I was there the moment our baby daughter was born and almost fainted in the delivery room. As a stay-at-home dad, I experienced firsthand the pains, anxieties, and isolation moms feel soon after the baby comes into the world, unlike most fathers who sadly and usually have to return to work soon after. I was lucky enough to be there for them every step of the way. It was both hard and beautiful.

I was immediately exposed to all the struggles new moms experience as my wife has MS (multiple sclerosis). This was one of the reasons I chose to become a stay-at-home dad. Three months after giving birth, my wife had to undergo treatment for her condition and she couldn’t breastfeed anymore. She was also reluctant to give our baby daughter formula, so we found ourselves in quite an impossible situation. Luckily, we met a mom neighbor who was open to sharing some of her stored breast milk with us.

That’s when it hit me: What are new moms supposed to do when they have an emergency and no one’s around to lend a helping hand? This was the AHA moment that led to Momsi - the solution they turn to when in need, no matter the need: a sensitive topic they need to get off their chest, finding other moms they can socialize or organize play dates with, and even having the possibility to buy or sell mom and baby items. The isolation you feel as a new mom is real and very painful. So is the lack of a support group focused on real-life interactions.