Local Resources
I will be adding to and editing this list to make it more comprehensive soon. I will also have a PDF download format soon!
Resource List
WIC
Franklin County WIC 240 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 645-7280
Breastfeeding Resources-
Lactation Consultants
Diana Bates RN, IBCLC
Mothers' Milk Bank of Ohio 614-566-0631 dbates@ohiohealth.com
Kathy Bright RNC, BSN,IBCLC
Doctors' Hospital 614-544-2111
Courtney Clark RN, BSN, IBCLC
Mount Carmel West Hospital 614-234-2656
Cindy Deering RD/LD, IBCLC
Columbus Public Health Department WIC 614-645-8911 CLDeering@columbus.gov
Nancy Derian RN, IBCLC, ICCE
Grant Medical Center 614-566-9444
Mandy Eisler RN, BSN, IBCLC
Riverside Methodist Hospital 614-566-5132
Esther Gillett RD, IBCLC, ALC
Columbus Public Health Department WIC 614-645-7281 esgillett@columbus.gov.
Dyane Gogan Turner MPH, RD/LD, IBCLC
Ohio Department of Health 614-644-6560 Dyane.GoganTurner@odh.ohio.gov
Maribeth Grywalski RNC,IBCLC
Riverside Methodist Hospital MaribethDGrywalski/Staff/Ohiohealth@ohiohealth.com
Megan Harrison BSN, RN, IBCLC
Nationwide Children's Hospital 614-722-5228 megan.harrison@nationwidechildrens.org
Alison Hazelbaker PhD, IBCLC
private practice--Aiden and Eva LLC, Columbus 614-326-3504
Sharon Hildenbrand RN, IBCLC
Mt. Carmel East Hospital 614-234-7196 shildenbrand@mchs.com
Gloria Leyva RNC, IBCLC
Riverside Methodist Hospital 614-566-5366
Paula Litton RNC, IBCLC
Dublin Methodist Hospital 614-566-5132
Jennifer Lozier RN, BSN, IBCLC
Grant Medical Center 614-566-8280
Carol Maples BSN, RN, CLC
Riverside Methodist Hospital
Stacy Notestine RNC, IBCLC
private practice--Baby's Best Beginning, Pickerington
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Julie Oberholzer IBCLC, MPH
Doctors' Hospital
Tina Polonia RN, BSN, IBCLC
Grant Medical Center
614-566-9008 Tina.Polonia@ohiohealth.com
Kimberly Price RN, ANLC,IBCLC
Grant Medical Center 614-566-9546 kimberly.price@ohiohealth.com
Pat Rice IBCLC, LCCE, FACCE private practice, Columbus
Jill Richards RN, IBCLC, ANLC Grant Medical Center 614-566-9008
Chris Smith RN, IBCLC, ANLC
Nationwide Children's Hospital 614-722-5228 christine.smith@nationwidechildrens.org
Marcia Smith RN, LCCE,IBCLC
Ohio Health
Marguerite Wachunas RN, BAS, IBCLC
Riverside Methodist Hospital Womens' Center
614-566-5353
Rene Warren RN, IBCLC
Pediatric Physicians, Inc.
614-799-6044
Breast Pump Sales
You can purchase quality breast pumps like Medela and Ameda at many retailers locally or online including Walmart, Buy Buy Baby, Amazon, Target, Walgreens, and Babies R Us. Many pharmacies can order them with prescriptions.
Byram Healthcare 1-877-902-9726 Accepts insurance prescriptions. Medical Supplier.
