PARENT RESOURCES FOR PORTLAND, MAINE AREA

Health Care Providers & Midwives

  • Northern Sun Family Health Care & Birth Center, Topsham, 207-798-3993 Naturopathic Health Care, Midwifery and Dispensary of physician-grade botanical and nutritional products. http://www.northernsunhealth.com

  • Soft Corner Birth Center, Bath 207-420-7317 Midwifery, Acupuncture, Massage, Lactation, Pelvic Floor Therapy, Mental Health and Doula Support https://softcornermidwifery.com

Lactation Consultants

Car Seat Safety Technicians

  • Brian Carlton, Sagadahoc County Sheriffs Office, Bath 207-386-5828

  • Devin Hook Bath Police Department (207) 443-5563 X2205

‍ ‍Mental Health Providers (specializing in postpartum depression)

Websites

  • Birth Roots, since 2004, addresses social, emotional, and non-clinical needs, emphasizes parental wisdom, establishes parenting cohorts and networks of peer support, and creates the context for Community Supported Parenting. A comprehensive resource for new families. https:// birthroots.org/

  • La Leche League of Portland Maine 207-420-5304 www.lllportlandmaine.org

  • Evidence Based Birth by Rebecca Dekker, PhD,RN, comprehensive online directory of evidence-based articles for parents and professionals. https:// evidencebasedbirth.com/signature-article-directory/

    Books/Publications

  • Baby & Child, From Birth to Age Five by Penelope Leach, a comprehensive reference guide. Wisdom and insights from the baby and child’s point of view.

  • Hold On to Your Kids - Why Parents Need to Matter More than Peers by Gordon Neufeld, PhD and Gabor Mate, MD, Foremost attachment and trauma authorities.

  • Respecting Babies: A New Look at Magda Gerber’s RIE Approach by Ruth Anne Hammond. Gerber was a student of the eminent Emmi Pikler, MD who brought this approach to the US. Hammond captures the essence and practicality of Dr Pikler’s brilliant work in her book, Respecting Babies.

  • Rest Grow Play: Making Sense of Preschoolers by Deborah MacNamara, PhD

    Scientifically supported articles