New Parent Support in the DC Metro Area
Arrow Birth
www.arrowbirth.com
[email protected]
Arrow Birth is a virtual childbirth education and 1:1 support platform for expecting and young parents.
Founded by Certified Doulas, Arrow’s experience-driven solution is three-fold, 1.) innovative online childbirth education, 2.) 1:1 video support sessions and 3.) giving back to save mothers and babies lives worldwide. We’re a value-driven company.
Our virtual childbirth and parenting course offers 15 hours of valuable content taught, interview-style, by OBs, Midwives, Doulas, Lactation Consultants, Pediatricians, Psychiatrists, Anesthesiologists and more. Finally, you’ll hear valuable information from the expert themselves!
Our network of certified professionals are available on-demand and offer 1:1 expert support on topics such as fertility, childbirth, breastfeeding, baby sleep, back to work and more. The village actually exists!
Every purchase funds valuable organizations focused on reducing the maternal mortality rate through life-saving education, supplies and medications in critical need areas. Giving is intentionally woven into Arrow's framework.
We’d love to help you out, wherever you are on the parenthood path. Come check us out at www.arrowbirth.com.
DC Baby
Founded by two local moms, DC Baby connects new and expecting parents who live in upper northwest DC based on their due dates. We host free monthly gatherings and manage a Facebook group where members can ask questions, share ideas, and offer support. We also offer 6-week sessions where new moms come together to learn and share during this exciting, and challenging, time of our lives.
Email: [email protected], Phone: 202-413-8062
Washington DC Area Moms Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1408201516129769/
Our Baby Class of Maryland and DC
https://ourbabyclass.com/
Our Baby Class’s mission is to build confidence in parenting through a simple, intuitive, and practical approach. OBC teacher-mentors provide classes to new and expectant parents on a variety of topics: Newborn care, Infant sleep, Soothing and bonding, Tips and tricks for surviving the early days, Embracing Your New Normal
Rose Buono, C.Ht
Pre and Post Natal Hypnotherapy
Rose Buono Hypnotherapy
rosebuono.com
703-919-3922
Hypnotherapy can help you with relaxation, self care, and building your confidence about labor, childbirth, and motherhood. Learn full body hypno anesthesia as well as the hypno epidural. Post natal hypnotherapy can help with speeding recovery, breastfeeding, and bonding with your baby.
Intuitive Parenting – Kim Hawley
Childbirth Educator, Lactation Educator Counselor, Infant Sleep Educator, MA, MPH
[email protected], intuitiveparentingdc.com
I provide group and private education to help expecting and new parents feel empowered and prepared for childbirth, breastfeeding, sleep, and early parenting. My prenatal classes include childbirth education series, prenatal breastfeeding classes, and classes on understanding infant sleep. I also offer support to breastfeeding parents as they prepare to return to work as well as gentle, holistic coaching on family sleep. I am passionate about supporting families, in all the diverse forms they take, as they navigate the joys and challenges of becoming parents. There are many ways to respectfully birth, feed, and parent your baby. I believe parents feel most empowered when they are given factual information and encouraged to listen to their instincts. This
allows them to make the best decision for their family.
Mamas Circle
www.sienawellness.com
[email protected]
Elizabeth Hubley
Everything is better with friends - including raising your baby! Come join a community of moms at Circle Yoga in Chevy Chase, DC for weekly conversation celebrating the joys and sharing the challenges of having a baby. We'll meet once a week to discuss feeding, sleeping, self-care, and more. All moms with newborns to pre-crawlers are welcome.
This open and supportive group of moms navigating parenthood will help get your questions answered, provide space to offer tips to others, and create lasting friendships for you and your little one. Mamas Circle is held in 6-week sessions throughout the year.
PACE support groups in DC, MD, and VA
MOMS Clubs: several local chapters in DC, MD, and VA.
