Our Mother-to-Mother and baby groups meet on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays. Check our Facebook page or sign up for the newsletter to find out each
week's meeting topics and find out about cancellations.
When you are exhausted, lonely and isolated, whether it is your first baby, or
fifth, it can be really hard to keep a rational perspective on your problems. You can
feel as if you are the only one who gone through this and just want to give up. You
may say to yourself: "What is my problem? Why aren't other moms struggling the
way I do?" and...
"How do they look so happy and perfect?"
This question is legitimate and the answers may surprise you. The truth is
most mothers feel inadequate and unsuccessful on a regular basis. ALL mothers
look good some of the time and ALL mothers have periods of loneliness and
insecurity.
You may not believe this, but you are the perfect mother for your child.
Deep inside, you really know what to do. What you probably need are just a few
things to be confident that you are a good mother.
Here is what you get in the New Baby New Paltz Community:
We offer lots of information, support and encouragement. Each group has a
topic for discussion, time for sharing successes and time for problems that you
need help with. If you need breastfeeding help, it's included. We encourage you to
connect with each other after the meeting with a walk or lunch.
Can't make this week's meeting? Maybe your baby's sick or napping? How
disappointing! ...and we'll be here next week. Some working moms schedule their
well-baby appointments for before or after a group. If you have a newborn and
need breastfeeding help, but are concerned about germs, come, I have a private
room just for you!
Here are the details of our groups:
New Baby New Paltz caters to mothers. It doesn't matter what parenting or
feeding choices you have made: You are welcome, no matter what. You can drop in.
You can even come late, with no apologies. You can bring your older kids. We have
a baby-proofed, kid friendly room. We have tea, coffee and snacks. You can feed
your baby or child during the group. We have diapers, wipes and baby clothes. You
can vent, share, exchange phone numbers, and meet up for a walk or lunch. Feeling
overwhelmed? There are always tissues and an extra pair of hands to help. Its a
place where "You can be you and your baby can be a baby".
We really only have one rule: "Be friendly"
Every Group offers:
Saturdays. Check our Facebook page or sign up for the newsletter to find out each
week's meeting topics and find out about cancellations.
When you are exhausted, lonely and isolated, whether it is your first baby, or
fifth, it can be really hard to keep a rational perspective on your problems. You can
feel as if you are the only one who gone through this and just want to give up. You
may say to yourself: "What is my problem? Why aren't other moms struggling the
way I do?" and...
"How do they look so happy and perfect?"
This question is legitimate and the answers may surprise you. The truth is
most mothers feel inadequate and unsuccessful on a regular basis. ALL mothers
look good some of the time and ALL mothers have periods of loneliness and
insecurity.
You may not believe this, but you are the perfect mother for your child.
Deep inside, you really know what to do. What you probably need are just a few
things to be confident that you are a good mother.
Here is what you get in the New Baby New Paltz Community:
- Mother to Mother support -- It can be a sanity saver. Just knowing: "I am
not the only one!" causes a huge release in tension. Most of us were not
raised in a community where we observed babies being mothered. When you
sit in a circle of peers, you hear their experiences and it usually makes you feel
more reassured that you are doing a good job.
- Some new friends. Most of us worked in Not-So-Baby-Friendly environ-
ments when we were pregnant. You may have some great friends, but odds
are they don't have babies the same age as yours. As you have probably
come to find, your old friends don't get "It."
- Some explanation of basic baby behaviors that may help you save you
and your baby a lot of irritation with each other. Chances are, you never
learned the basics of babyhood. What is normal? What should you expect at
each age? Your baby gets to meet other babies in the same age range and
you get a feel for what is normal, and what is not.
We offer lots of information, support and encouragement. Each group has a
topic for discussion, time for sharing successes and time for problems that you
need help with. If you need breastfeeding help, it's included. We encourage you to
connect with each other after the meeting with a walk or lunch.
Can't make this week's meeting? Maybe your baby's sick or napping? How
disappointing! ...and we'll be here next week. Some working moms schedule their
well-baby appointments for before or after a group. If you have a newborn and
need breastfeeding help, but are concerned about germs, come, I have a private
room just for you!
