Local Resources

My goal is to create a solid resource of local small businesses and providers who support new and expectants parents and their growing families throughout the great state of Delaware and beyond.

I would wholeheartedly recommend the services any of the passionate and talented women featured in interviews below.

Discovering the Magic of Your Pregnancy with Elective Ultrasound at "Expecting Miracles" | Delaware 3d/4d Ultrasound | An interview with Adrienne Talabisco, Sonographer & Business Owner Mom

with the 3d/4d I think the number one reason why people get it is to satisfy curiosity. But by seeing thier baby, they can really nurture th

Cohabitating with Grief, with Crystal Dalton | Delaware Grief Educator and Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor

Crystal shares her personal journey of grief. We discuss the lack of support for grieving individuals and her mission to normalize this

Postnatal Support Advocates | Part 3 | Jen Sellitto-Penoza (LCSW) | The Importance of Community Postpartum | Delaware Perinatal Mental Health

Postnatal Support Advocates (PSA) serves as a crucial resource for mothers and birthing individuals in Delaware, addressing the...

Postnatal Support Advocates, Part 2 | Jennifer Ewald (LCSW) | Postpartum Emotional Support in the 4th Trimester and Beyond | Delaware Perinatal Mental Health

When we welcome a newborn home, a whirlwind period of transition and adjustment for the whole family ensues. This shift is felt most...

Magpi Midwifery | A Conversation with Samm Magpi, Krystina Derrickson, and Jamie Davison-Ortiz | Traditional Home Birth Midwives of Philadelphia

I recently stopped by the cozy home office of Samm Magpi of Magpi Midwifery to chat about all things home birth. We were joined by her...

Follow your Mom Gut When it Comes to Your Baby's Gut | Going Against Recommendations to Achieve Breastfeeding Success | Milk and Honey Lactation Services

Breastfeeding can be a challenge. As new parents, we are trying to do what's "right" for our babies by following the advice of our...

Postnatal Support Advocates | Delaware Perinatal Mental Health, Part 1 | Emotional Wellness and Support with two Perinatal Therapists

Postnatal Support Advocates is a team of mama providers serving moms & birthing people at any point during their parenthood journey. They...

Bodywork, Yoga, and Ayurveda Through the Childbearing Year with Monica Seligmann | Newark Prenatal Massage and Yoga

With my last two pregnancies I commited to a dedicated 5am YouTube prenatal yoga practice. Every morning regardless of how my body felt...

Anniversary Date Nights, Personal Projects, & Hidden Mothers with Maurene Cooper of Vanity Tintype | Philadelphia, PA

Hey, I get annoyed by those cooking blogs where you have to scroll endlessly to get down to the recipe too! If you are interested in...

Birth Support & Coping Measures | Delaware Birth Doula | Sarah Korbeck, Little Things Are Big Things

"There are many beautiful paths to holding your sweet babe. If I do my job well, you will feel prepared, empowered and supported all...

A Candid Conversation with Postpartum Doula Taylor O'Bryan of "The Ginger Goose"

Taylor O'Bryan of The Ginger Goose is a Postpartum Doula serving Delaware, parts of Pennsylvania, and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. What...

"You Are Not Your Mess" | Playroom Declutter With Professional Organizer Kim Mazewski

I might need it again... I paid good money for it... It was a gift... It has always been in the family... I'm saving it for someone... I...

Infant and Toddler Sleep with Dr. Corrine Seeley | Newborn Sleep Workshop | The Birth Center, DE

I recently had the pleasure of attending one of Dr. Corrine Seeley's Newborn Sleep Workshops hosted by the The Birth Center in Newark,...

Soulful Alternatives to Traditional Baby Showers and Childbirth Education | Lunamar Birth Well

While traditional baby showers are undeniably joyous occasions-- bringing family and friends together in a celebration of new life!--...

Tarot and Motherhood with Laura Griffin, Psychic Reader | The Gypsy Blues | Lewes, Delaware

Personally, I use tarot as a means of self-reflection and as a way to broaden my perspective. It is a meditative tool that allows me to...

An International and Cross Cultural Education with Homebirth Midwife, Monika Karaosman, CPM

I visited Monika Karaosman, an Independent midwife, at her home office on the St. Martin's River in Berlin, MD. We sat on her back deck...

Pelvic Floor Therapy | Why You Need It (Even If You Think You Don't) | Janelle Antonio PT, DPT, CLT

Janelle Antonio has a passion for helping mothers. As a Post Partum Corrective Exercise Specialist and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist,...

Milestones and Tummy Time with "The Baby Movement Coach" | Sarah Richards, Pediatric PT, DPT | DE

I learned so much from my conversation with Pediatric PT, DPT, Sarah Richards (aka The Baby Movement Coach). As The Baby Movement Coach,...

Helping Moms Feel Good, Be Strong, and Live Well | Nicole Dougherty | Personal Trainer | Delaware

It was my pleasure to attend one of Nicole Dougherty's mom groups over the weekend at the Healing Cottage in Middletown, Delaware. There,...

Working with a Lactation Consultant | Stephanie Trost of Mindful Motherhood Lactation | Delaware

I had the pleasure of recently attending one of Steph's in-home lactation appointments. She is a IBCLC and CCC-SLP, providing lactation...

Resource List

Midwife Monika of Althea Midwifery in her home office in Berlin, Maryland.

Birth Doulas

Sarah Korbeck

skorbeck@gmail.com

MollyJackowski

www.motherlovinbirthservices.com

Sam Savage

thechronicillnessdoula.com

Maternal Mental Health

Josie's Grace

www.josiesgrace.com

Balanced Mind Journey

www.balancedmindjourney.com

3/D & 4/D Ultrasound

Adrienne Talabisco

www.expectingmiraclesllc.com

Postpartum Doulas

Taylor O'Bryan

www.thegingergoose.com

Pelvic Floor Therapy

Janelle Antonio PT, DPT, CLT,

www.lotus-rehab.com

Tummy Time and Milestone Support

Sarah Richards

www.thebabymovementcoach.com

Grief Education and Support

Crystal Dalton

www.balancedmindjourney.com

Birth Centers

The Birth Center

www.thebirthcenter.com

Custom Birth and Breastfeeding Paintings

Lauren J. Turner

www.laurenjturnerfineart.com

Amanda Graveavette

www.amandagreavette.com

Lactation Consultants

Stephanie Trost CCC-SLP, IBCLC

www.mindfulmotherhoodlactation.com

Brittanie Sutton IBCLC

www.milkandhoneylactation.com

Placenta Encapsulation

Jen Silvera

jennifer.silvera@midwifery.edu

Sleep Consultants

Dr. Corrine Seeley

www.sleepbydrseeley.com

Childbirth Education

Molly Leitner

www.lunamarbirthwell.com

Molly Jackowsski

www.motherlovinbirthservices.com

Spirituality & Candles

Laura Griffin

www.thegypsyblues.com

Home Birth Midwives

Monika Karaosman CPM, LDEM

www.altheamidwifery.com

Karen Webster CPM, LM

www.womanwisemidwife.com

Prenatal Massage

Monica Seligmann

newarkprenatalmassageandyoga.com

Date Night Reccomendations

Old Stone Cider

www.oldstonecider.com

Professional Organization

Kim Mazewski OT/L

www.consciouslyclearedandcontained.com

Fitness Coaching

Nicole Dougherty

www.nicoledougherty.com

Tin Type Photography

Maureen Cooper

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