It takes a village. Here’s yours.
Feeding your baby is just one part of becoming a parent. These are trusted resources, here in our community and nationwide, that can support you along the way.
👶 Your Local Village
New Mom School Westport
In-person 8-week Mommy & Me classes grouped by baby’s age, from newborn to toddler, covering baby care, sleep, feeding, and postpartum recovery, plus a built-in village of moms. Enrolled moms can join my weekly Breastfeeding Support Group!
→ newmomschool.com/westport-ct
🤰 Before Baby
Gaia Birth Studio – Natali Reyes
Certified Hypnobabies® instructor in Stamford, CT, offering a 6-week childbirth education program and prenatal yoga for a calm, confident birth.
→ gaiabirthstudio.com
💛 Caring for You
Integrated Bilingual Counseling Bilingual (English/Spanish) therapy for individuals and families, including pregnancy and postpartum support. Online throughout Connecticut. Accepts HUSKY and most major insurance. → ibccares.com
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Free support, online groups, and help finding a perinatal mental health provider.
→ postpartum.net Helpline: 1-800-944-4773
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Free, confidential, 24/7 support by call or text, in English and Spanish.
→ Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
If you are in crisis or thinking of harming yourself, call or text 988 or call 911.
InfantRisk Center
Is my medication safe while breastfeeding? Science-based answers from Texas Tech University’s experts.
→ infantrisk.com
HealthyChildren.org (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Trusted pediatrician advice on feeding, sleep and baby care.
→ healthychildren.org
CDC: Breastfeeding
Official guidance on breastfeeding, plus how to store and prepare breast milk safely.
→ cdc.gov/breastfeeding
La Leche League International
Free mother-to-mother breastfeeding support, online and through local groups.
→ llli.org
First Droplets
Short videos on hand expression and getting milk off to a great start in the first hours and days.
→ firstdroplets.com
Videos
Global Health Media
Free, clear videos on latch, positioning and hand expression.
→ globalhealthmedia.org
Stanford Medicine Short videos from Stanford’s newborn experts, including hand expression and hands-on pumping to help build your milk supply.
→ med.stanford.edu/newborns
📚 Read & Watch
Trusted websites
Are you a local provider who supports families? I’d love to connect. Email natalia.milla@nurturegentlelatch.com