resources
OB/GYN and Midwives
The Birthing Center of Buffalo
Dr. Katharine Morrison
www.birthingcenterofbuffalo.com
Parenting Support
Holistic Parenting Network of Buffalo (formerly Breast Friends of WNY)
www.holisticparentingnetwork.com
mary@breastfriendswny.com
HPN’s goal is to empower and educate as many parents as possible to ensure they can have the birthing, breastfeeding, and parenting experiences they want.
Postpartum Support Group
Meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 6-8 pm at the Birthing Center of Buffalo.
Call or email for details & to reserve your space
(716) 835-2510 /birthingcenterofbuffalo@gmail.com
The Gentle Parenting Institute, Inc
Kristen MacNeil, Founder/President
VBAC Support (vaginal birth after c-section)
VBAC Support Group:
First Monday of each month at The Birthing Center of Buffalo from 6-8
(716) 238-0708
ICAN of WNY:
western.ny@ican-online.org
www.ican-online.org
Perinatal Bereavement
www.wnypbn.org
Chiropractic Care
Gleason Family Chiropractic
Ashley Giancola, Chiropractor/Owner
4017 Harlem Rd., Snyder, NY
(716) 839-5100
www.familychiropractichome.com
Pietrantone Chiropractic
Dr. Michelle Pietantone
411 Main st., East Aurora, NY
(716) 655-1421
http://drspietrantone.com
Lactation Support
Meghan McCarthy, IBCLC, CHBE
buffalobreastfeeding@gmail.com
(716) 903-7161
Meghan is the Birthing Center of Buffalo’s lactation counselor, available to meet with you both prenatally and after delivery; free of charge for Birthing Center families.
Holistic Parenting Network of Buffalo (formerly Breast Friends of WNY)
www.holisticparentingnetwork.com
mary@breastfriendswny.com
La Leche League
http://llleriecountyny.weebly.com/index.html
A continuing series of informal discussion meetings are offered and are open to everyone interested in breastfeeding. Children of all ages are welcome.
La Leche League Leaders of WNY:
Amherst – Cindy (716) 308-4843
Buffalo – Michelle (716) 824-0753
East Aurora – Kimberly (716) 997-4662 or Sandy (716) 713-1667
Lockport – JoGee (716) 433-8072
Niagara Falls – Linda (716) 297-1194 or Danielle (716) 523-9507
Care Connection
www.careconnectiononline.com
(716) 725-6370
3991 Harlem Rd, Amherst, NY 14226
Medela Certified Nursing Center, on-staff lactation consultants (IBCLC), breast pumps (sale or rental) and assistance in obtaining insurance reimbursement.
Baby’s Sweet Beginnings
www.babyssweetbeginnings.com
(716) 681-8100
231 Aurora St, Lancaster, NY 14086
Maternity boutique specializing in breastfeeding support. Breast pumps and lactation consultants available.
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