Support Groups
It really does take a village!
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Support Group for Mothers
For moms with babies 0–6 months old
Six-week series
Join other new moms and babies for support and connection
Weekly get-togethers outside of meetings
Groups for first-time and second/third-time moms
Facilitated by Jennifer Subasic Marks, local educator & perinatal expert
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Queer Parent Support Group
For parents of babies 0-6 months
Six-week series
Navigate the tender first months of parenthood together
Sharing our collective wisdom to support one another
Welcoming all LGBTQIA+ parents
Facilitated by Gabby Theobald-Anderson, LCSW and local parent
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Baby Steps: Drop-In Postpartum Group
Bring your babe, find your village: pjs welcome! Come as you are, when you can. Tea and community provided.When: Every Friday, 10-11:30am
Where: Loving Arms (1260 45th Street, Emeryville)
Details: $10 drop-in fee, advance registration optional; bring a friend and they’ll get in free! For families whose babies are not yet crawling.
Questions: info@lovingarmschildbirthservices.com
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Bumpy Birth Stories Circle
This group focuses on difficult births and postpartum transitions and is a safe space to share and listen to personal experiences, heal from traumas, and offer advice, resources, and support. Facilitated by midwife Mason Marie Wilson-Tanev, MA, LM. In-arms babies are welcome to join. $10, All proceeds donated to Postpartum Support International
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Support Group for Dads
For dads with kids 0-24 months
6 to 10 local dads per cohort
2 in-person Tuesday sessions, just dads
2 Sunday hangs with dads + kids
6 live online sessions
Weekly 1:1 dad pairing, in-person recommended
One year access to the Papaful community app
For all people identifying as fathers across gender and sexuality identities
Facilitated by Andrew Gordon-Kirsch and Chris Ategeka

