Postpartum & Family Resource Library
Trusted places to begin when your family needs more care, clarity, or connection.
A Thoughtful Tribe Matters
The postpartum season asks so much of a family. You may need skilled hands, a listening ear, practical education, a trusted specialist, or simply a clear next step.
This resource library brings together Philadelphia-area and virtual support for infant feeding, pediatric care, physical recovery, pelvic health, mental health, birth preparation, nutrition, safety, and whole-family wellbeing.
You are always welcome to ask Moon Goddess Mama for help identifying the right kind of support. A referral is not a diagnosis—it is a bridge toward additional care when that care may be helpful.
Infant Feeding & Pediatric Care
KellyMom
Evidence-based breastfeeding and parenting information, including newborn feeding cues, milk supply, pumping, and common feeding questions.
Visit: https://kellymom.com
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia — Outpatient Lactation Services
Specialized outpatient lactation care for families navigating feeding challenges, prematurity, illness, allergies, or other complex needs.
Call: 215-590-4442
Visit: https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/outpatient-lactation-services
Peekaboo Pediatrics
A small, family-centered Philadelphia pediatric practice providing personalized, evidence-based care. Prenatal visits are available for expectant parents.
Call: 267-702-3850
Visit: https://peekaboopedsphilly.com
Eighth Sense Wellness — Graziana Zito, OTR/L, RYT
Heart-led, trauma-informed occupational therapy for infants, children, and families. Support includes sensory processing, motor development, nervous-system regulation, and connection.
Visit: https://www.eighthsensewellness.com
Enliven Occupational Therapy
Pelvic-health occupational therapy for children and adults, with particular experience in bowel, bladder, toileting, and neurogenic conditions.
Call: 443-745-9484
Visit: https://www.enlivenot.com
Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy & Bodywork
Pelvio Physical Therapy
Whole-body pelvic-health physical therapy with a special focus on pregnancy, birth preparation, postpartum recovery, pelvic pain, continence, and prolapse. In-clinic and mobile appointments are available.
Call: 267-570-3603
Visit: https://www.pelviopt.com
The Empowerment Collective — Evan Kardon, LMFT, CST
Individual, relationship, and sex therapy with experience supporting sexual health, pelvic pain, relationship concerns, and mind-body healing. Philadelphia and virtual appointments are available.
Visit: https://www.empowermentcollectivephilly.com/evankardon
FORMATION Sauna + Wellness
A restorative Philadelphia wellness space offering traditional sauna, massage, sound experiences, and self-care services by appointment.
Call: 267-324-3193
Visit: https://www.formationsauna.com
Restorative Harmony
Acupuncture and holistic fertility coaching offered with warm, nurturing, and judgment-free guidance.
Call: 267-713-9496
Visit: https://www.restorativeharmony.com
Birth, Doula & Postpartum Support
Moon Sage Mama Doula Cooperative — Melissa Lucchesi
Trauma-informed fertility, birth, postpartum, and lactation support serving families throughout Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey, and Delaware.
Visit: https://www.moonsagemama.com
Happy Family After
A team of vetted postpartum doulas and newborn care specialists providing daytime, overnight, and complex-care support throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and beyond.
Call: 732-301-4131
Visit: https://happyfamilyafter.com
The New Mom School — Philadelphia/Rittenhouse
New-parent education and community support designed to help mothers feel informed, connected, and supported throughout early motherhood.
Contact: Alex
Call: 267-682-6775
Location: 255 S. 17th Street, Suite 1700, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Visit: https://www.newmomschool.com/philadelphia-rittenhouse-pa
Blossoming Bellies
Inclusive, research-informed childbirth education, birth preparation, infant care, lactation education, and doula support throughout Greater Philadelphia and virtually.
Visit: https://www.blossomingbelliesbirth.com
Ovum Doula Care — Cali
Pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and menstrual-cycle support rooted in bodily autonomy, body literacy, and informed consent.
Visit: https://ovumdoulacare.com
Intentional Birth
Patient-advocacy education and doula training designed to strengthen informed decision-making, communication, and respectful birth support.
Visit: https://www.intentionalbirth.co
Mental Health, Therapy & Trauma Support
The Postpartum Stress Center
Specialized virtual counseling, education, and support for prenatal and postpartum depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and other perinatal mental-health concerns. Support is available for individuals and couples.
Visit: https://www.postpartumstress.com
Bell Jar Therapy
Virtual trauma-focused individual therapy, EMDR, and group support for survivors of sexual trauma and relationship violence.
Visit: https://www.belljartherapy.com
Kathy Klein, LCSW
Warm, relational individual and couples therapy for anxiety, major life transitions, relationships, pregnancy, and postpartum concerns. In-person and virtual appointments are available.
