Support Groups

Support Groups

A safe place to connect, share, and feel understood.

The Post Care's groups offer peer and community support. They are not therapy or a substitute for licensed mental health treatment. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911 for emergencies.

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5-Week Peer-Led Birth Trauma Support Group

upcoming

Birth trauma can be an isolating and overwhelming experience, and often the emotional impact goes unrecognized. Whether your trauma involved a difficult labor, medical interventions, feeling dismissed, or fear for your or your baby's safety, your story matters. This peer-led support group offers a safe, compassionate space to share, listen, and connect with others who've been through similar experiences.

Who: Mothers who have experienced birth trauma; limited to 5–10 participants to foster trust and meaningful connection
Format: Virtual (Google Meet)
Schedule: Mondays, 8:15–10:00 PM for 5 weeks; runs every 4 months
Cost: $25 Participation Fee + Suggested Donation
Registration: Registration opens prior to each 4-month cycle. Register through the centralized registration form.

12-Month Healing Workshop

upcoming

A yearlong healing workshop series — a supportive and sacred container for anyone navigating the emotional, physical, or mental impact of a difficult or traumatic birth experience. Whether your birth experience happened recently or years ago, you are welcome here. This journey is designed to meet you gently, month by month, with space to process, reconnect, and grow in the presence of a compassionate community.

Who: All birthing people and parents who have experienced trauma at any point in their birth journey
Format: Virtual (Google Meet) — worksheets will be emailed
Schedule: Monthly, 8:15–10:00 PM (90–120 minutes) — starting 2026
Cost: $25 Participation Fee + Suggested Donation
Registration: Trauma-informed facilitation with a supportive, gentle structure. Includes somatic tools, journaling prompts, and guided practices. Registration is through the centralized registration form.

Pregnancy Loss & Miscarriage Support

upcoming

A compassionate, judgment-free peer support space for individuals navigating miscarriage and pregnancy loss. This group provides an opportunity to share experiences, connect with others who understand the emotional journey of loss, and find support while moving through the healing process.

Who: Individuals navigating miscarriage and pregnancy loss; open group — join at any time
Format: Peer-led support group; meeting format to be announced
Schedule: Monthly — once a month; specific date and time to be announced
Cost: $25 Participation Fee + Suggested Donation
Registration: Registration is available through the centralized registration form. Additional session details will be provided as the upcoming group is scheduled.

You deserve to feel seen, supported, and gently held as you process and heal.

Healing Birth Experiences for Black Mothers

upcoming

A culturally affirming peer support group designed for Black mothers to process their birth experiences, receive compassionate support, build community, and explore healing in a safe and empowering environment. This space centers the experiences of Black mothers while creating room for honest conversation, connection, and shared understanding.

Who: Black mothers who are processing or healing from a difficult, traumatic, or challenging birth experience; group size to be announced
Format: Peer-led support group; meeting format to be announced
Schedule: Upcoming — dates and meeting times to be announced
Cost: $25 Participation Fee + Suggested Donation
Registration: Registration is available through the centralized registration form. Additional session details will be provided as the upcoming group is scheduled.

Culturally responsive care where your story is heard, your experience is honored, and your healing is centered.

LGBTQ+ Birth & Healing Community

upcoming

An affirming and inclusive peer support space for LGBTQ+ individuals and families to connect, share birth experiences, and find support while navigating healing. The group creates space for participants to talk openly about their experiences, build community, and connect with others who understand the unique experiences that can shape pregnancy, birth, and parenthood.

Who: LGBTQ+ individuals and families navigating birth experiences, postpartum healing, or birth-related trauma; group size to be announced
Format: Peer-led support group; meeting format to be announced
Schedule: Upcoming — dates and meeting times to be announced
Cost: $25 Participation Fee + Suggested Donation
Registration: Registration is available through the centralized registration form. Additional session details will be provided as the upcoming group is scheduled.

Everyone is welcome here — however you define your family and your journey.

IVF & Fertility Journey Support

upcoming

A welcoming peer support group for individuals who conceived through IVF or other fertility treatments and experienced a difficult or traumatic birth. The journey from fertility treatment to parenthood can carry hope, waiting, uncertainty, and heartache, and a difficult birth experience can bring additional emotions to process. This group offers space to share experiences, connect with others who understand this path, and find support during the healing process.

Who: Individuals who conceived through IVF or other fertility treatments and are navigating a difficult or traumatic birth experience; group size to be announced
Format: Peer-led support group; meeting format to be announced
Schedule: Upcoming — dates and meeting times to be announced
Cost: $25 Participation Fee + Suggested Donation
Registration: Registration is available through the centralized registration form. Additional session details will be provided as the upcoming group is scheduled.

You don't have to navigate the waiting, the hope, the heartache, or the aftermath of a difficult birth alone.

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More groups are coming.

As The Post Care grows, new support groups and community programs will be added. If you'd like to be notified — or if you're a professional interested in facilitating a group — we'd love to hear from you.