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1-855-366-5221
to register and receive a 10% discount.
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Welcome to
New England Prenatal and Family Education
New England Prenatal and Family Education is the prenatal education offering of Lactation Services, LLC. We are UMass Memorial’s chosen provider of education for expecting women, new moms, their families and support persons. Lactation Services, LLC was founded in 2011 to provide Lactation Professionals to UMASS Memorial Hospitals Inpatient and NICU Moms.
Excellence In Education
Our relevant & evidence-based curricula has been carefully developed by a certified nurse-midwife, a nurse-practitioner & IBCLC and a team of highly competent and experienced educators.
Register Now!
Do yourself and your baby a favor by being the best prepared parent you can be. Check out our class details here and don’t miss our special prepared parent package for extra savings!
Resources
The following are useful resources for class participants including insurance reimbursement forms and breast pumps and accessories.
Reimbursement
Many insurance companies provide partial or full reimbursement for prenatal classes, Contact your insurance company for your reimbursement process. You will be provided with a class certificate upon completetion of your survey which will be emailed to you. Fallon members receive a 10% discount on all classes. Fallon members must call to register for their classes to receive the discount.
Breast Pumps and Accessories
Under the Affordable Care Act you may be eligible for an insurance covered breast pump. Health Baby Essentials in the premier provider of breast pumps and accessories to new and expectant mothers and provides pumps to Umass Memorial Hospital patients.
Healthy Baby Essentials offers:
- A full line of Spectra S1, S2 & S9, Freemie, Medela, Ameda, Lansinoh, Willow, Unimom, Minuet & Elvie breast pumps
- Is fully accredited Durable Medical Equipment Company contracted with most major insurance companies and Medicaid
- We can provide same and next day service for all of your breast pump and medical equipment to your hospital room or home
- For more information, visit www.breastpumps.com or call 1-888-495-7491.
Frequently Asked Questions
Breastfeeding Support Resources
New England Mothers First- IBCLC Nurse Practitioners contracted with most Massachusetts insurances (home and office visits) Call: 1-508-921-4157
KellyMom.com- General breastfeeding information
Massachusetts Birth Connections- Prenatal & Postpartum community resources
ZipMilk.org- Lactation Consultants/Home Visits
Baby Cafe USA- Find breastfeeding support gatherings near you
La Leche League International- Breastfeeding information/find support gatherings near you
NIH Drug and Lactation Database (LactMed)- Search for medication interactions while breastfeeding
lowmilksupply.org- Information on low milk supply
bfar.org- Information for breastfeeding after breast surgery
American Academy of Pediatrics
Local Support for Perinatal Mood Complications Eastern and Central Massachusetts:
The postpartum period can often be a challenging time for new parents. If you are experiencing any concerning changes in mood or behavior, such as depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive activity, do not hesitate to reach out to your provider, therapist or one of the local resources listed below.
Postpartum Support International of MA; Warm Line: 1-866-472-1897
MA Dept. of Public Health; Warm Line: 1-866-472-1897
Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Women's Mental Health; 617-724-7792
Jewish Family & Children's Services; 781-647-JFCS (5327)
South Shore Postpartum Network
Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition;508-775-6240 Ext. 512
North Shore Postpartum Depression Task Force
American Academy of Pediatrics
Parental Stress Hotline: 1-800-632-8188
Additional Resources
Healthy Children -- Ages and Stages
Parents Central: From Car Seats to Car Keys - Keeping Kids Safe
Safe Kids -- Safety Tips
CDC -- Developmental Milestones
