Trusted Resources for Your Pregnancy and Postpartum Journey
Curated links to reputable organizations, scholarly articles, and helpful downloads.
Emotional Health & Support
Information on maternal mental health, PPD screening, and finding local support groups.
- Postpartum Support International (PSI) Our mission is to create awareness and understanding around the emotional shifts women and men experience during pregnancy and after birth, encouraging empathy, validation, and meaningful support within both public and professional communities. (External Link)
- Redleaf Center for Family Healing - Mother Baby Day Hospital
- Mental Health First Aid Training
Sibling Support
Welcoming a new baby into the family is an exciting time for siblings too! Intentional support and resources can help ease this transition.
- Family Transitions Following the Birth of a Sibling: An Empirical Review of Changes in the Firstborn’s Adjustment
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Infant Care & Feeding Support
Guidance on basic infant care, foundational feeding information, and resources to receive a breast pump through insurance.
- Feeding Your Baby Support Group at Wescott Library This welcoming space brings together an international board-certified lactation consultant, a public health nurse, and other parents seeking connection and support around feeding their babies. Families are invited to share experiences with others who are also adjusting to life with a new baby, whether they come with questions or simply to listen. Parents can receive gentle guidance on topics such as recognizing readiness for solid foods, working toward personal breastfeeding goals, or navigating any feeding concerns. Lactation and feeding support are available, and babies may be weighed if desired. All feeding choices are respected and supported. No registration is required—families are warmly welcomed to drop in as they are, with their baby.
- The Baby Café of United Hospital Baby Café is a welcoming, family-friendly drop-in support group created to nurture and support families on their feeding journeys. The space offers gentle guidance to help parents work toward their breastfeeding goals, alongside the opportunity to connect with an international board-certified lactation consultant and other parents who understand the early days of caring for a baby. Baby Café is offered through The Mother Baby Center at United and Children’s Minnesota in St. Paul. The group is free to attend, and no registration is required—families are invited to join as they are.
- Milk Moms Milk Moms is an accredited and authorized DME provider specializing in breast pumps and insurance billing. Most insurance plans cover a breast pump following the Affordable Care Act guidelines. They do all the hard work of contacting your insurance to verify your eligibility. They ship, free of charge, nation wide for all pump orders!
- Mama's Milk Vault Providing freeze drying breastmilk services - mom to mom - preserve your milk, protect your effort, shelf-stable, long term storage. Facebook Page
Twin Cities Local Referrals and Dakota County Resources
Trusted contacts for specialized care in the Eagan/ South Metro area.
- Mothers and Babies A free community-hosted program to help pregnant women and new parents manage stress and prevent postpartum depression.
- Dakota County Family Home Visits Dakota County Public Health supports families in every decision, honoring each family’s values and unique needs. All services are provided at no cost. Public health nurses offer ongoing support from pregnancy through a child’s second birthday, partnering with families to promote health and well-being. Services include connections to health and benefit programs, monitoring a baby’s growth and development, and linking families to trusted community resources. Visits are offered both in person and virtually to best support each family.
- Help Me Grow Minnesota A statewide program that provides information and resources to families with young children.
Local Community Support Groups & Activities
Explore the wonderful programs and activities offered throughout Eagan and the South Metro.
- Wescott Library Storytime: Join other parents as you read, listen, sing, and play with your babies (ages 0-6). Schedule and locations vary, see website for details.
- City of Eagan Events: Explore a variety of family-friendly events happening in the Eagan area.
- Eagan Moms Club is a group designed especially for stay-at-home moms and moms who work part-time (including moms with home-based businesses).
- Have an activity, group, or opportunity you'd like listed here? Please email community@rippleeffectcreate.com