Call: 267-692-8345
Visit: https://www.kzkleintherapy.com
Arrive Therapy
LGBTQIA+-focused counseling for anxiety, trauma, identity, relationships, and other mental-health needs. In-person care is available in Paoli, with virtual options throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.
Visit: https://arrivetherapy.com
Chelsea Robinson, MSW, LCSW
Trauma-focused clinical social work and EMDR therapy. Please confirm current services and availability directly with the provider.
Call: 484-451-7224
Immediate & Maternal Mental Health Support
If There Is Immediate Danger
If a parent may harm themselves, the baby, or another person—or appears disconnected from reality, severely confused, paranoid, or unable to safely care for themselves or the baby—call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
For immediate mental-health crisis support, call or text 988.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Free, confidential support for pregnant and postpartum parents and their loved ones. Trained counselors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in English and Spanish, with interpretation available in additional languages.
Call or text: 1-833-TLC-MAMA
Number: 1-833-852-6262
Visit: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline
Postpartum Support International HelpLine
Non-emergency support, information, and connections to trained perinatal mental-health professionals and local resources.
The PSI HelpLine does not handle emergencies. For an immediate crisis, call or text 988.
Call: 1-800-944-4773
Press 1 for Spanish or 2 for English.
Text “HELP” in English: 800-944-4773
Text “HELP” in Spanish: 971-203-7773
Visit: https://postpartum.net/get-help/psi-helpline
Philadelphia Behavioral Health Crisis Services
Philadelphia residents can receive 24-hour crisis support, guidance, risk assessment, and help connecting with appropriate behavioral-health services.
Call or text: 988
Philadelphia Mental Health Delegate Hotline: 215-685-6440
Suicide Crisis and Intervention Hotline: 215-686-4420
Non-emergency behavioral-health services: 1-888-545-2600
Nutrition, Primary Care & Whole-Family Wellness
Be Well with Beth — Beth Auguste, RDN
Practical nutrition and fitness support for pregnancy, postpartum, and busy family life—designed to fit real routines without adding more stress.
Visit: https://www.bewellwithbethphl.com
Fishtown Medicine — Dr. Ashvin Vijayakumar
Relationship-based preventive primary care with extended visits, direct physician access, and an individualized approach to long-term health.
Visit: https://www.fishtownmedicine.com
Community Safety & Essential Support
Lutheran Settlement House
Philadelphia support for food access, shelter, family wellbeing, and domestic-violence services.
Main: 215-426-8610
Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline: 866-723-3014
The hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Visit: https://lutheransettlement.org
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for anyone experiencing a mental-health, emotional, or suicide-related crisis in the United States.
Call or text: 988
Visit: https://988lifeline.org
Food, Benefits & Practical Family Support
Pennsylvania WIC
WIC provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals for eligible pregnant and postpartum parents, infants, and children under age five.
Breastfeeding parents may qualify for WIC through the baby’s first birthday. Non-breastfeeding postpartum parents may qualify for up to six months after birth.
Apply by phone: 1-800-WIC-WINS
Apply online: https://wic.health.pa.gov/pawic/OnlineApplication.aspx
WIC Breastfeeding Support
WIC participants can receive breastfeeding education and support throughout their feeding journey.
Breastfeeding hotline: 1-855-4-ASK-MOM
Learn more: https://wic.health.pa.gov/pawic/HowWicPromotesBreastfeeding.aspx
Pennsylvania COMPASS
COMPASS allows Pennsylvania families to apply for and manage health and human-service benefits, including SNAP food assistance, Medical Assistance, CHIP, and other eligible programs.
COMPASS Helpline: 800-692-7462
Philadelphia County Assistance: 215-560-7226
Apply: https://www.compass.dhs.pa.gov
Maternity Care Coalition
Support for pregnant people and families with children from birth through age three. Services include home visiting, parenting education, lactation support, community doula care, behavioral-health services, and family resources.
Call: 215-972-0700
Visit: https://maternitycarecoalition.org/services
You Do Not Have to Find the Next Step Alone
Not sure where to begin?
Moon Goddess Mama offers calm, experienced, evidence-informed postpartum guidance. Together, we can identify what your family needs now and when another trusted professional should become part of your care team.
These resources are provided for education and connection. Services, availability, fees, insurance participation, and contact information may change. Please confirm details directly with each provider.
Moon Goddess Mama does not diagnose medical or mental-health conditions or replace care from a licensed healthcare professional.
In an emergency, call 911. For immediate mental-health crisis support, call or text 988.