First Time New Moms Group:

Join other new moms and babies in an opportunity for support and connection!

Groups are for moms with babies 0 – 6 months old,  most babies are 4-16 weeks when groups begin

Six week, in person groups meet twice a week:

Once a week for for a discussion based session where we focus on topics important to new moms:

Sharing birth or adoptions stories

Sharing the story of your baby’s name

Practical concerns like: feeding, sleep, comforting and encouraging development

Relationships, communication & sharing parenting responsibilities

Returning to work – or not

Finding childcare

Others caring for your child

You and your body: physical recovery, pelvic floor, health, exercise options, mother rage, postpartum sexuality, birth control (if applicable), body image, postpartum clothes options

Identity

Planning for the future of the group

Once a week for an activity or outing – these more casual outings help build stronger social connections. They might include:

Meeting in a park

Going for a walk or hike

Going to an outdoor cafe or brew pub

Attending a mom & baby class – yoga, exercise, music class, library story time

Making baby footprints at Brushstrokes

Groups meet at the lovely and comfortable Emeryville offices of East Bay Lactation Associates & Loving Arms Childbirth Services

It is easy to get to from anywhere in the East Bay driving or via public transport
There is easy free street parking with no time limit

There are bus routes nearby on San Pablo Ave and Hollis Street

We can meet inside with mitigations: 

Open windows and doors in all seasons

Room air filters and a filtering HVAC system

We can also meet outside – when weather permits:

On a rooftop deck with umbrellas for shade

Groups are for fully vaccinated moms – proof of vaccination is required before group begins

Sick Policy:

If you are baby are sick or have been exposed to Covid, you can meet with the group via Zoom so you don’t miss a session – until health returns or you test negative

Groups are facilitated by:

Jennifer Subasic-Marks

I have been providing education and support to expectant and new families in the East Bay since 1983

I facilitate these groups and I work providing prenatal and postpartum classes and groups at Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley

I am a certified childbirth educator, certified lactation educator, certified support group facilitator, certified doula and a mom to three amazing humans!

This is the support group I did with my first baby and it was such a help to me as a mom, that I want to help provide this opportunity for other mothers too

I hope to see you and your little one in group soon!

Jennifer Subasic-Marks

510-604-3301 text please

newmomssupport@aol.com

Fee: $295

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Second & Third Time Mothers Group:

Expanding your family is an amazing adventure providing more love and excitement, but also more challenge as well!
Join other moms who have recently had their second or third baby in an opportunity for support and connection

It is wonderful to be with other moms who totally understand the joys and challenges you are experiencing and who can give wonderful support!

This group is intended for moms whose new baby is between 0-6 months – Most babies are 2 – 16 weeks when we begin

Six week, in person groups meet twice a week

Once a week for a facilitated discussion session where we discuss topics important moms whose family has grown:

Sibling and family adjustment

Changes in behavior in the older child/ren

Grief over the loss of time for your relationship with your older child/ren

Finding a way to balance caring for the needs of a new baby and your older child/ren

Renegotiating sharing parenting responsibilities if you are parenting with a partner

Getting a break – which is even harder now

Physical recovery again if you are a birth mom

Ways to meet your own needs in the midst of the increased needs of your family

Finding ways to enjoy the expanded family unit you have become

Returning to work – or not

Identity

And more……

Once a week for an activity or outing – these more casual outings help to build stronger social connections

We plan for these outings during our regular sessions – most groups like the flexibility of planning week by week and some groups prefer to set a regular outing day and time

These might include:

Meeting in a park

Going for a walk or hike

Gathering at an outdoor cafe or brew pup

Taking a mom & baby class – yoga, music class, exercise class, library story time…..

Groups meet at the lovely and comfortable Emeryville offices of East Bay Lactation Associates and Loving Arms Childbirth Services

The offices are easy to get to from anywhere in the East Bay driving or via public transport
There is easy, free street parking with no time limit

There are bus lines close by on San Pablo Ave & Hollis Street

We can meet inside with mitigations: 

Open windows and doors in all seasons

Room air filters and a filtering HVAC system

We can also meet outside – when weather permits:

On a rooftop deck with umbrellas for shade

Groups are for fully vaccinated moms – proof of vaccination is required before group begins

Sick Policy:

If you are baby are sick or have been exposed to Covid, you can meet with the group via Zoom so you don’t miss a session – until health returns or you test negative

Groups are facilitated by:

Jennifer Subasic-Marks

I have been providing education and support to expectant and new families in the East Bay since 1983

I facilitate these groups and I work providing prenatal and postpartum classes and groups at Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley

I am a certified childbirth educator, certified lactation educator, certified support group facilitator, certified doula and a mom to three amazing humans!

This is the support group I did with my first baby and it was such a help to me as a mom, that I want to help provide this opportunity for other mothers too

I hope to see you and your little one in group soon!

Jennifer Subasic-Marks

Fee: $295

Meeting Dates:
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