New Moms
Welcome to motherhood! It’s a joyful, challenging, sleep-deprived time, and NPN is here to help you through it.
NPN's New Moms Group gives you the opportunity to meet with moms who have babies around the same age. Check our calendar to sign up for the next one! We encourage you to attend as often as your schedule allows.
New moms can also watch videos on topics such as infant sleep and postpartum depression, and seek advice and support on our member discussion forum. Trying to find a nanny? Our Childcare Classifieds can connect you with a parent-recommended caregiver or a nanny share family.
New! Check out our All About Baby directory to find a Chicago pediatrician, lactation consultants and childcare options.
Discussions
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Hi everyone, I'm posting this on behalf of my colleagues at Lurie - there is a group starting in a few weeks for new moms to help adjust to parenthood. I believe it's open even if your child is not an existing patient at Lurie. ...
Please check out Kangaroo Kids, a women-owned resale shop at 4161 N Damen Ave (60618). The owner is incredibly kind and has a huge selection of newborn through size 12 clothing for boys and girls, plus toys and baby supplies. She’s got tons of great inventory but a limited marketing budget, so ...
I would like to commit to walking around Horner Park every Tuesday morning from 7:30-8:30 am this summer. Will anyone join me for accountability and (hopefully) sparkling conversation? I'd love to have a small group to walk with. If you are up for it, leave me a message below or send me a private me...
Attention all NEW DADS! Finally there is a place for you to find a supportive community of other dads who are sharing your experiences of being a new parent. The Chicago New Moms Group is now running a New Dads Group for dads of babies 0-6 months old. Groups are open to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc dads. ...
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