarean births. I provide
compassionate breastfeeding guidance and support
prenatally and postpartum. Seacoast Doula Group Member.

Liz Gaudette, | RN, LCCE, CD (DONA)
Birth Doula & Childbirth Educator
With Child Doula Service | York, ME
(P) 207.363.1379
(E) lgaudett@maine.rr.com
I Believing that all women deserve the peace and comfort of
dependable birth support, Liz became DONA International
certified in 1998. In the last two decades her professional roles
have included nursing, prenatal education and doula
services. Liz is honored and qualified to work with families
desiring natural birth, HypnoBirth, and birth with medication
and/or anesthesia. Gentle guidance for a peaceful birth. Birth
doula support and childbirth education for hospital and birth
center births in NH, ME and MA seacoast areas. Seacoast
Doula Group Member.

Mothering Moon | Lisa O'Rourke Goulet
RN, IBCLC | Birth Doula | Postpartum Doula
(incl. overnights) and Breastfeeding Specialist
Biddeford, ME | (P) 207.283.3239
(E) lisa@motheringmoon.com
facebook.com/BirthMadeSimple
twitter.com/BirthMadeSimple
birthmadesimple.com/Birth_Made_Simple
Helping to ease the transition into new or subsequent
parenthood. Information and support during pregnancy, labor
& birth, breastfeeding, and parenting can allow parents to
relax, enjoy these experiences, and be confident in their
abilities to give birth, feed and parent their babies. Overnight
baby care can help parents get much needed rest and sleep
so they can function better for the demands of work, older
siblings and new baby care during the day. Seacoast Doula
Group Member..

Krista Maltais | (DONA), CLC
B.S. Family Studies, PCD | Postpartum Doula |
Certified Lactation Counselor | Early
Childhood Development Educator
As a Certified Postpartum Doula and Lactation Counselor, my
passion is to assist families as they transition into their new roles.
I am honored to help guide parents through the challenges of
the postpartum period and am proud to witness the discovery
of skills, strength, confidence, and love from the parents I work
with. Serving Southern Maine, Seacoast New Hampshire, and
North Shore Massachusetts. Seacoast Doula Group Member.

A man never sees all that his mother has been to him until it's too late to let her know he sees it. William Dean Howells | 14

Doulas | The Seacoast Doula Group (In alpha order)

The Seacoast Doula Group is a network of independent doulas that live and work in the seacoast area of New
Hampshire and southern Maine. Our doulas are experienced and most are DONA International members. Even
though we are separate business entities, we support and complement each other to provide new mothers and their
families a broader set of services and greater coverage and availability.

Hound Hill Doula |Amy Peterson
CD (DONA), Birth Doula
5 Pendexter Road, Durham, NH 03824
(P) 603.868.7804
(E) doula@houndhill.com
(W) www.houndhill.com
facebook.com/houndhilldoula
twitter.com/houndhilldoula
I believe that pregnancy, labor, birth, and the unfolding of a
new family are among the most profound experiences to be
had in life; and I strive to help families embrace them with
confidence and joy. As a DONA certified Birth Doula. I accept
pregnancy and birth as a natural process that our bodies were
designed for. I enjoy teaching women to trust and listen to
their bodies. I am committed to supporting moms and families
in their own choices for their birth. Seacoast Doula Group
Member.

Susan Remillard | PCD (DONA)
Postpartum Doula | Kittery Point, ME
(P) 207.439.3033
(E) susanremillard@hotmail.com
Susan is uniquely qualified to help your family, having
experienced childbirth five times at very different stages of her
life and brings a broad range of knowledge to her practice.
With years of experience with babies and new families, she is
aware of the differences and the similarities of becoming a
mother at any age. She offers gentle advice and
companionship during what can be a turbulent time of
adjustment in a family's life. Serving Southern Maine, Seacoast
New Hampshire and North Shore, Maine. Seacoast Doula
Group Member.

Lyndi Sargent | HBCE, CD (DONA), CLC
Seacoast Birth and Bodywork
Birth Doula & HypnoBirth Instructor
(P) 603.502.3660
(E) lyndi.sargent@gmail.com
(W) www.seacoastbirthandbodywork.com

facebook.com/SeacoastBirthandBodywork
The journey from pregnancy to birth can be filled with so many
emotions. My goal is to educate and empower expecting
families to embrace all of them. I look forward to helping you
find peace, joy and confidence from planning to parenthood.
-Lyndi Sargent ~ Seacoast Birth and Bodywork. Seacoast Doula
Group Member

Stacy Swain | CD (DONA) CCCE (CAPPA)
AHA certified CPR/first aid instructor, CIMT,
CHBE
(P) 603.501.9837
(E) divinedoula@comcast.net

I offer birth and postpartum doula services to the Boston, North
shore MA, Seacoast & Southern NH, and Southern ME areas. I
also offer childbirth education classes, American Heart
Association CPR & first aid classes, infant massage and
Happiest Baby on the Block instruction. I have experience
working with medicated, unmedicated, water birthing &
hypnobirthing mothers. Classes can be scheduled privately or
in small groups. Please contact me for more information.
Seacoast Doula Group Member.

Sacred Roots, | Erica Taylor
CD (DONA) | Kittery, ME
(P) 603.686.2921
(E) leltaylor08@gmail.com
(W) www.sacredrootsmothering.com
Providing birth doula services, fertility awareness support, and
Reiki care along the seacoast from Portland, ME to North shore
Mass. Also a co-leader of the Seacoast NH chapter of the
International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN). Seacoast
Doula Group Member.

Sandy Tufts | CD(DONA), MSW
Birth Doula
(P) 207.439.1969
(E) sandytufts@gmail.com
(W) www.sandytufts.com
I am a birth doula with an enduring commitment to supporting
and nurturing women along the most powerful journey of their
lives. My goal as a doula is to help each woman recognize
and develop her own confidence and ability to give birth, as
she defines it. I am a DONA certified Birth Doula living in Eliot,
Maine and providing services to Southern Maine, Seacoast NH
and North Shore MA. Seacoast Doula Group Member.


Hospitals | Free-Standing Birth Centers
A hospital setting can accommodate a variety of birth experiences. In response to a push for more "natural" birth events,
many hospitals now offer more modern options for low-risk births, often known as family-centered care. These may include
private rooms with baths (birthing suites) where women can labor, deliver, and recover in one place without having to be
moved.

Anna Jaques Hospital
25 Highland Ave, Newburyport, MA 01950
(P) 978.463.1079
(W) www.ajh.org
We feel that the Anna Jaques Birth Center is one of our
community's greatest assets. During the extraordinary
experience of giving birth, you want to make sure that you
have expert care, your doctor in-house, and an
anesthesiologist in the hospital, and extra care for your
newborn should that be required. The Anna Jaques Birth
Center offers all this to delivering moms and their families.

