• 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

• Open to dads with young people of all ages

• Eight sessions over roughly six weeks

• Move from isolation to connection and community with other dads

• Explore the joys, challenges, and emotional complexity of fatherhood together

• For all people identifying as fathers across gender and sexuality identities

• Facilitated by Andrew Gordon-Kirsch, coach, facilitator, and new dad

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 Meg Elliott, Parent Mentor, UCSF Parent Liaison and local mama

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

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