Free Prenatal & Postpartum Support Groups

(FREE) Open To Everyone: Connecticut Postpartum Support Group

(FREE) Connecticut Postpartum Support Group

REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Format: Click Here To Zoom

Price: FREE

Day & Time: Friday, 10:00am to 11:00am

Note: This zoom is open to all. You do not need to be a client to join.

Create a connection with other new parents and facilitated by Begin with Ashley.

(FREE) LGBTQIA+ Support Group

(FREE) LGBTQIA+ Support Group

REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Format: In-person at 3074 Whitney Ave, Bldg 2, Hamden, CT, 06418

Price: FREE

Day & Time: Please contact us for the group's meeting schedule (click here to email)

Note: Hosted by a queer peer.

Join other LGBTQIA+ families (preconception to 2 years old) for a social support group.

(FREE) Postpartum Support Group

(FREE) Postpartum Support Group

REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Format: In-person at 3074 Whitney Ave, Bldg 2, Hamden, CT, 06418

Price: FREE

Day & Time: Friday, 11:00am to 1:00pm

Note: You must be a client of EB Doulas to participate in this group.

Create a connection with other new parents and facilitated by Begin with Ashley.

Our Instructors

Ashley Minihan, Owner of Empowered Beginnings in CT
Ashley Minihan

15+ years of experience

  • CD(DONA), CLC, CPST, ICCE
  • Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician
  • Certified Lactation Counselor
  • Certified Childbirth Educator
  • Certified Spinning Babies® Parent Educator
  • DONA Certified Doula

Instructor for: Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Hello First Trimester, Mindful Birth, Spinning Babies, and Advanced Coping Strategies

Merideth Young
Meredith Young has been a volunteer with this group since 2015 and an educator since 2016.  She is the current treasurer and has served as president.  She first started wearing when her oldest son was born and is still wearing her youngest when he will go up at 3 years old! She loves to share babywearing with others and loves helping get others comfortable in their carriers.  
Instructor for: Baby Wearing
Samantha Heenan

5+ years of experience

  • CD(DONA), CPST-I, CPES
  • Certified in Child Passenger Safety
  • Certified in Placenta Encapsulation
  • DONA Certified Doula

Instructor for: Infant Safety & CPR and Breastfeeding

Rebecca Greenberg

5+ years of experience

  • CD(DONA)
  • DONA Certified Doula

Instructor for: Early Parenting and 4th Trimester Support Group

Danielle Freeman

Dani is the owner of Milkin’ Melanin Lactation Services LLC and the founder of Paving The Way: Diversity In Lactation, Inc. She is a Board Member for the Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition assisting employers to become breastfeeding friendly, guiding prospective IBCLC candidates that identify as BIPOC through the process of getting credentialed, and managing the CBC’s social media platforms and CT’s ZipMilk directory.

Instructor for: Latch & Weight Checks

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