Mothers, Babies, and Beyond: A Maternal Wellness Event

This free event runs from 11:00 am to 2:00 PM on February 22nd, 2026 in the Mary L Stephens Davis Library event space, the Blanchard Room. Kids and babies welcome.

During the event, you can expect to:

– Hear from experts such as perinatal psychiatrist and associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Miriam Schultz, and board-certified lactation consultant and registered dietician Lisa Paradis.
– Receive a new-mother care package with supplies for both baby and mom (pacifier, baby bottles, eye masks, teething toys, tea, skincare masks, diapers)
– Connect with other mothers in the Davis community.
– Have child supervision by UCD students in the kids reading/toy corner
– Be provided with a light lunch, snacks and refreshments.
-Free raffle entry for gift cards and other items ($600 total item value):
– A Room of Our Own 90 min Massage and 75 min facial gift card ($330 value)
– Asha Urban Baths: 2 passes for the salt lounge (45 minutes of salt therapy + 2hr Bathhouse) valued at $65 each – Pamper basket (himalayan salt lamp, eco-friendly tupperwares, candle, herbal tea, mug) – approx. $60 value
– Medela Breastmilk cooler – $30 value
– Self-care bag donated by the Davis Co-op (bath salts, tea, Klean Kanteen water bottle, hot cocoa, bar soap, chocolate, Pachamama coffee beans, rosewater face mist) – approx $100 value

This event is made possible by UC Davis Registered Student Organizations HerScope and PAN’DA and is run completely by volunteers.