Monadnock Perinatal

04/01/2026

Happy April

This months events and classes:
04.01 - Wednesday Walking Group from 10-11:30am
04.07 - Postpartum Support Group from 10-11am
- Pregnancy Support Group from 5:30-6:30pm
04/8 - Wednesday Walking Group from 10-11:30am
04.12 - Quarter One Doula Lunch from 12-1:30pm
04.14 - Wednesday Walking Group from 10-11:30am
04/15 - Babywearing Pop Up from 10-11am
04.21 - Postpartum Support Group from 10-11am
- Pregnancy Support Group from 5:30-6:30pm
04.22 - Wednesday Walking Group from 10-11:30am
04.29 - Wednesday Walking Group from 10-11:30am

Check out these updates on our website www.monadnockperinatal.com and sign up for our newsletter to register for upcoming groups and classes.

03/31/2026

Baby & Kids Clothing Drive

We’re coming together to support local families with the essentials they need for their little ones

From newborn through 5 years, your donations can make a real difference—helping parents feel supported, prepared, and cared for during such an important season of life.

✨ We’re accepting:
• New & gently used clothing (NB–5T)
• Diapers & wipes
• Bibs & blankets
• New or glass baby bottles
• Baby supplies
• Breast pumps (with new parts)
• Socks & shoes
• Maternity clothing

📅 Collection Dates: March 28 – April 10

Every item donated is a direct act of care for a family in our community

Thank you for helping us create a village where no parent feels alone.

📍 Drop-off locations - & Cheshire Children’s Museum
📩 DM for drop offs directly with Monadnock Perinatal

Thank you to The Women’s Collective NH for organizing this event!

03/27/2026

POV: How I answer your phone as your IBCLC

03/27/2026

Evidence based education from an IBCLC to support breastfeeding is as important as hiring a contractor to build your home.

03/21/2026

Just a little about plan old me 💕

Mom, wife, homesteader, IBCLC, doula, educator, placenta nerd, barefoot wild and free all while being obsessed with my cows!

Ohh a lover of almost all music - hence this oldie but a goodie song!

03/20/2026

Ashley why do you do what you do….,

The smile on this mom’s face… this is why.

Education, empowerment, support, listening, advocating and just being me.

03/13/2026

Position for feeding at breast from an IBCLC and mom of including twins!

“The front” or better known as the Koala Hold - best for older littles that have better back support!

“The back” or better known as the Football or Clutch hold - best for mothers of cesareans or with larger breasts for less pressure on belly and better visual and breast control!

“The side” or better known as the cradle position. Often the most fed position with the infinite laying sideways draped over Mother’s belly supported by the same arm to same side breast.

“The top” or better known as you likely have a toddler nursing. Just ask me I have a picture floating around somewhere with one of my twins nursing from above!

“The bottom” or better known as laid-back or biological feeding. This is by far my most favorite feed as this allows the mother to relax and giving the baby better control.

Pro tip : and whatever position you and your baby feel most comfortable it’s important to make sure that they’re using great alignment. Using the rule of thumb that their ear shoulder and hip should be in the line and their belly should be rolled towards your belly!

In need of more in depth support reach out for IBCLC support today!!

03/13/2026

That feeling you get after supporting another local family!

03/09/2026

I’m incredibly honored and grateful to share that Monadnock Perinatal has been nominated for the 2026 Keene Sentinel Choice Awards in the category People & Places – Alternative/Holistic Provider.

Supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum season is truly the work of my heart. Every family who invites me into their journey — whether through childbirth education, doula support, breastfeeding guidance, or postpartum care — is the reason this work matters so deeply to me.

To be recognized alongside so many wonderful providers in our community is such a meaningful reminder of how strong and supportive the Monadnock region is for growing families.

Thank you for your nominations and your votes — I appreciate every single one of you! Your support, kind words, and referrals allow me to continue doing work that I care so deeply about.

If you’d like to support Monadnock Perinatal, you can cast your vote here:
https://www.keenesentinel.com/choice_awards/choice_awards_2026/ #/gallery/?group=534841

03/03/2026

Integrative Clinical Approaches in Perinatal Herbal Care, Lactation, and Infant Oral Function 🌿🤱

Join Melissa Cole, MS, IBCLC and Ashley Norris, IBCLC for this in person one day event in the beautiful city of Keene, New Hampshire.

Event informaiton:
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Hannah Grimes Center, 25 Roxbury St, Keene, NH 03431
Max attendees: 75
Registration Fees (includes CERPs):
Early bird by 7/31/26: $300
After 7/31/26: $350
6.25 IBLCE L-CERPs applied for

Registration Information:
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops/integrative-clinical-approaches-new-hampshire/

02/28/2026

Girl…..

This is most beautiful cord keepsake 🫶

Placenta Stats
Gestational Age: 37.1 weeks
State: New Hampshire
Birth Place: Dartmouth Lebanon
Placenta Weight: N/A - print obtained in hospital
Package: Print/Keepsake only w/floral print
Capsule count: 0

This client had originally hoped for a full package but due to some medical concerns there was a change in plans - as her doula as placenta specialist I had everything on hand to obtain the prints in hospital and finish the print/keepsake in my processing station!

02/16/2026

Limited Seats Available For The Next Physiological Birth Class
March 15th, 2026

Ready to feel informed, prepared, and confident for birth? This comprehensive class is designed to help you understand how your body works in labor and how to navigate your options with clarity.

In this class, you’ll learn:
✔ Preparing your mind & body for birth — including stages of labor, breathing techniques, and building true birth confidence
✔ How to make informed choices & create your birth + postpartum plan
✔ What to expect postpartum — recovery, infant feeding, and newborn care
✔ You’ll receive a complete digital handbook plus additional handouts and resources at the end of class

This is not just a birth class — it’s education rooted in physiology, advocacy, and confidence-building so you walk into your birth feeling empowered.

Spots are intentionally limited to allow for connection and personalized discussion.

🔗 Reserve your seat here:
https://www.honeybook.com/widget/monadnock_perinatal_255426/cf_id/683b0b2d75713a0019b5861b

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Nurturing families in the Monadnock Region, NH and surrounding communities offering: Placenta Encapsulation, Breastfeeding Consultations, Childbirth Education, Birth/Postpartum/VBAC Doula, Cloth Diapering and Babywearing Support.