Local Resources for our Parents & Babies

So many women & mom-owned businesses have been brought to life over the last few years to support you before, during & after the birth of your baby. Let us help you & give you the support we were desperately searching for in those early days of our own parenting journeys. Below you’ll find an ever-growing list of my most trusted friends & their businesses that are ready & waiting for you with open arms.

Feeding Support

  • Balanced Breastfeeding

    Katie Madden, RN, BSN, IBCLC

    Prenatal Consultations, Postpartum support, Free “How to Feed your Newborn” Prenatal workshop

    Wilmington, DE

  • Milk & Honey Lactation Services

    Brittanie Sutton, IBCLC

    Prenatal consultations, postpartum lactation support, back to work pumping support, weaning and relactation support

    Middletown & Camden, DE

  • Mindful Motherhood Lactation

    Stephanie Trost, MS. CCC-SLP, IBCLC

    Postpartum lactation support, bottle feeding support, infant feeding therapy

    In home session in Middletown, DE & surrounding areas

  • Lactation at The Birth Center

    Corinne Daut, RN, BSN, IBCLC

    Postpartum Lactation Support, Breastfeeding Class, Free Breastfeeding Support Group for any lactating person that meets in person and virtually.

    Newark DE

Women’s Health

  • Physical Therapy for Women

    Dr. Anne Duch, PT, DPT, WCS

    Physical therapy and wellness services for women

    Prenatal & postpartum yoga/exercise classes available

    Wilmington, DE

  • Lotus Rehabilitation

    Dr. Janelle Antonio, PT, DPT, CLT

    Oncology rehab services, pelvic floor physical therapy, post liposuction & abdominoplasty treatment

    Postpartum corrective exercise class available

    Newark, DE

  • Newark Prenatal Massage & Yoga

    Monica Seligmann, LMT, RYT

    Prenatal massage, postpartum massage, therapeutic massage, prenatal & postpartum yoga, 4th Trimester Moms Group

    Newark, DE

  • Trainer Mommy

    Nicole Dougherty, NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist , Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach, Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified

    A fitness coach for moms with individual & group coaching programs

    Currently all online offerings

Maternal Mental Health

  • Perinatal Prana

    Anne Decaire, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C

    Perinatal mental health services

    Josie’s Grace - 4th Trimester Support; Community-based nursing care for early motherhood

  • Sunrise Mental Health & Midwifery

    Dawn Moore, CNM, WHNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

    Reproductive & sexual health services, reproductive mental health, birth story processing, perinatal emotional wellness programs

  • Postpartum Support Advocates

    Pre & postnatal emotional wellness services at Balanced Mind Journey

  • Postpartum Support International - DE Chapter

    Find perinatal mental health providers, Climb out of the Darkness Fundraiser Walk

  • Mama Works Too

    Alana Miller

    A space for working moms in all industries to find community and realize they’re not alone.

Baby & Toddler Sleep

  • Sleep by Dr. Seeley

    Dr. Corrine Seeley, PhD Sleep Neuroscience

    Sleep Consultations, Sleep Workshops

Doulas (Birth & Postpartum) and Childbirth Support

  • The Ginger Goose

    Taylor O’Bryan, CD (DONA)

    Professional postpartum doula services and antepartum services (preparing for baby’s arrival)

  • Mother Lovin' Doula

    Molly Jackowski, CD (DONA)

    Birth support doula, childbirth education classes

  • Lunamar Birth Well

    Molly Leitner

    MotherCircle Class, childbirth education, newborn care education, yoga

Pediatric Occupational Therapy

  • Pediatric Therapy Partners DE

    Dr. Amanda Wiles, OTD, OTR/L

    OT services for fine motor skills, sensory processing, self care skills, play skills, emotional regulation and visual motor skills, handwriting groups

    Middletown, DE

  • In the Woods OT

    Liz Downing, MOT, OTR/L

    Nature based OT services to address motor skills, sensory processing and emotional regulation, individual services, OT summer camps, parent coaching

    Wilmington, DE

Pediatric Speech Therapy

  • More than Words Pediatric Therapy

    Kelsie Ward, M.Ed., CCC-SLP

    Speech & language therapy

    In-home/daycare/school visits throughout NCC, in office in Middletown, DE

  • Beyond Speech Therapy

    Heather Aydelotte, M.A., CCC-SLP

    Speech, feeding, occupational & physical therapy

    Dover, DE

Pediatric Airway & Oral Tie Support

  • The Center for Airway & Facial Development

    Dr. Joanna Green, DDS

    Oral tie assessment and treatment, myofunctional therapy, orthodontics, facial growth and development

    Newark, DE

Pediatric Chiropractic Care

  • Spinal Health & Wellness

    Dr. Andrea Moses

    Specializes in pediatric, prenatal and postpartum chiropractic care

    Newark, DE

Photography

  • Moon Bloom Photo

    Alexandra “Ali” Duprey

    Delaware based family and motherhood photographer - birth, family, portrait, documentary, motherhood, couples

Meet other Parents with Babies & Toddlers

  • Evolution Cubs

    Movement, sensory play and peer socialization classes for infants, toddlers and preschoolers (6 months - 6 years old) taught by local Pediatric Physical Therapists.

    Middletown, DE

  • Natural Nest Play Cafe

    A thoughtfully designed play space ideal for children up to 7 years old - with toys and structures meant to inspire your child’s imagination. Several classes are available at each location.

    Middletown, Dover & Newark, DE locations

  • Learning with Ms. Karen

    Ms. Karen hosts free storytimes at local libraries Movers & Shakers music and movement classes at Whitehall Rec Center, Stay & Plays and Tumble Tots at MOT All Stars.

    Middletown, DE

  • Delaware Forest Friends

    Delaware Forest Friends is a group that meets in various DE parks to allow our children the freedom to be children, in nature. They are not an official forest school but strive to follow forest school philosophies.

    Northern, Central & Southern DE meetups.

  • KC Mom Walks

    A group for Moms in Delaware to meet for walks, coffee, park play dates & more! They host 2 walks/month to help get Moms together. This group is active on Instagram & Facebook @kcmomwalks.

    Smyrna, Dover, & Middletown., DE

  • Tinkergarten

    Creative outdoor play led by Emily, a Montessori trained teacher & mom.

    Wilmington, DE

  • Mom Meetups at The Birth Center

    Free & informal groups that meet weekly. They may be discussion of topics relevant to parenting infants, the exchange of support and information & general camaraderie with other parents. You do not have to be a birth center client to attend.

    Newark, DE

  • MontiStory

    A program designed to make implementing Dr. Montessori’s philosophy in your home more attainable.