GUIDANCE THAT CONTINUES BEYOND EACH VISIT
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“Bethany has continued to be a strong resource for our family. We speak regularly about recommendations as our son grows and enters each new stage of development.”
— Jennifer L.
Mother & Long-Term Moon Goddess Mama Client
Local care for pregnancy, postpartum recovery, newborns, and growing families in Philadelphia, the Main Line, Bucks County, and South Jersey. Browse by region below, and check each provider’s current services and availability directly. If you would like help finding the right starting point, ask Bethany about postpartum support or call/text (215) 550-1620.
Immediate Support
If someone is in immediate danger
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.Mental-health crisis support: Call or text 988.
Visit: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Free, confidential support for pregnant and postpartum people and their families, available around the clock.Call or text: 1-833-852-6262
Visit: National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Postpartum Support International HelpLine
Information, support, and connections to perinatal mental-health resources. This is not an emergency or crisis line.Call: 1-800-944-4773
Visit: Postpartum Support International
Philadelphia Behavioral Health Crisis Services
For Philadelphia residents seeking behavioral-health crisis support or help locating services.Immediate crisis: Call or text 988
Non-emergency CBH services: 1-888-545-2600
Visit: Philadelphia behavioral-health services
Moon Goddess Mama Guides
Explore Bethany’s guidance on choosing a postpartum doula, what happens during a 10-hour overnight shift, postpartum doula costs, when to reserve care, cesarean recovery support, and support for twins and multiples. Learn more about live-in and travel care, when to seek care beyond a doula’s scope, private practice versus agency care, and benefits and reimbursement.
Philadelphia
Perinatal Mental Health
Whole Heart Reproductive Mental Health
A Philadelphia practice specializing in reproductive and perinatal mental-health care. Its clinicians address concerns that can arise during pregnancy and postpartum, including anxiety, depression, birth trauma, fertility challenges, and pregnancy loss. Contact the practice to discuss clinical fit and current availability.
Location: 255 S 17th Street, Suite 1008, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Call: 215-840-3554
Visit: Whole Heart Reproductive Mental Health
Contact: Inquiries and referrals
The Empowerment Collective — Evan Kardon, LMFT, CST
Individual, relationship, and sex therapy in Philadelphia and virtually.
Visit: The Empowerment Collective
Birth, Doula & New-Parent Support
Recess | Northern Liberties
Flexible center-based childcare for babies and young children, including full-day, half-day, and hourly drop-in care. The Liberties Walk location serves babies ages 6 weeks to 15 months; the Iron Works location serves children ages 15 months to 6 years. A nearby option for families looking for childcare as their needs change after the newborn period. Confirm current availability and enrollment directly with Recess.
Locations: 1040 N American Street, Suite 901, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (babies); 1018 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (older children)
Call: (610) 332-4777
Visit: Recess — Liberties Walk · Recess — Iron Works
MTP Playhouse | Center City
An indoor play space at Music Theatre Philly for children ages 6 months through 5 years. Check current play sessions and admission details before visiting.
Location: 1301 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Call: (445) 223-2683
Visit: MTP Playhouse
Kith + Kin | Brewerytown
A gathering and play space for children from birth through age five and their grown-ups, with drop-in play, classes, and opportunities for parents to connect. Check the calendar for current classes and events.
Location: 3060 W Jefferson Street (entrance on 31st Street), Philadelphia, PA 19121
Call: (215) 645-2196
Visit: Kith + Kin
Explore: Classes
The Nesting House — New Baby Meetups
Free, parent-focused gatherings for families with new babies to connect during the transition to parenthood. Meetups are offered in Queen Village and Mt. Airy. Check the current schedule and location before attending.
Visit: The Nesting House — Community Support Groups
Blossoming Bellies | Brittany
Birth doula support, childbirth preparation, infant-care education, and feeding support for Greater Philadelphia families. Brittany offers in-person and virtual birth doula options, plus classes and consultations. She can provide postpartum doula referrals but does not currently offer ongoing postpartum doula care herself.
Visit: Blossoming Bellies
Birth doula support: Explore services
The New Mom School | Philadelphia–Rittenhouse
In-person postpartum education and connection for new mothers.
Visit: New Mom School locations and classes
Infant Development & Family Support
Eighth Sense Wellness | Graziana
Founded by Graziana, Eighth Sense Wellness offers pediatric occupational therapy and nervous-system support for infants, children, parents, and families. Services listed by the practice include infant bodywork, Mama & Baby sessions, parent consultation, and virtual support, with care shaped around each family’s needs.
