“Being a new mom can be hard – harder than one might expect. The complete life adjustment and the social isolation can best even the strongest of women. Thank goodness for Linda Szmulewitz and The Chicago New Moms Group for bringing some sanity to my upside down world. I finally had a safe haven to go to meet other moms, bring my baby and ask a professional questions, like “How and when do I establish a sleep schedule?,” and “When do I need to think about feeding my baby solids and how exactly do I go about introducing them?” and the general, “My baby does [insert anything], and is this normal at this stage?” Meetings are 1.5 hours long – just the right amount of time to really delve into topics while still being able to keep babies entertained and not overly fussy. You also really get to know the women and babies in your group so that you can hopefully establish a support network that goes beyond the last meeting. If you’re a new mom and living in Chicago, I highly recommend signing up a full session!”

“Joining this group was the best thing I did when I was on maternity leave. First of all, it runs for 6 weeks so the timing was perfect. Secondly, I couldn’t have ask for a more diverse group of women from all different parts of Chicago. Lastly, the one rule of the group is “no judgments.” I would highly recommend.”

“Joining this group is one of the best things you can do for yourself as a new parent! It’s not only a great resource for new Moms but it’s also just a chance to practice getting out of the house…..who knew it would be so hard?! Having a weekly commitment was something I needed. Linda’s group provided me with a safe, comfortable place to ask questions, talk about any issues and to socialize with other women experiencing the same firsts. If you’re thinking about joining a new Mom’s group, this is the one to join!”

“Linda is a fantastic resource for any new mother! Her group was ideal as a new mother dealing with the challenges and joys that a new child(ren) bring. I am very thankful to Linda for providing this service. I met new friends, learned valuable information, shared resources, and most importantly: felt like I wasn’t doing ‘it’ wrong. I would recommend this class to any first time mother, as it was such a great place for me to come each week. Linda also is a sleep consultant, and knows everything related to babies (and if she doesn’t know, she will find resources for you!)”