New Mom Resources
The expertly trained obstetricians at Capital Women’s Care have provided this list of resources to help new mothers and parents address common questions and concerns. If you would like to request an appointment with a board-certified OBGYN at Capital Women’s Care, call (301) 681-3400 today.
Resources
- Breastfeeding Support Group (Holy Cross Hospital) (301) 326-4715; (530) 535-8242 (for Spanish)
- The Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington (202) 293-5182 (breastfeedingcenter. org)
- The National Breastfeeding Helpline (also in Spanish) 1-800-994-9662 (womenshealth.gov/Breastfeeding)
- WIC program Hotline 1-800-242-4942 (MDwic.org)
- La Leche League 1-877-452-5324
- Lactation services (Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring) 301-754-7745
- Sarah Barfield (Kensington) 301-529-5433
- Metropolitan Breastfeeding (Bethesda/Columbia/Nova) 301-943-9293
- SMILE (240) 777-1833, aahpmontgomerycounty.org
- Montgomery County African American Health Program – educational programs, case manager, customized referrals depending on client needs
- Blossom and Grow Wellness Center
240-887-8071
- Doulas of Prince George County, Comprehensive doula services offering lactation support and in-home support for up to one year
- Doulas of Capital Hill
- STORK- baby care and infant CPR (203) 858-9470 (www.storkchildbirthed.com)
- My Safe Haven- in home overnight newborn care (www.mysafehavenllc.com)
- For baby clothing
- Buy Nothing group on Facebook
- A Wider Circle
- Clarksburg Closet
- Children’s National (Silver Spring) 301-593-5566
- White Oak Peds (Silver Spring) 301-681-7101
- Steven Hirsch (Rockville) 301-990-3030
- Complete Care for Kids (Germantown) 301-540-5900
- THH Pediatrics (Germantown) 301-540-0811
- Potomac Pediatrics (Rockville) 301-279-6750
- Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine (Germantown) 301- 540-7496
- Innovative Pediatrics and Medicine (Silver Spring) 301-337-8846
- Trusted Medical Services (Greenbelt) 301-477-3151
- Unity Pediatrics (Germantown) 301-288-1801
- Dr. Alexis Wesley (North Bethesda) 301-881-9464 (pregnancy/pp)
- Dr. Pooja Lakshmin (Washington DC) 202-741-3000 (pregnancy/pp)
- Julie Bindeman, PsyD (Rockville) 301-468-4849 (pregnancy/pp)
- Building Beyond Therapy, LLC 240-681-9721(Perinatal mental Health Therapist)
- Akoma Counseling Concepts,LLC (Perinatal Mental Health Therapist) 202-914-1235
- Frederick Center for Marriage and Family Therapy (Frederick/telehealth) 240-397-1572
- Seven Starling, Sevenstarling.com (508) 202-1011
- ASPIRE Counseling, (301) 978-9750
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline Available 24/7, 1-800-273-8255, Crisis Chat
- Postpartum Support Warmline, 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD), Online Chat
- Postpartum Support Maryland Resources
- DMV PMH Resource Guide – Maternal Mental Health resource directory of providers, programs, and support groups
- Cheryl’s Health Boutique: (Rockville) 301-330-1084 | (Pikesville) 410-653-1433
- Maternity Belts
- Blanqi Belly Band
- Belly Bandit Brand
- Rael Postpartum Box
- Frida Postpartum Box
- Expecting Better by Emily Oster
- The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama
- What to Expect When You are Expecting
- Happiest Baby on the Block