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Postpartum Anxiety & Depression Treatment Options:
Most importantly know that you are NEVER alone.
This website will link you with a volunteer who will call and offer support and then connect you with services. https://na0.icarol.com/pub/SurveyForm.aspx?org=137966&key=0225d4bd-3a15-4056-956c-522ab31fba14
This is a postpartum program offered through Hartford Hospital. It is covered by most insurance and you bring your baby with you. Several group attendees have participated and speak very highly of it. They've offered to speak with anyone else interested if you have any questions! https://instituteofliving.org/programs-services/perinatal-day-program/treatment
Or you can call the National Maternal Mental HealthLine at 1-833-943-5746.
The link below a list of virtual support group options:
https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/
Click here to search service providers based on your insurance:
Parent & Me Playgroups: I recommend classes at local libraries that other parents from group have attended.
Mondays
9:30 - 10a in New Britain (Jefferson Branch) - Tiny Tales - not every Monday - check dates
https://www.newbritainlibrary.org/event/tiny-tales-9864
10:30 - 11: UCONN parenting does a once a month group at the main branch of the Farmington library.
https://www.farmingtonlibraries.org/event/babys-morning-out-playgroup-uconn-84311
10a - 11a in Middletown - Music & Movement sponsored by Middletown Family & Wellness Center.
11a-12p Signing Storytime at Avon Library - not every Monday - check dates
https://www.avonctlibrary.info/event/signing-storytime-4/2026-07-06/
11a - Storytime - Barnes & Noble in Enfield, the West Hartford, Farmington and Canton locations do theirs on Saturdays.
Tuesdays
11 - 11:30a at the Avon Public Library
Simsbury Library they have 2 back to back classes. Born to read from 10 - 10:30a and then immediately after Baby playgroup from 10:30-11.
Storytime link:
https://simsbury.librarycalendar.com/event/born-read-ages-birth-crawling-wcaregiver-drop-75659
Playgroup link:
https://simsbury.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-playgroup-ages-birth-crawling-wcaregiver-drop-75693
Barney Library in Farmington has a music program for 0 - 4 year olds right where our group meets once a month 10-10:45a https://www.farmingtonlibraries.org/event/movers-and-groovers-78429
Wednesdays
9:30a there is a Motherhood Walk at Elizabeth Park
10a Cromwell Belden Public Library, Baby Rhyme Time: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=3574&EventID=588672&PK=955873
10 - 11am in Southington, Mom’s group run by Patrice Jones, IBCLC, Lactation Services of Southington. FB link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2624148914618347/2624149021285003/?active_tab=about
1st Wednesday of the month there’s a moms playgroup in Granby at Pilgrim Covenant Church. https://www.pilgrimcovenantchurch.org/copy-of-granby-mom-group-1
Fridays
9:30 - 10a: Tots & Tunes at the Farmington Library (Main Branch)
https://www.farmingtonlibraries.org/event/tots-and-tunes-80094
11a-12p Summer Stories & Scribbles at the Avon Public Library - resuming 7/17
https://www.avonctlibrary.info/event/summer-stories-scribbles/2026-07-17/
9:30 - 11a in Middletown - Open Playgroup sponsored by Middletown Family & Wellness Center.
Additionally, UCONN parenting does a twice monthly walks at Walnut Hill Park in New Britain the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month April through November. Follow them on Instagram for weather updates. https://www.instagram.com/uconnhealthparenting?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Lactation Consultants: The 3 practices I most highly recommend
Forrester Lactation in Farmington - Susan Forrester and Lauren Akers are both phenomenal https://www.forresterlactation.com/
Kelly Andruk with Rooting Wisdom in Simsbury. She’s also a licensed mental health professional. https://rootingwisdom.com/
Patrice Jones of Lactation Services of Southington is also wonderful!
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: The 3 practices I most highly recommend
Cailyn Rae of Lotus Pelvic Health - I saw her & she has presented at group several times.
https://www.lotuspelvichealth.com/ 860-245-1049
Leticia Formiguinha Jacquet in West Hartford - Little Antz- 860-251-9754
Jennifer Hoedtke Loos in Glastonbury Worthy of Wellness PT - 203-815-8324
Parent & Me Yoga: Sadly, despite this being super popular there Isn't anyone In the Farmington Valley offering this.
I highly recommend Molly Weyers with Peaceful & Prenatal Yoga
She and her daughter Jude attended group in the Fall of 2022 and many of the group’s attendees attend classes with Molly.
Parent & Me Fitness:
Katie came and presented at group. She does personal or small group fitness.
https://www.joinfabfitness.com/
Poppy offers Mommy and Me pop-up classes in & around Canton. They are moving Into a permanent space at the end of summer 2026.
Infant Massage:
UCONN Parenting offers FREE infant massage classes. If you are Interested In learning more please email/text me and I will share their flyers.
Amy Nasshan is a Pediatric OT and she has presented at group a couple of times. She offers classes that are highly subsidized at the Southington Y - $25/class and that covers 6/7 sessions. She rotates classes on Infant Massage, Infant Development, Tummy Time and one on Feeding. She offers a ZOOM option if you don’t want to travel to Southington. Many attendees have done her classes & love them. Check here for her current/future offerings:
https://southington.recliquecore.com/programs/54/infant-programs/#division_1558
Chiropractor for Expectant Moms and Babies:
Loving Hands Chiropractic - they operate out of the same office as Susan Forester - the Lactation Consultant linked above.
Dr. Liz Gionfriddo is phenomenal and I have been seeing her since my son was 3 months old. She works with Dr. Jen who is also awesome.
Pediatric Physical Therapist:
Tulip Therapy with offices in Glastonbury.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist:
Adapt & Learn with offices In Simsbury & Farmington.
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