Becoming a new mom can be overwhelming, especially for first-time mothers. The transition to motherhood can be a significant adjustment, and it's common for new moms to feel isolated, anxious, or unsure about how to care for their newborns. That's where Mercer Moms Helping Hands comes in – a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, resources, and a sense of community to new mothers in Mercer County, New Jersey.
Before you can ask for help, you must know what you are holding. Mercer provides a printable "Hand Map"—an outline of a hand where each finger represents a category of responsibility (Emotional Labor, Physical Chores, Mental Scheduling, Financial Pressure, Child-Specific Needs). Mothers are asked to write down every single item they are "holding" that day. kit mercer moms helping hand full
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