CHaD - Children's Hospital at Dartmouth
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
One Medical Center Drive Lebanon, NH 03756
(P) 603.650.5000
(E) chad.community.relations@hitchcock.org
(W) www.chad.dartmouth-hitchcock.org
facebook.com/chadkids
As New Hampshire's only children's hospital, the Children's
Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD) provides an extended system of
care that offers advanced pediatric services. CHaD is
committed to providing outstanding, compassionate care for
children and their families. Our mission is to provide each child
the best care, in the right place, at the right time, every time.
Our physician expertise provides primary, specialty, and
tertiary care to the children of New Hampshire, Vermont, and
beyond. We see children for everything from well care visits to
the most complex childhood diseases.

Main CHaD Locations: Lebanon - CHaD at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center: General Pediatrics: (603) 653-9662.
For assistance and all other calls, call: (603) 650-KIDS | Manchester - CHaD at Dartmouth-Hitchcock: Pediatrics
Department: (603) 695-2750 | Nashua - CHaD at Dartmouth-Hitchcock: General Pediatrics, call (603) 577-4400.
To schedule appointments, call (603) 695-2745. | Dover - CHaD at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital: To schedule
appointments and for more information, please call (603) 740-2366.

Exeter Hospital
(P) 1-800-4-EXETER (1-800-439-3837)

Babies are born when they're ready. But where they're born is
up to you. Presenting the new Family Center Suites at Exeter
Hospital. For the comfort of mom and her family, these rooms
feature a whirlpool tub, flat screen TV, sleep sofa, glider, and a
dining space with refrigerator. For peace of mind, full
capabilities are available to perform caesarean sections, and
suites quickly convert from clinical to family space after
delivery. The Family Center Suites-maximum protection for
newborns, and a relaxing environment for parents.

(P) 603.436.5110
Twitter.com/PortsmouthReg
Having a baby is an amazing and life changing experience.
At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, we are pleased to be a part
of this joyous occasion. We believe in a family centered
approach to care for and foster the process of becoming a
new family. Our staff offers a soothing environment that
nurtures the entire family, and balances high tech with a soft
touch. Parents and families-to-be can count on our medical
and nursing expertise, comprehensive resources, and
compassionate care.

York Hospital
Baby Friendly Designated Hospital
(P) 207.351.2129
.facebook.com/YorkHospitalYorkME
We believe birthing is a natural process and are dedicated to
providing a safe, comfortable, family-centered approach to
every birth. We recognize each and every child as a unique
individual and we believe that the care of our patients and
their families is a partnership. We believe a spirit of kindness
and a helping hand combined with expert knowledge and
skill make for a better experience. We respect and support
individual choices.

Free-Standing Birth Centers:
A Free-Standing Birth Center is a facility where women experiencing a healthy, low risk pregnancy can find individualized
care in a home-like setting. Women choosing to birth at a birthing center see midwives for their prenatal care and have
access to the same tests, technology and care as a woman birthing in a hospital. Many birth centers are able to accept
insurance and also offer payment plans. (Resources: birthcenter.org, waterbirth.org.)

Coastal Family Birth Retreat | 13 Frying Pan Lane Stratham, NH (P) 603.580.2327 (W) www.coastalfamilybirthretreat.com

The Birth Cottage | 4 Prospect Street, Milford, NH (P) 603.673.6010 (W) www.birthcottage.com
Concord Birth & Wellness Center | 8D McGuire St. Concord, NH (P) 603.228.8710 (W) www.concordbirthcenter.com
The commonest fallacy among women is that simply having children makes them a mother which is as absurd as having a piano makes one a musician. Sydney J. Harris | 16

Massage Therapy | Infant/Adult
Prenatal and postpartum massage and bodywork can ease discomfort, improve circulation and provide a space for
calming relaxation and healing during the emotional and physical changes of pregnancy and postpartum. From general
relaxation to healing work on specific areas, massage and bodywork are profound therapeutic tools.

GLOW ~ grow life. own wellness.
Amy Hopkins, RN, LMT, CCCE, E-RYT | Owner
(P) 207.641.7353
At GLOW, we provide professional massage therapy
services for the general population and we are proud of
our strong specialty in Women's Wellness. We offer
workshops, classes, and private consultations in the areas of
fertility, pregnancy, parenthood, and menopause.
Services: Fertility/Preconception Massage | Pregnancy
Massage |Mother's Postpartum Massage | Newborn and
Infant Massage.

Seacoast Family Health Services| Stacy Swain
CD (DONA) CCCE (CAPPA) AHA certified
CPR/first aid instructor, CIMT, CHBE
(P) 603.501.9837
(E) divinedoula@comcast.net
Infant Massage is a wonderful way to bond with and soothe
your baby! Research has shown that infant massage
reduces crying, constipation & colic and helps babies to
sleep longer. Parent/infant classes offer hands-on
instruction. Private and small group instruction available to
Boston, North shore, MA, Seacoast & Southern NH and
Southern ME.

Lyndi Sargent | HBCE, CD (DONA), CLC
Birth Doula & HypnoBirth Instructor
Seacoast Birth and Bodywork
(P) 603.502.3660
(E) lyndi.sargent@gmail.com
(W) www.seacoastbirthandbodywork.com
facebook.com/SeacoastBirthandBodywork
Our Prenatal Massage is customized for the expectant
mother. Prenatal Massage is a form of therapeutic
bodywork which focuses on the special needs of the
mother-to-be as her body goes through the dramatic
changes leading up to childbirth. The techniques used
enhance the well being of both mother and baby. Pillows
are used to make women in all stages of pregnancy
comfortable.

Midwives
Certified Nurse Midwives at the Hospital: Certified nurse midwives practicing at the hospital provide nurturing care and
support for a full spectrum of birth experiences. They strive to maintain the normalcy and sanctity of birth while utilizing the
technology of the hospital if needed or warranted.

Anna Jaques Hospital
25 Highland Ave., Newburyport, MA 01950
(P) 978.463.1079
(W) www.ajh.org
Jessica Lewis, CNM
Susan Martinson-Zuercher, RN, MSN, CNM
Jodie Kaufman, CNM, RN, MSN, CCBE
Sara B. Golden, RN, CNM
Jessica M. Satrape, CNM, MSN
Lisa Walsh, CNM.

York Hospital | Jodi Demuth
OBGYN, Surgical & Midwifery Associates
York Hospital 15 Hospital Dr, York Me 03909
(P) 207.351.2129
Jodi Demuth, CNM, MSN

Academic Degrees: B.S., University of New Hampshire,
Durham, NH M.S. Nursing, Pace University, Pleasantville, NY
Nurse Midwifery Certification Program, SUNY, Health Science
Center, Brooklyn, NY.

York Hospital | Laura Detwiler
(P) 207.351.2129
Laura Detwiler, CNM, MSN

Academic Degrees: B.A., Bates College, Lewiston, ME B.S.N.,
Columbia University School of Nursing, NY, NY M.S., Nurse-
Midwifery Program, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI.

