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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.

Your newborn care questions, answered
As an expecting parent, you are rightfully overwhelmed with all that's ahead for you when your little one greets the world. This tiny creature will depend on you for everything, and you want to be pre...
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A tale of two postpartum experiences
A day or so after giving birth to my first baby, a terror set in — a realization that my life had forever changed. I felt like a stranger in the world, going through the motions of being a mom on the ...
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The perks of a pandemic baby
In June 2021, we visited friends in the suburbs for a “pandemic baby” party. With all adults vaccinated and the older kids wearing masks, we gathered outside to hug friends we hadn’t seen in 18 months...
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Discussions

Are you a first time mom of a baby 0-6 months old?

The April session of The Chicago New Moms Group starts Tuesday, April 2nd at 1pm.  Groups take place in person at Merry Music Makers located at 3759 N. Ravenswood, Chicago.  Register here today!   The Chicago New Moms Group is a 6 week professionally-led, educational and support program fo...

Ask the Expert: Dr. Cindy Rubin of In Touch Pediatrics and Lactation

The NPN team is pleased to introduce Dr. Cindy Rubin, owner of In Touch Pediatrics and Lactation as a resident expert at NPN.  This is your chance to ask her everything you wanted to know about the fourth trimester, infant pediatrics, breastfeeding, and more.   Post your questions for Dr. ...

Are you a first time mom of a baby 0-6 months old?

The March session of The Chicago New Moms Group starts Thursday, March 7th at 1pm.  There are currently 3 SPOTS remaining in this session.  Groups take place in person at Merry Music Makers located at 3759 N. Ravenswood, Chicago.  Register here today!   The Chicago New Moms Group is a 6 we...

Are you a first time mom of a baby 0-6 months old?

The February session of The Chicago New Moms Group starts Wednesday, February 7th at 1pm.  Groups take place in person at Merry Music Makers located at 3759 N. Ravenswood, Chicago.  Register here today!   The Chicago New Moms Group is a 6 week professionally-led, educational and support pr...

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: I want to run without peeing

Who has done it?  Does it help?  I never thought I'd become this woman, but here I am.    BTW, this type of post is exactly why I need NPN.  No way am I asking this on my local FB group!?!?! ...


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