Education for pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum
- Kooshlie Care Childbirth– private, groups and a faith-based option
- Homegrown Families– Asheville, multiple group options
- Trillium Learning Center– Online
- Luminous Postpartum – Postpartum and breastfeeding classes
Lactation and Breastfeeding Support
- Jen Chandlee – In-home breastfeeding education and support and classes, 828-989-9821
- MAHEC Breastfeeding Clinic– 828-771-5500
- Mission Breastfeeding Boutique – 828-213-1103
Doula Support
- Jessica Greene– Birth, Postpartum and Education
- Kelly Brown with Trillium Learning Center- Transylvania and Henderson Counties
- Kim Nowokunki– Upstate SC, Henderson and Transylvania counties.
New Mom Support Groups
- Parent With Courage- At Homegrown Babies Monday’s, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Moving Mama’s Wednesdays; Spring – Summer, 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. / Fall – Winter 11 a.m. -12 p.m.
Perinatal loss support groups/bereaved families support groups
- Mission Hospital
- Homegrown Families Perinatal Bereavement Parent Support Group – meets on the 4th Monday of each month 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Online Resources
- Kelly Mom
- Evidence Based Birth
- Doctor Jack Newman – Breastfeeding
- Spinning Babies
Social Service Options
- Buncombe County Department of Social Services – To sign up for pregnancy Medicaid, 828-250-5795.
- WIC- Nutrition, food and breastfeeding support