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New Parent Resource Guide in Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach

Welcome, Little One!

By Arianna Dabu, Macaroni KID Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach September 10, 2022

Becoming a new parent can be exciting and daunting at the same time. Nothing can truly prepare you for your new adventure, but we can surely try!  I've gathered a bunch of resources for new parents (and all caregivers in general), in hopes that we can make things a little easier.

Quick Links:

Birth and Maternity Photographers
Breastfeeding
Childbirth Education and Classes
Childcare
Chiropractors
Doulas, Midwives, Obstetricians
Food Resources
Massage Therapists
Milk Banks
Multiples – Twins, Triplets
Pregnancy Centers and Birth Centers
Special Needs Support
Other Resources


Birth and Maternity Photographers:

Ainsley Images Photography
Alma B Photography
Brittany Geraci Photography
Ellie Rae Photography
Jennifer Bates Photography
Kulsveen Photo Video
Lennon Photography
Michelle Gonzalez Photography
Norma Garcia Photography
Tori Gansen Photography
YoungPhotography


Breastfeeding:

Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
Breastfeeding Mama Talk
Healthy Start Breastfeeding
Island Coast Pediatrics - Getting Started Breastfeeding Your Baby 
Joyful Birth and Baby Lactation Support
Kelly Mom Parenting & Breastfeeding Information
Lactation Whisperer 
Lee Health Breastfeeding Resources and Contacts
La Leche League
SWFL Breastfeeding Resources
Thrive Lactation Center


Childbirth Education and Classes:

The Autonomy Mommy
Baby 101 Classes
Birthfit Bonita Springs
Childbirth and Baby 101 Classes
Childbirth Resources
Family Birth Center of Naples
Mindful Birth Services
Natural Birth Solutions
Parenting Classes
Prenatal and Baby Care Classes
What to Expect in Early Labor


Childcare:

Best Day Childcare Center  |  17567 Liberty Square Cir, Fort Myers, FL 33967  |  (239) 437-1902
Programs: Infants 6 weeks through 12 years old

Bright Beginnings Early School  |  8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Florida 33919  |  (239) 482-1250
Programs: Infants 6 months through 5 years

Creative World at Estero  |  19671 Cypress View Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33967  |  (239) 415-7845
Programs: Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Preschool, VPK, Pre-K, School Age

Creative World at Gateway  |  11961 Fairway Lakes Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33913  |  (239) 208-8842
Programs: Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Preschool, VPK, Pre-K, School Age

Discovery Day Academy  |  25355 South Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs, FL 34134  |  (239) 498-5826
Programs: Infants through 5th Grade

Growing Room Fort Myers  |  8950 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers, FL  |  (239) 466-6646
Programs: Infant through 5th Grade

Kiddos Cove Preschool  |  12800 Kenwood Ln, Fort Myers, FL, 33907  |  (239) 318-1102
Programs: Infants through VPK

Kinderland Place #1  |  12330 Westlinks Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33913  |  (239) 561-8866  
Programs: Infants 6 weeks through 4 years old

Kinderland Place #2  |  4928 Park Meadow Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33907  |  (239) 362-1400  
Programs: Infants 6 weeks through 4 years old

Montessori School of Fort Myers  |  2151 Crystal Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33907  |  (239) 936-4515
Programs: Infants through age 6

Palmer Preschool & Childcare  |  3808 Seago Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33901  |  (239) 936-4410
Programs: Infants through 5th Grade

Seedlings Academy Fort Myers  |  3683 Schoolhouse Rd W, Fort Myers, FL 33916  |  (239) 931-7977
Programs: Infants 6 weeks through 5 years old


Chiropractors:

Experience Family Chiropractic  |  2378 Surfside Boulevard A133, Cape Coral, FL 33991  |  (239) 205-3700
Gindele Family Chiropractic  |  7950 Dani Dr, Suite 310, Fort Myers, FL 33966  |  (239) 936-5545
Mama's Chiropractic  |  3108 Del Prado Blvd S Unit 6, Cape Coral, FL 33904  |  (239) 549-6262
Mother Goose Chiropractic  |  3358 Woods Edge Circle #103, Bonita Springs, FL 34134  |  (239) 676-3663


Doulas, Midwives, Obstetricians:

Agency for Independent Doulas
Birthing Journeys LLC
Birthing With Em
Duafe Bellies
Joyful Birth and Baby
Laven Doula
Mindful Birth Services
Natural Birth Solutions
The Nurtured Mother
Premier Women's Care of SWFL
The Sweet Surrender


Food Resources:

Food insecurity is a real thing whether you have a small or large family, single income or double income, young or old ... it makes no difference. With inflation and shrinkflation (yes, it's a real thing!) food expenses just seem to be going up without the income to match. Check out our Food Guide for a big list of food pantries and other resources in Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach.


Massage Therapists:

Divine Touch Massage  |  11985 Tamiami Trail N #A, Naples, FL 34110  |  (239) 919-2012
Fort Myers Massage  |  12734 Kenwood Ln, Ste 31, Fort Myers, FL 33907  |  (239) 270-1555
Miracle Hands LMT  |  1216 SW 4th St, Suite #5, Cape Coral, FL  |  (239) 789-6959
Restore Massage Therapy  |  441 Del Prado Blvd N, Suite 4, Cape Coral, FL 33909  |  (239) 265-4727
Therapeutic Bodyworks LLC  |  6290 Corporate Court, Suite C102, Fort Myers, FL 33919  |  (239) 770-2287


Milk Banks:

Human Milk 4 Human Babies
Lee Health Milk Depot
Mothers Milk Bank
Mothers Milk Bank of Florida


Multiples – Twins, Triplets:

National Organization of Mothers of Twins Club 
Sidelines High Risk Pregnancy Support
Twins Magazine 
Twin Connections
Triplets Connection 


Pregnancy Centers and Birth Centers:

Family Birth Center of Naples  |  2930 Immokalee Rd, Suite #2, Naples, FL 34110  |  (239) 594-4000
Lee Health - Cape Coral Family Birthing Suites  |  636 Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33990  |  (239) 424-2217
Lee Health - Healthpark Medical Center Family Birthing Suites  |  9981 S HealthPark Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908  |  (239) 343-5362
Standing With You Pregnancy Resource Center  |  13770 Plantation Rd. Unit 3, Fort Myers,  FL 33912  |  (239) 990-8186
Sweet Baby O' Mine Ultrasound  |  1400 Colonial Blvd #19, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Verity Pregnancy & Medical Resource Center  |  8890 Salrose Lane, Suite104, Fort Myers, FL 33912  |  (239) 433-1929


Special Needs Support:

Autism Support & Discussion Group (Facebook)
Hope Is Here Support Group (Facebook)
Support Group for Moms with Special Needs Children (Facebook)


Other Resources:

Child & Baby CPR/First Aid
Family Connect
Healthy Start SWFL
Infant CPR
International Childbirth Education Association
Mothering
Pathways - Baby on the Way
Positive Parenting Guide
Postpartum Support International
Pregnancy Resource Center of SWFL  |  13770 Plantation Road, Unit 3, Fort Myers, FL 33912  |  (239) 990-8186
Prenatal Moms of SWFL (Facebook Group)  
SafeKids.org
SafeKids Lee Collier Car and Booster Seat Checks
Waterbirth International


If you know of any resource that is not listed here, please email us with information!


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