Community Resources
Support, connection, and guidance for every journey
Vesper & Loam | Greater Cleveland & Northeast Ohio
Compassionate resources for fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, pregnancy loss, and family support.
Every journey into parenthood is different. Whether you’re preparing for birth, navigating infertility, seeking emotional support, or adjusting to life with a new baby, you deserve access to information, community, and compassionate care.
This directory brings together community resources for individuals and families throughout Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, with an emphasis on Cuyahoga County and the west-side suburbs.
The resources include hospitals and birthing options, fertility services, mental health support, nutrition, public assistance, community groups, and additional doula support.
At the bottom, you’ll find a separate collection of recommended books for pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting.
Hospitals, birth centers & birthing options
1. University Hospitals MacDonald Women’s Hospital — Cleveland
Offers midwifery services, birth planning, doulas, hydrotherapy, and water birth tubs. One of the strongest local options to investigate for water birth.
Labor and delivery information. Confirm whether actual underwater delivery, rather than water labor alone, is permitted for your specific care team. Cleveland, OH +1
2. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital — West Cleveland
Offers dedicated natural childbirth suites, unmedicated birth support, and hydrotherapy for labor.
Childbirth services. Water labor is described; underwater delivery is not confirmed. Cleveland Clinic
3. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital — Mayfield Heights
Offers natural childbirth rooms, maternity services, and lactation support.
Maternity options. Ask about tub availability and water-delivery restrictions. Cleveland Clinic
4. MetroHealth Medical Center — Cleveland
Hospital-based maternity and high-risk pregnancy care, with access to obstetric specialists and family support.
5. The Village: Midwifery and Wellness — Lakewood
15522 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107, United States
Midwifery, doula care, individualized support, and birth planning. Particularly relevant to clients exploring personalized or out-of-hospital birth options.
6. Javonne Gray / Three Rings Midwifery — Parma
6789 Ridge Rd #102, Parma, OH 44129, United States
Holistic midwifery, fertility awareness, prenatal support, and shared decision-making. A valuable referral for clients wanting more personalized maternity care.
Water birth note: A hospital having a birthing tub does not necessarily mean a baby can be delivered underwater. That distinction should be confirmed directly before presenting any facility as an actual water-birth option.
2. Fertility and reproductive support
7. Cleveland Clinic Fertility Center
Fertility testing, reproductive endocrinology, ovulation concerns, IVF, and other fertility treatments.
8. University Hospitals Fertility Center
Fertility evaluation, treatment planning, and reproductive care.
9. Jewish Fertility Foundation Cleveland
Free infertility support groups open to people experiencing infertility, fertility buddies, and qualifying grants for IVF and IUI. Jewish Fertility Foundation
10.RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
Peer support, education, advocacy, and community resources for people experiencing infertility.
3. Counseling and perinatal mental health
13. Wollemi Counseling LLC — Westlake
24500 Center Ridge Rd Ste 279, Westlake, OH 44145, United States
Therapy focused on women’s mental health, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and parenting transitions.
14. Grove Counseling Collective — Rocky River
20160 Center Ridge Rd Ste 206, Rocky River, OH 44116, United States
Counseling for perinatal mental health, fertility-related stress, anxiety, and pregnancy/postpartum transitions.
15. Changing Lanes Counseling — Ohio Telehealth
Perinatal mental health counseling addressing pregnancy, postpartum mood disorders, infertility, and loss.
Phone: 216-307-6705. clechiropractic.com
16. Wild Hope Therapy Cleveland — Cleveland Heights / Virtual
2460 Fairmount Blvd Ste 324, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106, United States
Trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy, including perinatal mental health and major life transitions.
17. Mother Rising - Doulas and Perinatal Mental Health — Chardon
137 Main St Suite 2 (second floor, Chardon, OH 44024, United States
Combines perinatal psychotherapy, birth and postpartum doula services, and childbirth education.
18. Postpartum Support International — Nationwide / Virtual
Support groups, provider referrals, and educational resources for pregnancy and postpartum mental health.