Postpartum Support International (PSI): In-person support groups in DC, MD, and VA, online and phone help for perinatal mood disorders (including postpartum depression and anxiety, OCD, post-traumatic stress disorder)
Mocha Moms: Our purpose is to provide support to moms, whether they are first time mothers or seasoned, through daytime and evening support groups, Mom's Night Out events and other educational and community based events. For more information about the organization, visit www.mochamoms.org
La Leche League: breastfeeding support groups throughout MD, DC, and Virginia
Mindful Return: This supportive community of mamas returning to work after maternity leave want to feel present – both with their babies and in their careers. Mindful Return's blog and 4-week e-course is designed to give new mamas the tools they need to plan a peaceful, thoughtful, and successful return to work after maternity leave.
Takoma Mamas: a casual gathering of new mamas (dadas too) and their babies 0 - 4 months old. If you're looking to connect with other brand new parents in the area (or just escape the house) come join the Takoma Mamas for a casual gathering of new mamas (dadas too) and their infants 0 - 4 months old. Bring your highs, lows, questions, and tips to share! We know how much support it takes to raise a child so no topic is too big or too small.
WHO: Moms (or dads) and their 0 to 4 month old babies living in the DC area. (Just because we call ourselves "Takoma Mamas" doesn't mean we're all from Takoma!)
WHEN: Every Wednesday, 2pm to 4pm
NOTE: Drop in any date or time!
COST: Free!
For more details email [email protected] Facebook
International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN): Meetings in MD and VA. Support and information about cesarean recovery, prevention, and VBAC, including discussion boards.
ICAN of Montgomery County, MD- Regular support group meetings on cesarean healing and recovery, VBAC, and CBAC (cesarean birth after cesaerean). "As always-in between meetings, I'm available by email, phone and can meet in person as needed, don't hesitate to ask."
Zaynab Aden
Zaynab Aden is a certified culinary nutritionist and doula whose practice focuses on food as medicine, and the mother-child health connection. She seeks to empower families to access optimum health by using food as the primary source of medicine and as a return to traditional and cultural values. She currently resides in Northern, VA with her husband and three children, where she works as a health coach and consultant.
IG: https://www.instagram.com/zeeforty/
https://doulamatch.net/profile/21471/zaynab-aden
www.arrowbirth.com
[email protected]
Arrow Birth is a virtual childbirth education and 1:1 support platform for expecting and young parents.
Founded by Certified Doulas, Arrow’s experience-driven solution is three-fold, 1.) innovative online childbirth education, 2.) 1:1 video support sessions and 3.) giving back to save mothers and babies lives worldwide. We’re a value-driven company.
Our virtual childbirth and parenting course offers 15 hours of valuable content taught, interview-style, by OBs, Midwives, Doulas, Lactation Consultants, Pediatricians, Psychiatrists, Anesthesiologists and more. Finally, you’ll hear valuable information from the expert themselves!
Our network of certified professionals are available on-demand and offer 1:1 expert support on topics such as fertility, childbirth, breastfeeding, baby sleep, back to work and more. The village actually exists!
Every purchase funds valuable organizations focused on reducing the maternal mortality rate through life-saving education, supplies and medications in critical need areas. Giving is intentionally woven into Arrow's framework.
We’d love to help you out, wherever you are on the parenthood path. Come check us out at www.arrowbirth.com.
DC Baby
Founded by two local moms, DC Baby connects new and expecting parents who live in upper northwest DC based on their due dates. We host free monthly gatherings and manage a Facebook group where members can ask questions, share ideas, and offer support. We also offer 6-week sessions where new moms come together to learn and share during this exciting, and challenging, time of our lives.
Email: [email protected], Phone: 202-413-8062
Washington DC Area Moms Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1408201516129769/
Our Baby Class of Maryland and DC
https://ourbabyclass.com/
Our Baby Class’s mission is to build confidence in parenting through a simple, intuitive, and practical approach. OBC teacher-mentors provide classes to new and expectant parents on a variety of topics: Newborn care, Infant sleep, Soothing and bonding, Tips and tricks for surviving the early days, Embracing Your New Normal
Rose Buono, C.Ht
Pre and Post Natal Hypnotherapy
Rose Buono Hypnotherapy
rosebuono.com
703-919-3922
Hypnotherapy can help you with relaxation, self care, and building your confidence about labor, childbirth, and motherhood. Learn full body hypno anesthesia as well as the hypno epidural. Post natal hypnotherapy can help with speeding recovery, breastfeeding, and bonding with your baby.
