Postpartum is such a vulnerable time for new mothers, and talking to experienced professionals about the challenges you’re facing is always helpful. Here’s a list of postpartum organizations and community groups to help you find the support you’re looking for.
Postpartum.net provides direct peer support to families, trains professionals, and provides a bridge to connect them. Contact your local PSI coordinator for more information.
Bay Area: San Francisco County, San Mateo County
Ashley Hansen
(650) 302-6802 TEXT OR CALL
ashleyhansenmft@gmail.com
Bay Area: Santa Clara County, San Francisco County, Alameda County
Allyson Schaeffer
(408) 357-0209 TEXT OR CALL
allyson@supportingmamas.org
Bay Area: Santa Clara County/San Jose
Cheryl Hart
408-475-4408 TEXT OR CALL
cheryl@supportingmamas.org
Postpartum SF, San Francisco: A San Francisco-Based group for moms experiencing emotional wellness challenges.
Parents Place, San Francisco, Palo Alto, San Mateo, San Rafael: Learn great parenting skills and help your family thrive. Parents Place offers a roadmap to help you find the right path for you and your family.
Blossom Birth Center, Palo Alto: connecting new and expectant families with services, resources, and support for a healthy, informed, and confident pregnancy and parenting journey.
Mama to Mama: Postpartum Wellness Group for Moms—San Francisco
Contact: Robyn Alagona Cutler, MFT
415-309-8464 or robyn@wellsanfrancisco.com
Moms will:
-Learn about the emotional adjustment to motherhood
-Share their authentic experience in a judgment-free zone
-Gain self-care & mindfulness skills to achieve balance
-Build community by connecting with other new moms
Adjusting to Motherhood Emotional Support Group—San Jose
Email cheryl@supportingmamas.org
Phone: (408) 475 4408
Babies up to 8 months welcome
Welcoming pregnant and new mothers to join us in a safe, confidential setting to share the challenges of motherhood.
Free parking and snacks are available.
Postpartum Wellness Support Group—Santa Cruz
Sutter Maternity Hospital
Contact: Maggie Muir, LMFT, IBCLC
Telephone: 831-426-3016
Contact: Genine Leighton, LMFT
Telephone: 831-566-6830
Mom’s Groups at Stanford:
Mother-Baby Mornings (0-6 months)
Movers and Shakers Group (5-10 months)
Support Services at El Camino Hospital:
Maternal Outreach Mood Services Intensive Outpatient Program
Classes, Postpartum groups, moms support groups
Support Services at Good Samaritan Hospital, San Jose:
