South Shore Perinatal Wellness Center

04/26/2023

A heartfelt thank you to the mothers, partners and families for a wonderful five years at . The pandemic shifted ours plans as a collaborative center under one roof and also brought new ways to provide care (virtually). As of May 31, 2023 we will be closing our physical center in Norwell but we will all still be providing care on the South Shore of MA & beyond. We will continue to stay connected and look forward to continuing to serve our clients and patients at our individual practices.
Stay tuned on our social pages for updates on workshops, new offerings, etc.

Here is where you can find and connect with us:

Lois Freedman: virtual care loisfreedman.net

Nicole Pegher: South Shore Home Birth, Norwell, MA southshorehomebirth.com

Nicole Craven: Sing Explore Create, Rockland, MA singexplorecreate.com

Charisma Henderson: virtual care mtwcounseling.com

Ashleigh Dundas: Massage Loft New England, Plymouth, MA & Providence, RI massageloftne.com

Lynne Ricardo: Lactation Consultants South Shore, Norwell, MA lynnericardo.com

Susan Marchioni: Maternal Mental Health & Wellness, virtual care, maternalmentalhealthandwellness.com

Jocelyn Albertson: New World Doula newworlddoula.com

Elise Bo****no

03/08/2023

The mental health benefits of Massage Therapy shared from .loft.ne . Ashleigh is our pre-perinatal & therapeutic LMT + Reiki Master Practitioner, part of our collaborative center

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Client feedback lately, “wow I’m in a much better mood!” 😌🙌🏼

Improved mood is one of the many benefits of Massage Therapy. It’s much easier to be in a better mood when you’re feeling better in your body!

Some of the many benefits of mental + emotional health of Massage Therapy:

•helps treat anxiety, depression and insomnia
•lowered cortisol + stress levels
•releases endorphins (seratonin, dopamine, oxytocin)
•reduces feelings of depression + anxiety
•supports signals between nerves + your body
•improved integration + healing
•natural pain relief
•fulfills the need for human contact +
therapeutic touch
•safe place to rest + reset
•deeper relaxation + feelings of calm
•better focus + clarity
•improved mood
•body awareness
•stronger mind•body connection
•increased sense of well-being

Many of these benefits are also true for Reiki.

Pregnancy-Postpartum-Parenting are times of increased mental-emotional-physical demand. Adding Massage Therapy + Reiki sessions (1-2x monthly) can help support you on your healing journey.
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📅For more information or to schedule appointments .loft.ne visit massageloftne.com

03/07/2023

🎶 Early Childhood Music & Movement Class 🎶

fun + creativity + community building opportunity!

Who: for children ages 0-3 + their caregivers
Where: Rockland, MA with Nicole Craven, board certified music therapist
When: March 21-June 13th, Tuesdays, 9:30-10:15am
Investment: 3 payments of $100

To register visit: singexplorecreate.com/classes

03/03/2023

Two Series Mom Support Group
(Via zoom)
Hosted By: Sue Marchioni, LMHC, PMH-C, Psychotherapist

“My hope is to create a safe space for us to gather, discuss a variety of relevant topics that would be primarily group-determined, share thoughts and feelings, and to support one another as women, as mothers; to share ideas and strategies in how to navigate the mental load of motherhood, work/life balance, and parenthood. This is not the space for therapy. The goal is between all of us, this can be a space to find support, encouragement, comfort, and compassion.
If you are interested, please RSVP to my email [email protected].

Meeting Dates: Monday, March 13; Monday April 17th (via zoom)
Time: 730-830p
Fee: $100; includes the 2 dates in March and April.
Fee will be collected when you sign up.

Show up as you are! Pajamas, hair clips, makeup-free faces, any way that you feel comfortable!”

02/25/2023

Registration is open for the next Healing from a Traumatic Birth three session workshop held remotely on Thursday March 23rd, 30th and April 13th from 10am-11:30pm. Join from anywhere 🤍

Workshop fee $180. Sliding scale available. Inquire with Lois.

To register please contact facilitator Lois Freedman at 617.543.1270 or [email protected] to pre-register

01/28/2023

It’s been a very heavy and devastating week for the perinatal community on the south shore & beyond. Our hearts break for this family.

Our team is working to provide resources and supports to our community. We are a small team with limited availability however, if we’re not able to provide support directly, we can provide referrals.

For more immediate support, If you or someone you know may need help, please call/ visit:

https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/

PSI (Postpartum Support International) hosts virtual support groups 5 days per week (English and Spanish speaking options available) for mothers and fathers throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period. Postpartum Support Int.]

Please call 9-1-1 or reach out to the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) if you are in need of crisis support.

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline call/text: 1-833-943-5746 or go to postpartum.net for a directory of therapists and support groups.

1 in 7 Moms and 1 in 10 Dads suffer from postpartum depression.  You are not alone.

Post image credit Postpartum Support Int.]

01/27/2023

SSPWC is working to provide resources and supports to our community.

In the meantime, if you or someone you know may need help, visit:
https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/

PSI (Postpartum Support International) hosts virtual support groups 5 days per week (English and Spanish speaking options available) for mothers and fathers throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Call 9-1-1 or reach out to the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) if you are in need of crisis support.

1 in 7 Moms and 1 in 10 Dads suffer from postpartum depression. You are not alone.

Join a weekly online meeting from your smartphone or computer. Share your story and connect with others.

11/26/2022

🫶🏼 Happy Small Business Saturday 🫶🏼

Ashleigh, our Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Reiki Practitioner, is having a sale on E-Gift cards for Prenatal, Postnatal, Therapeutic Massage and Reiki!

Shared from .loft.ne :
✨Small Business Saturday✨
15% off Sale on E-Gift Cards
11.26.22 - 11.30.22

As a special thanks for supporting .loft.ne we’re offering a special sale on E-Gift cards! A great time to spread the love to friends and family 💌

Visit .loft.ne link in bio or https://squareup.com/gift/FJ73FZZTFS9VW/order to order!

For more information or to book appointments: massageloftne.com

Thank you for your supporting our local community!

11/03/2022

Book group workshop with Sue Marchioni:

“The mental load of motherhood and some of the feelings often associated with this mental load - guilt, overwhelm, exhaustion, and failure among others - are often topics of discussion in session. Author Jessica N. Turner has written the book Stretched Too Thin…How Working Moms can Lose the Guilt, Work Smarter, and Thrive on the mental load of motherhood and offers some discussion questions and practical tools for a reset.
The workshop will meet via video over a 5 week period beginning Wednesday, January 25th. Maximum 8 people. 6-730p. Fee $125.
If you’re interested, you can let me know in session or with a quick email. More info to come later!”

Registration: [email protected]

11/03/2022

An in-person group for moms who were pregnant and gave birth during the pandemic, facilitated by Sue Marchioni, LMHC, PMH-C:

“This group has met twice each time with different participants. Both groups were full and the response from participants was to offer more. Whether you’ve already attended the group or not, all are invited. Group is informal. Come and share how COVID-19 affected your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. Discussions also include the missed opportunities to share your profound experience in ways that were expected and celebratory. This group will meet in-person on Wednesday, November 30th from 630-830p, at the new office space. Fee $75. Light refreshments will be served.”

Registration: [email protected]

09/15/2022

Four September openings are available for Prenatal, Postnatal, Therapeutic Massage & Reiki with Ashleigh .loft.ne ! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 If you’re in need of some de-stressing, recharging, and recentering, book with her at massageloftne.com or click the link in her bio!