Postpartum Resource: Pathways Support Group for Postpartum Moms

The postpartum period begins after childbirth and ends within the first year for many people. However, my clients often experience postpartum mood symptoms continuing for up to 2 years after the birth of a baby.

During this time, birthing parents can experience fatigue, mood swings, and physical discomfort as their bodies recover from childbirth. They may feel joy and excitement one minute and then feel anxious and exhausted the next minute.

It's essential for new mothers to take care of themselves during this transition, both physically and mentally. Postpartum support groups are a great way to do this.

Pathways: A Support Group for Postpartum Moms is a six-week series for women who are in the early stages after having a new baby. This virtual support group allows for new moms to share their experiences and offer support to each other.

The group is guided by two experienced facilitators who are colleagues of mine and alternate facilitating each series: Katharine Hatch, PhD and Gina Borelli Moore, MFT.

They help moms understand the sadness, irritability, anxiety, and worry that comes with postpartum. They also teach relaxation techniques to the group and offer easy ways to lower stress.

Moms are also able to discuss how their relationships have changed, especially the relationships with their partners, family members, and co-workers.

After the six-week series, moms will learn how to hold healthy, realistic expectations for themselves and their babies. Plus, they will have new tools for feeling better and hopefully a few new friends.

Groups meet weekly for six weeks. A new series starts every three months. The cost is $150 per series.

Call 1-888-996-9644 for more information.

If you are feeling like this group is not right for you or you are not ready to share your experience in a group setting, you are not alone.
Please contact me and I can get you the help you need.