Philadelphia Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby Stores and Postpartum Services
A New Parent's Guide to Maternity & Baby Stores, Hospitals & Birth-related Services in the Metro Philadelphia Area
Expectant Mother's Guide to Philadelphia can help you find everything you'll need in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas while you are pregnant, planning for childbirth, & preparing for baby's arrival! Find pregnancy resources (such as obstetricians & midwives; maternity stores & products for expectant mothers; local hospitals offering maternity services; pregnancy massage, prenatal yoga & exercise programs; etc.), childbirth resources (such as childbirth education classes; labor support & doulas; cord blood services; etc.), & postpartum resources & "baby" businesses (such as postpartum support services; breastfeeding resources & lactation consultants; baby furniture stores & children's clothing shops - new & resale; pediatricians & pediatric health specialists; family photographers; birth announcement services; etc.) in the Greater Philadelphia area (including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, & Philadelphia Counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania)! Special thanks is given to the many services and stores in the Greater Philadelphia area (listed below alphabetically) that help make the Expectant Mother's Guide to Philadelphia possible.
Services & Stores in the Greater Philadelphia Area (listed alphabetically)
ACME Markets
1-877-932-7948
www.acmemarkets.com
FREE DELIVERY with your online order of $100 or more. Now you can spend more time on the little things that MATTER MOST! Shop online at Acmemarkets.com and we'll hand-select and deliver the items to your door or have them ready and waiting at your neighborhood ACME store.
AuPairCare
800-428-7247
www.aupaircare.com
Since 1989, AuPairCare, the nation's leading au pair agency, has provided affordable, high-quality, live-in childcare to families. Au pairs work 45 hrs/wk, have previous experience and are trained in CPR and First Aid. AuPairCare is designated by the U.S. Department of State so families can feel secure in their choice.
Baby's First Peek
3D / 4D Ultrasound Studio
(formerly Womb With A View)
2 Meadowbrook Lane
Chalfont, PA
215-997-3901
www.babysfirstpeek.com
Don't miss the opportunity to bond with your child through the caring creation of ultrasound images and 3D/4D video of your developing baby. Prenatal imaging allows the mom-to-be to watch baby move, wave and even yawn! 3D / 4D Ultrasound & traditional 2D screening / gender check available. Call for an appointment today!
Before, During & After Doula Services
Servicing parts of Pennsylvania (Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware,
Lackawanna, Lehigh, Montgomery, Philadelphia and Schuylkill Counties) and
New Jersey (Camden, Bergen, Burlington, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer,
Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset and Warren Counties in
New Jersey)
610-529-3249
www.doulamom.com
Before, During & After offers complete doula services, which assist growing families in Childbirth Education, creating a Birth Plan, Belly Casting, Henna Art, Labor and Birth Doula Support, Stillborn Counseling and Labor Support, Placenta Encapsulation and much more! If you question how a doula can help you and your growing family, please contact us at info@doulamom.com.
Bellini - Baby & Teen Furniture Store
821 Lancaster Ave.
Wayne, PA 19087
610-964-1160
www.BeecaBaby.com or www.bellini.com
The Finest in Baby & Teen Furnishings at Fantastic Prices! Featuring over 25 baby, toddler, and teen room displays, custom and predesigned crib and bedding sets, unique baby gifts, handcrafted baby and teen accessories, strollers, high chairs, baby gift registry and much more. Come see our new location in Wayne, PA. STORE HOURS: Mon-Sat: 10am - 6pm; Wed 10-8pm; Sun: 11am - 5pm. EMAIL US directly to receive store coupons, information on upcoming promotions, etc. Call for directions or visit www.BeecaBaby.com or www.bellini.com.
Belly Button Boutique.com
Serving the Philadelphia area online
877-857-1806
www.bellybuttonboutique.com
Belly Button Boutique.com specializes in products of comfort for pre- and post-natal women. Moms, you no longer have to suffer. My boutique offers a wide range of items that will help make the physical transition into motherhood more comfortable. Many of our products are dual purpose and can be used after you deliver the baby as well. Visit us online for ways to enhance your pregnancy experience!
The Birth Center - Holistic Midwifery Care
918 County Line Road
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
610-525-6086
www.thebirthcenter.org
Privacy and intimacy unmatched by a hospital setting. We offer Jacuzzis for comfort in labor, childbirth classes, and more. Our midwives provide maternity and gyn care in Bryn Mawr and Exton. Most insurance plans are "in-network". Financial assistance available. Visit our website or call for a free information package. Call 610-525-6086, or visit us at www.thebirthcenter.org.
