“In raising my children, I have lost my mind but found my soul.” - Lisa T Shepard
Parenthood is hard. Sometimes we need a few more resources than just our morning coffee and a hot shower. Check out the list below and reach out to me if you know of something that would be a good addition to the list!
Lactation
MN Based DME company that can help check eligibility for a pump through insurance
Non-profit based in Roseville, MN
Accepts milk donations and provides pasteurized donor milk
Works with insurance and private practice IBCLCs to provide lactation coverage
Online resource that contains many topics related to lactation, nutrition, and development.
This is like poison control for breastmilk! Find out if your medication is compatible with breastfeeding
Offer research studies for certain medications
Postpartum
Pregnancy & Postpartum Support MN
Connects postpartum parents to resources that meet their needs
Find a counselor, peer support, virtual support group and more
Redleaf Center for Family Healing
HCMC Program for postpartum women and parents of young children - Dad’s included!
HopeLine 612-873-4673
Pelvic floor physical therapy office
Requires provider referral
Postpartum Support International
Support groups for moms and dads
Hotline to text or call when in crisis
Parenting
Early Childhood Family Education
School district based program for family education
Programming is only in MN
Offer classes from prenatal and beyond
Find growth milestones and resources for child development near you
Registered Dietitian that provides information on feeding toddlers and picky eaters
Child behavior and parenting expert
Parenting resource for parents with disabilities
Teaches parents adaptive techniques to parent from a wheelchair
Offers peer to peer support for parents
Bereavement
Support for parents who have lost a child
Offer financial support as well as services such as molds, photography, and burial gowns