Our Guest Speaker:
Kristen Klein, Director of Southern Adirondack Midwifery
– Credentials: LM, CNM
Kristen was first inspired to support women in birth after hearing about doulas following her training as a massage therapist. However, she didn’t start to take steps into the birth world until after the birth of her first child in 2002, when she realized that her birth experience could have been significantly better if she had been given the information and support she had needed. She started attending births as a DONA trained doula in 2005 and by 2008 realized that she needed to continue on this path and take the next steps in supporting families as a midwife. The first step was nursing school, which she finished in 2011 and then began working as a birth assistant in the home setting for another local midwife. She went on to attend Frontier Nursing University for her Master’s degree in midwifery and has been practicing in the capital district since graduating in 2018. Kristen has attended over 500 births in primarily the home setting, but also the hospital as well. Informed consent is at the foundation of her care model and supporting families through the most important moments of their lives is what drives her passion for this work. She is excited to be offering services in her community for many years to come!
Learn more about>> Southern Adirondack Midwifery
As a mom, you might put everyone else’s needs first. We prioritize mental health and want to provide a space where moms can feel connected with others who GETS it.
Wherever you are on your motherhood journey, you are welcomed! We weren’t meant to do this alone–moms need help, support, and community. Find community, feel supported, and know that you are NOT alone!
Hosted by our founder and CEO, Tatiana who is a new mom.We want to focus specifically on mother’s mental and emotional health and wellbeing.
Your children (of any age) are welcome to join, as long as you feel comfortable. Feel free to bring any toys, blankets, or snacks if you feel you and your kiddo(s) will be more comfortable. When you register, include your child(ren) in the # of participants along with yourself so we know how many people are actually attending.
This is a free maternal mental health advocacy program for local mothers that are struggling with postpartum depression, lack of community support and accessible resources called Empowered Mothers. This program offers in person and virtual support to help you connect with other moms while navigating your new role. The objective of the Empowered Mothers program is to help all mothers with mental and emotional resources and support to increase mothers’ sense of belonging, self-esteem, safety, and overall confidence in the way they parent their children.
This meet-up will be meeting 2x a month at different locations to better support moms and women throughout the Capital Region. Please email us noteworthyresourcesalbany@gmail.com for any questions, be a guest speaker, be a location/spot our meet-up is scheduled at, or have any suggestions.
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