Bloom; A Guide to RI Pregnancy and Postpartum Resources

Whether it’s your first or your fourth, motherhood is a challenging adventure, but it doesn’t have to be a lonely one. Building your village starts here, with fellow mothers who have been in your shoes and can provide the best advice, point you to excellent pregnancy and postpartum resources, or maybe even just offer a supportive ear.

We wish we could share these wonderful resources with you in person, but for now we need to keep our distance. We think that makes Bloom more important than ever this year, because even when we have to stay apart, we never need to be alone.

In addition to our wonderful partners and sponsors you’ll see here, be sure to scroll all the way through, as you’ll also find helpful articles related to pregnancy, post partum, and all things baby, as well as comprehensive listings of helpful RI pregnancy and postpartum resources and services!

Have you ever wondered how your child’s brain grows as we learn and play? At the ABI lab, we are working hard to find out!

Throughout childhood, our brain undergoes some pretty amazing changes. As we learn to walk, talk, sing, learn the alphabet and even tie our shoes, our brain is changing – becoming bigger, faster and stronger. How does this happen? Amazingly, we aren’t quite sure, but we are working hard to understand this. At the Advanced Baby Imaging Lab, we want to work with you to discover how your child’s brain grows and changes as they learn new things! We also want to understand how nutrition, sleep, our genes, and other influences shape this development.

Currently, we are studying babies and children from the prenatal stage to 12 years of age. There is a possibility for pregnant mothers to have a set of 3D ultrasounds and could possibly receive free formula in our Infant Nutrition Study!

If you have any questions or would like to participate you can call us at 401-338-6943, click on the buttons below or check out our website at www.babyimaginglab.com to learn more about our studies!

Healthy Babies, Happy Moms Inc. is passionate about having a positive impact on the health of babies and the well being of their mothers. We are committed to treating women with kindness and respect while helping them achieve success in their breastfeeding goals. Our expert nurses guide mothers with the information and support they need to be confident in their ability to care for their children, while minimizing stress and fostering their success in an atmosphere of comfort.

HBHM Inc. is a home health nursing agency and durable medical equipment provider specializing in breastfeeding support.

Mamas, meet Baby Bloom.

Those first few months of a baby’s life are just like that of a young sprout – both which need tender love, care, and nurturing. New mothers must also be nurtured just as much as their babies during this time. Baby Bloom’s team of Newborn Care Specialists provide the tender-loving newborn care, education, and support to families of Rhode Island, easing the stress and bringing on the joy and excitement when they arrive home from the hospital.

Congratulations on your pregnancy! We know the birth of a baby is a very special occasion, and we are honored to be a part of it. Our goal is to exceed your expectations. We hope to make your birth experience as personalized as we can, while also providing you with the finest medical care available. We believe that caring for you means including your family in the process. It’s our patient and family-centered approach to health care.

We are a team of Night Nurses; Newborn Care Specialists, Postpartum Doulas, Registered Nurses and family-wellness supporters. We provide overnight support, day support, 24/7 support, sleep training support, parent coaching, nanny coaching and nanny hiring services to new parents in RI, MA and CT.

Our primary service is overnights. We understand how exhausting having a newborn can be. Our experienced team of Nightingales are by your side to help you transition home from the hospital. We provide education and support to help empower you to become confident parents throughout those first few months of your baby’s life.

Pappas|OPT physical therapist & Pelvic Health Specialist Dr. Kendra Kohanski provides comprehensive women’s care in our Greenville location. Kendra has received advanced training through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation and specializes in bladder, bowel, sexual, abdominal, and pelvic dysfunction. She is also the chair of Rhode Island’s Pelvic Health PT
Special Interest Group. Kendra received her BS in Exercise Science and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from URI.

In our Bristol, Middletown, Wakefield and Warren locations, Pappas|OPT offers patients movement based pelvic health physical therapy using treatment techniques from the Gray Institute, a leader in functional movement.
Pediatric Physical Therapist Lisa House sees infants to young children in our Wakefield office.
Lisa has over 29 years treating pediatric patients. She has taken over 20 advanced training seminars with a focus on pediatric rehabilitation including neurodevelopmental techniques, infant massage, myofascial release, strain counterstrain and craniosacral therapy. Lisa received her BS of Physical Therapy from Northeastern.

Pediatric Occupational Therapist Dena King sees children in our Middletown clinic. Dena provides treatment for developmental and neurological diagnoses. She worked at Newport Hospital’s outpatient rehabilitation for 21 prior to joining our team. Dena earned her BS in Occupational Therapy from the University of New England. She also sees patients for hand therapy, upper extremity therapy, including carpal tunnel.

Pappas|OPT Physical, Sports and Hand Therapy has been successfully helping patients restore functionality and reach their goals for over 20 years. Our physical and occupational therapists are passionate, kind and trained in their area of expertise. Our 16 RI locations allows patients to receive physical therapy close to their home!

Michelle Chirby is a certified Birth Doula and certified Dancing for Birth™
Instructor.

Open to both pregnant and postpartum women, Dancing for Birth™ is movement made for mothers. Integrating styles of dance from around the world, this 45 minute, low-impact class is designed to build confidence, strength, and pelvic mobility and stability. Participants learn techniques to facilitate a more comfortable pregnancy, prepare the body for labor, promote a positive birth experience, and heal and strengthen after birth. In addition to a fun and safe form of physical activity, Dancing for Birth™ provides an opportunity to share the journey of pregnancy with other women.

Landmark is a community hospital located in Woonsocket, RI and we have a beautiful LDRP unit for mothers and babies. Landmark’s Maternity Care and Newborn Nursery Precious Beginnings blends the latest in maternity-care technology with warmth and personal attention focusing on the mother’s wishes and needs, thereby providing a unique birth experience for each patient.

Ezer Birth Collective is Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts’ first faith-based doula network who will support you in pregnancy, birth, postpartum or bereavement. We believe that you’re going to discover latent strength and power that God has placed in within you through this experience. We would be honored to prayerfully serve and empower you to experience God’s love instead of fear.

Open Circle is a center for pregnant and young familieS. We offer childbirth education, advocacy, and wellness services, including massage therapy, acupuncture, prenatal yoga, pregnancy massage, doula services, mom and baby yoga, and more. Our commitment is to all families; Our program costs are income based, allowing mothers and families of all financial means, to access education, care and support.

Carrier Connections provides caregivers access to the wearable baby carrier. Through our educational and carrier donation programming we bring “babywearing” to everyone.