Lamprey Health Care Certified Nurse
Midwife
Marisa Rowlson, CNM, APRN, MSN
10 Prospect Street, Suite 102, Nashua, NH 03060
(W) www.lampreyhealth.org/Nashua

See ad on page 23

Marisa Rowlson, Certified Nurse Midwife, joined the Nashua
Area Health Center in April 2007. She earned her Masters of
Science in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania for both
Nurse-Midwifery and Womens Health Nurse Practitioner. Prior
to joining Lamprey Health Care, she held internships at The
Birth Center in Wilmington, Delaware; Capital Health System at
Mercer in Trenton, New Jersey; Healthstart Clinic, Capital
Health System at Mercer in Trenton, New Jersey; and Planned
Parenthood of Delaware.

York Hospital | Catherine McLaughlin Hills
(P) 207.351.2129
Catherine McLaughlin Hills, CNM, MSN

Academic Degrees: B.S., Pennsylvania State University M.S.N.,
Massachusetts General Hospital, Institute of Health Professions
Graduate Program in Nursing, Boston, MA Certificate Program
in Nurse-Midwifery, UCSF/SFGH Interdepartmental Nurse-
Midwifery Education Program, San Francisco, CA

York Hospital | Maribeth Quinn
(P) 207.351.2129
Maribeth Quinn, CNM

Academic Degrees: B.S.N., University of New Hampshire,
Durham, NH Certificate in Nurse-Midwifery, Baystate Medical
Center, Nurse-Midwifery Education Program, Springfield, MA.

Partners for Womens Health
Victoria McGarrell, CNM
Caroline L. Lasewicz, CNM
3 Alumni Dr. Suite 401 Exeter, NH 03833
(P) 603.778.0557
(W) www.womenshealthexeter.com
Our midwives are highly skilled health professionals who are
certified in midwifery. They provide excellent care for women
through pregnancy and delivery, and also offer some
alternative birthing options, such as hypnobirthing, in which
the patient is taught self-hypnosis to help create a more
comfortable birth.
Making the decision to have a child - its momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. Elizabeth Stone| 18

Mothers Groups | Support

The benefits of Moms' groups are numerous and often overlooked. Some of the most important benefits are simply the
emotional strength provided by having a support system. Joining a mother's group also has many great incentives with
rewards that will last a lifetime. It can be difficult for new moms to find a network of confidants after dividing time between
home, the many hat's we wear, partner and child. Below you will find mother's groups throughout the greater Seacoast.

Anna Jaques Hospital Mother's Group
Amesbury Health Center
24 Morrill Place, Amesbury, MA 01913
(P) 978.388.5060
(W) www.ajh.org
A mother's group meets on Wednesdays at the Amesbury
Health Center from 9:3011:30am. All babies are welcome.
Speakers will present a variety of topics important to new
moms at most meetings. A calendar is available at the
meetings.

Babytime at Families First
(P) 603.422.8208 (press 2)

No fee charged: Tuesdays 10-11:30am. Play, learning, and
support for babies. (prenatal to 1 year) and their parents.
Childcare offered for older children. An educational, playful
and supportive group for babies up to 12 months and their
parents; expecting parents also welcome! Facilitator: Parkie
Boley. A program of Families First Health and Support Center
(www.FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org), held at the Community
Campus in Portsmouth. Program is free and includes free child
care for older siblings. Advance signup required for child care;
call 603-422-8208 ext. 2.


Home Visiting at Families First
Families First Health & Support Center
(P) 603.422.8208 ext. 146
No fee charged: One-on-one support, parent education and
links to resources for families under stress.


Mother-to-Mother Connections | Families
First
(P) 207.363.1379 (press 2)
No fee charged; Offering support for women and their babies
during their first year together. Come be with other mothers
who know what its like, in a non-judgmental, caring space.
Led by women trained in birth and postpartum care. Advance
signup required.


Parent & Crawlers/Toddler Group
The Family Center at Exeter Hospital
(P) 603.778.6757

Toddlers are endearing, yet very challenging to parent! The
Parent & Crawler/Toddler Group at the Family Center at Exeter
Hospital offers socialization, support, and information to help
you survive and enjoy this special stage of childhood. Led by a
Family Center nurse, who is also an experienced parent, the
session includes a scheduled topic with time for discussion,
questions, and socialization for both you and your toddler.
Come make some new friends and enjoy an informative, fun
morning out! For parents and their children who are 9 months
through 36 months of age, the group meets twice monthly
and are FREE of charge. No registration is necessary.

Newburyport Mothers Club
P.O. Box 316
Newburyport, MA 01950
(E) nmc_information@yahoo.com
(W) www.newburyportmothers.com
Founded in 1999 with only a few families, The Newburyport
Mothers Club (NMC) has now expanded to more than 700
members and keeps growing!! We are a member-led
organization that provides support, information and friendship
for families with young children in the Greater Newburyport
area including Amesbury, Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland,
Haverhill, Ipswich, Merrimac, Newbury, Rowley, Salisbury, West
Newbury, and the Seacoast of New Hampshire.

Mothers Groups | Support

Partners in Health at Families First
(P) 603. 422.8208 ext. 146
(W) www.FamiliesFirstSacoast.org

No fee charged; Support, respite, education and advocacy program for families with a
chronically ill child. See ad on pages 21/22

Seacoast Mothers Association
P.O. Box 8171 Portsmouth, NH 03802-8171
(P) 603.422.8208 ext. 146
(E) info@seacoastmothers.com
(W) www.seacoastmothers.com
facebook.com/seacoastmothers
twitter.com/seacoast_moms

We are a group of over 400 members and support the Greater Seacoast area SMA seeks
to facilitate and nurture an engaging and supportive community for Greater Seacoast
area moms and expectant moms. Our goals include connecting local moms with similar
interests, providing a support network and facilitating information sharing.
See our ad on this page

Mental Health Support:

Women of every culture, age, income level and race can develop perinatal mood and
anxiety disorders. Symptoms can appear any time during pregnancy and the first 12
months after childbirth. There are effective and well-researched treatment options to
help you recover. Although the term postpartum depression is most often used, there
are actually several forms of illness that women may experience.

While many women experience some mild mood changes during or after the birth of a
child, 15 to 20% of women experience more significant symptoms of depression or
anxiety. Please know that with informed care you can prevent a worsening of these
symptoms and can fully recover. There is no reason to continue to suffer.

Mary Beth Bloser, LICSW
20 Ladd Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(P) 603.828.3216
(E) mcbloser@comcast.net
(W) www.marybethbloser.com

Works with women, couples, and older adolescents around conditions such as
depression, anxiety, relationship stress, and prenatal and postpartum issues.

