New Parents' Support Group (0-6 mon)

The first months of parenthood are a wonderful time to meet new friends and make connections in your community. The New Parents' Support Group is a forum to connect with other new moms and dads by discussing issues and challenges related to being a new parent. This group provides an open forum to acquire information, share ideas with other parents, and reflect on your own process of adjusting to parenthood. Guided discussion topics will emerge based on the interest of parents in the group. Experts will visit periodically to address relevant parenting topics such as breastfeeding support, sleep issues, cloth diapering, baby sign language, introducing solids, etc.

Mama & Me provides a clean, safe space for you and your baby, complete with a nursing and diaper changing area, free parking and elevator access. If needed, please bring your own boppy (BYOB) for comfort. Visit our neighbor Ula Cafe, for a child-friendly space to meet up with friends for lunch after the group has ended.

Winter Group Meetings: 

 

Tuesdays | 12:30-2:00 | Ongoing/Drop-In | Members: FREE  |  Non-Members: $5

 

Meet the Facilitator:

Divya has an M. Sc. in Public Health and has worked in the field of women’s health for 13 years providing sexual health education, anti-violence programming, and advocacy for survivors of violence. Certified as a CAPPA postpartum doula, Divya facilitates local pre- and post-natal groups and provides support and information for new and expectant parents. Divya provides an empowerment-based approach to new parents and encourages them to trust their parenting instincts.  She is committed to helping new parents build connections in their community, and hopes to bring honesty, camaraderie, and humor to the transition to parenthood.  She lives in Jamaica Plain with her husband and 2 children.