named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Fourth Trimester & Postpartum Support (1:1)
Individualized emotional and educational support for new parents during the first year postpartum, focusing on well-being, resource connection, and navigating life changes. Available in-person, virtually, or by phone at no cost.
Infant Feeding & Breastfeeding 101 for Expecting Parents
Education sessions for expecting parents covering breastfeeding basics, formula feeding, paced bottle feeding, hunger cues, and postpartum expectations. Offered in-person or virtually for $60 with sliding scale available.
Lactation Counseling and Breastfeeding Support
Free 1:1 sessions for nursing mothers/birthing people, offering evidence-based support for breastfeeding initiation and sustainability, including positioning, latch, and common challenges. Available in-person in Hudson or virtually.
Postpartum Preparation for Expecting Parents (1:1)
One-on-one sessions during pregnancy to plan for postpartum recovery and family needs, including emotional, physical, and logistical preparation for the fourth trimester.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Perinatal Support Services 5 activities
- Hosts postpartum support circles for new mothers and birthing peopleHosts a six-week postpartum support circle for new mothers and birthing people with babies aged 0–6 months or pre-crawling, providing a community-based space for emotional support and connection during early parenthood.
- Offers childbirth preparation and postpartum education programsProvides structured education programs including a 4-class childbirth preparation series and one-on-one postpartum preparation sessions to help expecting parents plan for recovery, family needs, and well-being during the fourth trimester. Sessions last 90 minutes to 2 hours and are offered in-person or virtually with sliding scale options.
- Provides individualized postpartum support during the fourth trimester and first yearDelivers individualized postpartum support to new parents, including emotional support, education, and resource connection during the fourth trimester and first year after birth. Sessions are offered in-person, virtually, or by phone with frequency and duration tailored to individual needs.
- Provides one-on-one lactation and infant feeding supportOffers free one-on-one lactation counseling and breastfeeding support sessions for nursing mothers and birthing people, as well as education sessions for expecting parents, caregivers, and partners. Services are available in-person or virtually with sliding scale fees to ensure accessibility.
- Provides relationship-based support, education, and community for expecting and new parentsOffers relationship-based support, education, and community programming to expecting and new parents and families during the childbearing years, including emotional support, resource connection, and well-being planning. Services are available in-person, virtually, or by phone, with sliding scale fees to ensure accessibility.
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Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
- Advocates for improved birth support in correctional and transitional settingsCo-founded the Birth Support Working Group in 2022 to advocate for improved support for pregnant and new parents in New York State prisons and jails, and provides professional development and supervision for community-based doula programs serving incarcerated individuals and those in shelters or transitional housing.
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Foster Youth Transition Support 1 activity
- Provides capacity-building support for youth transitioning from foster careCo-founded and serves on the board of City Living NY, which provides wrap-around support services to young people transitioning out of foster care, building organizational and service capacity for this population.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$122K
Contributions & grants$121K99%
Program service revenue$6000%
Investment income$390%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$24K
Program expenses24%
Admin / overhead76%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$97K
Cash$97K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$97K
Liquid reserves47.8 mo
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- CHELSEA SHEA — SECRETARY
- ELIZABETH SANDERS GREYSON — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDSAY GERAKARIS — TREASURER
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Berkshire Medical Center Partner — Chelsea Shea, a member of Bloom Project NY’s Board of Directors, currently works at Berkshire Medical Center.
- Birth and postpartum doulas Partner — Referral network of doulas supporting families during childbirth and postpartum periods
- City Living NY Partner — Bloom Project NY co-founder is a founding board member of City Living NY, which supports youth aging out of foster care.
- Givebutter Partner — Third-party payment processor used to handle donations and program fees.
- Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School Partner — Lindsay Gerakaris, a member of Bloom Project NY’s Board of Directors, holds a part-time teaching position at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School.
- Lactation specialists Partner — Referral network of specialists providing breastfeeding and lactation support
- The Spark of Hudson Partner — Collaborates by providing space for the postpartum support circle.
- Therapists and prescribers specializing in perinatal and reproductive mental health Partner — Referral network of mental health providers for perinatal and reproductive support
- Women & Justice Project Partner — Christina Holdrege previously served as director of reproductive initiatives at Women & Justice Project.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Parent-Centered, Trauma-Informed Education Modelmethodology: parent-centered_careBy using interactive, evidence-based, and culturally responsive education that centers parental autonomy and lived experience, the organization improves preparedness and feeding success, because this approach builds confidence, supports informed decision-making, and acknowledges the emotional and psychological complexity of birth and early parenting.
- Relationship-Based Support Ecosystemmethodology: relationship-based supportBy building trusting relationships and connecting families to tailored care networks, the organization strengthens long-term perinatal well-being, because sustained relational support increases engagement, access, and emotional resilience during critical life transitions.
- Reproductive Justice and Community Collaboration Frameworkmethodology: reproductive justice frameworkBy grounding services in reproductive justice principles and partnering with community organizations, the organization advances equity in perinatal care, because systemic change and access improvement occur through collective action, shared power, and affirming care that respects structural and historical contexts.