For the latest COVID-19 information, visit vcuhealth.org/covid-19 or Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU for pediatrics. For vaccine details, visit vcuhealth.org/covidvaccine.
For the latest COVID-19 information, visit vcuhealth.org/covid-19 or Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU for pediatrics. For vaccine details, visit vcuhealth.org/covidvaccine.
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Locations
There are many resources available to support your journey of becoming a parent. This list includes both local and national resources to help families along the way.
The list below provides phone numbers and links to other websites maintained by other entities. References to any entity, product, service, or source of information that may be contained in this site should not be considered an endorsement.
American Pregnancy Association
http://www.americanpregnancy.org
March of Dimes
http://www.marchofdimes.org
TheBump.com - Pregnancy, Parenting and Baby Information
http://www.thebump.com
Mommy Meds
http://www.mommymeds.com
Physicians Drug Reference
http://www.drugs.com/drug_information.html
Resource Mothers
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/resource-mothers/
Resource Mothers
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/resource-mothers/
Project Yoga Richmond
http://www.projectyogarichmond.org
Nurture
http://www.nurturerva.org
My Birth
www.mybirthrva.com
Doula Match
http://www.doulamatch.net
Dona International
http://www.dona.org
To Labor
http://www.tolabor.com
My Birth
www.mybirthrva.com
A Brighter Birth
http://www.abrighterbirth.com
Birth in Color RVA
facebook.com/Birthincolorrva
Childbirth Connection
http://www.childbirthconnection.org
Spinning Babies - Easier Childbirth with Fetal Positioning
http://www.spinningbabies.com
Lamaze® International
http://www.lamaze.org/HealthyBirthPractices
VCU Health Family Life Education
Download a PDF of the schedule of classes & tours
804-828-4409
A Brighter Birth
http://www.abrighterbirth.com
Lamaze® International
http://www.lamaze.org
Birthworks International®
http://www.birthworks.org
The Bradley Method®
http://www.bradleybirth.com
HypnoBirthing®
http://www.hypnobirthing.com
The International Childbirth Education Association
http://www.icea.org
My Birth
www.mybirthrva.com
Atlee Chiropractic Center
http://www.atleechiropractic.com
Holland Family Chiropractic
www.hollandfamilychiropractic.com
Oriental Medicine Specialists P.C.
http://www.orientalmedicinespecialists.com
Breastfeeding during COVID-19
We are offering virtual and in-person visits 5 days a week. Please call the scheduling line at 804-828-CHOR (2467) and our coordinator will determine whether an in-person or virtual visit will work best.
VCU Health Lactation Services Warm Line
804-828-2952
Lactation Clinic at the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
804-828-2467
http://www.chrichmond.org/Services/Lactation-Services.htm
VCU Health Postpartum Breastfeeding Support Group
804-828-4409
Best Beginnings
804-323-2229
La Leche League of Virginia
http://www.lllvawv.org
International Lactation Consultant Association®
http://www.ilca.org
KellyMom.com - Evidence-based information on breastfeeding and parenting
http://www.kellymom.com
Lactmed® drug interaction database for breastfeeding mothers
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
WIC (Women, Infants & Children)
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/wicbreastfeeding/
A Mother's Guide to Postpartum Depression
Una guía para la madre sobre la depresión posparto
Richmond Mom
http://www.RichmondMom.com
Commonwealth Parenting
http://www.c-mor.org/full-menu/commonwealth-parenting/
Children's Health Improving Parents (CHIP)
804-233-2850
http://www.chipofvirginia.org
Family Lifeline / Healthy Families
804-249-5414
http://www.familylifeline.org
Ultimate Car Seat Guide
https://www.safekids.org/ultimate-car-seat-guide/
Caring for Your Newborn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2IN2_V3GYQ&t=5s
Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.womenshealth.gov
Greater Richmond Regional Hotline for Domestic, Intimate Partner and/or Sexual Violence
804-612-6126
Family Violence & Sexual Assault Virginia Hotline
800-838-8238
Childbirth, Breastfeeding and Infant Care: Opiates, Methadone, Buprenorphine
