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How it Works
First-time pregnant and new moms' groups are formed for moms who are due or delivered their first baby within 3-4 months of one another.
In-person groups for moms in the general NOVA/DC area, Austin, TX and Denver, CO.
Not in these areas? Sign up and we'll contact you if when your area takes off! Virtual options may also be available.
*There is a one-time fee of $69-89 (based on location) to be placed in up to two groups (if there are two available). Fee may be paid in two payments if necessary.
Why it Works
"... You will lose yourself in motherhood.And: You will find someone entirely new."
— Jessie Harrold, Mothershift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage
MATRESENCE. . ."the process of becoming a mother... It's a holistic change in multiple domains of your life. You're going to feel it perhaps bodily, psychologically...with your peer groups...at your job... in terms of the big philosophical questions....
...When we don't talk about it, the myth of motherhood as this idyllic oasis is perpetuated in our culture...Talking about what's happening with you with other moms is such a pillar of support."​
~Aurélie Athan, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
Columbia University​
Introducing The Mamistad Village
The Truth . . first-time moms are often blindsided by many aspects of new motherhood - it's tough! Despite all their planning, they aren't prepared for the transition to motherhood. Having your first baby is likely one of the most impacting, life-changing and overwhelming things you'll ever do.
MOM CHAT, the Mamistad Podcast was launched to share all the amazing lessons we've learned, stories we've lived and brilliance we've encountered (we work with lots of amazing experts) on our collective matrescence journeys. Do you have a motherhood story to share?
