Local NWA Resources (Informational Purposes Only; subject to change; please confirm info via links provided):

Groups/Meet Ups

New Moms Connection Hour: a supportive space to build meaningful community with other parents; babies welcome

Free; Registration Required

Bloom & Bond Maternity

915 NW 7th St Bentonville, AR

Last Friday of the Month 9am -10am

The Nesting Hour: support for all seasons of motherhood

Free; No Registration Required

The Wellnest Shop

104 N 12th St Suite A Rogers, AR

Third Wednesday of the Month 10am -11am

https://thewellnest.shop/pages/events

Little Blooms Play Classes: Little Blooms Play Classes are perfect for babies 6 weeks to 12 months, whether you’re looking for support with developmental milestones, movement, sensory engagement, or just want a social, fun and educational outing.

$25/ 60 min class (1 baby + 1 caregiver)

Latch & Bloom (Located inside Essentials Pelvic Therapy & Wellness)

109 Spring St #3 Springdale, AR

Monthly: Mondays at 10:30am

https://www.latchandbloomtherapy.com/little-blooms-play-classes

The Mom Walk Collective: Find a local chapter organizing Mom Walks in NWA

https://www.instagram.com/themomwalkco/

Perinatal Support Resources in NWA

Doula

https://bentonvillebirthservices.com/

https://resilientmamabirth.com/

https://www.birthjourneydoula.com/

https://www.arkansasdoulas.com/

Lactation/Infant Feeding Support

https://arkansaslactation.com/

https://www.latchandbloomtherapy.com/

https://thelactologist.com/

https://www.lactationconnectionnwa.com/

State & National Resources:

Postpartum Support International: (www.postpartum.net)

The mission of Postpartum Support International is to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide.

Postpartum Support International - Arkansas Chapter

https://psichapters.com/ar/

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. The Hotline offers callers:

Phone or text access to professional counselors
Real-time support and information
Response within a few minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Resources
Referrals to local and telehealth providers and support groups
Culturally sensitive support
Counselors who speak English and Spanish
Interpreter services in 60 languages

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. 988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.) ***If you are experiencing a psychiatric or mental health emergency, please go to your nearest hospital or emergency room***

Information on Alcohol & Substance Abuse and pregnancy/postpartum:

https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/drug-addiction/pregnancy-and-breastfeeding/

https://drugrehabus.org/rehabs/treatment/pregnant-postpartum-women/united-states/arkansas/