Alison Palmer, RN, MS, WHNP-BC
New Hampshire Postpartum Support International (PSI) Coordinator
One Elliot Way, Manchester, NH 03103
(P) 603.663.8927
(E) aliann923@yahoo.com
(W) www.postpartum.net

PSI Coordinators are volunteers who offer caring and informed support and resources to
moms and their families. They also provide information and resources for area providers
who are caring for pregnant and postpartum families. Please dont hesitate to contact
us; we want to hear from you!
My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it. Mark Twain | 20

Nurse Practitioners

A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse (RN) who has completed advanced
education (a minimum of a master's degree) and training in the diagnosis and
management of common medical conditions, including chronic illnesses. Nurse
practitioners provide a broad range of health care services.

Jane Berlew, CUNP | Urology Associates of York Hospital
16 Long Sands Rd York Me

Academic Degrees: Certified Urology Nurse Practitioner B.S.N., Westbrook College,
Westbrook, ME M.S.N., Simmons College, Boston, MA.

Advanced Gynecology & Surgical Assoc. of York Hospital
12 Hospital Drive, York, ME 03909

Jane Adams, APRN | Nadine McCall, ARNP
Kimberley Russell, ARNP | Anna Swan, ARNP

Families First Health and Support Center
Margot Kingston, WHNP Womens Health Nurse Prac.
Eileen McCarthy, CRNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Lynne Henning, APRN Family Nurse Practitioner
100 Campus Drive, Suite 12, Portsmouth, NH
(P) 603.422.8208 | (W) www.FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org
facebook.com/families1st | twitter.com/FAM1stNH

Families First Health and Support Center has a full-service primary care medical
practice for men, women and children of all ages. It is open to everyone. For
children, teens and young adults we have a special pediatric team -- consisting of a
pediatric nurse practitioner, nurse and child development specialist, with nutrition
consultations also available. We follow the Bright Futures guidelines to ensure that
all pediatric patients receive the recommended regular checkups, screenings and
immunizations, as well as having access to care within 24 hours when they are ill.

Lamprey Health Care - Nurse Practioners
207 S. Main Street, Newmarket, NH | (W)www.lampreyhealth.org/Newmarket
10 Prospect Street, Suite 102, Nashua, NH | (W) www.lampreyhealth.org/Nashua
128 State Route 27, Raymond, NH | (W)www.lampreyhealth.org/Raymond

Our Board Certified Physicians, Pediatricians, Physicians Assistants, Nurse Practitioners
and Registered Nurses offer a wide range of health services for the wellbeing of your
child, including early childhood development screenings, routine well child visits,
immunizations & vaccinations, same day sick visits, asthma & diabetes care
management, nutrition education and physicals for sports camps and school. Our
mission at Lamprey Health Care is to provide primary medical care and health-
related services, with a focus on prevention and lifestyle management, to individuals
& families of all ages regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Lamprey
Health Care offers a medical home for patients, with access to many health services
in addition to primary health care, so that all of their health care needs are met
under one roof. We offer convenient, comfortable and affordable health care for all
- at Lamprey Health Care, your health is our priority. See ad on page 23

Kittery Family Practice | 22 Shapleigh Rd # 1, Kittery, ME | (P) 207 439.4430

Great Works Family Practice| Rita Pomerleau, APRN
57 Portland St, South Berwick, ME 03908
(P) 207.384.9212

Academic Degrees: Family Nurse Practitioner B.S.N., Fitchburg State College,
Fitchburg, MA, M.S., Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Southern Maine,
Portland, ME.


Obstetrics |Gynecology | Pre-natal Care

In obstetric practice, an obstetrician or midwife sees a pregnant woman on a regular
basis to check the progress of the pregnancy, to verify the absence of ex-novo disease,
to monitor the state of preexisting disease and its possible effect on the ongoing
pregnancy. Gynecology refers to the surgical specialty dealing with health of the
female reproductive system (uterus, vagina and ovaries).

Gynecology:

Advanced Gynecology & Surgical Associates of York Hospital
12 Hospital Drive, Suite A, York, ME 03909

Obstetrics & Gynecology:

Women's Health Care
Mary F. Baker-Berzansky, MD | Rebecca Boyer, MD | Mary, Chang, DO
Jane C. Kerr, MD | Steven A. Mollov, MD | Susan C Newhouse, MD.
21 Highland Ave; Suite 25 Newburyport, MA
(P) 978.556.0100 | (W) www.ajh.org

Choosing obstetric and gynecological care is perhaps the most personal decision you
will ever make. We offer highly trained, seasoned physicians and midwives who can
care for your important health issues from puberty to menopause. Our experts
specialize in vaginal and uro-gynecological surgery, high-risk pregnancies, teen health
and the unique challenges of menopause, to mention a few. We have two convenient
office locations and our anesthesiologists are in-house 24 hours a day. We know you
want to depend on your physician for help, expert care and advice. We are here to
serve you and keep you healthy.

Partners for Womens Health
3 Alumni Dr. Suite 401, Exeter, NH 03833
(P) 603.778.0557 | (W) www.womenshealthexeter.com

OBSTETRICS - When it comes to pregnancy, our physicians and midwives are trained to
provide pre-conception counseling, and both routine and high-risk obstetrical care.
Working in partnership with Exeter Hospital, we can manage most obstetrical situations,
including multiple gestation, hypertension, diabetes, and pre-term labor. In areas of
special concern, we coordinate with fetal medicine specialists both locally and at
major medical centers in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. GYNECOLOGY - We
provide complete gynecological care for women through every stage of their lives.

Harbour Womens Health & Womens Health Associates
155 Griffin Rd. Portsmouth, NH 03801
(P) 603.436.5110 | (W) www.portsmouthhospital.com
facebook.com/PortsmouthHospital twitter.com/PortsmouthReg

Portsmouth Regional Hospital offers expecting mothers a diverse selection of staff,
including many outstanding Board Certified male and female obstetricians. These
providers offer a variety of philosophies and approaches, which means you can choose
the practice that best fits your needs and your values -- a practice where you feel
welcome, respected and understood.

