Resources
Here are some of our favorite resources for expecting and new parents.
Providers that accept MaineCare
Mercy Midwives, Northern Lights Mercy Hospital, Portland
Maine Medical Partners- Women’s Health, Maine Medical Center, Portland
Dr. Rachel Fogarty, DC, CACCP, Webster Certified, Innate Family Chiropractic, 210 Western Avenue, South Portland, 207-775-7468
Dr. Timothy Coffin, DC, Webster Certified, Slocum Chiropractic, 26 Bath Road, Suite 1, Brunswick, 207-725-4222
Free or Reduced Cost Services
Portland Osteopathic Children’s Clinic Clinic offering children’s osteopathic care for those uninsured or under-insured children.
2-1-1 Maine 2-1-1 Maine is a comprehensive statewide directory of over 8,000 health and human services available in Maine. The toll-free 2-1-1 hotline connects callers to trained call specialists who can help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
L/A Community Acupuncture is a nonprofit organization based in Lewiston, Maine that provides affordable healthcare through acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Maine Center for Acupuncture was created to provide safe, effective and affordable acupuncture treatments.
Support & Support Groups
La Leche of Maine & New Hampshire, lllportland@gmail.com
In-person, Fourth Monday of the month from 5:30-6:30 pm, 267 Congress St. Portland
Online, Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 pm (email for login)
Online, Fridays 10:00-11:00 am (email for login)
Breastfeeding Support Group with Kara Kaikini at Maine Medical Center, In-person and online option, 5 Bucknam Rd, Falmouth
Breastfeeding Basics Class at Maine Medical Center, Currently Online
Breastfeeding Support Group, The Birthplace at Northern Light Mercy Hospital, Portland, Every Tuesday 10 am-12 pm
The Breast Connection Class, Mercy Fore River Hospital, in our 3rd-floor conference room, (207) 553-6340
Postpartum Support International The mission of Postpartum Support International is to promote awareness, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide. Helpline and online support groups
Sad Dads Club helps fellow bereaved fathers navigate life after loss by nurturing a supportive community and providing access to mental health services.
Maine Boys to Men envisions a world where people of all genders are equally valued, respected, and safe. Offering Bootcamp for New Dads, Fatherhood: Generations of Change, and Men Connect For New Mainers among others.
Immigrants Resource Center of Maine supports local refugee and immigrant communities by offering vital culturally and linguistically sensitive services that promote a healthy and equitable Maine.
Evidence-based Perinatal Resources
Evidence Based Birth Evidence Based Birth envisions a world in which all birthing families have access to safe, respectful, evidence-based, and empowering care. Many great resources such as, Evidence on: Inducing for Due Dates, Evidence on: Doulas, Evidence on: Erythromycin Eye Ointment, Evidence on: Group B Strep
Kellymom This website was developed to provide evidence-based information on breastfeeding and parenting.
La Leche League “To help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.”
Birth Roots is a non-profit organization providing community based education and support focused on pregnancy through the early years of parenting. Our classes and events emphasize instinct and intuition, while addressing the social, emotional and non-clinical needs of new parents. Offering sliding scale fees.
Domestic Violence Resources
Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence (MCEDV) advocates for the right of all people to live free from domestic abuse and all forms of violence. Domestic Violence Hotline 1-866-834-4357
Through These Doors Cumberland County Maine’s domestic violence resource center providing a full array of services to people experiencing domestic abuse and related issues.
Faith Trust Institute is a multicultural, multifaith training and educational organization with global reach.
Safe Havens is an interfaith organization that promotes hope and justice for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence and elder abuse.