About Us
None of us really knows what we're doing, but we're doing it together.
In the modern world, many of us strive to be independent and strong - to handle things on our own. Pregnancy, however, particularly the first one, is a huge exception. Isolation during pregnancy and new motherhood is quicksand. When you're in a group with other moms who are in the same stages of the motherhood journey, you find a world of relief in the realization that it's not just you experiencing feelings of sadness, worry, anxiety, joy, giddiness or just plain fear. We're all over the map - together.
Past to Present
I'm Cynthia and I created Mamistad in Falls Church Virginia in 2005 in honor of
my own incredible mom and life-long teacher, Guadalupe, and my own beautiful daughter,
and favorite human being, Jasmine. Mamistad was created just months before my Jasmine was born. As a result, she was welcomed into a loving sisterhood of awesome women and lots of little friends!
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Mamistad Mama Tribes are created for moms who are due or delivered their first babies within 3-4 months of one another. The goal is to connect each circle of friends early so that they, their babies and their families can continue to bond as they move through the ups and downs of their new journeys together and form an amazing Mamistad community. Our groups are currently in the NOVA/DC, Austin, TX and Denver, CO areas. We've also had successful pop-up groups in Boston, NYC, and L.A. We'll be back there and in new cities too, I promise!
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Mamistad has now welcomed thousands of moms and formed hundreds of groups. Partners have joined in and Mamistad Communities are having BBQ's and birthday parties, camping trips and holiday gatherings, and even taking vacations together. Our members are amazing women doing great things. They range from those who just learned they are pregnant for the first time, to those of us whose kiddos started college this year! We all keep moving forward, together.
The Mamistad Podcast, Mom Chat with Mamistad, launched on Valentine's Day, 2024. It has been phenomenal! In a short time, we've shared with and learned from many incredible moms and experts.
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Through the creation of the Mami Circle (our curated list of professionals), we launched a collaboration with experts in the perinatal field to bring amazing resources to our members.
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Future
Mamistad will continue to flourish as new members continue to join across the country. Our community will grow and evolve with this unpredictable world while we do our best to raise beautiful. loved and responsible human beings, together.
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We will continue to strive for a world where mothers are seen, loved and celebrated and where our health and well-being is never undervalued or overlooked.
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Mamistad.
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MAMISTAD IS WHERE MOMS COME TO CELEBRATE
the journey of pregnancy.​If that journey is cut short for one of our sisters, our collective heart breaks.​ If she is denied proper medical care, her suffering belongs to all of us.
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What happens after I submit my profile?You'll be routed to our Events page where we hope you'll sign up for the next New Member Zoom Chat to have all of your questions answered. You'll also reciive a welcome letter, usually within 1 or 2 days with more information about your potential group.
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Do I have to attend a New Member Zoom Chat?I ask that you attend a New Member Zoom Chat because there is a spirit to this group that I hope to convey in these meetings. It's also a great way for you to meet other new moms and feel apart of the group from the start. Members are usually even more excited to connect with their new groups after these meetings.
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I work from home, where do I fit in?One of the criteria for group placement is your post-delilvery work plans - Office or Stay-at-home. If you work from home, please choose the category that best matches your availability to connect with your group.
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Can I get a refund if I don't like my group?I ask all members to meet with their groups at least 3 times before they decide that the group is not for them. I also ask that you meet all the members (if possible) before making a decision. More times than not, moms make snap judgments about leaving groups and then return to try again. If your group still doesn't work for you, we will work together to find another group for you with a similar profile that is open to a new member.
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Can I be in more than one group?Yes, for your basic membership fee, I will place you in two groups as long as you are able to be active in both. Active means that your group members are in touch with you on a regular basis and that you are a supportive member of the group. They know that you attend events as often as possible. In other words, your group can vouch for the fact that you are "active". :)