Childbirth and Postpartum Education
| Provider Name | Provider Description | Category Description | Address | City | Location Description | Location Phone | Contact | Contact Phone | Provider Phone | Provider EMail | Provider URL |
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| Best Beginnings | Weekly Breastfeeding Support Group: Come meet and share with other breastfeeding mothers the trials and tribulations of being a new mommy. Mondays, Noon - 1pm. Led by Molly Shakar, RN IBCLC, owner of Best Beginnings. | 2626 Care Drive | 668-2119 | 850-668-2119 | bestbegin@yahoo.com | www.best-begin.com | |||||
| Capital City Doula Services | DONA certified doula/doula trainer providing labor support including: prenatal meetings, email and phone support prior to birth, full labor support, immediate postpartum support, and a postpartum visit; Women using doulas show more satisfying birth experiences and 50 less cesarean sections | N/A | 850-443-7789 | capitalcitydoula@comcast.net | www.dona.org | ||||||
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Pregnancy-planning Education Program: Online education program available to women who are planning to get pregnant; For more info visit, www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/pregnancy; CDC also offers information relating to preconception such as, STDs and treatment, and prevention of birth defects including the negative effects of tobacco and alcohol, and genetics. | N/A | 1-800-232-4636 | cdcinfo@cdc.gov | www.cdc.gov | ||||||
| Childbirth Education Associates of Tallahassee (CEAT) | Group of nationally certified childbirth educators providing classes in the lobby of North Florida Women’s Care; Classes include early pregnancy class and prepared childbirth education; Weeknight or weekend options; Classes fill quickly, send registration and payment to hold spot; For more information or to register for classes online visit website | N/A | 850-559-6797 | tallychildbirthclass@gmail.com | www.tallychildbirthclass.com | ||||||
| Foundations of Birth | As a birth doula, my philosophy is to support, inform, and guide you through your own journey. I will provide evidence based information and resources to help you make decisions about your birth, supporting you every step of the way, from the prenatal stages of your pregnancy, through labor and delivery, and postpartum support. Whether planning a birth at a hospital, birth center, or home, the presence of a doula can be a great asset to a birthing woman and her partner, leading to a more satisfying and enriching experience. | Postpartum Doula Service - $20 per hour Includes breastfeeding support, light housework and cooking, family support, and much more. Access to my lending library of books about birth, breastfeeding, and baby care. | 1204 Terrace Street | (850)980-0469 | foundationsofbirth@gmail.com | www.foundationsofbirth.com | |||||
| Heidi Chavers, RNC, IBCLC, LCCE | Childbirth Education Instructor with Childbirth Education Associates; Lactation Consultant at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare: Inpatient/Outpatient and Breastfeeding Support Group; Perinatal Massage; and Infant Massage Instruction | N/A | 933-2254 | heidi.chavers@tmh.org | |||||||
| La Leche League of Tallahassee | League helps mothers breastfeed by peer support, education, information, and encourages healthy development of babies; Call for information and meeting times | N/A | 850-552-3948 | bullock48@comcast.net | www.lllflorida.com | ||||||
| Leon County Health Department | Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): Nutrition education program for pregnant or nursing women, post-partum women for 6 months, and children, Birth-5yrs; For more information visit www.floridawic.org | Bond Community Health Center, 872 W Orange Ave | 414-7845 | 850-606-8000 | www.leoncountyfl.gov/lcphu | ||||||
| Leon County Health Department | Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): Nutrition education program for pregnant or nursing women, post-partum women for 6 months, and children, Birth-5yrs; For more information visit www.floridawic.org | Roberts and Stevens Medical Center, 1515 Old Bainbridge Rd | 606-8300 | 850-606-8000 | www.leoncountyfl.gov/lcphu | ||||||
| Pre-Pregnancy Education Action Campaign Effort (PEACE) | A joint program developed by Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and North Florida Women's Care to educate young women on the risk factors that contribute to the high infant mortality rates in our community; Designed to educate young women about a Pre-pregnancy Action Plan and how to prepare their bodies for pregnancy well before they conceive; Focuses on topics such as nutrition, weight management, substance use, fitness, and importance of Folic Acid | N/A | 431-PEACE (73223) | www.peace4babies.com | |||||||
| Tallahassee Childbirth Educators | Provides individual and class instruction on labor and birth; Childbirth course is a seven week series and meets once a week | N/A | 656-2072 | 656-2072 | |||||||
| Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare | At A Woman's Place we offer several different types of classes, including a full compliment of prenatal education courses, sibling-to-be preparation, babysitter's training and even a breastfeeding support group to assist new parents with their breastfeeding and postpartum needs. | 1302 East 6th Avenue | 850-431-4928 | 850-431-5100 | pr@tmh.org | www.tmh.org | |||||
| The Pregnancy Help and Information Center | Free services available to women and men who need assistance; Offers counseling and referrals to those who think they may be pregnant, are pregnant, or who have young children; Offers pre-natal childbirth and parenting education program with 'baby bucks'; Offers a program just for dads; Maternity clothes, baby clothes and items, and food; Ultrasound for the medically eligible; Community referrals; Emotional support and confidentiality | 1710 S. Gadsden St | 850-222-7177 | www.phicenter.org | |||||||
| The Stork Club | Offers childbirth classes, refresher classes for parents, and Siblings Rock! classes for children 2 and up. Also offers 3 different customizable Celebration Signs available for rent for baby showers and/or to welcome mommy and the new baby home. For more information, visit www.thestorkclub.net | Offers childbirth classes, refresher classes for parents, and Siblings Rock! classes for children 2 and up. Also offers 3 different customizable Celebration Signs available for rent for baby showers and/or to welcome mommy and the new baby home. For more information, visit www.thestorkclub.net | n/a | 850-322-9833 | www.thestorkclub.net | ||||||
| A Woman's Place @ TMH | Services include childbirth classes, infant-child CPR, the ABC's of babies, and classes for siblings and babysitting; Offers a breast feeding support group on Tuesday and Thursday mornings; Counseling is available for post-partum depression | 1301 E. Sixth Ave | 850-431-4928 | pr@tmh.org | www.tmh.org | ||||||
| Capital Area Healthy Start | Provides services/support to pregnant women to have a healthy baby; Pregnant women are offered a HS Risk Screen by their healthcare provider. If screen indicates risk, a HS Care Coordinator is assigned and offers help. HS services include: child birth education, community referrals, emotional support, mental health counseling, breastfeeding support, child development classes, etc. CCs work w/ moms to determine the right support/services and work w/ the family until the child is 3 | 1311 N. Paul Russell Road Suite A-101 | 850-488-0288 | Kristina@capitalareahealthystart.org | www.capitalareahealthystart.org | ||||||
| Oniwosan Doula Services | Offering Prenatal, Labor, Postpartum and Breastfeeding Support. 24-hour voice mail. Provides care in various birth settings. Serving Mothers in North Florida and South Georgia | N/A | 850-284-2100 | Tifi444@aol.com | |||||||
| Tallahassee Bradley Method | The Bradley Method (R), developed by Dr. Robert A. Bradley, is childbirth education which facilitates communication between partners to help mothers give birth. The 12-week class cycle focuses on physiology of birth, nutrition, exercise, labor techniques, birth options, and local resources. Kim Stanley, AAHCC has been teaching Bradley Method(R) since 1998. See website for class schedule, location and fees. | 5418 Claredon Court | 850-562-5629 | TallahasseeBradleyMethod@gmail.com | www.TallahasseeBradleyMethod.com | ||||||
| Capital Area Healthy Start | Provides services/support to pregnant women to have a healthy baby; Pregnant women are offered a HS Risk Screen by their healthcare provider. If screen indicates risk, a HS Care Coordinator is assigned and offers help. HS services include: child birth education, community referrals, emotional support, mental health counseling, breastfeeding support, child development classes, etc. CCs work w/ moms to determine the right support/services and work w/ the family until the child is 3 | 1311 N. Paul Russell Road Suite A-101 | 850-488-0288 | Kristina@capitalareahealthystart.org | www.capitalareahealthystart.org | ||||||
| Jefferson County Health Department | WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mother by phone, and/or clinic visits; helps mothers prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns; in available outside of working hours to new mothers with breastfeeding problems; breastfeeding support groups. Call 509-1655 to schedule an appointment. | N/A | 850-342-0170 | www.doh.state.fl.us/chdJefferson | |||||||
| Madison County Health Department | WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mother by phone, and/or clinic visits; helps mothers prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns; in available outside of working hours to new mothers with breastfeeding problems; breastfeeding support groups. Call 509-1655 to schedule an appointment. | N/A | 850-973-5000 | www.doh.state.fl.us/chdMadison | |||||||
| Oniwosan Doula Services | Offering Prenatal, Labor, Postpartum and Breastfeeding Support. 24-hour voice mail. Provides care in various birth settings. Serving Mothers in North Florida and South Georgia | N/A | 850-284-2100 | Tifi444@aol.com | |||||||
| Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare | Women's Pavilion Lactation Services - Breast feeding support groups. Call 431-0468 for more information. | 1300 Miccosukee Road | 850-431-5100 | pr@tmh.org | www.tmh.org | ||||||
| Taylor County Health Department | WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mother by phone, and/or clinic visits; helps mothers prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns; in available outside of working hours to new mothers with breastfeeding problems; breastfeeding support groups. Call 509-1655 to schedule an appointment. | N/A | 850-584-5087 | www.doh.state.fl.us/chdTaylor |