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 Dentists  Doulas  Infertility  Maternity Services

DENTISTS     back to top

Dental Care Kids
203-324-6171
www.dentalcarekids.com

Dental Care Kids is part of a tradition of trusted care that believes children are very precious. The experienced staff of pediatric dentists, orthodontists and hygienists chose to make a career in pediatric dentistry out of a love for children and the desire to see their beautiful smiles every day.

The office environment and practices are designed to make a trip to the dentist as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. A child with a positive impression of visits to the dentist’s office is much more likely to receive the care he or she needs to maintain good dental health.

In addition to the highly skilled staff of pediatric specialists and the kid-friendly environment, Dental Care Kids employs the latest technology to provide the highest possible standard of care.

The pediatric dentists and orthodontists serve infants, children and teens in Fairfield County, CT and Westchester County, NY and the cities and surrounding areas of Stamford, Greenwich, New Canaan and Darien, CT. For more information call 203-324-6171 or visit www.dentalcarekids.com.

For Moms and Dads: Dental Care of Stamford combines general dentists with specialists in all areas of dentistry so you can get the care you need in one state-of-the-art location that is open 6 days a week for your comfort and convenience. For more information, call 203-324-3396 or visit www.dentalcarestamford.com.

Dental Care Kids and Dental Care of Stamford are located at 1500 Summer Street in Stamford.


Elm Family Dental Associates, LLC
203-933-2223
www.elmfamilydentalassociates.com 

When you need a dentist, you want one who takes the time to be gentle, careful and thorough. Elm Family Dental Associates, LLC has designed their practice to be calm, relaxed and comfortable.

Finding the right dentist for the whole family is a hard decision and visiting the dentist should not be a nerve-wrecking experience. From adults and children to senior citizens, this office accommodates everyone.

Dental health is not a one-time affair. A plan of preventive dentistry is the most important service that Elm Family Dental Associates offers. Keeping your own teeth throughout your lifetime is now possible and these dental professionals will show you how to maintain your own dental health.

Patients should see their dentist at least twice a year for check ups and teeth cleaning for preventive treatment and all cavities, gum disease and other dental infections should be treated. Regular dental care and good oral hygiene can add comfort, enjoyment and years to the life of your teeth.

The staff is dedicated to improving your dental health through expert and sympathetic care. Your health, comfort and appearance are their primary concern. Elm Family Dental Associates' caring service will have you smiling!

Elm Family Dental Associates, LLC is located at 233 Elm Street in West Haven. For more information, call 203-933-2223 or visit www.elmfamilydentalassociates.com


Kids First Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
203-255-6851
www.kidsfirstdentistry.com

The first visit to the dentist can determine your child’s attitude towards dental visits for years to come. That’s why making a good first impression will provide a lifetime of bright smiles. Kids First Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is the premier dental provider for children, adolescents and special needs patients in the Fairfield County area.

The purpose of the practice is to provide the highest quality dental care in a caring atmosphere, while treating both patients and parents with dignity. The doctors’ extensive education in pediatric dentistry allows them to offer services in restorative (fillings) and preventative (sealants and bonding) dentistry.

Preventative dentistry is the most important service that is offered. Doctors will show you how to control your child’s dental health and maintain his/her beautiful smile. Preventative examinations on a regularly scheduled basis will give your child the maximum opportunity for long-term dental health and save money over a lifetime!

Kids First Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is located at 1478 Post Road in Fairfield. For more information, call 203-255-6851 or visit www.kidsfirstdentistry.com


Meslin Pediatric & Family Dentistry
203-774-0019
www.meslindentistry.com 

The entire team at Meslin Pediatric & Family Dentistry is dedicated to providing personalized, high quality dental care — making your smile their top priority! You will experience all that modern dentistry has to offer, including a comprehensive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services to meet the changing needs of the entire family. Their goal is to assist each patient in achieving and maintaining long term dental health and providing information that helps patients to make more informed decisions about their oral health needs.

The best gift you can give your child is a happy and healthy smile and that’s why regular dental visits are so important. During your child’s first visit, the doctors at Meslin Dentistry will examine your child’s mouth, take dental radiographs, if needed, and do a complete exam. A thorough cleaning of the teeth, application of fluoride, as well as a diet review and counseling every six months, will help your child keep those pearly whites shining for years to come.

Your child’s initial visit will be a pleasant experience. The goal is to help all children feel good about visiting the dentist and to teach them how to care for their teeth. From the design of the office to parent communication, doing what is best for your child is their main focus.

Meslin Pediatric & Family Dentistry is located at 60 Church Street in Wallingford. For more information, call 203-774-0019 or visit www.meslindentistry.com.

