Support groups
Two journeys. One supportive community.
Our therapist-led support groups offer a safe, warm and non-judgemental space to explore the changes, challenges and joys of pregnancy and early motherhood – with women who truly understand.
The BecomingPregnancy support group
Suitable for mothers in all stages of pregnancy
When the group meets
Monday evenings, 6 - 7.30pm
2nd November - 7th December
Whether you’re a first-time mother or you’re adding a new baby to the family, our pregnancy support group is the place for you. At Shared Motherhood, we understand that every pregnancy is different, but as we prepare to welcome a new baby, we all experience similar thoughts, feelings and emotions.
Each week we will explore a different topic together including, but not limited to:
- Perinatal mental health
- Pregnancy worries
- Changing hormones and emotions
- Emotional coping strategies
- Identity & the transition into motherhood
- Expectations of becoming a mother
- Body image
- Preparing for the postpartum period
The Fourth TrimesterPostpartum support group
Suitable for mothers up to one year postpartum
When the group meets
Tuesday evenings, 6 - 7.30pm
3rd November - 8th December
While we do everything we can to prepare ourselves to welcome a new baby, it can look and feel different than we imagined. At times, it can be overwhelming and isolating, as we adjust to surviving on very little sleep and a complete change of lifestyle. At Shared Motherhood, we provide a space for women to be honest and vulnerable while feeling safe and supported.
Each week we will explore a different topic together, including, but not limited to:
- Welcoming a new baby
- The mental load
- Body image
- Our changing identity
- Relationships
- Our support systems
- The importance of attachment in the first year
- Feelings of isolation, fear, guilt and anger
