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MotherWoman Groups create rare, treasured, mother-centered, safe spaces of mutual respect and acceptance where each mother can speak the truth of her experience, and explore the light and the dark sides of mothering. MotherWoman groups bring forward and empower the individual and collective wisdom of the women who participate. Mothers come away stronger- individually and collectively.


Northampton MotherWoman Postpartum Stress Support Group

Tues. 10:15am - 12:15pm On-going. Community Action building, 56 Vernon St.
Free, drop-in on-going group for mothers of infants and toddlers- siblings welcome- up to age 4. Discuss managing the stress of & adjustment to motherhood. A welcoming place for women with baby blues, postpartum stress, anxiety & depression. Free childcare & snacks. Infants are welcome to stay with Moms in the group, or come to childcare. This program is made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.

Amherst MotherWoman Group

Wed. 10:00am - 11:15pm On-going. Amherst Family Center, Basement of UU Church (next to Barts).
Free, drop-in on-going group for all mothers. Free childcare available for infants and toddlers up to age 5. Discuss the adjustment to & complexities of motherhood. Feel renewed, understood, valued and energized. Mothers seeking a more focused discussion of and support for postpartum emotional difficulties are referred to the Postpartum Stress Support Group in Northampton.

Greenfield MotherWoman Group

Date and time TBA, Greenfield Public Pre-school.
Free, drop-in on-going group for all mothers. This group is designed to support all mothers. Discuss the adjustment to & complexities of motherhood. Feel renewed, understood, valued and energized. Mothers seeking a more focused discussion of and support for postpartum emotional difficulties are referred to the Postpartum Stress Support Group in Northampton.