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
Local Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs):
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
In Person options:
Hypnobirthing with Meraki Wellness Chiropractic
Kate Dimpfle: Ithaca, NY
Binghamton Metro Doulas, Broome County, NY:
Online:
Every Mother Counts: Choices in Childbirth
Evidence Based Childbirth Information
Spinning Babies - Comfort in Pregnancy and Easier Birth
Chiropractic and Osteopathy
Troy, PA: Meraki Wellness Chiropractic
Elmira, NY: Healing Arts Chiropractic & Wellness
Ithaca, NY: Ithaca Prenatal Chiropractic
Ithaca, NY: Osteopathy Matters with Maria Gentry, D.O.
Johnson City, NY: BC Family Chiropractic
Mansfield PA: Jacob Fiamingo (570) 662-7540
Lawrenceville, PA: Innovative Healing Practices Innovative Healing Practices at 53 Main LLC | Facebook
Wellsboro PA: Bull Chiropractics https://bullfamilychiro.com/
Domestic Violence Support and Resources
New York State: Rape Crisis Programs by County
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Victim Services | United States | A New Hope Center
Rise - Comprehensive Domestic Violence Services - Binghamton, NY (rise-ny.org)
Haven of Tioga County PA https://www.havenoftiogacounty.org/
Abuse and Rape Crisis Center Bradford County PA https://www.arccbc.org/
Wise Options Williamsport PA https://www.ywcawilliamsport.org/
Fertility & Hormones
Nicole Jardim (Women’s hormone health coach)
Fertility Friday (Lisa - Certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner)
Health-Supportive Modalities
Endicott, NY: Dr. Amanada Fey (Naturopath)
Binghamton, NY: Deanna Mccann 607-972-6220
Health Topics
Real Food for GDM https://realfoodforgd.com/free-stuff/
LGBTQ and Non-Binary Parent Resources
FamilyEquality.org: Resources for LGBTQ Families ; Preparing for Pregnancy as a Non-Binary Person
Howard Brown Health: Nonbinary Parenthood - Making It Your Own
Massage and Bodywork
Ithaca, NY & Vestal, NY: Trumble Physical Therapy (Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy)
Arjan Makar | Life Coach Arvigo Technique Mayan Abdominal Therapy
Mental Health Care
Postpartum Support International
Binghamton, NY: UHS Addiction Medicine
Wellsboro PA: Crossroads Counseling http://www.crossroadscounselinginc.com/contact.html
Mansfield PA: Concern Counseling https://www.concern4kids.org/
Ulster PA: Beacon Light https://www.beacon-light.org/
Sayre PA: Merakey https://www.merakey.org/
Natural Parenting Supplies
Pre-Owned Baby Supplies:
Ithaca, NY: MamaGoose
Athen's PA: Childrens Depot https://childrensdepotathens.com/index.php
Corning NY: Pookie's Little Britches https://www.facebook.com/Pookies-Little-Britches-125331220464/
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
Binghamton, NY: Mama Coach: Allison Smigiel
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 https://birthright.org/binghamton/
Mom's House Johnson City NY https://momshouseny.org/
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
Owego, NY: Tioga Opportunities: Family Planning
Vestal, NY: Amy Cousins, MD
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 https://finespirityoga.com/
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