New Moms School Offers Postpartum Support

Program in Lake Oswego, Oregon helps new mothers navigate life after birth

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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A postnatal education program called New Mom School is giving new mothers in Lake Oswego, Oregon tools, support and answers to navigate the postpartum period, the six to eight weeks after delivery when mothers experience significant physical and emotional changes.

Why it matters

The postpartum period is often overlooked, leaving new mothers feeling lonely and unprepared. New Mom School provides a community for new moms to connect, learn, and gain confidence in their parenting abilities.

The details

New Mom School pairs mothers with babies by birth month and meets once a week for an eight-week course. Each week, a different speaker focuses on one aspect of early childhood development. The program was founded by Liberty Planck after the birth of her first child during the pandemic, when she said there was no place to turn for help and advice.

  • New Mom School was founded after the birth of Liberty Planck's first child during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

The players

New Mom School

A postnatal education program in Lake Oswego, Oregon that provides support and resources for new mothers.

Liberty Planck

The founder of New Mom School, who started the program after the birth of her first child during the pandemic.

Catherine Ramos

A first-time mother taking the New Mom School class with her 6-month-old son, Wesley.

Ember Farnham-Alavi

A participant in the New Mom School program who says the group has helped ease her fears since having her son.

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What they’re saying

“As a first-time mom, it can be kind of overwhelming. So, I think coming to a class can help find some community and some camaraderie with, you know, the sleepless nights and trying solids for the first time and navigating rolling.”

— Catherine Ramos, New Mom (wrdw.com)

“The biggest thing moms ask me is like advice on different products or like, how do I cut their nails? I had a mom ask me yesterday, like, I cut her finger and it bled and I was crying, you know, just upset and like, how do you do it? What do you use?”

— Liberty Planck, Founder, New Mom School (wrdw.com)

“There's still things that scare me. But just like, having this group has really helped to alleviate the worst of those fears.”

— Ember Farnham-Alavi, New Mom (wrdw.com)

What’s next

The Cleveland Clinic advises anyone with concerns about postpartum recovery to contact a healthcare provider.

The takeaway

New Mom School provides a valuable community for new mothers to connect, learn, and gain confidence in their parenting abilities during the often-overlooked postpartum period.