Hello!

Yesterday I was lucky enough to present a workshop at the Partners in Perinatal Health Conference. My workshop was entitled “Supporting LGBQ/T Families: Moving from Tolerance and Inclusion to Cultural Competency.” 60 folks were in attendance and they did some good and hard work to think about their roles and the way in which they provide support. It was so fun and I can’t wait to do it again! I’ve added a “Provider Support” page to my website and will soon be adding descriptions of services to help providers who want to make their services more accessible to LGBQ/T folks.

In the meantime, registration is up for my summer groups in Roslindale square. Check out the details below and email me with any questions: rachelhessdoula@gmail.com

Getting Started (For new parents and babies 0-14 weeks)

Join me in a 6 week series with other new parents and their babies. You will find support, information, and fun in these sessions. Each week parents will have a chance to share their fears, questions, and joys in a non-judgmental environment. Every week there will be a different topic of discussion as well as time to get to know each other. Topics include: Sleep, feeding, your new identity as a parent, postpartum mood adjustment, and developmental milestones.  At the end of every class we will spend some time together in a mini “circle time,” learning new ways to play with your newborn.

Join us for this exciting group.

Details:

$155 for one parent and their newborn (multiples welcome at no extra charge)

6 week 1.5 hour series

When: Thursday’s , 1:45pm-3:15pm

Where: Akasha Yoga Studio in Roslindale, 20 Birch Street

Summer Dates: July 12th, 19th, 26th, August 9th, 16th, 23rd (no class August 2nd).

Register here.

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Second Time Parent Group (For parents and second babies 0-6 months old)

Many say that adding a second baby to your family is an even bigger transition than the first time around. Come meet other second time parents for this 6 week series.  We will spend time discussing the new challenges and joys of a growing family in a non-judgmental and supportive environment. Possible topics include: challenges with your older child as they transition to their new role as sibling, how to manage feeding and sleeping with both children, and reviewing typical baby patterns and developmental phases. We will end each class with a mini-circle time, a great way for you to bond with your new baby.

Note: I find most parents get much more out of the group if they can attend without their older child. However, if childcare for your older child is a barrier to attending, please contact me and we can discuss how to make it work.

Details:

$155 for one parent and their newborn (multiples welcome at no extra charge)

6 week 1.5 hour series

When: Thursdays, 11:45-1:15pm

Where: Akasha Yoga Studio in Roslindale, 20 Birch Street

Summer Dates: July 12th, 19th, 26th, August 9th, 16th, 23rd (no class August 2nd).

Register here.