Community in Action: Supporting New Moms When It Matters Most

The early days of motherhood can be beautiful, overwhelming, and exhausting all at once. Amid sleepless nights, recovery, and new routines, feeling supported can make all the difference.

At Birthday Wishes, we believe that every family deserves to feel cared for during life’s most vulnerable moments. Through our Baby BIRTHday Bundle program, we partner with community organizations across our service areas to support expecting and new moms as they welcome their newborns.

On Long Island, we are proud to collaborate with Syosset and Plainview Northwell Hospitals to ensure families have access to essential items during the critical transition home.

Every month, compassionate teams across multiple hospital departments come together to create baby bundles and diaper cakes filled with postpartum essentials for moms and much-needed supplies for newborns. Thoughtfully prepared and delivered with care, these bundles provide comfort, dignity, and practical support at a time when families need it most.

One of our shelter partners shared:

“Our new mothers have also benefited from receiving essential supplies for their newborn when they come home from the hospital. Supporting new moms is vital. Gifting the mom essential items like a bathtub has reduced maternal stress and allows our mothers to feel more comfortable and confident in taking care of their child.”

— Martine Cognet, Program Manager, Lake House

For many moms, receiving a baby bundle is more than receiving supplies. It’s a reminder that they are not alone, that their community supports them, and believes in their strength as they step into motherhood.

The collaboration is a powerful example of what is possible when community organizations and local partners unite around a shared purpose. Together, Birthday Wishes and our partners are extending beyond hospital walls and into homes, hearts, and new beginnings.

We are deeply grateful to the teams at Syosset and Plainview Northwell Hospitals for their compassion, generosity, and continued commitment to supporting families during this pivotal moment. Through partnerships like these, Birthday Wishes is helping ensure that every new mom and baby feels supported, valued, and celebrated when it matters most.