Lamprey Health Care | Sirona Pruna, MD, OB-GYN
207 S. Main Street, Newmarket, NH | (W) www.lampreyhealth.org/Newmarket
128 State Route 27, Raymond, NH | (W) www.lampreyhealth.org/Raymond

Lamprey Health Cares Board Certified Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Nurse
Midwives provide sensitive, respectful, high quality care to women of all ages. We
provide routine exams and minor gynecological procedures onsite in all three of our
centers. Our Board Certified OB-GYN and Certified Nurse Midwife assist women with
complex gynecological problems, and are available for consultation with other
members of your healthcare team. See ad on page 23
It is not until you become a mother that your judgment slowly.turns to compassion & understanding Erma Bombeck | 22

Obstetrics |Gynecology | Pre-natal Care

York Hospital OBGYN, Surgical & Midwifery Associates
112 Sanford Rd Wells, ME 04090
(P) 207-361-8044

Pre-natal care:

Families First Prenatal Program
Community Campus, Portsmouth, NH
(P) 603.422.8208, (press 1)

www.facebook.com/families1st

For teens and low-income women, provided in partnership with obstetricians from Harbour Womens Health of Portsmouth.
Comprehensive prenatal medical care, as well as counseling and education in nutrition, substance abuse, smoking
cessation, breastfeeding, family planning and parenting support. A social services coordinator works with clients to help
them get other services elsewhere in the community. See ad on pages 21/22

Lamprey Health Care Family Practice Physicians
207 S. Main Street, Newmarket, NH | (W) www.lampreyhealth.org/Newmarket
10 Prospect Street, Suite 102, Nashua, NH | (W) www.lampreyhealth.org/Nashua
128 State Route 27, Raymond, NH | (W) www.lampreyhealth.org/Raymond

Lamprey Health Care offers comprehensive medical care using a specialized team approach that provides expert care
throughout pregnancy and delivery, and focuses on the health care of you and your baby. Along with your Family
Physician or Certified Nurse Midwife, your medical team includes an OB-GYN, a prenatal nurse to help coordinate your
care, a certified prenatal and lactation RN, care coordinators that provide assistance with resources and support services,
and OB-GYN Residents.. Our mission at Lamprey Health Care is to provide primary medical care and health-related
services, with a focus on prevention and lifestyle management, to individuals & families of all ages regardless of their
insurance status or ability to pay. Lamprey Health Care offers a medical home for patients, with access to many health
services in addition to primary health care, so that all of their health care needs are met under one roof. We offer
convenient, comfortable and affordable health care for all - at Lamprey Health Care, your health is our priority.
See our ad below

Pediatric Medical & Dental Care

Pediatrics is a branch of medicine dedicated to the physical, emotional, and social health of infants, children, and
adolescents. In addition to general pediatrics, there are several pediatric specialties such as oncology, neurology, surgery,
and cardiology. Like family physicians, pediatricians provide health examinations and practice preventive medicine

Pediatric Medical & Family Care:

Families First Health and Support Center
Eileen McCarthy, CRNP
Community Campus, Portsmouth, NH
(P) 603.422.8208, (press 1)

For teens and low-income women, provided in
partnership with obstetricians from Harbour Womens
Health of Portsmouth. Comprehensive prenatal medical
care, as well as counseling and education in nutrition,
substance abuse, smoking cessation, breastfeeding,
family planning and parenting support. A social services
coordinator works with clients to help them get other
services elsewhere in the community.

Great Works Family Practice | 57 Portland St, South Berwick, ME 03908 | (P) 207-384-9212

Lamprey Health Care
Family Practice Physicians
207 S. Main Street, Newmarket, NH 03857
(W) www.lampreyhealth.org/Newmarket
128 State Route 27, Raymond, NH 03077
(W) www.lampreyhealth.org/Raymond
10 Prospect Street, Suite 102, Nashua, NH 03060
(W) www.lampreyhealth.org/Nashua
Our Board Certified Physicians, Pediatricians, Physicians
Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses offer
a wide range of health services for the wellbeing of your
child, including early childhood development
screenings, routine well child visits, immunizations &
vaccinations, same day sick visits, asthma & diabetes
care management, nutrition education and physicals
for sports camps and school. See ad on page 23

Lamprey Health Care - Pediatrics
Sarah Oxnard, MD
207 S. Main Street, Newmarket, NH 03857
(W) www.lampreyhealth.org/Newmarket

Our Board Certified Physicians, Pediatricians, Physicians
Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses offer
a wide range of health services for the wellbeing of your
child, including early childhood development
screenings, routine well child visits, immunizations &
vaccinations, same day sick visits, asthma & diabetes
care management, nutrition education and physicals
for sports camps and school. See ad on page 23

Newburyport Pediatrics |Alice Merkrebs, MD
21 Highland Avenue Newburyport, MA 01950
(P) 978.462.7108 | (W) www.ajh.org
Alice Merkrebs, MD: Medical School Universidad La
Salle, Mexico City, Mexico. Internship/Residency:
Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY

Portsmouth Regional Hospital Pediatrics
(P) 603.436.5110 | (W) www.portsmouthhospital.com
From your babys first breath, all the way through
childhood and adolescence, Portsmouth Regional
Hospital offers the doctors and services your child needs
to grow into healthy adulthood.

Pediatric Associates of York Hospital
32 York Street York, ME 03909

Pediatric Dental Care:

Core Pediatric Dentistry
5 Hampton Rd, Exeter, NH 03833
(P) 603.773.4900
We specialize in the complete dental care of children of
all ages. Our goal is to provide your children with the
best dental care in a comfortable setting. Our
experienced staff work together as a team with the
mutual goal of helping your child to obtain and keep a
healthy mouth for a lifetime. We offer the most up to
date dental services such as; dental sealants, fluoride
treatments and flossing.

Grown don't mean nothing to a mother. A child is a child. They get bigger, older, but grown. In my heart it don't mean a thing. Toni Morrison | 24

Pediatric Medical & Dental Care

Families First Health and Support Center | Dental
Eric Katzman, DMD | Nate Swanson, DDS
100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(P) 603.422.8208
(W) www.familiesfirstseacoast.org
twitter.com/Fam1stNH
General dental care for children and adults. On-site
preventive, restorative and emergency oral
healthcare, as well as oral health education and care
coordination. Open to all Families First Health Center
patients. Also open to all children and teens living in
New Hampshire or Maine.

Pediatric Rehabilitation Services

Pediatric Physical Therapy promotes independence, increases participation, facilitates motor development and function,
improves strength, enhances learning opportunities, and eases care giving. Speech & Language Pathologists treat children
and adolescents with a variety of communicative disorders, including children who have difficulties with language,
articulation, voice, resonance and swallowing.

Exeter Hospital Pediatric Rehabilitation Department
(P) 1-800-4-EXETER (1-800-439-3837)

The Pediatric Rehabilitation Department is committed
to offering the highest quality care to children and
families in the community. Our goal is to provide
excellent patient care experiences by engaging
families in the treatment process and responding to
specific needs and preferences. Customer focus is
central to our success while providing technically
superior and compassionate services.

