Postpartum Resources
We want to ensure that you and your family have the support they need to adjust to the newest addition to your family.
Postpartum Doulas
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Kailyn Browning, DONA trained Postpartum Doula​
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Call or text 740-818-5039
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See her Birth Circle monthly meeting presentation, “Postpartum Mood Support” here!
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Nursing/Chestfeeding Support
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Appalachian Breastfeeding Network
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888-588-3423 24-Hour Breastfeeding Helpline
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740-591-7788
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Ebb & Flow Lactation Services, LLC​​
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Julie Gladney, BS, LPN, IBCLC
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Offering clinical infant feeding care as well as parent classes. In-network with Anthem, BCBS, Aetna, & Meritain insurance plans.
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217 Columbus Rd Suite 103, Athens, OH 45701
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740-306-0624
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See her and Cassie Meek’s Birth Circle monthly meeting presentation, “Let’s Talk About Breastfeeding,” here.​​
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740-385-3030 ext 263
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Free online breastfeeding information
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Mary McPherson APRN MSN WHNP-BC CLC CTTS
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Nelsonville 740-797-2352 or Pomeroy 740-992-0540
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Early Childhood Team
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Brielle Clark MSW LSW CLC
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740-331-0082 (call or text)​
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Cassie Meek, 740-707-2519 (Athens county)
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Sherri 740-274-0835 (Athens county)
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Jackie 740-590-9994 (Athens County)
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Jennifer 740-645-3269 (Jackson area)
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Charla 740-416-9133 (Middleport area)
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See Cassie Meek and Julie Gladney’s Birth Circle monthly meeting presentation, “Let’s Talk About Breastfeeding,” here.
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Marietta Memorial Hospital Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
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Anna Wright, DO and Imber Coppinger, DO
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740-592-4229
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Penny Williams RN, BSN, IBCLC​
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740-592-9364
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740-592-4700
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740-591-CARE (text)​​
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740-856-0247
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Placenta Encapsulation
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Kailyn Browning, SBD, CBE
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Birthsource, LLC
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740-818-5039
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Diapers & Formula
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Castrop Center Diaper Bank, OhioHealth OB/GYN- Can obtain diapers every 2 months.​​
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740-594-8819
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Salvation Army of Athens and Meigs County, OH
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Contact Cheska Boden, 740-797-1305
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Locally Made Baby Products
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740-698-0210
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Feast for Families
Feast for Families provides nourishing, home-cooked meals or delivered meals to families during some of life's most important and challenging seasons. Whether welcoming a new baby, navigating a high-risk pregnancy, or grieving a loss, families can receive support through meals prepared and delivered by Birth Circle Volunteers and Community Members.
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Families expecting a baby may sign up during pregnancy. Once their baby arrives, they can notify us, and our volunteer meal team will coordinate meal deliveries during the postpartum period.
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For families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss, Birth Circle can also organize a meal train and connect community volunteers to provide practical support during a difficult time.
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We believe no family should have to navigate these moments alone. Through the generosity of our volunteers, Feast for Families offers comfort, connection, and care-one meal at a time.
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Need support or want to help?
Use the forms below to request meals, volunteer, or learn more about participating in Feast for Families.
Where to Find Us!
217 Columbus Rd.
Suite 103
Athens, OH 45701
The Nest
Phone
740-652-MAMA (6262)
