Resources
Welcome to my Resource Hub, thoughtfully curated for new and expecting parents in the Central Mass area. Here, you'll find a wealth of information designed to empower, educate, and ease your transition into parenthood.
Doulas
Heather Larrabee (Birth Doula)
- 774-452-1698
- Symponiadoula@gmail.com
Peaceful Birth and Beyond (Birth Doula)
- Teresa Coyle Airey, IBCLC
- 978-833-8240
- www.peacefulbirthandbeyond.com
Joyce Kimball (Midwife)
- 20 Sorrento St. Worcester, MA 01620
- 508-728-6588
- Joycekimball3@gmail.com
- www.BirthServices.net
Danielle Pakus (Postpartum Doula)
- 978-618-9586
- daniellepakus@gmail.com
- https://agoldenbirth.com
Lactation
Nest Collaborative
- 888-598-1554
- info@nestcollaborative.com
- https://nestcollaborative.com/
La Leche League Worcester
Peaceful Birth and Beyond
- Teresa Coyle Airey, IBCLC
- 978-833-8240
- www.peacefulbirthandbeyond.com
Babies in Common
- 6 Maple St, Northborough, MA 01532
- 617-686-0052
- jeanette@babiesincommon.com
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists
Sól Pelvic Wellness Studio
- Dr. Kellyn Snow, DPT
- 55 East Main Street Webster, MA
- 774-402-4057
- Kellyn@SoLpelvicwellness.com
- www.solpelvicwellness.com
Treko Wellness
- Dr. Olga Treko, DPT, PT
- 70 James St. Worcester, MA Suite 253
- 860-882-9510
- Trekowellness@gmail.com
Mental Health
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- 309 Belmont Street Worcester, MA 01602
- 508-368-3562
- https://namicentralmass.org/
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
- https://postpartum.net/
- 1-800-944-4773
Jennifer Gorham, Psy.D.
- 121 Lincoln Street, Second Floor Worcester, MA 01605
- 774-312-6667
- jennifergorhampsyd@gmail.com
Chiropractors
Worcester Family Chiropractic
- 218 Shrewsbury Street, Suite 105, Worcester, MA 01604
- 508-556-7566
- info@worcesterfamilychiro.com
- https://www.worcesterfamilychiropractic.com/
Highland Chiropractic
- 210 Highland Street Worcester, MA 01609
- 508-755-5016
- info@highlandfamilycare.com
- https://www.highlandfamilycare.com/
Carseat Safety
Recalls: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
What is the right carseat?: https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/right-seat
Car seat events Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/machildpassengersafety/
Car seat events website: https://events.safekids.org/
Research Articles
Vitamin K research: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/newborns-typically-get-vitamink-shot/
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Vitamin-K-Handout-2025.pdf
Newborn Eye Ointment (Erythromycin): https://evidencebasedbirth.com/us-hospitals-use-eye-ointment-newborns/
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Eye-Ointment-Handout-_v2019-draft01.pdf
Doulas: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Doula-Handout.pdf
Birthing Positions: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Birthing-Positions-Handout.pdf
Pitocin in the 3rd stage: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pitocin-Handout.pdf
Vaccines for babies: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/why-babies-need-vaccines-early-in-life-a-guide-for-parents/art-80010354
Hep B Vaccine: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safety/vaccines/hepatitis-b.html
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/why-hepatitis-b-vaccination-begins-at-birth