Main site: 11 Sandy Point Road, Stratham, NH
Satellite Site: 81 New Hampshire Ave, Portsmouth, NH
(P) 603.778.8193

Tina Carr, BS, Early Childhood Educator
Diane DiPalermo, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Ellen Doller, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Kristin Droste, MA, CCC/SLP, Speech and Language Pathologist
Denise Ellis, M.Ed., SLA, Family Counselor, Speech Language Assistant
Sue Ford, M.Ed., Certified Early Childhood Special Educator
Sharon Griffin, MA, CCC/SLP, Speech and Language Pathologist
Gerry Henry, MS, CC/SLP, Speech and language Pathologist
Nancy Keating, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Tracy Martel, BS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Meredith Pool, BS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Elizabeth Snow, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Pat Sue Spear, MS, OTR/L, Occupational
Janet Smaldone, BS, PT, Physical Therapist
Janice Steinberg, MA, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Cathy Zocchi, M.Ed., Certified Early Childhood Special Educator

See ad on inside back cover
Pediatric Therapy Program play-based therapy for
children (ages birth to five) who would benefit from
therapeutic intervention but do not qualify for
entitlement programs such as Early Supports and
Services or Preschool Special Education. The
therapeutic services offered include occupational
therapy, physical therapy, speech and language
pathology and special education/instruction.
Reach With Speech - A comprehensive speech
therapy program, in small group settings for children 3-
5 years old. The program is designed to meet the
needs of each child and is taught by a
Speech/Language Pathologist with 20 years of
experience. The focus of the speech groups will be to
learn while having fun as we address each childs
specific communication needs.
Family-Centered Early Supports and Services Program
(ESS) home-based early intervention services for
infants and toddlers (ages birth to three) who meet the
criteria of the entitlement program mandated through
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA);
supported in part by state and federal funding.
Eligibility for this program is based on the childs
developmental profile, an established condition, delay
or at-risk factors.

South Berwick Physical Therapy
York Hospital in South Berwick
57 Portland St. So Berwick, ME 03908

Karen Gage Bensley, PT, MS, PCS; Clinical Specialist in Pediatric
Physical Therapy
Jill Farwell, OTR/L; Occupational Therapist
Tobi Cartmill, COTA/L; Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Jacqueline Lipsky, MS, CCC, SLP; Speech Therapist
Lee-Ayer Billing MS, CCC, SLP; Speech Therapist
York Hospital's Pediatric Therapy team provides
innovative and exceptional treatment in
occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Our child
and family focused team provides comprehensive
evaluations and ongoing therapy to children of all
ages to enhance and restore function and mobility -
and to encourage independence at home, school,
and in the community. The team strives to make the
development of skills fun through play-based activities
where children learn to move, communicate, and
interact with their environments in a meaningful and
natural manner.


Pediatric Rehabilitation Services

Nadine Wheeler
Wellness Specialist, Craniosacral Therapist, Certified Hypnotherapist
Wellness First, 15 Hospital Dr. York Me 03909
(P) 207.351.3402
(E) nwheeler@yorkhospital.com | (W) www.yorkhospital.com

At Wellness First, we believe in whole person wellness and we offer you a wellness model
to use as you explore the balance of your own personal strengths and challenges. We
provide a nurturing, relaxing environment in which you may investigate the available
resources that help to enhance your personal well-being.

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

Pelvic floor rehabilitation is a term that describes a systematic approach to improving
the strength and function of the muscles that support the bladder, urethra and other
organs contained within the bony pelvis. (Treatment for pelvic floor pain, dysfunction,
and/or incontinence)

Anna Jaques Hospital | Mary F. Baker-Berzansky, MD
Gynecological & Uro-gynecological Surgery
25 Highland Ave Newburyport, MA 01950
(P) 978.556.0100 | (W) www.ajh.org/obgyn/urogyne.html
facebook.com/Anna-Jaques-Hospital | twitter.com/AnnaJaques

For stress incontinence and other types of dysfunction, Anna Jaques Hospital is pleased
to offer a full range of services in urological-gynecology. We can evaluate women's
urinary and fecal incontinence problems and diagnose uterovaginal prolapse.
Equipped with the latest in ultrasound capabilities, we can pinpoint the cause and
determine the best treatments.

Mary C. Chang, DO
Women's Health Care, 21 Highland Ave., Newburyport, MA 019502
Women's Health Care, Water Street, Haverhill, MA 01830,
(P) 978.556.0100 (for both locations)

Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, IL. Residency:
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Dept. of OB/GYN, Washington, DC Internship: Walter
Reed Army Medical Center, Dept. of OB/GYN, Washington, DC Board Certification:
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology Specializing in pelvic floor rehabilitation
and uro-gynecologic surgery.

Laurie Knox, PT | York Hospital Physical Therapy,
15 Hospital Dr. York, ME
(P) 207-351-2360 | (W) www.yorkhospital.com

Holly Rowe, PT | Wells Physical Therapy
York Hospital in Wells 112 Sanford Rd, Wells Me

Karen Trudo, PT | Wells Physical Therapy
York Hospital in Wells, 112 Sanford Rd Wells Me

Jennifer Waddell, PT | Kittery Physical Therapy
York Hospital in Kittery, 75 US Route 1 Bypass Kittery, ME
What good mothers and fathers instinctively feel like doing for their babies is usually best after all. Benjamin Spock | 26

Personalized Cooking | Chef Services

With a new or growing family comes too much to do and too little time to do it. If you are too busy, too tired or just want the
convenience of meals prepared for you professionally. There are affordable choices in the greater Seacoast!

The Dinner Goddess | Personal Chef Service
Rhiannon Fenstermaker | Epping, NH 03042
(P) 603.679.2412
(E) chefrhiannon@thedinnergoddess.com
(W) www.thedinnergoddess.com
twitter.com/DinnerGoddess1
facebook.com/TheDinnerGoddessPersonalChefService
Provides an in home cooking service with customized
menus that suit each clients needs. The Dinner Goddess
works with any diet or food allergy. She plans, shops, cooks,
cleans, and packages all your meals! Fresh or frozen, The
Dinner Goddess labels each dish with reheating instructions
so that you can provide healthy meals with ease for your
family. The Dinner Goddess comes right to your home! You
don't need to do a thing. She brings all her own cooking
equipment, groceries and containers.

Photographers

Infant, pregnancy, child, and family photography.

Laura Klein Photography
Laura Klein
225 Atlantic Ave, North Hampton, NH 03862
(P) 603.431.2302
(E) laura@laurakleinphoto.com
(W) www.laurakleinphoto.com
.facebook.com/laurakleinphotography
twitter.com/laurakleinphoto
blog.laurakleinphoto.com
I specialize in newborn photography that is contemporary,
colorful and creative. I have the cutest clients! Laura Klein

MAC Photography
Michelle Brewster
500 Market St #2B, Portsmouth NH 03801
(P) 603.373.8695
(E) info@mac-photography.com
(W) www.mac-photography.com
facebook.com/MAC-Photography
mac-photography.blogspot.com/
"I have been very blessed to find a career that I absolutely
adore...capturing love, life, and family!" Michelle Brewster

*MAC Photography provided the cover photo for the 2011
NMRG!