Bond With Me 3D/4D Ultrasound /
Diagnostic Ultrasound Solutions
By Appointment Only
30 E. Swamp Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
267-334-1233
www.bondwithme3D.com
Owned and operated by two registered diagnostic medical sonographers (RDMS), board certified in Obstetrical ultrasound and have a combined 30 years of perinatal ultrasound experience, we create your bonding experience with the best of care! Mention the Expectant Mother's Guide and receive $10 off your package today!!
BornFree
877-999-2676
www.newbornfree.com
Manufacturer of safe, non-toxic and completely free of Bisphenol-A baby bottles.
CBR - Cord Blood Registry
1-888-775-2520
www.cordblood.com
At CBR, our company mission is to give families hope for longer, healthier lives. We see a day when saving cord blood stem cells will be a routine practice and stem cell therapy will be the first line treatment for many of today's incurable diseases and injuries.
Center for Autism Research
Early Brain Development Study
at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
3535 Market Street, Suite 860
Philadelphia, PA 19104
1-866-570-6524 (toll free)
stokes.chop.edu/car
INFANT SIBLING STUDY focuses on how the brain develops differently in infants with autism compared to typically developing children. Participating families receive comprehensive evaluation reports at no cost and are paid for time and travel. Infant must have a full sibling either typically developing or with an autism spectrum disorder.
Drexel University College of Medicine
Drexel OB/GYN Associates / Women's Care Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
215-762-5580 / 215-762-7824
www.drexelmed.edu
We strive to provide state-of-the-art care in
a patient-oriented and caring environment. We offer Obstetrical and Gynecological Care, High Risk Obstetrical Care, Reproductive Genetics, Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology, Midwifery, and Family Planning.
First
Baby Mall - Online Shopping Mall
www.firstbabymall.com
Online Pregnancy, Childbirth & Baby Resources & Shopping for First-time Mothers & New Parents. Visit us at www.firstbabymall.com.
GOZIAHome
9987 Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia PA 19115
267-343-7200
www.goziahome.com
At GOZIAHome, we understand how important it is for parents to give the very best to their little ones. That's why we search high and low to find your baby the very finest in nursery furniture and accessories. We offer a full line of European furniture, toys, bedding, and room décor that will grow with your children and their imagination. Our knowledgeable staff will help you in every way of preparing for the arrival of your baby. Stop by and start planning your perfect nursery!
Holy Redeemer Hospital & Medical Center
1648 Huntingdon Pike
Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania
1-800-818-HRHR
www.yourebeautifulbaby.com
Maternal & Neonatal Care — Call for help finding a obstetrician, pediatrician, a personal tour of our delivery suites or a brochure. Join JUST4MOMS, Holy Redeemer’s new online mom’s club, for educational videos, podcasts, and tools to help you learn more about pregnancy and baby. Call toll-free 1-800-818-HRHR (4747), or visit us at www.yourebeautifulbaby.com.
Household Staffing
289 Montgomery Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
610-664-5233
www.householdstaffing.com
Household Staffing is a nationwide in-home placement agency and employment screening service. We place nannies, housekeepers, baby nurses, doulas, and night time baby nurses. Live In / Live Out, Part Time / Full Time, Permanent / Temporary. Our staff has over 25 combined years of experience placing qualified, skilled and suitable candidates in your home. We will conduct all research necessary to provide you with an accurate match. This search is so thorough, that most families select the first quality candidate that we introduce.
InnerView Ultrasound
365 Lancaster Avenue, Suite #6
Frazer, Pennsylvania 19355
610-408-9100
www.innerviewultrasound.com
2D, 3D & 4D Prenatal Imaging — For all of the expectant parents out there, now you can see your unborn baby in live 4D motion. InnerView Ultrasound uses cutting edge 4D ultrasound technology to bring images of your unborn baby to life. From a yawn to a stretch, or the beating of your baby's heart, your ultrasound will allow you to take a peek at your baby's first movements inside the womb. For information about our ultrasound packages, call 610-408-9100 or visit us at www.innerviewultrasound.com.
Jefferson University Hospitals
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
111 South 11th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1-800-JEFF-NOW
www.JeffersonHospital.org/obgyn
For nearly 200 years, the region's expectant mothers have trusted Jefferson's expertise, personal attention and comfort. Call 1-800-JEFF-NOW for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Joy Moody Photography
215-219-1334
www.joymoody.com and www.joymoody.com/blog
I specialize in pregnancy photography (belly photography) and I also love shooting weddings and children. Catching little moments that many people might not see on a daily basis is what I do best.
Kelly Photo - Fine Photography Boutique
1445 Limekiln Pike
Dresher, PA 19025
215-643-8503
www.kellyphotoboutique.com
With five years of portrait experience I opened Kelly Photo offering clients beautiful imagery in a relaxed atmosphere. I focus on creativity as well as allowing time and patience needed to capture true smiles and loving relationships.