Philadelphia office: 1427 E Susquehanna Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Call or text: 908-505-5717
Visit: Eighth Sense Wellness
Infant Feeding & Pediatric Care
Crescent Lactation Care — Katy Baker-Cohen, RN, IBCLC
In-home lactation consultations throughout Philadelphia, with support for latch, nipple pain, milk supply, pumping, bottle introduction, and other infant-feeding concerns. Virtual consultations are also available.
Call: 484-683-5771
Visit: Crescent Lactation Care
Peekaboo Pediatrics | Northern Liberties
A neighborhood pediatric practice offering care for newborns and children, with prenatal visits for expectant parents. Contact the office about availability and insurance participation.
Location: 821 N 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Call: (267) 702-3850
Visit: Peekaboo Pediatrics
Contact: Prenatal visits and inquiries
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia — Outpatient Lactation Services
Specialized outpatient feeding and lactation care for babies and families.
Call: 215-590-4442
Visit: CHOP Outpatient Lactation Services
Hormone, Nutrition & Whole-Person Wellness
Whole Health Studio | Ashley Furlong
A Washington Square West integrative wellness practice offering individualized nutrition and lifestyle support, functional lab consultations, and workshops focused on hormone health, gut health, and stress. Ask Ashley about services suited to pregnancy or postpartum; this is complementary wellness support.
Location: 1134 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Visit: Whole Health Studio
Contact: Contact Whole Health Studio
Pregnancy & Postpartum Movement
Emerge Fitness | Emily Fobben
A Manayunk strength-training studio founded by Emily Fobben. Emerge offers small-group and individual coaching, including specialized one-to-one postpartum training focused on rebuilding functional strength, core strength, and confidence with movement.
Location: 4228 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127
Call: 267-710-8386
Email: emily@emergefitnessllc.com
Visit: Emerge Fitness
Explore: Postpartum personal training
Pelvic Health & Restorative Wellness
Pelvio Physical Therapy
Pelvic-health physical therapy for pregnancy preparation, postpartum recovery, and related concerns.
Location: 908 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA
Call: 267-570-3603
Visit: Pelvio Physical Therapy
Gabrielle Sabulsky — Massage Therapy
Massage therapy in Center City. Contact Gabrielle directly to discuss services and appointments.
Location: 2015 Chancellor Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Call: (267) 271-2499
FORMATION Sauna + Wellness
A Philadelphia wellness space offering sauna, massage and bodywork, sound experiences, and restorative services by appointment.
Location: 305 Brown Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Call: 267-324-3193
Visit: FORMATION Sauna + Wellness
Photography & Portraits
Julia Lehman Photography | Underwater Portraits
Julia Lehman creates expressive underwater portraits and fine-art photography. Her work offers an imaginative way to mark a personal season, including pregnancy; she also offers portrait and commercial photography. Contact Julia to discuss the setting, preparation, timing, and suitability of an underwater session.
Call: 215-512-1013
Email: julia@julialehmanphoto.com
Explore underwater portraits: Julia Lehman Fine Art
Photography and contact: Julia Lehman Photography
Asya Photography | Philadelphia
Founded by photographer Asya Shirokova, this Old City photo and cinema studio creates documentary-inspired, fine-art images with a focus on weddings and love stories. Explore the portfolio and contact the studio about the kind of portrait session you have in mind.
Visit: Asya Photography
Meet Asya: Asya Shirokova
Inquire: Contact Asya Photography
Early Childhood Education & Childcare
Amigos Spanish Immersion Preschool | Old City
Founded and directed by Cloe, Amigos offers full Spanish immersion and play-based preschool education for children ages 1–6. Children do not need prior exposure to Spanish. The school offers several weekly and extended-day schedule options; contact the team about current openings and tuition.
Location: 107 S 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Call: 215-756-2234
Email: Cloe@amigospreschool.com
Visit: Amigos Spanish Immersion Preschool
Program details: Preschool program
Neighborhood Community
Northern Liberties Neighbors Association | Community Center
A neighborhood gathering space for meetings, classes, and community events. Families can use the association’s calendar to find local activities and ways to connect with neighbors; check event details before attending.
Location: 700 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Visit: Community Center · Neighborhood events calendar
Contact: Northern Liberties Neighbors Association
Main Line & Montgomery County
Pelvic Health, Chiropractic & Recovery
Bloom Sanctuary — Dr. Brandie Keates
Individualized chiropractic care in Paoli focused on comfort, mobility, and function during pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Bloom Sanctuary operates as a self-pay practice.
