Recommendations for Postpartum Support Groups?
Hi all,
I am interested in finding a postpartum support group to meet other moms, ideally in Oakland. Does anyone have any recommendations of organizations that have recurring groups?
Thanks!
Nov 14, 2023
Parent Replies
hey Emily! i saw your post and thought i’d reach out to let you know about a group i did postpartum that was really helpful and i’d highly recommend!
https://www.alagonamft.com/groups-2
I highly recommend "Support Group for Mothers" convened by Jennifer Subasic-Marks. The group meets twice weekly for about six weeks: once at East Bay Lactation Associates in Emeryville and once on an outing (to a park, restaurant with outdoor seating, etc.) that the moms plan. You will gain an instant community of new East Bay moms with whom you can freely share your current challenges and anxieties as well as offer tips and recommendations and just generally be each other's cheerleaders during the stressful/crazy/incredible moments of being a new parent. It's also a great way to get more comfortable taking your baby out and about. The outings were always the highlight of my week!
Can’t recommend Jennifer Subasic Marks (support group for mothers) enough. I did it for both of my kids and have met people I regularly stay in touch with five years on. Jennifer is supportive and knowledgeable!
Golden Oak Midwives has a fourth trimester support group led by a nurse and lactation consultant. highly recommend! The next group starts in January.
https://www.supportgroupformothers.com/
Jennifer, who runs it is wonderful.