Kristen
Kanze Photography
P.O. Box 72863
Thorndale, PA 19372-0863
484-288-8535
www.kristenkanzephotography.com
Portrait Photography in the Comfort of Your Home — I live northwest of Philadelphia and provide Maternity, Infant, Child, and Family Portrait Photography to the Delaware Valley. I offer Natural Light and Studio Photography in the comfort of your home or outdoor location. It is my goal to produce a photograph that you will love now and in the years to come treasure.
Leacho, Inc.
P.O. Box 717
Ada, OK 74821-717
800-525-1050
www.leachco.com
Manufacturer of the Snoogle® total body pillow, the Cuddle-U® nursing pillow (and more), and the Safer Bather® infant bath pad.
Main Line Health - Maternity Services
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Lankenau Hospital
Paoli Hospital
Riddle Memorial Hospital
1-866-CALL-MLH
www.mainlinehealth.org
Each year, more than 7,000 families trust the Main Line Health hospitals to deliver their babies. Our maternity services are backed by board-certified medical staff and specialty nurses; a range of childbirth education programs; and physicians who specialize in high-risk pregnancy and newborns. Call us to find a physician or for more information on our maternity services & childbirth education classes. To register for our New Parent eNews, click here. Call toll-free 1-866-CALL-MLH, or visit us at www.mainlinehealth.org.
Maternal Wellness Center
606 Carpenter Lane
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
215-713-2666
www.maternalwellness.org
BEST OF PHILLY: Place to Meet New Moms, 2006 — The Maternal Wellness Center is a non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to support, educate, and empower women and families during the transition to parenthood. From pre-conception through the early child rearing years the center provides a variety of services to help women and families discover and follow their intuition in making healthy decisions. All of the money we generate from the sales of our products and services is put back into programs to ensure all of our resources are available to families in financial need.
Mommy's Bump MaterniTee
330-571-4618
mommysbump.com
Welcome to Mommy's Bump MaterniTee - The new trend among today's hip mama. Offering an assortment of original pregnancy tee's to celebrate being a mom! Also providing links to Mommy's MaterniTee articles, Mom's Favorite Stuff Reviews, Gift Registry and more.
MomsLikeMe.com
Share stories. Swap Advice. Make friends.
philadelphia.momslikeme.com
Created for moms and by moms, MomsLikeMe.com is where moms who live near you hang out - and let it all out. New moms. Working moms. Stay-at-home moms. Where you can share stories, swap advice, make friends and even make plans to meet up live. Join the conversation today.
Monell Chemical Senses Center - Prenatal Research Study
3500 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
267-519-4888
www.monell.org
The Monell Center is a non-profit independent scientific institute dedicated to
interdisciplinary basic research on the senses of taste, smell, and chemosensory
irritation. Currently, pregnant women are needed for a research study on infant taste and food
preferences. Women are paid for participation. If interested, please call Laura at 267-519-4888.
Montgomery
Hospital Medical Center
1301 Powell Street
Norristown, PA
610-270-2020
www.montgomeryhospital.org
Montgomery Hospital Medical Center is dedicated to making childbirth a joyous experience. The entire birthing process occurs in a spacious, private, warmly decorated room, designed for complete mother and baby comfort and safety. The unit is fully equipped to manage all obstetrical complications. Tours and childbirth education classes also available. Call Maternity Services 610-270-2020, or visit us at www.montgomeryhospital.org.
Mother
To Mother: Birth & Postpartum Support Services, Inc.
Supporting Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
Delaware, Maryland and Washington D.C.
1-877-4U-DOULA (1-877-483-6852)
www.MotherToMotherSupport.com
Providing comprehensive supportive and educational services for Expectant, Birthing and Postpartum Families since 1996 in Greater Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Let one of our fully certified and experienced providers assist you with Birth and Postpartum Doula care, Private Childbirth and Breastfeeding Classes, Breast Pump Sales, Rentals and Nursing Mother Supplies, Custom Pregnancy and Nursing Bra Fittings, Home or Hospital Lactation Consulting Services, Nanny Search Assistance, Telephhone "Help-Line", and more... Ask about our specialty services for Twins and Preemies! We are here to meet your needs 24 hrs. a day and seven days a week., 1877-4U-DOULA (877-483-6852), email, website: MotherToMotherSupport.com.