Location: 136 West Lancaster Avenue, Suite 2, Paoli, PA
Visit: Bloom Sanctuary
Restore Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health
Pregnancy, postpartum, pelvic-floor, and orthopedic physical therapy.
Location: 2522 Haverford Road, Ardmore, PA 19003
Call: 267-209-0930
Visit: Restore Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health
Perinatal Mental Health
High Point Wellness Counseling
A Blue Bell therapy practice with a whole-person approach to mental health and wellness. Therapists work with children as young as five, adolescents, and adults. Services include individual, couples, family, and group therapy, with in-person and virtual options. Some therapists list pregnancy and postpartum among their areas of care. The practice can also suggest community providers for needs outside its services. Ask directly about insurance, private-pay rates, and any applicable group sliding-scale options.
Location: 1717 Swede Road, Suite 212, Blue Bell, PA 19422
Call: 267-419-7878
Visit: High Point Wellness Counseling
Fees and insurance: Current fee information
Therapists: Meet the therapists
Arrive Therapy
Therapy focused on LGBTQIA+ clients and concerns including anxiety, trauma, identity, relationships, and family life; in-person care in Paoli and telehealth in eligible states.
Location: 30 S. Valley Road, Paoli, PA 19301
Call: 484-615-3155
Visit: Arrive Therapy
The Postpartum Stress Center
Specialized perinatal mental-health counseling and education, currently offered virtually.
Call: 610-525-7527
Visit: The Postpartum Stress Center
Education & Community
Main Line Family Education | Nicole Didizian, RN-BSN, CBC, CCE
Small-group and private classes in childbirth, newborn care, breastfeeding, infant CPR, and early parenthood, offered in person in Devon and in virtual or on-demand formats.
Location: 34 Berkley Road, Suite 200, Devon, PA 19333
Call: (484) 254-6581
Visit: Main Line Family Education
Family Focus Media | Main Line Parent, Philadelphia Family & Bucks County Parent
A family-focused publisher connecting local parents with guides, events, and community resources across the Main Line, Philadelphia, and Bucks County. Its Main Line Baby Guide is a starting point for pregnancy and new-parent resources.
Visit: Main Line Baby Guide · Philadelphia Family · Bucks County Parent
About: Family Focus Media
Best Beginnings Wellness | Ardmore
Prenatal and postnatal yoga, parent-and-baby programming, workshops, and opportunities for connection.
Visit: Best Beginnings Wellness
Lactation & Newborn Support
Full Hearts Lactation | Christina Alulis, MSN, CPNP, IBCLC
Individualized lactation and newborn support, including consultations, prenatal newborn-care and feeding education, and virtual options.
Call: 215-650-3175
Visit: Full Hearts Lactation
Main Line Health | Lactation & Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding education, lactation care, outpatient resources, and support groups through the Main Line Health maternity system.
Visit: Main Line Health
Physical Therapy & Recovery
One Physical Therapy & Wellness | Bryn Mawr
Physical therapy, Pilates, and pelvic-health care, including support for prenatal and postpartum pelvic-health concerns.
Location: 864 County Line Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Call: 610-581-0111
Visit: One Physical Therapy & Wellness
Physical Therapy & Whole-Body Wellness
Restore Health & Longevity Center | Dr. Danielle Gray and Trish Talone, PT, DPT
A Wayne health and recovery center offering chiropractic care with Dr. Danielle Gray and individualized physical therapy with Trish Talone, PT, DPT. Trish assesses pain, mobility, strength, and movement to develop a rehabilitation plan suited to each person’s goals. The center also offers massage and other recovery services. Contact the team to discuss which provider and services fit your needs, including any pregnancy or postpartum considerations.
Location: 205 W Lancaster Avenue, Suite 3, Wayne, PA 19087
Call: 610-341-9300
Visit: Restore Health & Longevity Center
Meet the providers: Dr. Danielle Gray · Trish Talone, PT, DPT
Maternity & Women’s Healthcare
Main Line Health | Maternity Services
Prenatal, birth, and postpartum care through Main Line Health’s maternity system.
Call: 1-866-225-5654
Visit: Main Line Health
Penn Health for Women Radnor
Penn Medicine women’s health services in Radnor include obstetric and maternity care, pregnancy and postpartum care, midwifery, gynecology, and pelvic-health services.
Location: 145 King of Prussia Road, Floor 3, Suite 302 North, Radnor, PA 19087
Call: 800-789-7366
Visit: Penn Medicine
Main Line Women’s Healthcare | Axia Women’s Health
OB/GYN and midwifery care in Bryn Mawr, including obstetrics and gynecology.
