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)

• 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

• 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.

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