4. Pregnancy loss and grief support
19. First Year Cleveland — Pregnancy and Infant Loss Initiative
Healing circles, grief support, community events, and resources for families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.
Phone: 1-888-505-7245
Pregnancy and infant loss support Pail Connect
20. University Hospitals Adler Bereavement Programs
Pregnancy and infant loss support, monthly group information, resources for parents and partners, and bereavement reading lists.
UH bereavement resources Linktree
21. Birthing Beautiful Communities — Our Wellness Network
Grief recovery and mental health support for Black families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.
Support groups and classes ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County +1
22. Cornerstone of Hope — Independence
Grief counseling, bereavement education, and support for individuals and families experiencing loss.
23. Let the Light In — Online / Ohio Resources
Pregnancy loss resources, therapist referrals, peer communities, and support options.
Pregnancy loss resources ltli.org
5. Public assistance, food and family services
24. Cuyahoga County Job and Family Services
Applications and information for SNAP food assistance, Medicaid, cash assistance, and childcare assistance.
County health and human services
25. Ohio WIC Program
Nutrition benefits, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and qualifying food assistance during pregnancy, postpartum, and early childhood.
Ohio Department of Health WIC information
26. MetroHealth WIC — J. Glen Smith Health Center
A local WIC access point providing nutrition and family support.
Phone: 216-957-5635
Health center information City of Cleveland Ohio
27. First Year Cleveland — Cleveland
Connects expectant families with community support and infant health resources.
Neighborhood Navigation: 216-658-1355
Family resources First Year Cleveland
28. Help Me Grow Ohio
Home visiting, parenting education, child development support, and early intervention connections.
29. Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Food pantry connections, fresh food access, and help locating food assistance programs.
30. United Way 211 — Greater Cleveland
Free referrals for housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and family assistance.
Call 211 or visit 211 Ohio.
35. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Wellness Center — Rocky River
Free prenatal and postnatal yoga, supporting movement, relaxation, and community connection.
Prenatal yoga schedule Cleveland Clinic
7. Community connection and parent groups
37. Emerald Valley Mothers of Multiples Club
Community for families raising twins, triplets, and other multiples.
Facebook community Northeast Ohio Parent
38. Northeast Ohio Mothers of Multiples
Local community connection for parents and expectant parents of multiples.
39. Cleveland-Area Pregnancy and New Mom Communities — Facebook
A starting point for finding local peer groups, playdates, parenting conversations, and community events. Groups vary in activity and membership rules.
40. Northeast Ohio Pregnancy and Infant Loss Communities — Facebook
Online peer connection for individuals and families navigating miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss
Pregnant visitors can often find suitable options at ordinary cafés and restaurants, including fully cooked egg dishes, pasteurized yogurt, oatmeal, cooked vegetarian meals, and decaffeinated beverages. Herbal teas require individual ingredient review; caffeine-free does not automatically mean pregnancy-safe.
Recommended reading
Books selected from your personal reading list — separate from the 40 community resources.
The Zen Mama’s Guide to Finding Your Rhythm in Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond
Teresa Palmer and Sarah Wright Olsen
A gentle, holistic approach to pregnancy and motherhood, with an emphasis on mindfulness, connection, and trusting yourself.
Birth Without Fear
January Harshe
An empowering, judgment-free resource about informed choices, personal autonomy, and navigating pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery.
Birthing From Within
Pam England and Rob Horowitz
A reflective approach to childbirth preparation that incorporates creative expression, emotional awareness, and personal exploration.
Dear Future Mama
Meghan Trainor
An approachable, conversational look at pregnancy, motherhood, body image, and everyday experiences. An optional lighter read for those who enjoy personal stories.
About this resource directory
Vesper & Loam believes that support should be accessible, inclusive, and rooted in informed choice. This directory is shared to help individuals and families discover care and community that reflect their unique needs, experiences, and values.
Listings are informational and do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement of every provider’s services. Program eligibility, availability, contact information, and hospital birth policies may change. Please confirm details directly with each organization.