Intuitive Parenting – Kim Hawley
Childbirth Educator, Lactation Educator Counselor, Infant Sleep Educator, MA, MPH
[email protected], intuitiveparentingdc.com
I provide group and private education to help expecting and new parents feel empowered and prepared for childbirth, breastfeeding, sleep, and early parenting. My prenatal classes include childbirth education series, prenatal breastfeeding classes, and classes on understanding infant sleep. I also offer support to breastfeeding parents as they prepare to return to work as well as gentle, holistic coaching on family sleep. I am passionate about supporting families, in all the diverse forms they take, as they navigate the joys and challenges of becoming parents. There are many ways to respectfully birth, feed, and parent your baby. I believe parents feel most empowered when they are given factual information and encouraged to listen to their instincts. This
allows them to make the best decision for their family.
Mamas Circle
www.sienawellness.com
[email protected]
Elizabeth Hubley
Everything is better with friends - including raising your baby! Come join a community of moms at Circle Yoga in Chevy Chase, DC for weekly conversation celebrating the joys and sharing the challenges of having a baby. We'll meet once a week to discuss feeding, sleeping, self-care, and more. All moms with newborns to pre-crawlers are welcome.
This open and supportive group of moms navigating parenthood will help get your questions answered, provide space to offer tips to others, and create lasting friendships for you and your little one. Mamas Circle is held in 6-week sessions throughout the year.
PACE support groups in DC, MD, and VA
MOMS Clubs: several local chapters in DC, MD, and VA.
Postpartum Support International (PSI): In-person support groups in DC, MD, and VA, online and phone help for perinatal mood disorders (including postpartum depression and anxiety, OCD, post-traumatic stress disorder)
Mocha Moms: Our purpose is to provide support to moms, whether they are first time mothers or seasoned, through daytime and evening support groups, Mom's Night Out events and other educational and community based events. For more information about the organization, visit www.mochamoms.org
La Leche League: breastfeeding support groups throughout MD, DC, and Virginia
Mindful Return: This supportive community of mamas returning to work after maternity leave want to feel present – both with their babies and in their careers. Mindful Return's blog and 4-week e-course is designed to give new mamas the tools they need to plan a peaceful, thoughtful, and successful return to work after maternity leave.
Takoma Mamas: a casual gathering of new mamas (dadas too) and their babies 0 - 4 months old. If you're looking to connect with other brand new parents in the area (or just escape the house) come join the Takoma Mamas for a casual gathering of new mamas (dadas too) and their infants 0 - 4 months old. Bring your highs, lows, questions, and tips to share! We know how much support it takes to raise a child so no topic is too big or too small.
WHO: Moms (or dads) and their 0 to 4 month old babies living in the DC area. (Just because we call ourselves "Takoma Mamas" doesn't mean we're all from Takoma!)
WHEN: Every Wednesday, 2pm to 4pm
NOTE: Drop in any date or time!
COST: Free!
For more details email [email protected] Facebook
International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN): Meetings in MD and VA. Support and information about cesarean recovery, prevention, and VBAC, including discussion boards.
ICAN of Montgomery County, MD- Regular support group meetings on cesarean healing and recovery, VBAC, and CBAC (cesarean birth after cesaerean). "As always-in between meetings, I'm available by email, phone and can meet in person as needed, don't hesitate to ask."
Zaynab Aden
Zaynab Aden is a certified culinary nutritionist and doula whose practice focuses on food as medicine, and the mother-child health connection. She seeks to empower families to access optimum health by using food as the primary source of medicine and as a return to traditional and cultural values. She currently resides in Northern, VA with her husband and three children, where she works as a health coach and consultant.
IG: https://www.instagram.com/zeeforty/
https://doulamatch.net/profile/21471/zaynab-aden
Photo: Nikki Williams http://bedheadbirth.com
