Casual Moms Meet-up

About Our Guest Speaker & Location:
Carrier Connection: Building Connections, One Carrier at a Time
Carrier Connection is more than a baby carrier lending library—it’s a community dedicated to supporting caregivers on their babywearing journey. From carrier rentals to expert education and personalized support, Carrier Connection empowers parents and caregivers with the tools they need to bond with their children in comfort and confidence. Our mission is to make babywearing accessible to all, fostering connection between caregivers, their children, and a broader community of support.
About Our Founder: Rachael Southworth
Hi, I’m Rachael Southworth, the founding educator of Carrier Connection. My journey into babywearing began after the home birth of my second child, inspired by the support and knowledge shared by birth workers. Drawn to the power of babywearing to foster connection and confidence, I pursued formal training to deepen my expertise.
My qualifications include:

• Completion of the Babywearing for Perinatal Professionals course
• Advanced education with Adjoyn
• Volunteer leadership with New York Babywearing, a nonprofit babywearing library

Through these experiences, I saw how many caregivers struggled to find the "best" carrier for their needs. I realized there is no single "best" carrier—only the one that works best for each family. Frustrated by the lack of access to babywearing libraries in many communities, I founded Carrier Connection to fill this gap. By offering nationwide access to a lending library and virtual support, I aim to provide every caregiver with the resources, education, and confidence to babywear their way.
Our Values

• Empowerment: Giving caregivers the knowledge and confidence to babywear successfully.
• Accessibility: Providing a diverse range of carriers for all stages and lifestyles.
• Sustainability: Promoting preloved carrier rentals and sales to support eco-friendly parenting.
• Community: Fostering a space where caregivers can connect, learn, and grow together.

Whether you’re looking to borrow, buy, or learn, Carrier Connection is here to support you every step of the way. Let’s build connections together—for you, your baby, and our community.

Connect With Us!
carrierconnection.babywearing.us facebook.com/babycarrierconnection @carrierconnection [email protected]

About the Space: Sage Femme Studio
Sage Femme Studio is a warm, welcoming space designed to support women, children, and families throughout their unique journeys. Styled like a cozy living room, the studio features comfortable couches, recliners, and a kitchenette, creating a relaxed, home-like environment.
Owned and operated by Sage-Femme Midwifery—an affiliation of independent women’s health professionals—Sage Femme Studio embodies a commitment to compassionate, holistic care. The space serves as a hub for community connection, education, and support. It hosts a variety of gatherings, including support groups, childbirth education classes, babywearing classes, and private consultations.
Please note that Sage Femme Studio is located in a finished basement, requiring visitors to navigate a minimum of approximately 10-15 open stairs. As such, the space is not wheelchair accessible.
Whether you’re attending a class, joining a support group, or seeking personalized guidance, Sage Femme Studio is a place where care, community, and connection come together.

Sage Femme Studio is located at 959 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12206. The direct studio entrance is on the left side of the building when at the main entrance on Washington Ave.

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As a mom, you might put everyone else’s needs first. We prioritize mental health and want to provide a space where moms can feel connected with others who GETS it.

Wherever you are on your motherhood journey, you are welcomed! We weren’t meant to do this alone–moms need help, support, and community. This meet-ups offers in person and virtual support to help you connect with other moms while navigating your new role. Find community, feel supported, and know that you are NOT alone.

Hosted by our founder and CEO, Tatiana who is a new mom.We want to focus specifically on mother’s mental and emotional health and wellbeing. Mothers of all stages and children of all ages welcome.

This is a free maternal mental health advocacy program for local mothers that are struggling with postpartum depression, lack of community support and accessible resources called Empowered Mothers. NWR has communicated with over 60 local mothers and they have all expressed a demand for this educational and empowering program and the desperate need of support for their mental, emotional, and social well being. The objective of the Empowered Mothers program is to help all mothers with mental and emotional resources and support to increase mothers’ sense of belonging, self-esteem, safety, and overall confidence in the way they parent their children. 

This meet-up will be meeting twice a month at different locations to better support moms and women throughout the Capital Region. Please email us [email protected] for any questions, be a guest speaker, be a location/spot our meet-up is scheduled at, or have any suggestions.

Learn more at www.nwralbany.org

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

959 Washington Ave, 959 Washington Avenue, Albany, United States