See ad on the following page

Sunshine Foss Photography
Sunshine Foss
Creative Childrens Portraiture | Stratham, NH
(p) 603.380.6810
(E) sunshine@sunshinefoss.com
(W) www.sunshinefoss.com
facebook.com/SunshineFossPhotography
Specializing in on location creative infant and children's
portraits. Creating fun memories as well as quality portraits.
- Sunshine Foss

TARA Photography
Tara Hamer | Dover, NH
(P) 603.707.0030
(E) taraphotography@gmail.com
(W) www.taraphotography.com
People are my specialty. Whether photographing a mommas
beautiful pregnant belly, babies sweet fingers and toes, the
family at the beach, or other special events, my focus is on
creating a moment that defines the individuals. My portraits
capture all ages in their purest and most natural moments.
Tara Hamer

Tracy Phillips Photography
Tracy Phillips | Exeter, NH
(P) 860.558.4321
(E) tracy@tracyphillipsphotography.com
(W) www.tracyphillipsphotography.com
My studio is your home or wherever you are most comfortable
or inspired. Whether at the beach or in your favorite rocking
chair, my focus is capturing beautiful and natural moments of
you and your family. My relaxed style and approachable
personality make me equally at home working with new
parents as well as winning over a reluctant two-year old.
Nothing makes me happier than hearing how my images have
emotionally touched my Clients. Tracy Philips


Postpartum Support

Postpartum Services/Support services are widely used, predominantly in the following
circumstances: Mothers experiencing problems with sleep deprivation, challenges with
breastfeeding (either baby not latching well, or baby feeding frequently throughout the
night), who have a history of, or are presently experiencing depression, or who have
given birth to multiples (twins, triplets, etc.)

Dover Doula | Darcy Sauers
(P) 603.988.5945
(E) darcy@doverdoula.com | (W) www.doverdoula.com
facebook.com/DoverDoula twitter.com/doverdoula

Darcy Sauers is a Postpartum Doula trained by DONA International, and a Prenatal
Yoga Instructor. Darcy works with clients in the Seacoast, NH and Southern, ME area.

Koru Care Postpartum Doula Services |Krista Maltais
PCD (DONA), CLC | Postpartum Support
& Early Childhood Development Education.

Providing compassionate support, evidence-based education, practical suggestions,
and the highest quality of care for your entire family. Koru Care Postpartum Doula
Services will guide your family through the challenges of the newborn period and
support you during this important life transition so that you may gain the confidence
and skills needed to build a strong and successful family foundation. Serving Southern
Maine, Seacoast New Hampshire, and North Shore Mass. See ad on pages 6/11

Mothering Moon | Lisa O'Rourke Goulet
RN, IBCLC. RN | BIrth Doula, Postpartum Doula (incl. overnights)
and Breastfeeding Specialist | Biddeford, ME
(P) 207.283.3239 | (E) lisa@motheringmoon.com
facebook.com/BirthMadeSimple
twitter.com/BirthMadeSimple
birthmadesimple.com/Birth_Made_Simple

Helping to ease the transition into new or subsequent parenthood. Information and
support during pregnancy, labor & birth, breastfeeding, and parenting can allow
parents to relax, enjoy these experiences, and be confident in their abilities to give birth,
feed and parent their babies. Overnight baby care can help parents get much needed
rest and sleep so they can function better for the demands of work, older siblings and
new baby care during the day.

Susan Remillard
PCD (DONA), Postpartum Doula | Kittery Point, ME
(P) 207.439.3033 | (E) susanremillard@hotmail.com

Susan is uniquely qualified to help your family, having experienced childbirth five times
at very different stages of her life and brings a broad range of knowledge to her
practice. With years of experience with babies and new families, she is aware of the
differences and the similarities of becoming a mother at any age. She offers gentle
advice and companionship during what can be a turbulent time of adjustment in a
family's life. Serving Southern Maine, Seacoast New Hampshire and North Shore, Maine.

Seacoast Family Health Services | Stacy Swain
CD (DONA) CCCE(CAPPA) AHA certified CPR/first aid instructor, CIMT, CHBE

Seacoast Family Health Services offers birth & postpartum doula services, childbirth
education, American Heart Association CPR & First Aid classes, infant massage and
Happiest Baby on the Block instruction. I offer private and small group classes to Boston,
North shore MA, Seacoast & Southern NH and Southern ME.

Retailers of Maternity / Infant / Child Items & Gifts

There are many well-documented benefits to our communities and to each of us to
choosing local, independently owned businesses. Although it is not always possible to
buy what you need locally it is a good habit to think local first.

Diaper Parties | Juliana Duane-Jones
(P) 321.202.3554
(E) julianad@diaperparties.com
(W) www.diaperparties.com/julianad
facebook.com/diaperparties
twitter.com/diaperparties
diaperparties.com/blog/

Curious about cloth? Throw a cloth diaper party and learn everything you need to
know about modern cloth diaper styles. Save money- diaper from birth to potty training
for as little as $300. Severing Maine, Mass and New Hampshire.

Sweet Baby Jane's
Hand Designed Baby Clothes, Baby Shower Gifts and Toys
Jane Wickey | Owner, Designer
97 Lafayette Road, Route
Hampton Falls Common, Hampton Falls, NH 03844
(P) 603.957.1951
(E) sweetbabyjanes@myfairpoint.net
(W) www.sweetbabyjanesnh.com
sweetbabyjanesnh.blogspot.com

Sweet Baby Janes is a baby boutique that specializes in custom designed baby
dresses, sweaters, hats and blankets; no two are created exactly alike! All are created in
a tobacco and animal free environment and most are created with natural fiber
blends. We also carry 100% organic, fitted, one size Cloth Diapers from Babee Greens.
Our baby and toddler toys are safe, educational and affordable. We carry gift bags
and cards, too..all you need for that upcoming baby shower. Visit our website to order
online and to see our latest products!

Little Harbor Press | Online Boutique Stationer
Jason Jenkins; Founder (and father) | Portsmouth, NH
(E) info@littleharborpress.com
(W) www.littleharborpress.com
facebook.com/Little-Harbor-Press
littleharborpress.blogspot.com

We are dedicated to producing the finest personalized stationery while delivering the
best customer service possible. From our fast and easy to use website to our
commitment to the environment with use of FSC-certified 100% post-consumer recycled
paper, you can feel good about choosing Little Harbor Press. Our products are all made
and printed in the US, including the paper itself.
See ads on pages 29/30

Moby Wrap
Baby Carrier Sales and Fittings. Will travel to you!
Amybeth Engler | Safe Steps Childproofing, Inc.
20 Portsmouth Avenue; Suite 168, Stratham, NH 03885
(P) 603.686.3948
(E) amybeth@safestepschildproofing.com
(W) www.mobywrap.com | (W) www.safestepschildproofing.com

The award-winning original Moby Wrap is the most recognized wrap-style baby carrier
on the market. Its simple yet versatile design makes it suitable for any wearer. The
benefits of baby wearing are many, and with the slightly, but not too stretchy, 100%
cotton fabric, there's no better place for your baby to be.

Home Safety Consultation | Professional Installation | Child Safety Products | Car Seat
Checks and Installation | Car Seat and Baby Product Consultation

Motherhood...What a glorious career! Author Unknown, from Not Just a Mom| 30

Specialty Foods Delivered!

