New Family Needs is a perinatal support services company founded by Hilary, a certified postpartum doula, breastfeeding specialist, and childbirth educator. The business supports families and doulas across Greater Boston and Eastern Massachusetts, including Metrowest, the North Shore, South Shore, Cape Cod, and Rhode Island, with virtual support available more widely.

Its services include birth and postpartum doula support, breastfeeding guidance, childbirth and newborn classes, postpartum parent groups, and mentorship for doulas. New Family Needs helps expectant and new parents prepare for birth, care for their newborns, and navigate the transition into parenthood with greater confidence. Support is offered in an open, nonjudgmental way and is tailored to each family’s needs, identity, and goals.

The founder draws on professional training and personal experience with pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and new parenthood. The business also shares educational resources through a newsletter, free guides, articles, and events. New Family Needs welcomes all family types and aims to help parents recognize their own capabilities while building confidence in caring for themselves and their babies.