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This listing includes professionally led groups for moms.  Unless otherwise stated, babies in arms are always welcome.

Support Groups

Southtowns Postpartum Wellness 

The Southtowns Postpartum Wellness group is an opportunity to meet with other postpartum or pregnant moms navigating the challenges of motherhood and beyond.  This is a FREE monthly support group open to any mothers looking to connect, get information, get support.

Facilitated by 2 clinical social workers. Babies in arms welcome.   Held the fourth Sunday of each month, but dates are sometimes subject to change. Held at The Wellness Spot in Orchard Park.  Information updated on our Facebook page: facebook.com/momenoughop

Registration required.  Contact Julie at rosinski.counseling@gmail.com or at 716-253-4728

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Postpartum Depression PPD Support Group - Mom’s T.E.A.R.S. (Treatment, Education, Advocacy, Resources,Support.)

Williamsville/Buffalo area at Millard Filmore Suburban Hospital.Meets 2nd Thursdays of each month from 7pm to 8pm.

Located in the Williamsville/Buffalo Area. Facilitated by Nancy Owen, RN

Contact: Nancy Owen
Phone: 716-568-3628
nowen@kaleidahealth.org

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No Mother Left Behind

FREE Group meetings on the Sisters Hospital Campus - M Steven Piver Center for Women's Health, 2121 Main Street Suite 100, Buffalo, NY 14214.  Come and meet other new mothers, discuss the difficulties of adjusting to motherhood, and problem solve together.  New babies welcome!  New format:  a series of 6 sessions on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 6pm.  Days are subject to change. Follow at facebook.com/nomotherleftbehind 

Please call to register: Amy Creamer 716-862-1678

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Jewish Mother's Circle: Contact Lisa Balderman, LCSW-R for more information.  Held on Sundays at 4pm at The Wellness Connection located at 4476 Main Street Suite 208, Amherst NY 14226

Please call or email Lisa to register:  716-998-1221 or LBaldermanLCSWR@gmail.com.

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Open Circle - Mother to Mother Postpartum Support

Held the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm. 

Postpartum support for new mothers and pregnant mothers. Come together with other moms to build each other up and be supported.  Toddlers welcome.

Meets at Buffalo Midwifery Services, 289 Summer Street, Buffalo, NY 14222

Hosted by Ebb and Flow Birth and Wellness.  Contact Deidre Medina for more information: 716-292-6113

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Sisters Hospital NICU Support Group: Meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month in the NICU Family Room - take B elevators to 2nd floor. Contact Meghan Groat 716-207-3606

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Care Connection

Mom’s Morning Out, held 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9:30am.  Bring your baby and join in on discussion, ask questions, meet some new moms just like you! Light refreshments will be served! Facilitated by a lactation consultant

For more info call 725-6370.


Pre and Postpartum Mental Health Support Group

Know the signs and symptoms for yourself and your partner.  Ask questions and get support in a safe space.  Know that you are not alone.  Meets the 2nd and 4th Monday each month, 6pm-8pm at the Birthing Center of Buffalo. Facilitated by Birthing Center Staff

Please call or email for details and to reserve your space:

716-835-2510

birthingcenterofbuffalo@gmail.com

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Perinatal Bereavement Support Groups:  

Footprints on the Heart - for any parents who have experienced the loss of a baby.  Meeets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm

Hopeful Hearts - for parents who are pregnant again after the loss of a baby.  Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6pm.  Both of these groups are held at M. Steven Piver Center for Women's Health at Sister's Hospital 2121 Main Street Suite 100 Buffalo NY 14214 For questions or to register, call Amy at 862-1678

Both groups facilitated by Amy Creamer LMHC

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Mamas Rising:  A Motherhood Support Group.  

Nicole Brown, LCSW leads Mamas Rising for mothers of new babies to come together in a safe, comfortable and non-judgmental environment where we will discuss our challenges, celebrate our successes, and learn new skills to more effectively cope with life as a mom and all that it entails! Pre-crawling babies are welcome! 

$200 per 6 week session

Thursdays 10:00-11:30AM
1416 Sweet Home Road, Suite 3

Contact Nicole to register
nicole.brown@explorewhatsnext.com or 917-674-6742

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Mindful Mamas:  Sacred Postpartum Support

Come together in sacred circle to be with other new mothers, share your stories, get support and discuss various topics related to the transition to motherhood. This circle offers mothers compassionate community in a loving and nurturing environment and includes meditation and other self care techniques to weather the storms of this massive life adjustment. Additional topics may include baby wearing and its benefits, healthy sleep habits for mom and baby, self care for mothers, infant massage, holistic health at home, and creative ideas for sensory play with your baby. Women and their little ones welcome as soon as they feel comfortable venturing out.  Facilitated by a yoga instructors/Doulas
6 week sessions for $100, $20 to drop-in
Includes tea and snacks
Location: Village, 140 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo 14201
Sunday mornings 10-11:30 am

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Mindful Mamas

Come as you are and leave feeling renewed.
Mindfulness: within a meditation based focus you will work towards bringing your attention to the present moment while engaging in non-judgmental, strength based and affirming thoughts.
Mindfulness will help you to release any negative associations that you have with motherhood and any judgments that you have either placed on yourself or negative labels you have retained from others.
• Meditations will be facilitated and guided by a licensed mental health counselor. Resources for application in your day-to-day life will be provided.
• This is an open group.
• Each group is $12 per person. -please purchase a ticket prior using the link posted in the event details.
• Adults only, due to the nature of the group.
• When: last Sunday of each month at 11:30am-12:30pm.
• Where: 300 Center Rd. West Seneca NY 14224
• PLEASE RSVP: Catherine Broom, LMHC
716-725-9717 call/text

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