In many cultures and societies, it is the norm for women to pool together resources and energy to cooperatively raise children. It’s not uncommon for other mothers, aunties and uncles, grandmas, adolescent children, and non-related close friends to flow in and out of daily life to help the mother prepare food, hold a newborn, play with older children, and provide companionship. In short, they share the load of caring for young in a way that is natural, meaningful, and generous. This allows women to make the transition into motherhood or integrate a new family member with less anxiety and allows the baby to feel the love and care of other people. 

In Western culture, we have become increasingly isolated. Enormous pressure is put on Mothers and Fathers to take on the burden of caring for a needy infant around the clock while also maintaining all of the other duties that are required in order to provide shelter, protection, nutrition, and stimulation for ourselves and our children. We are often told that the single most important attachment is between the infant and the mother, with little regard for the enormous hardship placed on the mother when she is not offered meaningful support nor of the significant role in the lives of children of other loving caregivers. 

all of our services have been created with this is mind: supporting you and drawing upon your wisdom and experience, in support of other Mamas.