Events & Educational Programming
Mend hosts a curated selection of workshops, educational events, support gatherings, professional training & continuing education and collaborative programming focused on women’s health, recovery, movement, nervous system regulation, perinatal care, pelvic health, lymphatic health, and overall wellbeing.
Programming may include:
• community education
• practitioner-led workshops
• small group discussions
• postpartum and breastfeeding support
• pelvic health education
• guided wellness classes
• collaborative events with visiting specialists and residency partners
Events at Mend are intentionally designed to be thoughtful, educational, clinically grounded, and community-oriented.
June 17, 2026 • 7:00 PM
Mend Your Menopause
A Conversation Series
Special Guests
Dr. Tanvi Maharajah • Pelvic PT Plus
Komal Yadav MD • Samskara Integrative Health
An elevated, clinically grounded conversation exploring the physiologic, hormonal, emotional, and nervous system shifts of perimenopause and menopause — and why these changes are not something women should simply be expected to push through alone.
This will be a monthly event held on the last Wednesday of every month with a rolling special guest line up.
Every Tuesday • 9:30 AM
Growing Together
Newborn & Infant Feeding Support
Hosted at Mend
Led by Teresa Riveros • Garden State Lactation
A welcoming, judgment-free support group for pregnant and postpartum mothers navigating breastfeeding, exclusive pumping, hybrid feeding, formula supplementation, weaning, and infant feeding challenges. Growing Together offers compassionate guidance, shared experiences, and supportive community through the transitions of early parenthood.
REGISTER HERE
https://www.prodoula.com/ws-postpartum/05-30-05-31-2026-postpartum-infant-care-doula-training-bloomfield-nj/
PRODOULA Doula Training Program
May 30 & 31, 2026 • Weekend Training
Hosted at Mend
Led by Kelley Nazarian • Garden State Lactation
An immersive professional doula training designed for those called to support women and families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum transition. This hands-on educational experience explores labor support, postpartum care, newborn education, communication, advocacy, and the emotional and physiologic realities of modern motherhood through a compassionate, evidence-informed lens.
PRODOULA Doula Training Program
August 15 & 16, 2026 • Weekend Training
Hosted at Mend
Led by Kelley Nazarian • Garden State Lactation
An immersive professional doula training designed for those called to support women and families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum transition. This hands-on educational experience explores labor support, postpartum care, newborn education, communication, advocacy, and the emotional and physiologic realities of modern motherhood through a compassionate, evidence-informed lens.
June 6 • July 12 • August 22, 2026
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Newborn Care Class
A Workshop For Expecting & New Parents
Hosted at Mend
Facilitated By Kelley Nazarian
Certified Postpartum Doula, Birth & Labor Doula, Infant Feeding Specialist, Newborn Care Specialist and Founder of North Jersey Doulas
REGISTER HERE
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/newborn-care-class-tickets-1984089810032?aff=oddtdtcreator
3-Hour Newborn Care Class
Explore how birth shapes the postpartum experience, infant feeding options, newborn health and wellness, illness prevention, bringing baby home, parenting philosophies, and practical ways to support a smoother transition into early parenthood. Designed to help you feel informed, prepared, and more confident as you enter this new chapter.
May 29 • July 3 • August 29
12:00 PM
Is Doula Work the Right Expansion for Your Birth Career?
Hosted at Mend
Facilitated By Kelley Nazarian
Certified Postpartum Doula, Birth & Labor Doula, Infant Feeding Specialist, Newborn Care Specialist and Founder of North Jersey Doulas
Considering Doula Work as Part of Your Birth Career?
Join us for an open conversation exploring what doula work really looks like, who it may be a good fit for, and how it can complement or expand an existing path in the birth world. Perfect for those working in — or curious about entering — the perinatal space and looking to better understand the possibilities within birth support.
REGISTER HERE
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