DOULAS     back to top

Birth Partners Doulas of Connecticut
203-734-9963
www.birthpartnersdoulas.com

Pregnancy can be a lonely road, especially for first-time mothers. There are many questions about birthing and baby care, and sometimes first-time mothers just really need someone to lean on throughout the entire experience. To whom should they turn — their health care provider, a friend, maybe a relative? Perhaps they should consider putting their trust in Birth Partners Doulas of Connecticut, a comprehensive resource for pregnant and new mothers.

Other doula services and hospital programs offer birth doulas on an “on-call” basis, meaning that the client is served by whomever is on call at the time of labor. Birth Partners, however, takes pride in their team of responsible and respectful personnel united in a common commitment to the organization and each other and dedicated to preserving the dignity of families during the birthing years.

Birth Partners services include birth doulas, postpartum doulas, comprehensive children education programs, newborn care and breastfeeding classes and counseling. The comprehensive courses embrace Birth Partner’s philosophy that with knowledge and support, couples can make the best and safest choices for themselves and their families. Birth Partners brings years of actual birth experience to each class, offering couples a unique and honest perspective.

Birth Partners Doulas of Connecticut services clients in both Connecticut and New York. For more information, call 203-734-9963 or visit www.birthpartnersdoulas.com

INFERTILITY     back to top

The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services
860-679-4580 (Farmington) • 860-525-8283 (Hartford)
www.uconnfertility.com

The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services is a full service fertility center. Part of the University of Connecticut Health Center, the center has locations in Farmington and Hartford. The sole focus of the center is to provide the highest standard of individualized clinical care to people experiencing infertility in an environment that is caring, sensitive, responsive and knowledgeable.

The Center understands the emotional and health care needs of infertile couples and focuses on what they want most — a baby. The Center has expertise in the latest technologies and treatments in infertility and also offers the compassion and support services that will help couples cope with the special emotional needs in dealing with fertility problems. The highly trained, compassionate staff will help each step of the way and will start by giving couples the hope, support and medical care they need to conceive.

The Center’s services range from the initial treatments to the very advanced. The Center programs include in vitro fertilization, egg donor, male infertility, research and clinical trials, testing, counseling and more. And since going through fertility treatments can require many trips to our facilities, our offices are conveniently located off of main highway routes with private parking, private waiting areas and comfortable, patient-friendly rooms.

The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services is located at Dowling South Building, 263 Farmington Avenue in Farmington and at 100 Retreat Avenue, Suite 900 in Hartford. To reach the Farmington office, call 860-679-4580 and to reach the Hartford office, call 860-525-8283. For more information, visit www.uconnfertility.com

MATERNITY SERVICES     back to top

Bristol Hospital
860-585-3515
www.bristolhospital.org

In Bristol Hospital’s Family Are First maternity unit, childbirth is made special for you and your family. With private birthing suites equipped for all aspects of childbirth — from labor and delivery through recovery — new moms will receive the best care from highly experienced doctors, nurse-midwives and nurses.

Whether expecting your first or fifth baby, a wide range of classes and wellness activities are available for your benefit before and after delivery. Bristol Hospital also offers Our First monthly newsletter guides your pre-and post-baby experiences.

As one of the only community hospitals in Connecticut to offer a 24 hour/7 day a week Pediatric Hospital program, Bristol Hospital is able to provide immediate care for newborns and young patients.

When expectant mothers have their babies at Bristol Hospital, they stay in one place throughout their visit. Labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum all take place in the same cozy room. Tours of Bristol Hospital’s Families Are First maternity unit are available. Expectant papers, grandparents, siblings and friends are welcome.

Bristol Hospital is located at Brewster Road in Bristol. For more information, call 860-585-3516 or visit www.bristolhospital.org


Hospital of Central Connecticut Family BirthPlace
860-224-5566
www.thocc.org

The Ferdinand Sauer, M.D. Family BirthPlace at The Hospital of Central Connecticut’s New Britain General campus strives to make each birthing experience as comfortable as possible by offering moms-to-be medical care and TLC in a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility.

It’s not just about a comfortable environment. It’s everything an expectant mother needs medically, physically and emotionally throughout the entire experience. The minute an expectant mothers walks through the doors she is welcomed unconditionally and becomes family. The staff at Family BirthPlace will support you, guide you, laugh with you, cry with you, sit with you or give you the privacy you and your family want.

Named for the late Ferdinand Sauer, M.D., an obstetrician and associate chief of obstetrics and gynecology at the former New Britain General Hospital, the Family BirthPlace is staffed with experienced specialists from various medical fields who help welcome more than 1,900 babies each year.

When you leave the Family BirthPlace, you’ll have a new family. And you’ll have a family experience you’ll appreciate — for life. We look forward to seeing you again as your family grows.

The Family BirthPlace is located at 100 Grand Street in New Britain. For more information, call 860-224-5566 or visit www.thocc.org.


 

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