SpectraBabyUSA.com Medical Supplier
Breast Pump Rentals
OHIO HEALTH
Ann Burba Crane Center at Grant: (614) 566.9008 The Women's Center at Riverside: (614) 566.5353: Available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Doctors Hospital: (614) 544.2111 Grady Memorial Hospital: (740) 615.2116
WOMENS BOUTIQUE AT RIVERSIDE
3535 OLENTANGY RIVER ROAD
COLUMBUS, OH 43214
614-566-5353
Lactation Professional on Staff
CHILDRENS HOMECARE SERVICE
255 E MAIN ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
614-355-1100
Accepts Insurance for Breastpumps
BABIES R US
3610 WEST DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD
COLUMBUS, OH 43235
614-799-2229
BABIES R US
2686 TAYLOR ROAD
REYNOLDSBURG, OH 43068
614-759-7744
La Leche League
http://www.lllohio.org/groups/columbus.html
Parenting Resources and Support-
Photographers
Jenn Elfner, CD(DONA), LMT
Birth and newborn photography
614) 432-6695 elfner@juno.com
JennElfnerDoula.homestead.com
Heather Gaston, CD(DONA)
Birth photography
(205) 527-0776
bellajourney@aol.com
Leah Jent
Birth, newborn and family photography
(937) 241-7680
leah@leahjentphotography.com
www.leahjentphotography.com
Cesarean Support- ICAN - International Cesarean Awareness Network
Support for women seeking information on cesarean prevention, vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), emotional recovery from a cesarean, monthly group meetings and a free lending library.
Kathy Skestos, Facilitator (740) 321-1283 kathleen@skestos.com www.ican-online.org
Parent Support Group-
CHOICE offers a free, weekly Parent Support Group. The goal of the Parent Support Group is to provide education in infant care and development and to provide an ongoing family enrichment program. This group of parents and parents-to-be meets each Tuesday at CHOICE (5721 North High Street, Worthington) from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm to share their common experiences, birth stories (with photographs, slides and videos) and the joys and challenges of parenting.
Central Ohio Natural Parenting (Intact Friendly) Facebook Group
Spinningbabies.com Easier childbirth resources, breech, positioning.
POEM Perinatal Outreach and Encouragement for Moms
http://poemonline.org/
Alliance for the Improvement of Maternity Services AIMS http://www.aimsusa.org/ppbr.htm
Sidelines National High Risk Pregnancy Support Network
http://www.sidelines.org/
Counselor-
Dawn Friedman, MSEd LPC
Therapist specializing in infertility, adoption, pregnancy, postpartum and parenting.
(614) 623-3294 dawn@buildingfamilycounseling.com www.buildingfamilycounseling.com
Food Resources-
Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services
http://jfs.franklincountyohio.gov/
1721 Northland Park Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43229
Phone: (614) 233-2000 Fax: (614) 233-2398
Hours of Operation Mon-Fri: 7:30a.m. - 5p.m.
Please note:
Many food banks and food pantries require a referral from HandsOn Central Ohio (FoodLink). Please call 2-1-1 for more information.
Franklin County
Broad Street United Methodist Church Manna Cafe & Open Shelter
Dinner is served every Wednesday through the Manna Cafe’. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday the Open Shelter provides dinner and other emergency needs. All are welcome. Call for serving times.
501 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 221-4571
www.broadstreetumc.net
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center
Offers up to a 7 day supply of food for anyone in need living in zip codes 43214 or 43202. Individuals should bring a recent piece of mail to prove their residence and to see if they qualify for further assistance.
14 West Lakeview Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43202
(614) 268-3539
http://clintonvillecrc.org
Community Kitchen
Free breakfast and lunch is served Monday through Saturday. Call for serving times. All are welcome.
640 South Ohio Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-6428
www.communitykitchencolumbus.org
Dublin Food Pantry
Serves residents of Dublin (zip codes 43016 and 43017). Must have a referral from HandsOn or from a Dublin church or social service agency.
81 West Bridge Street, Dublin, Ohio 43017
(614) 889-6590 or HandsOn 2-1-1
www.dublincommunitychurch.org
Faith Mission
Serves hundreds of meals a day in the soup kitchen, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day of the year.
315 East Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-6617
www.faithmissionofohio.org
Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services (JFS)
Offers several food programs, including the Ohio Direction Card / EBT (formerly known as food stamps). Go online to the Community Portal to access valuable information ranging from food assistance, cash assistance, medical information, job training, child care, and much more.
