The purpose of the New Mother’s Resource Guide is to promote the health and emotional wellbeing of pregnant women and new mothers living in the greater Seacoast area. Over the past year, through my own journey of pregnancy and new motherhood, I have discovered that there are many outstanding resources here in the Seacoast area. The support that I have been given has made an enormous impact on me and has helped me develop confidence in my ability to be a good mother. In creating this guide, I would like to make other women aware of the options available to them in order to empower them to be strong advocates for themselves and their babies. It has been a true joy to discover the generous and welcoming spirit that exists in this community toward new mothers.

- Mary Bloser

The first edition of the New Mother's Resource Guide is dedicated to Portsmouth Hospital's Linda Piper, whose skill, respect, and encouragement meant so much to me and my new family. It is also dedicated to Andrea Rutherford, whose tireless work on behalf of mothers, babies, and families is inspirational and a great gift to the Seacoast community.