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Local Hospital Information/OB statistical data
http://www.healthgrades.com/public/index.cfm?
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Massachusetts laws pertaining to patient rights
 http://www.state.ma.us/legis/laws/mgl/111-70E.htm

Massachusetts Maternity Statistics by Hospital
http://www.state.ma.us/dhcfp/pages/dhcfp155.htm#stat_all   

Massachusetts patient rights and responsibilities 
http://www.state.ma.us/legis/laws/mgl/111-70E.htm

Central Massachusetts Playgroups & Support Groups

Attachment Parenting International
Meets in Wrentham at the Fiske Library the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10:30 am. 
508-699-9324 or www.attachmentparenting.org

Kidspace, Inc. Parent Cooperative Playgroup
300 Eliot St 9 Ledgemere Plaza, Ashland,
Weekly 90 minute playgroups for children ages 0-5 in a fun toy-filled space and an opportunity to socialize with other parents.  This non-profit organization charges an annual membership fee.  For a free trial playgroup day, Call 508-881-4414.

La Leche League of  Worcester
Phelan Center, (behind Blessed Sacrament Church rectory)
551 Pleasant Street in Worcester. 
2nd Tuesday of each month 9:30-11:30am or 3rd Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 pm. 
Call 508-793-7838.

The MOMS (Moms offering Moms Support) Club:  a non-profit organization for at home mothers
Worcester 2nd Tuesday each month 10:30 a.m.
Call 508-853-0823 or info@momsclubworcester.org

Moms' Support Group and Babies-Preschoolers Play Group
(expectants moms welcome!)
Faith Baptist Church, 22 Faith Ave in Auburn, MA 
Mondays 9:30-11:15 am.
Parenthood discussions and guest speakers for moms.  Play, crafts, songs, stories, snacks, field trips, and holiday parties for kids.
Contact Cindy at 508-248-9258 or Jill at 508-885-6483.

Mom and Toddler Group
1st and 3rd Wednesday each month, 10-11:30
Milford-Whitinsville Hospital Staff Room
508-473-1190 x5076

Moms' Group Jewish Family Services of Metrowest
475 Franklin Street,  Framingham
Thursdays, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm 8 week program
Share the joys and frustrations of parenting your infant with other Metrowest moms.
Call Sophia at 508-875-3100

National Mothers and More 
National non-profit organization supporting a woman's decision to modify or leave her career in order to care for her children at home. 
For Boylston call Sharon at 978-838-2071 or http://www.mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org./

Parent Connection
St. George's Church 40 Brattle Street Worcester
Thursdays 9:30-11:30 am September to June
Volunteer family resource program and support group for mothers.  Assist parents of young children ages 0-5 to
feel less isolated and overwhelmed by the everyday stresses of parenting.  Play group, newsletter, lending library, field trips, and more. 
Call Nicole Grogan at 508-829-6440 or Alicia Barry at 508-829-3361

Moms meet ups
Join a moms meet up near Worcester
http://moms.meetup.com/cities/us/ma/worcester/

Assabet Family Network
The Assabet Valley Area Family Network provides free family activities, education and support to all families with children age pre-birth to 5 years of age, who live in the Massachusetts towns of Hudson, Marlborough, Northborough, Southborough, Westborough Boylston and Berlin.
http://www.geocities.com/avafamilyn/

Noodle Noggin' 'N Bean (NNNB)
An educational learning center that provides the space and resources for interactive educational play between a child and their parent, guardian, or responsible adult.
www.noodlenogginnbean.com