1055 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 212-1993
1721 Northland Park Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 233-2851
Mid Ohio Food Bank http://www.midohiofoodbank.org/
Providers-
PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION
An ancient tradition of using the placenta to help balance a new mother's body. This technique may help in reducing the "baby blues" and assist in other beneficial aspects.
Jessica Buell, MA
Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
(614) 937-7198
jhbuell1824@gmail.com
www.birthbabybreastfeeding.com
Rachel McCloskey
Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
(614) 288-7223
rachel@placentaencapsulations.com
www.placentaencapsulations.com
POSTPARTUM DOULAS
A Postpartum Doula is trained and experienced in providing postpartum care for the new family. They give emotional support along with breastfeeding assistance, practical newborn care information and can help with light household chores (groceries, errands, meal prep, laundry and childcare).
Nancy Huston
ICEA & Aviva College Trained Postpartum Doula
(614) 560-9289
fromseedtosprout@gmail.com
www.fromseedtosprout.net
Suzan Singh, CD(DONA)
DONA Trained Postpartum Doula
(614) 499-0949
doulacolumbus@gmail.com
www.doulacolumbus.com
J. Nicole Sofranko
toLabor Trained Postpartum Doula
(614) 440-4859
herbirthservices@gmail.com
www.herbirthservices.com
Massage therapists
Jenn Elfner, CD(DONA), LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist (AMTA) - Prenatal, Postpartum Massage Therapy & Infant Massage Instruction
(614) 432-6695 elfner@juno.com
www.jennelfnerdoula.homestead.com
Wendy Everett, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist (AMTA) - Prenatal, Postpartum, Fertility, Deep Tissue & Swedish Massage for women
Ph: (614) 425-2635
sorelykneaded@aol.com columbuspregnancymassage.com
Sharon Gourlay, B.A., C.Ht, HBCE, HBIMI, RMT
Infant Massage Instruction, Reiki Master (Maternal Services), Hypnotherapy, HypnoMaternal and HypnoFertility Services
(614) 636-2626 sacredbeginningservices@gmail.com
www.sacredbeginning.com
Chiropractors
Dr. Kyle Alexander, DC
Chiropractor - Certified in Webster Technique, Active Release Technique, and Graston Technique
(614) 547-2020
www.alexanderchiropractic.com
Dr. Heather Prenger, DC, CCSP, (R) - Ohio Family & Sports Chiropractic
Chiropractor - Trained in Prenatal and pediatric Also offering Nutritional Counseling.
(614) 203-8640
drheather@ohio-chiropractic.com
www.ohio-chiropractic.com
Dr. Derrick Wilcox
Ashville Chiropractic and Wellness Center
3368 Ohio 752, Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-3500
Acupuncture and Acupressure
Urban Acupuncture- http://www.urbanacupuncturecenter.org/the-clinic/
Acupuncture & NAET Clinic
(614) 699-5286 Columbus, Ohio 43235
Catherine Ho LAc, DiplAC
(614) 285-7905 Columbus, Ohio 43202
Veronica Watson Ramirez
LAc, DiplAc
(614) 654-5936 Columbus, Ohio 43201
Rita Ghodsizadeh, LAc, NCCAOM
(614) 372-6399 Columbus, Ohio 43220
Elizabeth Swanger LAc, DipAc
(614) 364-4318 Columbus, Ohio 43229
Polaris Acupuncture & Chiropractic Center
(614) 735-8930 Columbus, Ohio 43201
Lisa M Hicks LAc, DiplAc
(740) 443-9963 Columbus, Ohio 43230
Sarah Kay Roell LAc
(614) 682-7119 Columbus, Ohio 43206
Childbirth Education and Prenatal Classes
CHOICE (Center for Human Options in Childbirth Experiences)
Tanya Rable-Collins, CPM
Childbirth Education (homebirth & hospital birth)
(614) 263-2229 choicemidwives@aol.com
www.choicemidwives.org
Sharon Gourlay, B.A., C.Ht, HBCE, HBIMI, RMT
Certified Hypnobirthing Childbirth Educator, Holistic Maternal Services, Clincially Certified Hypnotherapist focused on maternal, fertility and pregnancy.
