South Jersey Mom-Focused Meetups
The Pod at the Village: The Pod is a 4-week support group for breastfeeding mothers who are seeking a safe, intimate space in which to connect and share experiences of early parenthood. The first days, weeks, and months with a new baby are filled with many highs and lows. The 4-week format will focus on this delicate transition to parenthood and will include the following topics:
- Ages: Open to new mothers who have a baby between 0-6 months.
- When? A new 4-week Pod will begin on the first Tuesday of each month (Tuesdays at 1pm). Check the website for exact dates each month.
- Where? The Village: 915 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108
- Cost? $120.00 for the 4 week session
- Website: https://www.thevillagesj.com/new-parents
- NOTE: The Village also has many expectant parent classes
- Thoughts: I absolutely loved being a part of the Pod at the Village when my baby was a few months old. It was incredibly helpful to have such a supportive space led by a staff member who made you feel welcome and valued. I am still friends with many of the moms in my pod group to this day.
Meet Up-Tuesdays at The Village: Meetup is a safe place for mothers to get feeding support (pumping/breastfeeding/chestfeeding/supplementing), as well as develop friendship & community. Meetup is an open discussion of feeding, parenting, sleep and any other new parent topics.
- Ages: No ages specified, but usually best for new parents with babies less than 6 months old
- When? Tuesdays at 11am
- Where? The Village: 915 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108
- Cost? $10 per class, Your 1st group is always free. Use code: FIRST-FREE when registering.
- Website: https://www.thevillagesj.com/new-parents
- Thoughts: I really enjoyed each of the Tuesday meet-ups I attended when my baby was small. The space felt supportive and a great place to meet and mingle with other moms.
Mamas Meetup with the Mama Coach: Come meet others in the community to discuss your challenges and triumphs as a mother to a new infant, whether it's your first child or your fourth. This will be a safe space and open discussion format. Spots will be limited to 10 each meeting. Deadline to sign up is 2PM Monday before the meetup!
- Ages: No ages specified, but usually best for new parents with pre-walking infants.
- When? Every other Tuesday at 2pm
- Where? Opal Wellness Studio, 16 S Haddon Ave Suite 2, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
- Cost? $10 per meetup.
- Website: https://tina-khiani.themamacoach.com/classes/
- Thoughts: Never attended
Warrior Moms Group: Warrior Moms is a professionally facilitated group for moms with kids ranging from newborns to five year olds that are experiencing depression, anxiety, baby blues, or simply struggling during any point of motherhood. First-time moms, moms with other children, adoptive moms are all welcome. This support group is a place to check-in with other mothers going through similar struggles, learn coping tools, and receive emotional support and validation. Warrior Moms is a safe, judgment-free zone, and babies are welcome! There is no requirement to participate if you just want to sit in and listen – we are here for you!
- Ages: For moms with children under 5
- When? Mondays at 8pm (or virtually on Thursdays at 1pm)
- Where? 207 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
- Cost? $10 per session
- Website: Learn more here
- Thoughts: Never attended