Mothering the Mother - Free In-Person Support Group

Mothering the Mother is a series of in-person mom & baby postpartum support group sessions which focus on centering the birthing person and their growing / changing needs on their postpartum and parenthood journey. Each session will incorporate a wellness topic and bonding activity between mom and baby. Topics will highlight the 5 Universal Postpartum Needs:

• extended rest period to heal and connect with baby
• nourishing food 
• loving touch
• presence of wise woman and spiritual companionship
• contact with nature - reconnecting with life force elements

Dates & Topics

Tuesdays 10:30am-12:30pm

March 26- Breastfeeding 101

April 2- Postpartum Around the World

April 9- The Motherhood Journey/ Baby clothes & items swap

April 16- NO CLASS but participating in Harlem Black Maternal Health Week Event 2024

April 23- Postpartum Mom Celebration

April 30- Breastfeeding 101

May 7- Postpartum Nutrition

May 14- The Motherhood Journey/ Baby clothes & items swap

May 21- Postpartum Mom Celebration

May 28- Breastfeeding 101

June 4- Postpartum Around the World

June 11- The Motherhood Journey / Baby clothes & items swap

June 18- Postpartum Mom Celebration 

June 25- Breastfeeding 101

Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-mommies-club-tickets-769196636847

 

Teatime with The Doulas x Caregiver Social Hour x Baby Social Time Wednesdays 11am-12pm 

4/3 - Babywearing

5/22 - PP Nutrition

5/29 - Breastmilk - The Liquid Gold (multiple uses, benefits)

6/5 - Herbs for the Family

6/26 - Birth Stories & Postpartum Journey

*We also encourage you to register for Maternal Yoga, which happens before our class on Wednesdays at 10am-11am https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-maternal-yoga-tickets-483319590907

 

Saturdays 1pm-2pm 

4/13, (the 4th trimester - childbirth now) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-fourth-trimester-care-tickets-774543780297 
1-2pm The Postpartum Body W/ Mothering the Mother

4/20, (newborn prep - childbirth now) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-newborn-1st-pediatrician-visit-guide-tickets-235204602297 
1-2pm THE MOTHERHOOD JOURNEY W/ MOTHERING THE MOTHER - clay art

 4/27, (pp recovery - childbirth now) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-newborn-1st-pediatrician-visit-guide-tickets-235204602297 
1-2pm The Postpartum Body W/ Mothering the Mother 

5/4 (newborn prep - childbirth now) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-newborn-1st-pediatrician-visit-guide-tickets-235204602297                      1-2pm Postpartum Nutrition w/ Mothering the Mother

*We encourage you to sign up for the Childbirth Now sessions (LINKED), taking place right before Mothering the Mother (11am-1pm)

 

To Register Email HarlemFWS@health.nyc.gov or visit EventBrite