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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