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New Family Needs Special Events

We are offering Special Events all the time so please check back

or complete the "contact me" form to be added to our Email List for updates.

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Baby Wearing Workshop

Friday, April 14, 10am

In Person in Needham

$40 per adult, $55 per couple

  • Hosted by Hilary (that's me!), a certified Postpartum Doula and Breastfeeding Specialist

  • Taught by Maritza Gomez, a Baby Wearing Expert, Nanny and Newborn Care Specialist 

  • What: Workshop to teach you all the various and wonderful ways to wear you baby including benefits to you and baby. A chance to try lots of different types of carriers and practice on your own carriers too. 

  • Who: Perfect for parents with babies 0-18 months old, pregnant families, professionals who work with parents and babies.

  • When: One-time workshop. Friday, April 14, 10am-12pm.

  • Where: In Person in Needham.

  • Cost: $40 per adult, $55 per couple 

  • Session is 2 hours with space for questions, discussion, practice, hanging out, meeting new people etc. 

  • We will have snacks and drinks to enjoy together too. 

  • Babies welcome of course!  

  • Link for more info and Registration 

Create Art with your Baby

Friday, April 28, 10am-12pm

The Painting Place, Wellesley, MA

$50 per adult (babies free of course!)

  • Hosted by Hilary (that's me!), a certified Postpartum Doula and Parent Group Leader

  • What: Get together with other parents and make adorable art using your baby's hand or footprints.

  • ​Who: Perfect for parents of babies 0-12 months 

  • When: One-time event. Friday, April 28, 10-11:30am. Just in time to make Mother's Day Gifts (for yourself! ;)

  • Where: In-Person at The Painting Place in Wellesley, MA.

    • Use the address: 11 Laurel Ave.

    • Stroller friendly and accessible entrance. ​

  • Cost: $50 per adult making art (babies free!) 

    • Price covers either One Plate, One Mug, One Jewelry Dish or Box​
    • Additional options are available for additional fee 
  • Come make a special keepsake to remember these precious days! 

  • I'll be on site to help with your baby and please feel free to take your time, take breaks, feed your baby, change your baby, soothe your baby. Whatever you need!

  • This is a safe, open, fun and non-judgmental space.

  • Complete the registration form and I’ll send you the payment instructions. Be sure to indicate that you're signing up for the Create Art event! 

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Farm Sanctuary Outing

Friday, May 26, 11am-12:30pm

Unity Farm Sanctuary, Sherborn, MA

$20 per adult (babies free of course!)

 

  • Hosted by Hilary (that's me!), a certified Postpartum Doula 

  • What: Come meet at a local farm sanctuary to get out of the house, explore a beautiful property, meet adorable and amazing rescued animals, and meet other parents. We'll meet for about 30 minutes to talk and connect and then I'll give a tour of the sanctuary

  • Who: Perfect for parents with babies 0-18 months old - babies should be in carriers or strollers for safety of them and the animals.

  • When: Friday May 26 at 11am 

  • Where: Unity Farm Sanctuary in Sherborn, MA 

  • Cost: $20 per adult plus any donation you wish to make (not required)

  • Session is about 1.5 hours 

  • *Space is Limited - 20 adult maximum 

  • Rain date TBD but probably Friday, June 9th

  • Link for more info and Registration 

Baby Sign Language Workshop

Next Workshop TBD 

We had SO much fun at the last one!!!!

Virtual via Zoom

$40 per adult

  • Hosted by Hilary (that's me!), a certified Postpartum Doula and Breastfeeding Specialist

  • Taught by Denise Melvin, a certified Newborn Care Specialist

  • What: Workshop to teach you how to communicate with your baby and help them learn to communicate with you using Sign Language

  • Who: Perfect for parents with babies 0-18 months old.

  • When: One-time workshop. Tuesday, February 28, 10am.

  • Where: Virtual via Zoom.

  • Cost: $40 per adult 

  • Session is about 1 hour with space for questions and discussion 

  • Link for more info and Registration 

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Check back here for more events!

  • Next up!

    • CPR Class in Spring 2023​

    • More Create Art with your Baby events in 2023

    • Baby Clothes Swap and Shop in 2023

    • And more!

  • If there is something you'd really like to learn or do, please send me a note! I'd love to hear your feedback and see what we can do!

  • I love to partner with local businesses and other birth/postpartum professionals too. Please reach out to collaborate!

Additional Information

New Family Needs accepts and supports ALL families of ALL identities.

Also, we understand that life is both fluid and complex, so if there are needs you have that are not specifically addressed above, such as wanting more hours or an odd schedule, let's talk. I'm more than happy to accommodate nuances when possible, and I'll always do my best to understand your situation and help in whatever ways my capacity allows.

Requests for extended periods of postpartum help are not uncommon. While I am happy to accommodate, please note that I often have clients lined up far in advance, and it will be likely that I will not be able to accommodate last minute requests to extend my services. It is for this reason that I suggest new families avoid booking the minimum amount of time, and rather book the amount of time they believe they will need my services.

Support for mind, body, & spirit

Serving families within about 20 miles of Needham, MA, USA

Virtual Support available for any location.

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