Welcome to Baby & Me
About Us
Our Mission
We exist to support pregnant women who are on leave.
Our Why
We know it takes a village to raise a baby, and Baby & Me wants to be a part of that village. There has been a gap in the community, especially among pregnant people from diverse and underserved cultures, who need help navigating the postpartum phase. We know how challenging this transition can be and how environmental, physical and emotional stress can affect parenthood.
Services
With the help of donations , we will provide services such as:
- Grocery gift cards
- Hot meals
- Lyft/Uber gift cards
- Self-care gift baskets
- Vitamin gift cards to help bounce back
- Community resources and more!
Meet Your Village
Danielle Garcia (CEO & Founder)
Danielle Garcia is a mother of two who had a vision to start Baby & Me due to her own experiences of working and prepping for a child. Danielle learned that a meal, a ride, or even community resources was what helped her get through the transition and was able to stay home longer to bond with her child. Danielle loves to help others in any way she can with no expectations.
Fun fact: Teaches dance fitness.
Regina Keeler (President & Outreach)
Regina Keeler, married to Michael and a proud mother of 5, now all young adults. Like most of us, the short time we have at home during maternity leave never feels long enough. The adjustment to a new little family member, trying to catch up on sleep, the up and down of emotions, parenting all while trying to run the household on a normal schedule can be struggle. None of our feelings or experiences are exactly the same, but it’s important to know that you’re not alone. Find, know and lean on your village.
Fun fact: Loves to mow her acreage for hours.
Aimee Grindstaff (Secretary & Marketing)
Aimee Grindstaff is a busy mother of two girls, Josephine, 3, and Bellamy, 1. As someone whose family lives out-of-state, she found the postpartum period to be challenging without relatives nearby to help with meals or to watch the baby while she ran errands. This is one of the many reasons she joined the Baby & Me team and hopes to pay it forward to other moms in the community who need support.
Fun Fact: She is a book nerd who loves to read all genres! Her goal is to read 50 books every year.
Brit Kurtzer (Account Manager/Treasurer)
Brit is a self-employed mother of a teenager who understands the importance of a village. No matter the circumstance, navigating motherhood can be tricky and sometimes feel lonely. As a mother, she found comfort in feeling seen, heard and valued. We all have different experiences as we lean into the journey. Knowing you’re not alone is the first step in becoming the incredible mother you were designed to be. We see you and we’re here for you.
Fun Fact: She takes her dog to coffee every Sunday.
Kameron Neeman (Board Member)
Kameron is a busy community advocate who is running for the Nebraska Legislature. Kameron is full spectrum doula in the making, a state certified peer support specialist and a full-time reproductive health advocate. Kameron does not have any children of his own but has been helping raise children for over a decade and hopes to one day adopt his own.
Fun Fact: Rehabilitate dying plants.
Lilly Gaines (Board Member)
Lilly is a mother to one 11 year old son. I have been a Radiologic Technologist for 15 years, I currently work as Account Manager for a Teleradiology company. I love being a mom because it gave me purpose and taught me how to love someone unconditionally. I want to help moms feel supported in their journey.
Fun fact: loves to paddle board and do yoga.
Carrah Weakly (Board Member)
Carrah Weakly is a mother of two little ones and also two bonus kiddos who are now teenagers. She knows how fast maternity leave can fly by & can sympathize with the need for extra support during this time. There is so much to do after baby is born and all you really want to do is bond with baby & cherish every little moment.
Carrah wants to be a part of something bigger than herself & is committed to be that support that she knows every new mother deserves.
Fun fact: She owns a photography business. She started on her photography journey after her first baby was born.
Want to be apart of the village?
Your contributions help us provide resources and support for pregnant women so that they can stay home longer with their baby with some relief knowing they have a village to help in any way!
Thank you for your help!