NewBorn Concepts
610-644-1379
www.newbornconcepts.com
Nurture - Boutique from Baby to Toddler
19 West Lancaster Ave.
Ardmore, PA 19003
610-649-0424
www.shopnurture.com
Voted Main Line's Best for Baby Gifts! Nurture has selected the finest products for you and your baby. Our trained sales staff is eager to help you select the best products to fit your needs. We have a large selection of breastfeeding accessories and apparel including pumps, pump rentals, bras and tops; strollers, clothes from birth to 6 years, toys, BPA Free bottles, sippy cups, and much more. Nurture also offers support classes for new parents, Mom's Group, Art, Music, Spanish and Yoga. 10% discount on your first purchase. Code emg10. Can be used online or in store. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
Ohm Family Chiropractic
327 N. Middletown Rd.
Media, PA 19063
& 953 S. 6th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
610-565-8823
www.ohmchiropractic.com
Ohm Family Chiropractic offers specialized care for pregnant mothers, infants and children. The unique physiological and emotional needs in pregnancy, infancy and throughout childhood require very specific attention. Drs. Thomas, Justin and Jeanne Ohm have received advanced training and certification in this care. Whole families benefit from their services and appreciate their flexible fee schedules. Call for your complimentary consultation and find out how to optimize your body's natural healing. Visit www.ohmchiropractic.com.
One Fit Mama™
903 Edann Road
Oreland, PA 19075
215-886-2869
www.onefitmama.com
We offer prenatal and postpartum Moms a fun way to exercise while connecting with other like-minded women. This is a great opportunity to combat the ‘baby blues' and be an active role model for your child! We also offer Yoga Mamas classes, Infant/Child CPR, and free monthly social/educational events. One Fit Mama™ Gift certificates make great gifts for pregnant and new moms!
Penn Ob/Gyn Care
(University of Pennsylvania Health System)
1-800-789-PENN
www.pennhealth.com
Offering state-of-the-art, homelike, maternity units; childbirth education, parenting and exercise classes, and professional breastfeeding consultants at HUP and Pennsylvania Hospital. Call to schedule an appointment with a Penn Ob/Gyn prenatal care practice near you. Call toll-free 1-800-789-PENN, or visit www.pennhealth.com.
Portrait Innovations
See Business Profile for locations
www.portraitinnovations.com
At Portrait Innovations we've totally reinvented the photography studio experience in every U.S. market we've entered. By utilizing the most modern digital cameras and portrait printing equipment, Portrait Innovations offers high-quality photographic portraits the same day!
SafetyMate
800-439-8995
www.safetymate.com
SafetyMate® is talking first aid for the home! The newest essential safety gear for the modern mom and dad, SafetyMate offers parents a fresh and inventive way to learn how to help their baby in case of an actual emergency. Just push a button and SafetyMate immediately begins to talk the caretaker through step-by-step instructions. Bilingual in English and Spanish, SafetyMate provides information over 30 first aid issues covering all ages – infant, child and adult emergencies. Given its interactive nature, SafetyMate is much more likely to be used than a book or "surfing the web" to refresh potentially life-saving information. Convenience, portability, safety and value all in one small, hand-held device, SafetyMate offers you peace of mind. Great to leave behind with the babysitter or grandparents!
SnoPea
240 West 35th St., Suite 507
New York, NY 10001
212-594-0295
www.snopeawear.com
Manufacturer of infant bedding and garments.
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
E. Erie Ave. & N. Front St.
Philadelphia, PA 19134
1-888-ST-CHRIS
www.stchristophershospital.com
The moment patients step into any of our offices - whether a satellite location, or a department on our campus - they step into our medical center's entire system of care, with all the comprehensive back up it entails. For a developmental disorder, orthopedic disability, heart condition, or debilitating allergy - or for a chest cold, earache, school physical, or scheduled immunization - our center serves as a single-stop source for care. We pride ourselves on being available and on having the qualifications, experience, and programs that many patients need and referring doctors want. Visit us online to find a pediatrician for your baby, or call 1-877-22-TENET (1.877.228.3638) to speak to a physician representative.
Stacey Dennin Photography
On location in the Philadelphia area
215-437-1462
www.staceydenninphotography.com
No more waiting in line or bringing your newborn to a crowded studio. Custom photography provides you with privacy, especially for intimate sessions like maternity. Think of custom photography as the exact opposite of your traditional portrait studio. Call to schedule an appointment today!
The
Yoga Child Studio
903 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-238-0989
www.yogachild.net
The Yoga Child Studio offers yoga classes for all ages and stages: Prenatal classes (Prenatal Yoga, Community Gatherings, Couples Yoga, and our signature birth preparation course Mind Body Birth), Postpartum classes (Yoga Babies, Yoga Movers, Community Gatherings, Infant Massage and Postpartum Alignment), and Kids and Families (Yoga and Movement, and Open Family Time). Call 215-238-0989, or visit www.yogachild.net, or click here to e-mail.
Younique to You - Online Maternity Store
602-329-4595
www.youniquetoyou.com
Younique to You is a new company where our goal is more than just selling lovely and wearable maternity clothes. We want to assist you as you navigate through this astonishing and wonderful time in your life. We offer not only fabulous pieces to meet your ever changing moods but also important information, useful links and personal customer service.
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