With a new or growing family comes too much to do and too little time to do it. If you are too busy, too tired or just want the
convenience of professional delivery services there are affordable choices in the greater Seacoast!

Waithaka Organics Home Delivery
10 Lafayette Road, Bay #3
North Hampton, NH 03862
(P) 800.714.4147
(E) info@waithakafarm.com
(W) www.waithakafarm.com
What we do is plain and simple...We deliver produce to
your home that will be from an organic farm, certified
naturally grown or purely grown at a local farm, when in
season. We do not buy produce that has been subjected
to any processes that would make that piece of produce
unnatural, unhealthy or impure in any way. This is our
priority at Waithaka Organics. Purity Delivered.

Ultrasound Suite | Pregnancy Spa

Diagnostic Ultrasound Suite 3D/4D Imaging Center and Pregnancy Spa
Jessica Borden-Elfner; | ARDMS board certified diagnostic medical sonographer
839 Central Avenue Suite 8, Dover, NH 03820
Located inside Journey to Wellness Integrative Medical Center (next door to The Herbal Path )
(P) 603.767.9736 | (E) jessica@ultrasoundsuite.com | (W) www.ultrasoundsuite.com

Services Offered: Gyn Ultrasound | Obstetric Ultrasound | 3D/4D Ultrasound | Nuchal Translucency | Genetic Ultrasound
Screening | Abdominal Ultrasound | Doppler Ultrasound

The suite is owned and operated by Jessica Borden-Elfner, an ARDMS board certified diagnostic medical sonographer.
Jessica brings over 13 years of extensive clinical, commercial, and teaching experience to her practice and
patients. Diagnostic Ultrasound Suite exceeds the highest standards in place for this industry and also utilizes the latest
and most advanced cutting edge ultrasound equipment by Medison, the inventors and leaders of 3D/4D technology.

Diagnostic medical ultrasound is often related with imaging babies during pregnancy, but that is just one exam it is used for.
Ultrasound is used to examine many parts of the body, such as the abdomen, breast, musculoskeletal, reproductive system,
heart and blood vessels. Diagnostic medical ultrasound is increasingly being used in the detection of heart and vascular
disease, as well as for the detection of injuries to muscles, tendons and ligaments. Ultrasound does not use radiation, unlike
many other imaging procedures such as x-rays or CAT scans. See ad below

Yoga | Exercise | Swim (Adult & Child)

It can do wonders for both mother and baby to get out and enjoy some fresh air. Of
course if conditions simply dont permit outdoor exercise, there is a multitude of
wonderful, options provided below to get your heart pumping and body moving.

Birth Roots Seacoast | Prenatal Yoga
(P) 207.772.4784 | (E) info@OurBirthRoots.org

Prenatal Yoga: ongoing classes, every Thursday 6-7pm. Also offering, 5 class cards or
drop-in open enrollment. 8-weeks $92 (every other session will be 8wks) | 7-weeks $86 |
class card $64 | drop-in $15. See ad on page 4

Childlight Yoga | Various Seacoast locations
Baby Itsy Bitsy Yoga: For babies 3 weeks old to almost crawling.
Tot Itsy Bitsy Yoga: For babies almost crawling to 24mos.
Little Family Yoga: 2-4 yrs.
(W) www.childlightyoga.com
facebook.com/childlightyoga
twitter.com/childlightyoga

Providing yoga programs for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, big kids, and families around
the Seacoast. Also offering mobile enrichment for preschools, home school groups,
birthday parties, Yoga 4 Classrooms and teacher trainings. Also offering programs for big
kids, families, schools and more.

Gymboree Play & Music of Rye
Gymboree Levels 1 - 7 & Family Gymboree
150 Lafayette Road, Rosewood Plaza, Rye, NH
(P) 603.964.3003 | (E) ryenh@gymboreeclasses.com
(W) www.gymboreeclasses.com

Designed by experts, our age-appropriate activities help develop the cognitive,
physical and social skills of children as they play. Our programs are also recognized for
their unique approach to parent involvementwhich encourages participation in and
understanding of each childs development.
See ad on page 1

Motherwell Water Fitness | Pool
A Class For Pregnant Women at Synergy Health & Fitness
(P) 603.580.7176 | (E) mdefreze@ehr.org
(W) www.synergyfit.com
facebook.com/Synergy-Health-and-Fitness

Saturday's 9:30am - 10:30am. Motherwell Water consists of cardiovascular conditioning,
strengthening and toning using water weights for the upper body. The 12 week
Motherwell program includes both Motherwell Yoga and Water classes.

Motherwell Yoga | Mind & Body Studio
A Class For Pregnant Women at Synergy Health & Fitness
(P) 603.580.7176 | (E) mdefreze@ehr.org
(W) www.synergyfit.com
facebook.com/Synergy-Health-and-Fitness

Tuesday's 6:45pm - 7:45pm. Motherwell Yoga is a unique combination of yoga,
breathing and relaxation exercises designed to help expectant moms prepare mind,
body and spirit for a healthy pregnancy and positive childbirth experience.

Nothing else will ever make you as happy or as sad, as proud or as tired, as motherhood. Elia Parsons | 32

Yoga | Exercise | Swim - Adult & Child

Main Site: 11 Sandy Point Road, Stratham, NH 03885
Satellite Site: 81 New Hampshire Avenue,
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(P) 603.778.8193

See ad on back inside cover
YogaPlay is for 4-5 year olds and is being taught by a yoga
instructor who is also an experienced pediatric physical
therapist. She will be assisted by a child development
specialist who is experienced with group settings. This class
is limited to 8 children and parents may watch from our
observation room. Emphasis will be on building your childs
confidence, language and motor skills, while stimulating
the imagination and creativity of your child.

YogaPlay with Adult Participation is for 2-3 year olds and
their parents/caregivers. YogaPlay combines traditional
yoga postures, breathing exercises and themes with
developmentally stimulating games to nurture the whole
child.

Sundie Gentry
Certified Yoga & Fitness Instructor
York Hospitals Heart Health Institute.
127 Long Sands RD York, Me 03909
(P) 207.351.3700 | (E) HHI@yorkhospital.com
The Yoga Center at York Hospital's Heart Health Institute
provides Iyengar Yoga for all levels from chair yoga to Level
II. Sundie Gentry is a certified Iyengar Instructor and attends
classes with Patricia Walden in Cambridge to maintain her
certification. Sundie is also a certified Cardiac Yoga
instructor.

YOGA ON YORK
250 York Street, York, ME 03909
(P) 207.363.9642 | (E) info@yogaonyork.com
(W) www.yogaonyork.com
facebook.com/YOGA-ON-YORK
Yoga On York features high quality Prenatal Yoga Classes,
Mom & Baby Yoga Classes and Mom & Toddler Yoga
Classes taught by Sage Clarke, Midwife, and Amy Hopkins,
Labor & Delivery Nurse.

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