Please note that these listings are for members of the Birth Year Network who have agreed to support the philosophy of the Mother Friendly Childbirth Initiative. The Birth Year Network is in no way responsible for the way in which businesses conduct their work.


Chiropractic Care at the Harwich Health Center
Paul Anastasio, DC
11 Pleasant Lake Ave.
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 432-7855
panastasio@verizon.net
Dr. Paul Anastasio is a member of the Harwich Health Center, a holistic place of healing, offering the practices of chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, and nutrition. Dr. Anastasio has been a chiropractor for thirteen years and has attended several seminars in Pediatric Chiropractic. He has years of hands-on experience helping couples from trying to conceive through the back pains and sciatica aggravated by weight and body changes in the second and third trimesters of pregancy. Dr. Anastasio has successfully turned a breach baby using the Webster Technique which is both gentle and safe.


Prenatal Music Program
First Sounds
PO Box 382
Westport Point, MA 02791
(508) 636-7426
firstsounds@gmail.com


Counseling and Education for Pregnancy and Motherhood
Lois Freedman, M.Ed., C.C.E.
Sharon and Needham, MA
(781) 784-1380
Lofreedman@aol.com
Counseling for women experiencing anxiety, grief, traumatic birth experience, cesarean section, mother loss, death of a loved one, miscarriage or other issues. Private VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) preparation classes and Circle of Women groups/ workshops. Private consultations and small groups available. Author of Birth As a Healing Experience.


Pregnancy and Infant Massage
Erin Monast, CD (DONA), LMT, NCTMB
332 Main St.
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 728-5906
monastjec@netzero.net


Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs at Harwich Health Center
Jenny Wood, Licensed Acupuncturist
11 Pleasant Lake Ave.
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 432-7855 ext. 204
heyjenny@cape.com
www.capecodacupunture.com
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can enhance fertility, alleviate morning sickness, treat numerous pregnancy-related symptoms, help in delivery, encourage lactation, and support a woman as she regains strength after giving birth. The aim of treatment is to create a state of balance in the body, mind, and spirit. We at Harwich Health Center have used Chinese medicine during our pregnancies and in our lives, and we are completely dedicated to supporting women during this awesome time of life.