Resources

This list is constantly evolving, resources come and go, and our catchment area is huge. We can't know what's available everywhere all-at-once. But it's a start! If we have not worked directly with one of the resources below, they were recommended to us by a trusted colleague or former client who had a positive experience! If you think you or somebody you know should be included on this list, please email us.

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Breastfeeding Resources

Breastfeeding support at Cocoon: Contact us

La Leche League International: Local meetings and online support

KellyMom.com

Local Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs):

Allison Smigiel, allison@cocoonwellness.center

Jennifer Whitt, Elmira, NY

Lourdes Hospital (Lactation appointments and breast pump rentals) Johnson City, NY

UHS Wilson Medical Center (Hospital grade breast pump rentals - 607-763-5306) Johnson City, NY

Lycoming Lactation Stephanie Bower RN (In home lactation consultant) Williamsport, PA

Childbirth Education

Chiropractic and Osteopathy

Domestic Violence Support and Resources

Fertility & Hormones

Nicole Jardim (Women’s hormone health coach)

Fertility Friday (Lisa - Certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner)

Taking Charge of Your Fertility

Health-Supportive Modalities

Endicott, NY: Dr. Amanada Fey (Naturopath)

Binghamton, NY: Deanna Mccann (Acupuncture) 607-972-6220

Health Topics

LGBTQ and Non-Binary Parent Resources

Massage and Bodywork

Ithaca, NY & Vestal, NY: Trumble Physical Therapy (Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy)

Spinning Babies

Arjan Makar | Life Coach Arvigo Technique Mayan Abdominal Therapy

 

Mental Health Care

Natural Parenting Supplies

Pre-Owned Baby Supplies:

Ithaca, NY: MamaGoose

Athen's PA: Childrens Depot

Corning NY: Pookie's Little Britches

Webster, NY: Preloved maternity & nursing clothes, rental maternity gowns & dresses – Rosy Glow Maternity https://www.rosyglowmaternity.com/

Cloth Diapering:

Ithaca, NY: Jillian's Drawers

BabyWearing Resources:

Mai Tai, Ergo, ring-slings, baby wraps/rebozo, Tough Traveler backpacks, Moby wrap… There are lots of variations on the babywearing theme. Here are some resources to learn more and narrow down which sort might suit your family best.

Baby wearing (La Leche League)

Baby wearing (Mama Natural)

Parent Coaching

Miranda Dziaduck: Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant 

Conscious Fathering: Zoom classes based in Washington State

Pregnancy Support

Nurse-Family Partnership: First-time pregnancy support, and free Case Management to help those pregnant for the first time (and under 20 weeks gestation) navigate how to access necessities like transport, food, housing resources, WIC, job skills, etc.

Mothers & Babies Binghamton NY (mothersandbabies.org)

Life Choices Center-Binghamton NY

Birthright of Binghamton, Johnson City

C.I.D.S. Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Development Services https://www.cidsfamilies.com/

Mom's House  Johnson City NY

Primary Health Care

Horseheads, NY: Canfield Integrative, MD

Sex Therapy and Hormone Balance

Lori Davis, DNP - with an extensive history in Functional Medicine, Lori specializes in Sex Therapy for those recovery from chemotherapy. She also focuses on assisting patients with hormone imbalance issues such as PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)

Sliding Scale Family Planning and Pregnancy Options

Yoga

Sayre, PA: Zen Den Yoga & Wellness Center: In person classes at all levels

Candor, NY: Harmony Massage & Yoga: Online classes during Covid

Ithaca, NY: Fine Spirit Yoga Prenatal Yoga class Online Tuesdays 5:30-7:00pm