Local Perinatal resources
Empty Arms Bereavement: Pregnancy loss and infant death
MotherWoman: Support groups and advocacy for mothers within the Pioneer Valley
Pioneer Valley Breastfeeding Coalition: Local breastfeeding support and advocacy
RESOLVE New England: Infertility support, education, and advocacy
Local LGBTQIA resources
PFLAG Franklin & Hampshire County: Resources and support for parents of LGBTQIA children
Stonewall Center @ UMass: Resources and support groups for LGBTQIA-identifying persons
Local Sexual Assault Resources
Center for Women in the Community @ UMass: Hotline (413-545-0800) and support groups for survivors of sexual assault
NELCWIT: Franklin County/North Quabbin rape and domestic violence crisis center
Victim Rights Law Center: Free legal services for survivors of sexual assault in Massachusetts
Invaluable Books
Postpartum depression
Down Came the Rain, One of the first personal accounts of postpartum depression ever written
Sexual assault
When Survivors Give Birth, A guidebook for sexual assault survivors who are pregnant or considering pregnancy, as well as medical providers
Victims No Longer: The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse
The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
After Silence: Rape and my Journey Back
Secret Survivors: Uncovering Incest and it’s Aftereffects in Women
LGBTQIA
The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals
The Transgender Guidebook: Keys to a Successful Transition
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