Green River Doula Network

08/09/2026

It Takes a Village is looking for volunteers for their home visit program in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties.

Home Visit volunteers provide hands-on support to families with infants, reducing isolation and bringing the Village right to their door.

Learn more about their volunteering opportunities here: https://hilltownvillage.org/volunteer/

If you have any questions, send an email to [email protected]

08/03/2026

Free Lactation Support Group hosted by GRDN members Lo Nigrosh IBCLC IBCLC and Taylor Wadsworth CBS, Thursdays in August in Greenfield, Mass.

The Village Feeding Circle is a warm, welcoming weekly gathering where parents of babies can find connection, support, and encouragement in a judgment-free space. Whether you’re breastfeeding, pumping, combination feeding, or navigating your own unique feeding journey, you’re welcome here.

Hosted by Taylor Wadsworth, CBS, and Lo Nigrosh, IBCLC, this group combines the comfort of peer support with expert guidance to help parents feel more confident and less alone. Feeding a baby can be more challenging than many expect, and sometimes the greatest support comes from sharing experiences with others who truly understand.

Sponsored by It Takes a Village of Huntington, MA, The Village Feeding Circle is a place to ask questions, celebrate successes, work through challenges, and find your village.

07/23/2026

The program was awarded a $44,000 grant from the state's Department of Public Health last month.

07/18/2026

07/18/2026

Applications for next DRIVE Cohort are open! Several GRDN Members have participated in this course and gained so much from it! | Applications for our 2026-2027 CBS (Certified Breastfeeding Specialist) DRIVE Cohort are now open! This opportunity is open to all Massachusetts residents and will cover the 54+ hour Core Lactation Consultant Course ($675 value) through Lactation Education Resources (LER).

Applications for both paid and full scholarship seats will be accepted on a rolling basis from now through July 31.

All Cohort members receive:

Access to the LER Core Lactation Consultant Course
The required book Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, 6th Edition
Complimentary presentations and guest speaker sessions
Accountability
Networking opportunities
A team environment
Guidance and support from experienced mentors
DRIVE swag!!!

https://massbreastfeeding.org/drive/

07/17/2026

Join us in welcoming our latest addition to our GRDN Board: Chloe K. Gaudet | Chloe will serve on the board as an At-Large Member

I am a certified birth and postpartum doula based in Northampton, MA. For the majority of my life, I have worked with parents and their little ones and have a deep passion for supporting families as they navigate major life transitions.

I believe it takes a village to grow a family. Whether you're navigating pregnancy, birth, or postpartum, my evidence-based, judgment-free support fosters peace of mind while you cultivate (or re-activate) your “parenting gut.”

In addition to my work as a doula, I enjoy cooking, baking, and pottery.

07/08/2026

Our amazing collab event is coming up soon 🤱🏽👶🏻🌳🤰🏻Join Earth Child New England and the Green River Doula Network between the trees on Thursday, July 30th at 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM at Groff Park in Amherst, MA for a special gathering designed for families with children ages 0–2.

New parenthood can feel isolating...but it doesn’t have to! Whether you’re in the early postpartum months, looking to meet other local parents, curious about doula support, or hoping to spend time outdoors with your little one, we’d love to have you join us.

Together we will,
🌿 Learn the basics of baby wearing with a live demonstration and Q&A
🌿 Enjoy a gentle nature walk
🌿 Learn some basic baby sign language
🌿 Practice mindfulness and yoga together with our little ones
🌿 Connect in a doula-facilitated parents’ circle

For more info and registration, visit: https://forms.gle/LXphkyBtEyA1uyCd7