(614) 636-2626
sacredbeginningservices@gmail.com
www.sacredbeginning.com
J. Nicole Sofranko
Independent childbirth instructor for natural, homebirth, hospital and VBAC.
(614) 440-4859
herbirthservices@gmail.com
www.herbirthservices.com
Soul Retreat LLC
Rebecca Korinko, HBCE, CR
HypnoBirthing Certified Educator, HypnoMothering classes, HypnoBirthing fertility education and Healthy Mamas, Healthy Families wellness coaching
(614) 623-6181
contact@soulretreatllc.com
www.soulretreatllc.com
Doulas
Jennifer Bailey
DONA Trained Birth Doula (614) 556-9545
birthmatterscolumbus@gmail.com
www.birthmatterscolumbus.com
Jessica Buell, MA
DONA Trained Birth Doula
(614) 937-7198
jhbuell1824@gmail.com
www.birthbabybreastfeeding.com
CHOICE (Center for Human Options in Childbirth Experiences)
Bess Schaefer – DONA Trained Birth Doula
(614) 263-2229
choicemidwives@aol.com
www.choicemidwives.org
Jenn Elfner, CD(DONA), LMT
DONA Certified Birth Doula
(614) 432-6695 elfner@juno.com
www.jennelfnerdoula.homestead.com
Heather Gaston, CD
DONA Certified Birth Doula
(205) 527-0776 bellajourney@aol.com
Linsey Griffith
DONA Trained Birth Doula
(614) 467-0534
linsey@yourperfectbirthohio.com
www.yourperfectbirthohio.com
Sharon Gourlay, B.A., C.Ht, HBCE, HBIMI, RMT
DONA Trained Birth Doula
(614) 636-2626
sacredbeginningservices@gmail.com
www.sacredbeginning.com
Nancy Huston
Aviva & DONA Trained Birth Doula
(614) 560-9289
fromseedtosprout@gmail.com
www.fromseedtosprout.net
Hollie Lau
DONA Trained Birth Doula
(419) 979-6234
hollielau.clc@gmail.com
Stephanie McCarrell
DONA Trained Birth Doula
(614) 296-1144 stephanie_mccarrell@yahoo.com
www.doulastephanie.com
Catie Mehl, LCCD, CD(DONA), BDT(DONAT), CLC
DONA Certified Birth Doula
(614) 467-9368
catie@columbusbirth.com
www.columbusbirth.com
Frances Rabon, CLC
DONA Trained Birth Doula
(614) 357-8617
francesrabon@gmail.com
www.doulamommy.com/index.html
Suzan Singh, CD(DONA)
DONA Certified Birth Doula
(614) 499-0949 doulacolumbus@gmail.com
www.doulacolumbus.com
J. Nicole Sofranko
toLabor Trained Birth Doula
(614) 440-4859
herbirthservices@gmail.com
www.herbirthservices.com
Cortnie Swies
DONA Trained Birth Doula
(614) 370-9295
cortnie@birthinginstinct.com
www.birthinginstinct.com
Elaine Tucker, CD(DONA), CLC
DONA Certified Birth Doula
(703) 615-3806
elaine.tucker@gmail.com
www.columbusbirtharts.com
Megan Van Aelst, CD(DONA)
DONA Certified Birth Doula
(614) 361-9425
meganvanaelst@yahoo.com
www.doulacarecolumbus.com
Jenna Wojdacz
ALACE Trained Birth Doula
(614) 657-6888
jennadoula@yahoo.com
Birth Providers-
OBGYN-
Michael Parker
Northeast Obstetricians and Gynecologists
1080 Beecher Crossing North, Gahanna, OH 43230
(614) 476-4101
Anita Somani
Comprehensive Women's Care
3600 Olentangy River Road, Building A
Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 583-5552
Alan Murnane
Westar OBGYN
444 N Cleveland Ave
Westerville, OH 43082
614-818-0300
CNM - Certified Nurse Midwives
Hospital Based Midwifery Care