Location: 135 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 350, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Call: 610-525-3225
Visit: Axia Women’s Health
Pediatric Care
Advocare Bryn Mawr Pediatrics
Pediatric care from birth onward, including newborn care and lactation support within the practice.
Call: 610-642-9609
Visit: Advocare Bryn Mawr Pediatrics
Bucks County
Bucks County Maternal Child Health Visiting Program
A free home-visiting program for Bucks County residents who are pregnant or caring for an infant, including new and experienced parents and guardians. Visiting nurses provide education and help with infant care, feeding, family wellbeing, safety, and development.
Visit: Bucks County parenting and maternity care
Bucks County Human Services Connect — The Hub
A starting point for locating county and community help, including family, health, food, and other practical services.
Visit: Bucks County Find Help
Family Service Association of Bucks County — Food & Diaper Pantry
Food and diapers for eligible Bucks County households; availability varies, so call ahead.
Location: 4 Cornerstone Drive, Langhorne, PA 19047
Call: 215-208-7233
Visit: Family Service Food & Diaper Pantry
Holistic Wellness & Community Support
Tru Healing Center | Bensalem
A holistic wellness and community space offering services such as Reiki, meditation, yoga, workshops, and private healing sessions. Families looking for reflective or restorative support can explore its current offerings and events. These services are complementary wellness options and do not replace licensed mental-health or medical care.
Location: 3671 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA 19020
Call or text: 215-280-5313
Visit: Tru Healing Center
Explore services: Current offerings
South Jersey
Pregnancy, Birth & Bodywork
Perinatal Health LLC | Donna Favilla
Donna Favilla offers birth doula support and pregnancy and early-parent education in Haddonfield. Her practice also lists infant massage instruction, prenatal and postpartum massage, yoga, and childbirth-preparation classes. Contact Donna about current classes, appointments, and the service that fits your family.
Location: 225 Kings Highway East, 2nd Floor, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
Call: 609-206-9633
Email: Donna@perinatalhealthllc.com
Visit: Perinatal Health LLC
Eighth Sense Wellness | Haddonfield
Infant and family occupational-therapy and nervous-system support from Graziana’s practice, with Haddonfield appointments listed on its website.
Haddonfield office: 24 Wilkins Avenue, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
Call or text: 908-505-5717
Visit: Eighth Sense Wellness
New-Parent Education & Community
The Village — Support, Education & Wellness | Collingswood
A South Jersey space for families offering lactation consultations, prenatal and parenting education, postpartum wellness, classes, and parent gatherings. Check its calendar for current offerings.
Location: 900 Haddon Avenue, PH12, Collingswood, NJ 08108
Call: (856) 942-4305
Visit: The Village
New Jersey Department of Health — Mental Health Concerns for New Parents
Information and connections to maternal mental-health resources and community support across New Jersey. The NJ Family Health Line can help families seeking support for pregnancy-related mood concerns.
NJ Family Health Line: 1-800-328-3838, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Visit: NJ maternal mental-health resources
New Jersey Community Doula Care
Information about community doula support available as a maternity benefit for eligible NJ FamilyCare members, including help connecting to community resources.
Visit: NJ Community Doula Care
Practical Family Support
Pennsylvania WIC
Nutrition education, healthy foods, breastfeeding support, and referrals for eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children under five.
Information and applications: 1-800-942-9467
Visit: Pennsylvania WIC
Pennsylvania COMPASS
Pennsylvania’s online application and management system for eligible health and human-service benefits, including food assistance and healthcare coverage.
Helpline: 1-800-692-7462
Visit: Pennsylvania COMPASS
Maternity Care Coalition
Maternal and family-support programs that include home visiting, parent education, community doula and lactation support, and connections to other resources.
Call for services: 215-972-0700
Visit: Maternity Care Coalition
Lutheran Settlement House
Philadelphia-based food access, housing-related support, domestic-violence services, education, and community resources.
Main number: 215-426-8610
Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline: 866-723-3014
Visit: Lutheran Settlement House
Philly Families CAN
A free, voluntary connection service for Philadelphia families seeking home visiting, parenting support, childhood-development resources, feeding and safe-sleep education, and other assistance. It is not an emergency service.
Call: 215-685-4701
Visit: Philly Families CAN
Need help choosing a starting point?
Moon Goddess Mama offers private daytime and overnight postpartum doula care, newborn care, and feeding support within a non-clinical scope. If another professional belongs in your care circle, I can help you identify the kind of support to seek. Inquire about care, call/text (215) 550-1620, or email Bethany.
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