Mommy and Me Support Group

Join us for our free new mom social group. Our group’s purpose is to share experiences, challenges, and advice in a welcoming and nurturing environment. Our group is designed to encourage and build closeness among women in similar seasons of life.

Topics will include postpartum depression, family dynamics, self-care, breastfeeding, sleep and more. Our group is hosted by our Women’s and Children’s social worker. We are currently hosting the support group on Tuesdays from 11am-12pm in the Family Birth Center.

• Hosted by a Licensed Medical Social Worker.
• Location: Kootenai Health-Family Birth Center
• No appointment necessary

New Mom Resources

App Resources

Breastfeeding Applications for Your Smartphone

Apple apps:

• The Bump, the Knot – Free
• Baby Nursing – Free
• latchME – Free
• Pump Log – Free
• Breast Milk Calculator – $2.99
• iBaby Feed Timer – $4.99
• Baby Connect – $4.99

Android Apps

• Baby Tacker – Feed, Diaper Log – Free
  Baby Development Week by Week – Free
  Feed Baby – Free
  latchME – Free

Website Resources

• Ameda.com: Your Baby Knows How to Latch On A must-see five minute video
• Dr. Jack Newman: Here you can view video clips on topics such as: cup feeding, swallows vs. suck, etc. www.breastfeedinginc.ca
• Great website for dads: Here you can find many PDF resources as well as their blog featuring stories from dads. www.beerandbubs.com.au
• Jane Morton, Stanford University: Here you can view videos on: Hand expression, pumping, increasing your milk supply and a perfect latch http://newborns.stanford.edu
• Kellymom.com: Provides support on breastfeeding, sleep and parenting.
• Suzanne Colson: Video about instinctive positioning: www.biologicalnurturing.com