OSU Certified Nurse Midwives at
Carepoint Gahanna
920 N. Hamilton Road Suite 200
Gahanna, OH 43230 (614) 366-3075
beck.wagner1@gmail.com
www.medicalcenter.osu.edu/obgyn/care-and-research/services/midwifery/pages/index.aspx
CPM - Certified Professional Midwives (Homebirth midwifery care)
BORN Community Midwives
(614) 636-2676
team@bornmidwives.com
www.bornmidwives.com
Well Rounded Midwifery
www.wellroundedmidwifery.com
CHOICE (Center for Human Options in Childbirth Experiences)
(614) 263-2229 choicemidwives@aol.com www.choicemidwives.org
Roots Midwifery
(740) 936-7415
roots.midwives.2@gmail.com
www.rootsmidwives.com
Kathy Mitchell, RN
1816 Cedar Cir Heath, OH 43056
(740) 323-1006
MONITRICE
Jessica Buell, MA
Trained Monitrice
Ph: (614) 937-7198
Email: jhbuell1824@gmail.com
Online: www.birthbabybreastfeeding.com
Pediatricians
Benjamin "Dr. Ben" Almasanu, DO Pediatric & Adolescent Practitioners - 1085 Beecher Crossing North, Gahanna; 614-741-8300
Ali M. Carine, DO 3300 Riverside Dr Columbus, OH 43221 - 614.459.4200
Preveena V. Dahwale, MD Asscociated Pediatrics in Westerville - 801 Eastwind Dr Westerville, OH 43081 - 614.882.9460
Brad Fuller, MD (Asscociated Pediatrics in Westerville - 801 Eastwind Dr Westerville, OH 43081 - 614.882.9460)
Allen T. Lewis, MD Integrative Pediatrics Of Ohio - 1090 Beecher crossing N gahanna, oh 43230 - 614.245.4750 - www.integratedPediacticsofOhio.com
Dhanu Sant, MD Whole kids Pediatrics & Yoga - 1335 Dublin Road, Suite 114E Columbus, Ohio 43215 - 614.298.KIDS - http://wholekidspediatrics.com/
Gregory A. Barrett, MD 614.267.7878
Linda Iskra, MD Helping Hands Pediatric. - 5030 N Walnut St Ashville, OH 43103 - 740.983.0015
Melissa Mueller, DO Northwest Pediatrics - 614.766.6321
Tal Minuskin, MD Berger Medical Center - 9085 Southern St Suite C Orient, OH 43146 - 614.277.4657
Family Doctors
Marvin Im, DO (Westerville Primary Care, OhioHealth - 300 Polaris Pkwy, Suite 3000, Westerville, Ohio 43082 - 614.533.3354 - www.westervilleprimarycare.com)
Rosana Cruz Domingues (Homeopathic Care Center & School of Homeopathy - 3021 Bethel Rd Suite 114 Columbus, Ohio 43220 - 614.285.7907 )
Robert D Fitch, MD (4850 E Main St # 100 Columbus, OH 43213 - 614.566.0950 )
Teresa Phan, MD (262 Neil Ave Suite 230 Columbus, Ohio 43215 - 614.533.6740 & 41 S High St Suite 25 Columbus, Ohio 43215 - 614.533.6700 )
Randir Sharma, MD 262 Neil Ave Suite 230 Columbus, Ohio 43215 - 614.533.6740
Steve Tornik, DO (Tornik Family Medicine 209 N Chillicothe St Plain City, OH 43064 - 614.873.6700 )
Teresa E. Quinlin, MD (T.E.Q. & Associates - Canal Winchester - 614.833.1500 - www.drquinlin.com) -
Kristin Devor, DO (Provider Physicians North, 4885 Olentangy River Rd, Suite 250, 43214. 614.451.1551)
Melissa Mueller, DO Northwest Pediatrics - 614.766.6321
Tal Minuskin, MD Berger Medical Center - 9085 Southern St Suite C Orient, OH 43146 - 614.277.4657
Steven Tornik, Tornik Family Medicine
209 N Chillicothe St, Plain City, OH 43064
Phone: (614) 873-6700