Have questions and/or concerns about breastfeeding and newborn care? Come join us for "mommy and baby" support group to be led by Pediatrics Plus clinician, Kate Manuel. In addition to being a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Kate is also a Certified Lactation Counselor and a breastfeeding mom. Every other Wednesday from 630-730pm in the Pediatrics Plus lower lounge. Open to the public. Try it for yourself & next time bring a friend!

Are you a crunchy mama looking for a non-judgemental group pf other parents that share your ideas? Then this is the group for you! We're looking for like-minded mamas that believe in babywearing, breastfeeding, co-sleeping, cloth diapering, organic and healthy eating, gentle discipline- any or all of the above. We welcome anyone who wants to join us for a coffee break, walk in the park or an afternoon at the farmer's market.

Are you a "mature" mother of a pre-school child who wants to connect with other moms? Would you like to make new friends for yourself and find playmates for your kids? Then join us! Did you come of age during the Cold War and scandals like the Iran Contra affair? Did you spend hours watching MTV when all it showed were 24-hour music videos? Did you play with a Rubik's Cube or try to clear the last level of Pac Man? Did you ever have the hallmark "big hair?" Do you remember the original Pop Rocks …

We are a social group for women from southern New England who are interested in sharing the joys, fears and tribulations of being a woman. This includes everything from pregnancy and childbirth to hot  flashes, caregiving children or elderly parents, and health care scares. We women are unique in ways that only other women can appreciate. join us as we laugh together, support and gather strength from each other, and benefit from the collective wisdom of other wonderful women. Meetups will be in …

This book club/discussion group is for women who are interested in learning more about childbirth. Even if you are nowhere near the point of becoming pregnant, this is a great topic to explore. Participants may be newly pregnant for the first time, thinking of becoming pregnant, birth workers or simply interested in the topic as an area of study for future personal or professional reasons. College students and young women who are not yet planning a pregnancy are especially welcome. This is not a …

We are a group of mamas who are tired of the catty, gossipy, drama-filled pettiness that is found in so many groups of women. We decided to create our own group, with the hopes that it would result in genuine, close friendships between mamas who might be different on the outside but are the same on the inside: human beings with feelings and a need for girly companionship. With this ultimate goal in mind we changed our group at the end of 2011 to focus on MNOs (hence, "The MNO Edition"). We learn …

Do you have questions about being a mom, and you aren’t quite sure where to get answers? Have you learned a thing or two that you’re dying to share with others because it helped you so much? Or are you interested in just enjoying friendship with other moms of babies? Then please join us each month for our mom and baby group! We all need support, and we all have expertise to share. In this group, we all give and get both. Whether you’re a single parent or have a village helping you; whether you w …

Training to be a doula requires a large amount of self motivation and self study. There are no schools for doulas, instead we have a series of scattered workshops and random connections, and the path to becoming an expert is often long and winding with many decisions to make along the way. In the beginning especially, this path is often isolating. Let's work on creating a more cohesive community for doulas in training and beyond where we can learn together, bring our questions and our expertise! …

It is always great to meet moms on the same page, especially when you're a natural mom! When I moved back to MA after some time in NV for my husband's job, I found myself loving my suburban mom life in beautiful New England but without enough mom friends to enjoy it with me! Now this group has grown into a wonderful group of women and kids! Many of us bond over breastfeeding, full term breastfeeding, local/organic food, baby-led solids, cloth diapers, peaceful/attachment parenting, natural/home …

Pathways Connect NorthShore is an informal get together of "like minded, holistic" parents, pregnant women, children and ALL who are interested in connecting with other likeminded people. Topics range from conscious living choices such as prenatal care, breastfeeding, healthy diets, complimentary alternative medicine, and compassionate parenting. Pathways Connect NorthShore is a monthly gathering for ALL to support each other in our conscious choices for family wellness. Using Pathways magazine …

Our mission is to help mothers. We are here to support women during this transition. Having a baby changes everything. Certain decision are difficult and without support from the culture at large. Choosing to breastfeed can be a rocky road. We aim to help mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. Our mission is …

Hearts in Harmony is a group for expecting moms, new parents and families who are looking for a casual environment that offers support and opportunities to ask other parents and professionals questions about their babies, new lives as parents and relationships. We will have a weekly meetup for expecting moms, another for moms with new babies, and other bi-weekly and monthly events for families with children of all ages. In addition to bouncing ideas off other expecting and new parents, there wil …

Join other Mamas-to-Be to discuss any questions you have about pregnancy, labor and delivery, breastfeeding, postpartum care... and everything in between! Meet and get to know other local pregnant women... learn, relax, and feel free to complain a little too! We will have local experts coming to speak about various topics including: prenatal nutrition, chiropractic care for pregnancy, prenatal yoga, options for childbirth education, birth and postpartum doula care, baby registry, cloth diapering …

This is a group for any parents of young children, newborn to a year. No specific agenda, just looking for a community of new parents to share support, ideas and fun. Let's get connected and figure out what works- hang-outs or possibly events... Let us know your thoughts!

We are a supportive community of Moms living in Eastern Massachusetts. Our goal is to empower and uplift Moms by helping them make personal connections with other families in the community. We welcome families with children of all ages and a range of crunchy to sort of crunchy moms; what unites us is a shared commitment to nurturing the connection we share with our children and with one another. Current activities include playground group, child-friendly hikes, Mom's night out, book club and pot …