Support for Pregnant People
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Blooma offers movement groups, prenatal, postpartum, and new mom classes, doula services, bodywork, education for parents and parents-to-be, and more.
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Healthy Relationships Group
An open therapeutic group for individuals who identify as female. We offer a flexible, validating, and safe space that incorporates a blend of supportive discussion and psychoeducation. Our weekly group topics are tailored to what group members identify would be helpful based on their current challenges and successes. Topics often include- maintaining and setting boundaries; relationship safety; child development; relationship violence cycle; self-care; emotion regulation skills; and effective co-parenting. Facilitators pull from a few therapeutic modalities including DBT, strength-based, and person-centered approaches. -
Club Mom is a community health gathering for African-American women, ages 19 and up who are pregnant and/or parenting children, 0-5 years. The group is led by Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health staff. As a member of the group, you will have the opportunity to connect with one another, enjoy dinner and participate in helpful guest speaker presentations. Childcare is provided during the presentation hour so that you can focus on learning about topics like stress management tools, child-safety practices, health insurance and healthy child development.
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Amma Parenting is the trusted resource for new and expecting families to get the information and support they need to support everyday parenting and make life easier!
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Baby Talk - scroll down on page to see more
Newborn Baby Talk is a free weekly class for parents of newborns birth to 12 weeks. A public health nurse, parent educator, and lactation consultant are available to answer questions about your newborn and provide support and information for your new journey of parenting. Facilitated discussions cover feeding, attachment, sleep, development, family changes, and returning to work. Also get your baby weighed!
Class is offered year-round every Wednesday from 10:00-11:30, except on public holidays. There is no need to call ahead–just show up. Care for older siblings must be arranged 24 hours in advance of class…please text Ellen at 507.301.7369.
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New Moms Network is an informal, small group opportunity for women who have recently had their first baby. It’s designed to connect moms with one another, to provide a setting for support and socializing, and to create an atmosphere of understanding and fun.
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Please check our calendar for specific dates and times!
New/Prospective Parenting
-Most Second Saturdays at 10:30am Central
-In person at Rondo Library in St Paul, MNNongestational Parenting
-Most Fourth Saturdays at 10:30am Central
-In person at Rondo Library in St Paul, MNTrying to Conceive
-Second Thursdays at 7pm Central
-Virtual on Zoom; check FB for linkOur groups are a great way to meet other Queer folks in the same stage of life as you! It's free to attend and there's no commitment.
Each group is hosted by one of our members who has experience with the topic-- and you can attend more than one group!
All virtual links are provided on the QBP's Facebook page (you shouldn't need an account to access the posts.)