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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

2nd (or 3rd or 4th) time moms group starting February 21st

The next 2nd time moms session of The Chicago New Moms Group starts on Friday, February 21st at 1pm and runs for 4 week session.  This group is great for 2nd (or 3rd or 4th) time moms of babies 0-6 months old.  Groups take place in person at Merry Music Makers located at 3759 N. Ravenswood, Chicago....

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

The February session of The Chicago New Moms Group starts Monday, February 3rd from 1-2:30pm for 6 weeks.  This session meets 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 sup...

Looking to slowly go back to work PT in 2025?

If you've been away from work to focus more on family, but are craving a small step back to your professional self, I've been there and understand!  You don't have to return to where you left off, but rather take small steps to work-life balance you seek by trying something part-time in a new settin...

FREE DEMO Music Class at Rodfei Zedek!

Marsha's Music is starting a Sunday 10 am class at our NEW location, Congregation Rodfei Zedek!    Please join us THIS Sunday, 12/8, at 10am for a FREE DEMO class! Our winter 2025 classes will begin 1/12 for anyone who enjoys the class and would like to join us. But there is no obligation ...

2nd (or 3rd or 4th) time moms group starting November 18th

The next 2nd time moms session of The Chicago New Moms Group starts on Monday, November 18th at 1pm and runs for 4 week session.  This group is great for 2nd (or 3rd or 4th) time moms of babies 0-6 months old.  Groups take place in person at Merry Music Makers located at 3759 N. Ravenswood, Chicago....


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