Here are the details of our groups:
New Baby New Paltz caters to mothers. It doesn't matter what parenting or
feeding choices you have made: You are welcome, no matter what. You can drop in.
You can even come late, with no apologies. You can bring your older kids. We have
a baby-proofed, kid friendly room. We have tea, coffee and snacks. You can feed
your baby or child during the group. We have diapers, wipes and baby clothes. You
can vent, share, exchange phone numbers, and meet up for a walk or lunch. Feeling
overwhelmed? There are always tissues and an extra pair of hands to help. Its a
place where "You can be you and your baby can be a baby".
We really only have one rule: "Be friendly"
Every Group offers:
- Breastfeeding help
- Mother-to-Mother Support
- Baby Socialization
- Community and Sharing
- Expert Guests
- Lending Library
- Facebook 'Secret' Group
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New Baby New Paltz
15 Plattekill Ave
New Paltz, NY 12561
Here are handy parking hints: Bring 2 quarters (we also have a cup of quarters
inside the back door) Park on Plattekill Ave at a meter or pull into the municipal lot,
buy a parking stub at the Green Kiosk and then park. You can also park, bring your
baby inside and run back out. The parking enforcement is punctual, friendly and firm.
Parking tickets are $10 (the good news is you will only get 1 ticket)
You can come in through any of the doors. We are on the ground floor.
The Stroller entrance is on the southwest corner facing the parking lot. You can bring
your stroller inside.
If you have any questions, please call me (Donna) at (845) 750-4402
or send me an email. You can use this form:
"Buy Now" it takes you to PayPal's secure website to complete your transaction. You
can also mail a check or pay at the meeting.
New Baby New Paltz
15 Plattekill Ave
New Paltz, NY 12561
Here are handy parking hints: Bring 2 quarters (we also have a cup of quarters
inside the back door) Park on Plattekill Ave at a meter or pull into the municipal lot,
buy a parking stub at the Green Kiosk and then park. You can also park, bring your
baby inside and run back out. The parking enforcement is punctual, friendly and firm.
Parking tickets are $10 (the good news is you will only get 1 ticket)
You can come in through any of the doors. We are on the ground floor.
The Stroller entrance is on the southwest corner facing the parking lot. You can bring
your stroller inside.
If you have any questions, please call me (Donna) at (845) 750-4402
or send me an email. You can use this form:
Here's why I care about New Baby New Paltz:
I started mothering with an unexpected cesarean, postpartum depression, a
high-need baby and a full-time business. It was the support and encouragement
from my peers in La Leche League and International Cesarean Awareness Network
that got me through.
I have been a La Leche League Leader since 1998 and became a Board Certified
Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2010. I started New Baby New Paltz because I want
other new moms to have a place to go to meet other mothers and babies. My kids
are older now and I have a different perspective on new babies. It doesn't last
forever...even though it may seem like it will. It does get easier and the things you
learn about your baby hold true as your child grows.
I love this group and I hope you do, too!
You may have questions about some of the other work I do:
Breastfeeding help and Lactation Counseling
Online Store
I started mothering with an unexpected cesarean, postpartum depression, a
high-need baby and a full-time business. It was the support and encouragement
from my peers in La Leche League and International Cesarean Awareness Network
that got me through.
I have been a La Leche League Leader since 1998 and became a Board Certified
Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2010. I started New Baby New Paltz because I want
other new moms to have a place to go to meet other mothers and babies. My kids
are older now and I have a different perspective on new babies. It doesn't last
forever...even though it may seem like it will. It does get easier and the things you
learn about your baby hold true as your child grows.
I love this group and I hope you do, too!
You may have questions about some of the other work I do:
Breastfeeding help and Lactation Counseling
Online Store
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Dear Donna- This week's newsletter was picture perfect. Somehow you know just what to say at just the right time. We've been discussing how and when we want to start to transition feel like I've read every book and listened to every advice out there but yours rings truest and we've been taking it day by day (or night by night). It's nice to have your thoughts reinforced, with "Hey, you've got the idea"! Thanks so much! Love, Amy |
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