Breastfeeding Support | Twins Breastfeeding Support | Peri-Natal Wellness Peer Support
Breastfeeding Support Circle
“Kennedy and I have made it ten months of nursing and are still going strong! Now that I’m back at work, I miss the group and the support that goes along with it for new moms. I can never thank you enough for keeping us nursing and getting us through some really tough times.” ~Candice Modica
When: Mondays 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. No need to RSVP, this is a drop-in class.
Fee: $ 5- $10 donation
Where: Mothers Guild, 4243 Telegraph Rd, Ventura 93003 (In the same parking lot with Santino’s Pizza near Ventura College)
What’s normal for a breastfeeding baby, mom, family? How would a modern mama know?
Historically, girls learned about nursing by observing their neighbors and aunties, receiving feminine wisdom they would use as they themselves became mothers. In modern Western society, the traditional village has been lost, and many women begin motherhood in relative isolation.
Our support groups re-create the support and sisterhood of the past. In circle, women learn that their thoughts, feelings and concerns are shared by others, and learn more about breastfeeding and mothering. In group, we share wisdom about infant feeding, calming, soothing, attachment, sleeping, and baby-wearing. We share about pumping and returning to work. We share some tears and lots of laughter!
Research, and our own experience, have shown that mothers with breastfeeding support breastfeed longer and enjoy their breastfeeding experience more than their peers who do not come to group support.
Mothers Guild groups are non-judgmental and we encourage each mother to find HER way with each baby. Our groups include those exclusively breastfeeding, learning to breastfeed, pumping, partially formula feeding and pumped breast milk feeding, as well as formula feeding moms who have questions about breastfeeding, latching, building milk supply and more.
You will be met with kindness, support and expertise by our group facilitator, Renee Mandala, lactation counselor and educator, and doula, and the moms in our breastfeeding circle. We laugh, share empathy and maybe shed a couple of tears as we are nurtured into motherhood.
Bring your baby, your questions and get support through the early days of nursing, or just when questions arise. Infant scale available.
Need a nursing bra and tank, pump, pump parts or baby carrier? Make an appointment and we will hook you up! We carry only highly reputable products and provide personal instructions for use on each of our products.
Also see: www.birthresource.org
Twins Breastfeeding Support Circle
“I love the twins group at the Mother’s Guild! It is a special thing- parenting twins- and so nice to meet with other mamas and twin babies, spending some quality time chatting, sharing stories and playing with the babies.” –Liz Sidener
We meet twice monthly at Mothers Guild. Email or call for dates.
4243 Telegraph Ventura CA 93003 in the Santino’s Pizza Plaza
2:00 – 3:15 pm
Suggested donation $5- 20
Lap babies and crawlers welcome. (Unfortunately, space not suitable for walking babies.)
This is an opportunity for pregnant and new parents of twins to connect, share tips, problem-solve and find a “place of adult calm” in the midst of busy hands caring for babies. Whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or would like support in becoming a nursing mom of twins.
Please DO spread the word to other expecting and new parents of twins!
Do bring babies (or not, if you just need some mama nurture time). Feel free to pump here.
Infant scale available for weighing little ones if desired.
DO invite husbands/helpers as you/they wish!
Peri-Natal Wellness Peer Support Group
“You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you will be well again.” ~ http://www.postpartum.net/
Hosted by Renee Mandala, M.A. CD(DONA) CLC
Held at Mothers Guild, 4243 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93003 In the Santino’s Pizza Plaza
FIRST & THIRD MONDAYS OF THE MONTH
2:00PM to 3:15PM
Drop-in, no need to pre-register
Suggested donation $5 – $20Email or call with questions
see also www.birthresource.org
Did you know? Depression is the number one risk of childbearing.
For women and families affected by emotional changes related to pregnancy and parenting: Our goal is to create a safe and welcoming place to reduce isolation, encourage peer support and sharing, and provide practical info and resources. This peer support group is not a therapy group; families will be provided resources for assessment, counseling and therapeutic support as desired.
Lap babies and dads and other supporters welcome.