COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Detailed below you will find information about resources you can tap into that will support your perinatal journey.
Emotional Support
Black Girls Heal
Awesome culturally relevant resources for healing by connecting with self.
DC Metro Mental Health Support
Birthing While Black Prep Guide by Mama Glow Foundation
Black Mom's Guide to Living and Thriving by Mamatoto Village
Good read for hard times.
https://www.mamatotovillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Complete-MV_Guide_04182020_desktop.pdf
Essence Wellness House Video
Video content for rejuvenation, created in 2021, but relevant for any year.
Support for Dad
Resources for male birthing partner.
https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/help-for-dads/
https://erfsc.org
First Baptist Church of Glenarden
Faith based single parent support.
Maternity Clothes List
Having clothes that fit properly can improve your mood!
https://www.thebump.com/a/best-nursing-clothes
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https://thelittlemilkbar.com/collections/mom-1/products/the-allie-bra?variant=42237670654128
Physical Support
A Queen Momma Doula Services
Birth and Milk Co.
Community of Hope
Midwifery Care
My Way Birth & Wellness
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Birth Care & Women's Care
ChiroGroup
Chiropractors and Massage
DC Metro Maternity
Childbirth Classes, Birth and Postpartum Doula support.
https://dcmetromaternity.com/online-pregnancy-birth-postpartum-class-for-black-women/
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Nested - Childbirth Education Classes
Infant Massage
Birth Deck
Articles and products to support the pregnant body.
Pediatric Care
Children's National Hospital
https://childrensnational.org/primary-care/become-a-patient/expectant
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Cambridge Pediatrics